The Ioniq 5 is Hyundai’s first electric car built on the company’s new E-GMP platform, and its price tag has finally been confirmed. A press release from Hyundai reveals that the Ioniq 5 could set you back anywhere from $39,700 to $54,500, depending on which model you choose (via EV Pulse). And although Hyundai recently… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing starts at $39,700
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Researchers trigger new exploit by renaming an iPhone and a Tesla
Security researchers investigating the recently discovered and “extremely bad” Log4Shell exploit claim to have used it on devices as varied as iPhones and Tesla cars. Per screenshots shared online, changing the device name of an iPhone or Tesla to a special exploit string was enough to trigger a ping from Apple or Tesla servers, indicating… Continue reading Researchers trigger new exploit by renaming an iPhone and a Tesla
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is merging with a SPAC to go public
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson, is going public by merging with a special acquisition company, or SPAC. The transaction will net LiveWire approximately $545 million at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $1.77 billion, Harley-Davidson says in its announcement. LiveWire is the latest electric vehicle company to go public by… Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is merging with a SPAC to go public
Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob
Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes, buyers are given the option to choose… Continue reading Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob
Ford reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-E
Ford is delaying the launch of its forthcoming all-electric Explorer SUV from mid-2023 to at least December 2024, according to Automotive News. The rollout of an all-electric Lincoln Aviator built on the same shared Ford EV platform is also being delayed along that same timeframe. Ford also no longer plans to build the two EVs… Continue reading Ford reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-E
‘No easy solution’ for Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large windshield wiper, Elon Musk says
New drone footage of a prototype Tesla Cybertruck being tested on the company’s track in Fremont, California, was published Friday, prompting Elon Musk to address the vehicle’s hilariously oversized windshield wiper. The Cybertruck’s massive, flat windshield, blending seamlessly into the hood, was one of the electric truck’s most distinctive features when it was first unveiled… Continue reading ‘No easy solution’ for Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large windshield wiper, Elon Musk says
Ford stops taking reservations for the F-150 Lightning
Ford has stopped taking reservations for the all-electric F-150 Lightning as it prepares to start making and shipping the new pickup truck in the first half of 2022. The company says it has collected 200,000 refundable $100 deposits for the Lightning since it debuted in May. That means that anyone not already in line may… Continue reading Ford stops taking reservations for the F-150 Lightning
The Chevy Silverado EV pickup truck will go into production early 2023
The Chevy Silverado EV will go into production in early 2023, according to Automotive News. The electric truck, which will make its public debut in a few weeks at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January in Las Vegas, will go on sale in late 2023. The Silverado EV will be the second electric… Continue reading The Chevy Silverado EV pickup truck will go into production early 2023
Intel is taking its self-driving company Mobileye public in 2022
Intel announced that it will take public its self-driving technology company Mobileye, the Israeli company it acquired for $15.3 billion in 2017. The chipmaker said that by listing Mobileye’s shares on the stock market, it hopes to unlock more value for Intel’s shareholders. Intel will remain the majority shareholder in Mobileye. In a statement, Intel… Continue reading Intel is taking its self-driving company Mobileye public in 2022
Samsung combines mobile and consumer electronics businesses
Samsung Electronics has announced an internal reorganization of its businesses with several changes to leadership. The company will have two new CEOs overseeing two divisions: Device Solutions, which is the semiconductors business, and a new SET Division that includes mobile, TVs, and consumer electronics. It’s the biggest change to Samsung’s structure since 2017, when the… Continue reading Samsung combines mobile and consumer electronics businesses