Elon Musk said during an open house at Tesla’s new Gigafactory near Berlin this weekend that the company is aiming to begin production of its Model Y cars there before the end of the year. And the CEO added he’s hoping the plant will be producing between 5,000 and 10,000 vehicles weekly by the end… Continue reading Musk says Tesla will begin production at its German Gigafactory by the end of the year
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The six-figure Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 350-mile range rating
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is chock full of luxury and tech features. Now we know it will be competitive with some of its six-figure rivals in regards to range, as the official estimates are finally in from the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency says the rear-wheel-drive version should get around 350 miles on a full… Continue reading The six-figure Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 350-mile range rating
The 2022 Geneva Motor Show is nixed thanks to COVID and the chip shortage
The 2022 Geneva International Motor Show, slated to happen in February, has been canceled as the COVID pandemic persists and the auto industry struggles with a global chip shortage. Organizers said Thursday that there are still too many “uncertainties” related to the pandemic and the shortage for automakers to commit to the show, which usually… Continue reading The 2022 Geneva Motor Show is nixed thanks to COVID and the chip shortage
Rivian’s IPO filing reveals Amazon’s prime influence
EV startup Rivian has spent most of its life shrouded in secrecy, but now that it’s going public, that protective veil is lifting. And nothing has been more revealing to date than the regulatory filing made public late Friday night, which provides new information on the startup’s relationships with its major backers, Amazon and Ford,… Continue reading Rivian’s IPO filing reveals Amazon’s prime influence
Apple CarPlay could control more parts of your vehicle in the future
Ever since it was introduced in 2015, Apple CarPlay has represented a notable upgrade over the user interfaces most cars have by default, but many of our concerns about it, and Android Auto, come up due to their limitations. Newer features like dual-screen support and third-party apps like Google Maps could help, but there are… Continue reading Apple CarPlay could control more parts of your vehicle in the future
Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars
Honda is increasing its research and development spending in three futuristic areas: rockets, robots, and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), otherwise known as flying cars. The automaker will spend $45 billion (5 trillion yen) on R&D over the next six years. But Honda won’t say what fraction of that amount will be spent… Continue reading Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars
Cadillac axes Escalade’s hands-free driving feature due to chip shortage
The 2022 Escalade is heading into production, but it’ll be missing a key feature when the first customers pick up their new ride: the hands-free driving mode known as Super Cruise. It’s the latest feature to get the axe as a result of the global semiconductor shortage, which has been an especially big drain on… Continue reading Cadillac axes Escalade’s hands-free driving feature due to chip shortage
Amazon’s automotive efforts appear to be taking a pit stop
Amazon laid out its plans to make ambient computing an even bigger part of its customers’ lives at its hardware and services event on Tuesday. But while that vision includes surveillance drones and being followed around your home by a rolling Alexa-on-wheels called Astro, it was missing products for the other place people spend a… Continue reading Amazon’s automotive efforts appear to be taking a pit stop
Tesla asks owners to share fewer clips of ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta mistakes
Tesla is making owners who opt in to the controversial beta version of its “Full Self-Driving” software sign non-disclosure agreements and is also discouraging them from sharing video clips that show the driver assistance system making mistakes. According to a copy of the NDA obtained by Vice, Tesla tells those who sign the document that… Continue reading Tesla asks owners to share fewer clips of ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta mistakes
Ford recalls Mustang Mach-Es over risk of glass roof flying off
Ford is recalling the Mustang Mach-E out of concern that the windshield and panoramic roof could leak or, worse, come flying off during a crash or while driving. Nearly 18,000 of the electric SUVs sold to date are at risk of the former, though Ford says only around 13,000 of them run the risk of… Continue reading Ford recalls Mustang Mach-Es over risk of glass roof flying off