Spotify is trying out a new “Car Mode” on a handful of users, the streaming service confirmed to TechCrunch. Last year the company retired its old Car View mode, explaining that it needed to pave the way for “new innovations”. The new in-car interface, called “Car Mode” appears to be more focused on voice controls… Continue reading Spotify is testing a new car mode focused on voice commands
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Uber is ditching the ‘split fare’ feature in April
The Uber app will lose the “split fare” option in April as the company attempts to build a better system for sharing the cost of a ride. A replacement feature should roll out within the next few months, according to an Uber spokesperson. Uber riders in the UK received an email this week alerting them… Continue reading Uber is ditching the ‘split fare’ feature in April
Apple Maps EV routing is now available for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
It’s about to get easier for Ford Mustang Mach-E drivers to find the nearest charging station, thanks to a new iOS 15.4 update for Apple Maps. According to 9to5Mac, EV routing can now be activated on the Mach-E through Apple Maps on CarPlay, Apple’s in-car system. The feature was first previewed during WWDC 2020, and… Continue reading Apple Maps EV routing is now available for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
VW will invest $7.1 billion in its North American production capacity
Volkswagen’s electrification efforts in North America will receive an additional $7.1 billion investment over the next five years, the company announced on Monday. VW intends to spend that money on “[boosting] its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities,” per a release, in hopes that doing so will help drive 55 percent of its US… Continue reading VW will invest $7.1 billion in its North American production capacity
Maserati plans to go fully electric by 2025
Maserati announced on Thursday that it will offer electric versions of its entire vehicle lineup by 2025 and is starting its efforts off with the GranTurismo EV, a 1,200 HP roadster slated for release next year. Stellantis The GranTurismo “Folgore” will be the first entry into Maserati’s new line of electric vehicles. Its thousand-plus horses… Continue reading Maserati plans to go fully electric by 2025
Ford F-150 Lightning owners in California can use the EV to power homes
Power outages aren’t exactly rare in Northern California. In the coming months, residents who own a compatible electric vehicle — such as the Ford F-150 Lightning — will effectively be able to use it as a backup generator. Ford has teamed up with PG&E, the main energy provider in the region, for a bidirectional electric… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning owners in California can use the EV to power homes
Rivian hikes the base price of its quad-motor R1T pickup by $12,000
Rivian has raised the original $67,500 base price of its quad-motor R1T electric pickup with large battery packs to $79,500 (sans destination charges). That’s a whopping $12,000 increase that will apply to most reservation holders except for those in the very final stages of purchase. The price of the R1S SUV (below) is also being… Continue reading Rivian hikes the base price of its quad-motor R1T pickup by $12,000
Kia will let you summon an actual human to charge your EV
When your Kia electric vehicle is out of power, you can now order a technician who will arrive with a battery and charge it for you. The automaker is partnering with Currently, an on-demand mobile EV charging app, to service Kia customers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose. While there’s no shortage of… Continue reading Kia will let you summon an actual human to charge your EV
Faraday Future is preparing to actually sell its FF 91
Despite a litany of financial struggles and botched factory plans, Faraday Future has built its first production-intent car. The EV startup today unveiled the FF 91 at its Hanford, California-based plant, and announced it would begin production in Q3 of 2022. Since the best-laid plans of Faraday Future often go haywire, we won’t hold our… Continue reading Faraday Future is preparing to actually sell its FF 91
SEC opens investigation into Elon Musk over possible insider trading
Elon Musk isn’t about to catch a hoped-for break from the SEC any time soon. Sources for The Wall Street Journal claim the SEC is investigating whether Musk and his brother Kimbal violated insider trading regulations with recent share sales. Officials are concerned Elon might have told Kimbal he planned to ask Twitter followers about… Continue reading SEC opens investigation into Elon Musk over possible insider trading