After failing to deliver its long-promised “Tesla killer” EV and missing the Bitcoin- and Doge-fueled profit wave that helped propel $TSLA, Faraday Future ($FFIE) is hoping it’s got what it takes to finally pull ahead of Elon Musk: a full line of consumer robots. Faraday Future announced the formation of FF EAI-Robotics Inc., a new… Continue reading If it’s good enough for Tesla: Faraday Future pivots to humanoid robots
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Tesla exec tells Congress ‘no one has ever’ taken control of its vehicles — but that’s not true
Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy told a Senate committee this week that no one has ever remotely taken control of Tesla vehicles. That claim doesn’t hold up to the facts of history. In fact, a single hacker once gained control of Tesla’s entire fleet. During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on autonomous… Continue reading Tesla exec tells Congress ‘no one has ever’ taken control of its vehicles — but that’s not true
Tesla dead last in Germany in Nordic reputation study – behind Temu & Nestlé
Tesla has ranked last place in a survey of brand reputation in Europe’s largest car market Germany, with a massive year-over-year collapse leaving it behind several other companies with already-poor reputations. It ranked poorly in Nordic countries as well. The “Reputation&Trust 2025” study, by Finnish company Reputation and Trust Analytics, ranks Tesla in absolute last… Continue reading Tesla dead last in Germany in Nordic reputation study – behind Temu & Nestlé
Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car. The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the… Continue reading Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Photo: Easton Police Department A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash. It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but… Continue reading Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing… Continue reading Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. In case you haven’t heard, Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser
Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model. But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support… Continue reading Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser
The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of… Continue reading Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle