Nissan becomes the latest global automaker to rely on China for help as it looks to turn things around. The Japanese automaker is facing an uphill battle as it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs while closing several plants as part of its recovery plan. Nissan is the latest automaker to turn to China for… Continue reading Another major automaker is turning to China for help
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Waymo is expanding robotaxi operations to Nashville through a partnership with Lyft
Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo announced a new partnership with rideshare network Lyft to offer driverless robotaxi rides to customers in Nashville, Tennessee. As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its autonomous services to more and more cities around the US. Before today’s expansion news to Nashville, Waymo already operated autonomous vehicles in cities like Los Angeles, San… Continue reading Waymo is expanding robotaxi operations to Nashville through a partnership with Lyft
Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
Tesla is attempting to conceal the details of three separate accidents involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite having only two months of service with a small fleet. Due to the Standing General Order 2021-01 (the “SGO”), automakers are required to report to NHTSA crashes involving their autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems… Continue reading Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
Honda unveils new WN7 electric motorcycle, but with a huge dealbreaker
Honda has officially unveiled the new WN7, its latest electric motorcycle and the first in a planned lineup of larger EV two-wheelers. Designed as a commuter-friendly electric motorcycle for the European market, the WN7 is part of Honda’s push toward carbon neutrality. The launch shines more light on a reveal we’ve long been waiting for.… Continue reading Honda unveils new WN7 electric motorcycle, but with a huge dealbreaker
Tesla partners with Uber Freight to offer Tesla Semi electric trucks at discounts
Uber Freight is launching a ‘Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program’ in partnership with Tesla to lower the most significant barrier to electric Class 8 adoption: upfront cost. The buyer program pairs purchase subsidies for Tesla Semis with pre‑arranged dedicated freight and route planning around Tesla’s Semi Charger network, which is currently being deployed in the… Continue reading Tesla partners with Uber Freight to offer Tesla Semi electric trucks at discounts
Tesla settles another fatal Autopilot crash before it gets to trial
Tesla has agreed to settle another wrongful death lawsuit from a fatal crash involving Autopilot before the case could get to trial later this year. It’s one of many lawsuits involving several crashes involving Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (Supervised), after the floodgates were open following a watershed trial. Over… Continue reading Tesla settles another fatal Autopilot crash before it gets to trial
The new Nissan LEAF is here, but getting one may not be so easy
The new Nissan LEAF is an upgrade in every way possible and should arrive at dealerships any day now, but getting your hands on one may not be so easy. The new Nissan LEAF is finally here, but it may be limited Nissan’s iconic electric hatch is returning with a new crossover style, over 300… Continue reading The new Nissan LEAF is here, but getting one may not be so easy
Tesla Cybertruck and new Model 3 miss the top marks in latest crash tests
Tesla Cybertruck and the new Model 3 have both fallen short of the top marks in IIHS’ latest round of crash tests. Over the years, Tesla has consistently earned top safety ratings from various agencies, but this time it could get it from IIHS. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its latest batch of… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck and new Model 3 miss the top marks in latest crash tests
Tesla launches Cybertruck in UAE after commercial flop in the US
Tesla has launched the Cybertruck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a second international market in as many months, following the electric pickup truck’s commercial flop in the US. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that the Cybertruck has been a commercial flop. Tesla had accumulated over 1 million reservations for the… Continue reading Tesla launches Cybertruck in UAE after commercial flop in the US
Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 over battery fire risk
Tesla has issued a recall for its Powerwall 2 battery units sold between November 2020 and June 2022 over a potential risk of battery fire. When it comes to Tesla, we are used to seeing vehicle recalls, but now we learn of a recall of Powerwall 2, the company’s popular home battery pack. Tesla has received… Continue reading Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 over battery fire risk