Huawei, a major smartphone OEM, telecom supplier, and (formerly) silicon designer, is engaging German carmakers Mercedes and Audi over a potential stake in its vehicle software business. Huawei currently supplies vehicle software to several Chinese domestic OEMs, including Seres Group, Changan Automobile, and Arcfox, as well its own joint ventures, Luxeed (co-owned by Chery) and… Continue reading This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software
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Tesla says DMV disregarded ‘Full Self-Driving’ lie for so long, it should be allowed to keep going
In its fight with the DMV regarding misleading using of the term “self-driving”, Tesla says that the agency has disregarded its use of the term ‘Full Self-Driving’ for so long, it should be allowed keep using it. Over the last few years, Tesla has been under pressure from the California DMV over its Autopilot and self-driving claims, which… Continue reading Tesla says DMV disregarded ‘Full Self-Driving’ lie for so long, it should be allowed to keep going
Tesla Cybertruck smokes Ford F-150 Raptor in drag race
Tesla Cybertruck was put against a Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford’s performance pickup truck, in a drag race. Here are the results. When Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the automaker made it clear that it wanted to compete with the Ford F-150, which dominates the important pickup truck market in the US. Elon Musk… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck smokes Ford F-150 Raptor in drag race
Tesla once again threatens to sue Cybertruck scalpers for $50k
Tesla has re-added a clause to its Cybertruck purchase contract, threatening to sue owners who try to flip their Cybertrucks within the first year of ownership. But its also being unclear about its threat, because the language doesn’t seem to exist in Tesla’s pre-order documents. Back in November, before the initial Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla once again threatens to sue Cybertruck scalpers for $50k
Tesla starts telling some Cybertruck orders to ‘prepare for delivery’
A number of Cybertruck order holders have started getting “prepare for delivery” emails today, suggesting that Tesla might be getting Cybertrucks out to the public a little sooner than we expected. Tesla held its first Cybertruck delivery event late last month to deliver the first Cybertrucks, though there were only a small number delivered on… Continue reading Tesla starts telling some Cybertruck orders to ‘prepare for delivery’
Volkswagen mulls $21K EV with Renault, but don’t get too excited
European automakers are looking to affordable EVs to help boost demand. The latest may be a 20,000 euro ($21,500) EV from Volkswagen and Renault. Volkswagen is seeking partners to build an EV under 20,000 euros ($21,500), including Renault. According to a new report from the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the automakers aim to produce 200,000-250,000 units… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls $21K EV with Renault, but don’t get too excited
Tesla Model Y is Electrek’s vehicle of the year
For 2023, Electrek has decided to make the Tesla Model Y its vehicle of the year. Well, it’s not as much us who decided, car buyers did. With Model Y becoming the first electric vehicle to become the best-selling car in the world and officially mainstream, how can we not make it the vehicle of… Continue reading Tesla Model Y is Electrek’s vehicle of the year
Tesla is looking at land for a factory in Thailand, PM says
Tesla is looking to acquire a large piece of land for a factory in Thailand, according to the Prime Minister following a visit from Tesla executives. Even though Tesla is putting the brakes for now on Gigafactory Mexico, its next factory, the automaker is reportedly looking for future factory locations to pull the trigger on… Continue reading Tesla is looking at land for a factory in Thailand, PM says
Nissan Ariya electric SUV price cuts lead to $199 per month leases
After cutting prices, the Nissan Ariya is being offered with leases as low as $199 per month (find local dealers here). At these rates, Nissan’s electric SUV could currently be one of the best-value EVs to lease. Nissan was viewed as a pioneer in releasing the first mass-market EV in the US, the LEAF, in… Continue reading Nissan Ariya electric SUV price cuts lead to $199 per month leases
Tesla’s head of Dojo supercomputer is out, possibly over issues with next-gen
Tesla’s head of Dojo hardware has left the company, and he was possibly let go over issues with the next generation of the supercomputer, according to a source. Ganesh Venkataramanan was hired at Tesla by Jim Keller and company when Elon Musk wanted to build a chip-making team to support its self-driving effort. He participated… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Dojo supercomputer is out, possibly over issues with next-gen