Toyota’s smallest electric vehicle might actually hit the road. Thanks to new funding from the UK government, Toyota is one step closer to turning this pint-sized EV with a solar roof into a reality. The Toyota FT-Me is a micro EV with a solar roof It may be only 2.5 meters (98″) long, but Toyota… Continue reading Toyota lands $20 million to bring this pint-sized EV with a solar roof to life
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Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon
Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo continues to expand the reach of its test fleet as well as bona fide customer rides without a driver present. This morning, Waymo shared plans to expand across the pond to London, with public robotaxi rides expected sooner than you might think. 2025 has already been a notable year for… Continue reading Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon
Tesla is finally running TV ads, but they are not for its electric cars
Tesla is finally running TV/streaming ads, but they are not to sell electric cars. They are to promote a vote for Tesla shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s next compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. As a company, under Elon Musk’s leadership, Tesla has famously been against advertising. The CEO is even on the record… Continue reading Tesla is finally running TV ads, but they are not for its electric cars
GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit
GM is suddenly shaking up electric vehicle production plans after issuing a stark warning. The automaker warned that new US policy changes, including killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit, will cost it at least $1.6 billion. GM shifts plans as the EV tax credit expires Although GM set another record by delivering 66,501 electric… Continue reading GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit
Waymo poaches top Tesla audio engineer
Waymo has poached a top Tesla audio engineer to lead the In-car Audio and Infotainment experience inside its autonomous vehicles. Tesla and Waymo have a sort of rivalry as they are both working toward deploying autonomous driving systems. Earlier this year, there was a little back and forth about having the biggest service area in… Continue reading Waymo poaches top Tesla audio engineer
Tesla is at risk of losing subsidies in Korea over widespread battery failures
Tesla is in hot water in South Korea as nearly 4,500 of its electric vehicles have reported serious battery issues, putting their eligibility for government subsidies at risk. We’re receiving some troubling reports from South Korea today, as the Korea JoongAng Daily is reporting that a significant number of Tesla vehicles are experiencing battery failures.… Continue reading Tesla is at risk of losing subsidies in Korea over widespread battery failures
US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here’s why
The average US new car price crossed the $50,000 mark for the first time in September, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Prices have been climbing steadily for over a year, and the pace picked up this summer – but that hasn’t stopped Americans from buying. KBB says September’s record average transaction… Continue reading US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here’s why
Toyota’s best-selling car may finally go electric: Here’s our first look at the Corolla EV
A fully electric Corolla? Toyota’s best-selling car of all time looks to be finally going electric after the automaker previewed the Corolla EV for the first time. Is Toyota’s best-selling car getting an electric version? Since it first launched over 50 years ago, the Corolla quickly became one of the most popular vehicles in nearly… Continue reading Toyota’s best-selling car may finally go electric: Here’s our first look at the Corolla EV
Thousands of Tesla owners join class action lawsuit over ‘Full Self-Driving’ in Australia
Thousands of Tesla owners have reportedly joined a class action lawsuit against the automaker in Australia over false claims about its ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) package. Tesla is facing mounting legal pressure over its advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. The company has been embroiled in lawsuits related to crashes involving its ADAS… Continue reading Thousands of Tesla owners join class action lawsuit over ‘Full Self-Driving’ in Australia
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks
Tesla Cybertrucks freshly delivered to SpaceX via Nasa Space Flight on Youtube Hundreds of Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted being delivered Elon Musk’s private companies, SpaceX and xAI, as Tesla is having issues selling the electric pickup truck. Cybertruck turned out to be Tesla’s first real commercial flop. After planning for a production capacity of… Continue reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks