Tesla has released a new video that includes some footage of a previously unseen vehicle interior. Could it be an early concept of the interior of the Robotaxi? For the last few years, Tesla has been working on a vehicle designed from the ground up to be a self-driving vehicles. The company has been referring… Continue reading Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?
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Toyota announces nationwide dealer rollout of Tern Class 8 electric semi
Launched as a joint venture between Toyota Group and Tier 1 supplier Hexagon Purus, the new Tern brand of heavy duty electric trucks announced Hino Trucks as its exclusive US distributor. Another Toyota Group brand, Hino Trucks nevertheless brings a nationwide network of more than 200 heavy truck dealers (and their customers) to the new… Continue reading Toyota announces nationwide dealer rollout of Tern Class 8 electric semi
Toyota to launch a Prius-like bZ3C electric crossover, but you can’t have it
To keep up with surging BYD, Tesla, and other EV makers, Toyota is launching a new all-electric crossover. The Toyota bZ3C looks like the new Prius, but the electric SUV crossover won’t be available in the US. Toyota to launch bZ3C in China as new BYD rival “What kind of BEV would bring smiles to… Continue reading Toyota to launch a Prius-like bZ3C electric crossover, but you can’t have it
Renault is putting its Level 4 autonomous shuttle into production
Renault doesn’t think fully autonomous vehicle have a place in the private vehicle market – but pulic transit? That’s a different story, and Renault is partnering with WeRide to put this Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus into production. While some manufacturers are putting everything they’ve got into autonomous driving (for better or worse), French carmaker Renault… Continue reading Renault is putting its Level 4 autonomous shuttle into production
GM says EV hurdles are ‘not an issue now’ as new models roll out
GM had its fair share of EV hurdles last year, leading to disappointing sales. However, CEO Mary Barra says those bottlenecks are a thing of the past as new models like the Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs hit the market. Moving past Production Hell After delivering 75,883 electric cars last year, GM missed its… Continue reading GM says EV hurdles are ‘not an issue now’ as new models roll out
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don’t get AI and robotics
Elon Musk appears to confirmed and even clarify what can be seen as a threat to Tesla shareholders: give me 25% of the company or I won’t build AI and robotic products at the company, after making clear that the company is worthless without those. In recent years, Musk has repeatedly stated that Tesla is… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don’t get AI and robotics
Tesla releases update to remove steering wheel nag, shuts down sunglasses loophole
Tesla has started pushing its new Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.4 update, and it confirmed the removal of the “steering wheel nag”, but it improved camera-based driver monitoring, including shutting down the sunglasses loophole. As usual, Elon Musk has been hyping up the next Tesla FSD update as “mind-blowing”, but this time, he went beyond the… Continue reading Tesla releases update to remove steering wheel nag, shuts down sunglasses loophole
Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch
Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. Toyota to launch its first electric pickup in Thailand As one of the top-selling pickups globally, the Toyota Hilux is… Continue reading Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch
Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault
Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. A report from Germany’s Handelsblatt last December hinted at a partnership between Volkswagen and Renault to build an EV under 20,000 euros ($21,500). The report noted that talks were still… Continue reading Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault
GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?
An affordable Chevy Camaro EV? That could become a reality. GM President Mark Reuss says the Camaro needs to be revived as a real pony car, hinting it could start at $35,000, similar to the new Equinox EV. Since announcing it will retire the sixth-gen Chevy Camaro at the end of the 2024MY, rumors have… Continue reading GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?