Tesla won’t be able to shake itself from California’s Department of Civil Rights lawsuit for racial bias and harassment just yet. A California judge Tuesday evening issued a tentative ruling denying Tesla’s motion to dismiss the case. Tesla had argued that DCR did not follow proper protocol in its investigations into the automaker’s Fremont factory,… Continue reading Tesla’s bid to dismiss racial bias suit denied in tentative ruling
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Toyota accepts California’s authority to set emissions standards under Clean Air Act
Toyota has joined the growing list of automakers that have recognized the state of California’s authority to set vehicle emissions standards under the U.S. Clean Air Act. The move will make the Japanese automaker eligible for government fleet purchases by California. “Toyota continues to share the vision of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and carbon neutrality… Continue reading Toyota accepts California’s authority to set emissions standards under Clean Air Act
Tier Mobility lays off 180 people amid poor funding climate
Tier Mobility, the German micromobility giant that recently acquired Spin from Ford, is laying off 16% of staff, or 180 people, according to a LinkedIn post by CEO Lawrence Leuschner and an open letter from the executive that has been viewed by TechCrunch. “Ultimately, we have to respond to the current economic and funding climate,… Continue reading Tier Mobility lays off 180 people amid poor funding climate
EVs reigned during Monterey Car Week
Monterey Car Week — still the most exclusive automotive event on the calendar — concluded Sunday with the 71st running of its pinnacle display, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. But as antique Duesenbergs and Jaguars, backlit by the Pacific Ocean, rolled onto the famed course’s 18th fairway to vie for “Best of Show,” the Concept… Continue reading EVs reigned during Monterey Car Week
Ex-Apple engineer admits stealing automotive trade secrets
A case concerning Apple’s driving trade secrets which started in 2018 has come to a close. Xiaolang Zhang, a former Apple employee, pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing confidential information from Apple. In July 2018, a federal grand jury in San Jose indicted Zhang for obtaining a 25-page document containing detailed drawings of a circuit… Continue reading Ex-Apple engineer admits stealing automotive trade secrets
Daily Crunch: Collectible trading card marketplace TCGplayer sells to eBay for $295M
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Tesla’s petition against CA civil rights agency suing for racial bias is denied
California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) denied Tesla’s petition against the state’s civil rights watchdog for failing to conduct proper investigations before suing the automaker for racial discrimination at its Fremont assembly plant. Tesla filed the petition with the OAL in June, claiming that the Department of Civil Rights (DCR), formerly known as the Department… Continue reading Tesla’s petition against CA civil rights agency suing for racial bias is denied
In an EV world, Lamborghini knows it can’t rely on power alone
EV acceleration hit a new and interesting phase at the Monterey Car Week event that wrapped Sunday. Kia, (yeah Kia) showed up at the typically ultra-luxe affair with its EV6 GT, a new performance trim that will go on sale by the end of the year and can travel from zero to 60 miles per… Continue reading In an EV world, Lamborghini knows it can’t rely on power alone
Ford to cut 3,000 jobs amid restructuring
Ford Motor plans to cut about 3,000 jobs, a move that will affect salaried and contract workers, according to an internal email sent to employees. Automotive News was the first to report the news after reviewing the email. TechCrunch, which has confirmed the layoffs, will update the story as more information becomes available. The job… Continue reading Ford to cut 3,000 jobs amid restructuring
Kindred Motorworks puts a modern spin on vintage car restomods
Owners of vintage cars know the deal. The “project” is never done and driving an old vehicle means dealing with mechanical failures, encroaching rust, old wiring shorting out and the continual hit to a bank account. For some, that’s part of the allure: a neverending labor of love that includes the joy of a weekend… Continue reading Kindred Motorworks puts a modern spin on vintage car restomods