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Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis have been spotted illegally passing stopped school buses numerous times in at least two states. The NTSB is specifically focusing on the more-than-20 incidences that have occurred in Austin, Texas, it said in a post on X on Friday. “Investigators will… Continue reading Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior

The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars

The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, likely in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production for ICE… Continue reading The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars

Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription

Tesla has officially removed Basic Autopilot as a standard feature for new Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, effective immediately. The move forces buyers to subscribe to the $99/month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package to access lane-keeping capabilities that were previously free. It appears to be a somewhat desperate move amid demand and profit headwinds.… Continue reading Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription

Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025 Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company is now running a small number of its Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, without a human driver or safety supervisor on board.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

German FAZ: Glücksscherben010472

There are more than 45 million cars in Germany. No wonder the most unusual things happen every now and then. The story of the open water bottle in the trunk of an electric car is currently making the rounds online. The water runs into the battery. Damage: more than 10,000 euros. Another case: When maneuvering… Continue reading German FAZ: Glücksscherben010472

German FAZ: Where has Deutschland AG gone?010471

There was a time when all you had to do in Davos was follow the smell of power to find the German economy. It was the era before and after the financial crisis, but before the major disruptions of digitalization. If you trudged through the cold to the Hotel Belvedere back then, it was clear:… Continue reading German FAZ: Where has Deutschland AG gone?010471

German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: End of electric car projects pushes auto supplier into the red004667

The premature end to electric car projects is depressing the crisis Auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen into the red. ZF ‌has agreed with various customers to terminate several projects early that did not achieve the expected profitability due to the slower ramp-up of e-mobility, the company announced on Friday. This decision will lead to a one-off… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: End of electric car projects pushes auto supplier into the red004667

There’s Reportedly a Car Secretly Following Every Tesla Robotaxi, and the Reason Why Is So Absurd You Aren’t Going to Believe It

When Tesla launched its Robotaxi service last summer, it came with an embarrassing caveat. Sitting in the front of each of the vehicles were human “safety monitors” who stuck out like sore thumbs — contradicting CEO Elon Musk’s promises that the service would hit the road fully driverless. That the silent human employees sat in… Continue reading There’s Reportedly a Car Secretly Following Every Tesla Robotaxi, and the Reason Why Is So Absurd You Aren’t Going to Believe It

Metal Band Releases New Album on N64 Cartridge

Last year saw the highest vinyl record sales since 1984, signaling a strong desire among music enthusiasts to return to a simpler time of physical media. Even cassette tapes are making a comeback, with major artists including Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift releasing their material on the iconic plastic, four-inch audio reels. Now, self-described “party… Continue reading Metal Band Releases New Album on N64 Cartridge