Cars become an extension of the body when humans drive; we can feel the lack of grip in our car’s tires when driving over icy or wet roads. Autonomous vehicles don’t exactly have the same sensory abilities, which is one of the reasons why most AV testing and deployment happens in sunny climates. Gatik, an… Continue reading Goodyear, Gatik say tire tech is key to bringing AVs to winter climates
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Stellantis to mass produce Archer’s electric aircraft in expanded deal
Global automaker Stellantis will mass produce an electric vehicle take-off and landing aircraft for Archer Aviation as part of an expanded partnership that includes giving the startup-turned-publicly traded company access to up to $150 million in additional capital over the next two years. The agreement, announced Wednesday during CES 2023 in Las Vegas, will make… Continue reading Stellantis to mass produce Archer’s electric aircraft in expanded deal
CES 2023: LG talks new Cockpit Computer, transparent OLED, color-changing fridge, and more
LG Special Feature CES 2023 anticipation is in the air. While CES officially starts tomorrow, some of the biggest names in tech have been delivering a slew of keynotes, announcements, and previews during the conference’s Media Days Tuesday and Wednesay. (See our recap of the biggest Day 1 CES announcements.) This morning, LG CEO William… Continue reading CES 2023: LG talks new Cockpit Computer, transparent OLED, color-changing fridge, and more
Exclusive: Tesla files paperwork to make electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more
Tesla is hinting at making electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more in a new trademark filing that went unnoticed. The automaker filed for a new trademark last week, but it went unnoticed until now. Electrek spotted it today, and while it is for the name “Tesla” again, it still caught our interest because of… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla files paperwork to make electric motors for airplanes, boats, and more
Tesla driver intentionally drove car off a cliff with family, but everyone miraculously survived
A Tesla driver intentionally drove his car off a 250-foot cliff in California with his family inside, according to the police, but everyone miraculously survived without serious injury. On Tuesday, it was reported that a family of four was rescued from a wrecked Tesla vehicle found at the bottom of a cliff known as Devil’s… Continue reading Tesla driver intentionally drove car off a cliff with family, but everyone miraculously survived
Share of new car buyers with a monthly payment of more than $1,000 hits record high
watch now Financing a new or used car is more expensive than ever, new research shows. Amid rising interest rates and elevated auto prices, the share of new car buyers with a monthly payment of more than $1,000 jumped to a record high, according to Edmunds. For the first time, just over 15% of consumers who… Continue reading Share of new car buyers with a monthly payment of more than $1,000 hits record high
Stellantis beefs up commitment to electric flying vehicle company Archer Aviation
watch now Stellantis is leaning into its bet on a future that includes flying cars. The Chrysler maker is doubling down on its commitment to help Archer Aviation produce its first batch of electric flying vehicles by 2025, announced Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and Archer CEO Adam Goldstein in an interview on CNBC’s Tech Check.… Continue reading Stellantis beefs up commitment to electric flying vehicle company Archer Aviation
GM reclaims title as America’s top automaker after a 2.5% jump in sales last year
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate GM DETROIT – General Motors reclaimed its U.S. sales crown from Toyota Motor last year as the Detroit automaker eked out a slight gain in annual U.S. vehicle sales despite supply chain problems. GM said Wednesday it sold 2.27 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, up by 2.5%… Continue reading GM reclaims title as America’s top automaker after a 2.5% jump in sales last year
Rivian stock hits new 52-week low after the automaker misses 2022 production target
Employees work on an assembly line at startup Rivian Automotive’s electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, April 11, 2022. Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters Shares of Rivian Automotive notched a new 52-week low on Wednesday after the company missed its 25,000-unit production target for last year. The EV startup late Tuesday said it produced 24,337 vehicles… Continue reading Rivian stock hits new 52-week low after the automaker misses 2022 production target
China risks loom over U.S. tech giants Tesla and Apple as share prices plunge
watch now Apple and Tesla are facing major headwinds in China which is contributing to investor jitters around the two U.S. technology giants. Tesla shares tanked 12% on Tuesday after the electric car maker reported deliveries that fell short of analyst expectations, while Apple dropped more than 3% as concerns resurfaced about demand for the… Continue reading China risks loom over U.S. tech giants Tesla and Apple as share prices plunge