Waymo has pulled the human safety driver from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, as the Alphabet-owned company moves closer to launching a robotaxi service in the city. Waymo, which has been testing in Nashville for months, is slated to launch a robotaxi service there this year in partnership with Lyft. Riders will initially hail… Continue reading Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville
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Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues
Lidar-maker Ouster has acquired StereoLabs, a company that makes vision-based perception systems for robotics and industrial applications, for a combination of $35 million and 1.8 million shares. The deal is the latest in a march toward consolidation among perception sensor suppliers. Just last month, MicroVision bought the lidar assets of the buzzy-but-now-bankrupt Luminar for $33… Continue reading Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues
Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens
Lyft launched teen accounts on Monday, a product that allows minors as young as 13 to hail a ride without an adult in 200 U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and New York. The official launch comes two weeks after Lyft CEO David Risher announced on X plans to open the ride-hailing service to teenagers.… Continue reading Lyft opens its ride-hailing app to teens
Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV
It’s finally official. Toyota confirmed the 2027 Highlander will be its first three-row electric SUV after revealing new details about the upcoming EV on Monday. The 2027 Toyota Highlander will be a three-row EV SUV It’s been nearly three years since Toyota first revealed plans to introduce an all-electric three-row SUV. On Monday, the Japanese… Continue reading Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV
BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales
BYD sold 5,001 vehicles in Australia in January, a staggering 641% increase year-over-year, while Tesla managed just 501, leaving the American automaker in 24th place as Chinese brands continue their takeover of the Australian EV market. BYD’s Australian surge continues According to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, BYD finished January as Australia’s… Continue reading BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales
Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries
Tesla Semi Megacharger with Pilot truck stops Tesla has quietly updated its official Semi website with final specifications for the production version of its all-electric Class 8 truck, confirming two trim levels — Standard Range and Long Range — as customer deliveries approach. The spec update comes after Tesla unveiled the redesigned Semi at last… Continue reading Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries
Lyft debuts teen accounts more than two years after Uber
Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lyft on Monday officially launched teen accounts nationwide in a bid to match competitor Uber. CEO David Risher addressed Lyft’s delayed teen accounts rollout, saying the company “wanted to get it right” and is distinguishing itself with parent and driver communication tools. “We’ve been really thoughtful as we’ve talked to… Continue reading Lyft debuts teen accounts more than two years after Uber
German FAZ: Union accuses Mercedes of intimidation in the USA010554
In the end it was clear. Only 43.6 percent of employees at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, voted for union representation of their interests in May 2024. The car union United Auto Workers (UAW) had been so confident in advance that it would be able to get union membership this time. From the UAW’s… Continue reading German FAZ: Union accuses Mercedes of intimidation in the USA010554
German FAZ: Should VW soon build drones?010553
Europe now needs a lot of drones, and as quickly as possible. To help Ukraine in its fight for survival against Russia, but also for its own defense. If an emergency occurs and Putin dares to attack, Europe will not only have to be protected by tanks, anti-aircraft missiles and fighter jets, but also by… Continue reading German FAZ: Should VW soon build drones?010553
German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010552
Buying a used car from a private seller in Russia does not generate revenue for the Russian state on a scale that would help President Vladimir Putin in the war against Ukraine. With this reason, the buyer of a Mercedes from Russia defended himself against the seizure of his car by the main customs office.… Continue reading German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010552