Model Why We knew that Tesla sometimes struggles with quality control — but we didn’t know things could get this bad. According to a post by Redditor Indescribables, later identified as Nathaniel Galicia Chien by The Verge, a brand new Model Y electric SUV purchased by his dad lost its roof on the drive back home… Continue reading Tesla’s Roof Flies Off While Driving Home From Dealership
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@Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Map Auto Creation (MAC) technology of Hyundai MNSOFT is used for autonomous driving, realizing high precision maps and future mapping technology. As Hyundai Motor Group strives to commercialize level 3 autonomous driving technology, Hyundai MNSOFT is working to create and supply high-definition maps necessary for autonomous driving, using its industry-leading map creation technology. Hyundai MNSOFT… Continue reading @Hyundai: Auto Mapping Technology of Hyundai MNSOFT produces Special Maps Required for Autonomous Driving
Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
Sponsored Links Justin Sullivan via Getty Images If you needed confirmation that Apple has big plans for personal audio, Bloomberg reports that its stores have stopped selling speakers and headphones from several competitors. Based on checks and what employees have been told, the outlet reports that Logitech, Sonos and Bose are no longer available in… Continue reading Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
John McAfee arrested for tax evasion, charged by SEC for touting ICOs
Sponsored Links John McAfee, founder of the eponymous anti-virus company, speaks during the China Internet Security Conference in Beijing on August 16, 2016. FRED DUFOUR via Getty Images Today the Justice Department announced that a 2016 US presidential candidate has been indicted for tax evasion. After John McAfee was arrested in Spain, the Tax Division… Continue reading John McAfee arrested for tax evasion, charged by SEC for touting ICOs
Ubisoft debuts Viking history podcast ahead of ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’
Sponsored Links Ubisoft To whet your appetite a bit more for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft wants to teach you about the history of Vikings. It made a podcast called Echoes of Valhalla and all five episodes are now available on Spotify. [embedded content] Ubisoft described the documentary series as “the first immersive audio historical documentary… Continue reading Ubisoft debuts Viking history podcast ahead of ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’
Nissan and Toyota to seek compensation from UK in no-deal Brexit
Japanese manufacturers Nissan and Toyota have demanded that the UK government reimburses them for tariff costs if the UK can’t agree on a Brexit deal with the European Union (EU). As first reported by business publication Nikkei Asia, the companies are preparing themselves for a 10% tariff on cars exported from the UK to the EU that could come into place… Continue reading Nissan and Toyota to seek compensation from UK in no-deal Brexit
Toyota and Hino to develop Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for North America
With the rapidly expanding interest in heavy-duty electric trucks, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Hino USA have agreed to jointly develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for the North American market. The companies will leverage the newly developed Hino XL Series chassis with Toyota’s proven fuel cell technology to deliver exceptional… Continue reading Toyota and Hino to develop Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for North America
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NIO delivered 4,708 vehicles in September 2020, increasing by 133.2% year-over-year NIO delivered 12,206 vehicles in the three months ended September 2020, increasing by 154.3% year-over-year NIO delivered 26,375 vehicles in 2020 in total, increasing by 113.7% year-over-year NIO began the deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020 and cumulative deliveries of ES8, ES6 and… Continue reading @Nio: 000145
Amid job cuts, Ford workers get merit pay delayed by coronavirus
Ford Motor Co. plans to “be applying merit pay increases, delayed early in the pandemic, in October,” a company official confirmed to the Free Press. T.R. Reid, Ford spokesman, declined to say how many workers would receive the increase or the size of merit pay. “Merit pay increases vary by person, based on achievement of objectives.… Continue reading Amid job cuts, Ford workers get merit pay delayed by coronavirus
Uber secured its London future in a landmark court case — but the mayor warned he would scrutinize the taxi service and take ‘swift action’ if needed
Mayor Sadiq Khan of London on Monday responded to a court victory by Uber by saying he would keep a close eye on the company to ensure it’s meeting safety requirements. Uber won an appeal against the regulator Transport for London in court Monday and will now be issued a new operating license. Transport for… Continue reading Uber secured its London future in a landmark court case — but the mayor warned he would scrutinize the taxi service and take ‘swift action’ if needed