Alphabet-owned Waymo has suspended its driverless ride-hail service in the San Francisco Bay Area after blackouts plagued the city Saturday afternoon. “We have temporarily suspended our ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the widespread power outage,” a Waymo spokesperson tells CNBC. “Our teams are working diligently and in close coordination with… Continue reading Waymo pauses robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout chaos — Musk says Tesla car service unaffected
Category: US Motoring Press
Why the pay-per-mile tax could unintentionally stifle ICE car sales
The inadvertent early release of the Autumn Budget details by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – which compelled its boss to resign – was apparently not the only error the UK’s fiscal watchdog made at the time. When the OBR predicted that the upcoming pay-per-mile tax on EVs would reduce demand for them by 440,000… Continue reading Why the pay-per-mile tax could unintentionally stifle ICE car sales
Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great
It’s a consequence of being a nerdy petrolhead that, despite most of us living thousands of miles away from northern Scandinavia, we’re familiar with the strange names of Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog and Rovaniemi. These settlements are the storied and chillingly remote testing hubs around which nearly every European car maker congregates each winter. They use facilities… Continue reading Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great
Software-Defined Fuel Retail: How Open API’s Will Unlock the Next Decade of Energy-Agnostic Mobility?
For years, fuel retail in India has been defined by physical infrastructure, such as dispensers, tanks, meters, pipelines, and traditional, manual processes. But as mobility evolves faster than ever before, we’re entering an era where hardware alone is no longer enough. The next wave of disruption will come from software systems intelligent enough to manage… Continue reading Software-Defined Fuel Retail: How Open API’s Will Unlock the Next Decade of Energy-Agnostic Mobility?
Software-Defined Fuel Retail: How Open API’s Will Unlock the Next Decade of Energy-Agnostic Mobility?
For years, fuel retail in India has been defined by physical infrastructure, such as dispensers, tanks, meters, pipelines, and traditional, manual processes. But as mobility evolves faster than ever before, we’re entering an era where hardware alone is no longer enough. The next wave of disruption will come from software systems intelligent enough to manage… Continue reading Software-Defined Fuel Retail: How Open API’s Will Unlock the Next Decade of Energy-Agnostic Mobility?
Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s EV Reality Check, Nissan Comeback Plan, Ola’s Aggarwal Sells Shares
This week’s auto headlines converged around four themes that are likely to shape the market’s near-term direction: electrification, product pipelines, regulation and exports. On electrification, Maruti Suzuki, which is preparing to introduce its first battery-electric model, openly acknowledged that EV adoption in India remains constrained by gaps between claimed and real-world driving range, uneven charging… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s EV Reality Check, Nissan Comeback Plan, Ola’s Aggarwal Sells Shares
They told me to scrap my £450 106 Rallye – now it’s worth £12,000
Dave Partridge bought his Peugeot 106 1.3 Rallye to compete in motorsport events – and then the rules were changed. “I bought it 14 years ago for £450 with the aim of going sprinting and hillclimbing in the up-to-1300cc category,” he says. “I renovated and fitted Bilstein Group N Tarmac suspension to it everything I… Continue reading They told me to scrap my £450 106 Rallye – now it’s worth £12,000
Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
watch now Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands… Continue reading Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
Peugeot mulls 508 estate successor as alternative to SUVs
Peugeot is mulling a successor to the 508 estate as it looks to once again expand its line-up into segments besides its current hatchback and crossover offering. The 508, Peugeot‘s mid-sized executive offering, was launched in 2010 as a rival to the Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb and Volvo S60/V60, and was available as a four-door… Continue reading Peugeot mulls 508 estate successor as alternative to SUVs
Beyond the Finish Line: Why a Coherent Data Strategy is the Ultimate Engineering Marvel
One of the most thrilling events on the Formula 1 calendar,the VegasGrand Prix just concluded, offering a glimpse into the pinnacle of motorsport. The F1 car is an adrenaline-filled showcase of how cutting-edge engineering and precise design come together in the relentless pursuit of speed and performance. In many ways, F1 is also a… Continue reading Beyond the Finish Line: Why a Coherent Data Strategy is the Ultimate Engineering Marvel