A jury in federal court in Miami has found Tesla partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash that involved the use of the company’s Autopilot driver assistance system. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $329 million in punitive and compensatory damages. Neither the driver of the car nor the Autopilot system braked in time to… Continue reading Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $329M in damages
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The Honda Prologue had a big month as sales shot up 83% in July
The Honda Prologue remained one of the top-selling EVs in the US after sales surged 83% in July. Honda’s electric SUV outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5 last month. Honda Prologue EV sales charge up in July Honda set several US sales records last month for light trucks (86,700) and electrified vehicles… Continue reading The Honda Prologue had a big month as sales shot up 83% in July
Nissan may keep this gas SUV alive despite a new EV version coming soon
Although the Nissan Juke EV is set to debut next year, the crossover SUV may still be offered with a gas engine after all. Nissan looks to sell gas-powered Juke SUV alongside EV After announcing an investment of up to £3 billion ($3.9 billion) to upgrade its Sunderland, UK, plant, Nissan revealed plans to convert… Continue reading Nissan may keep this gas SUV alive despite a new EV version coming soon
Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)
Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims up to $243 million. This is a significant blow to Tesla – although it will likely be appealed. Update: This article has been updated to better explain the amount that Tesla has… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)
Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. We reported on this case at trial in Miami last month. The case attempts to place some responsibility on Tesla for creating complacency with drivers, who were led to… Continue reading Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
Transportation Electric Cars A jury ruled that Tesla was 33 percent responsible for the crash. A jury ruled that Tesla was 33 percent responsible for the crash. by Jay Peters Aug 1, 2025, 8:57 PM UTC Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly… Continue reading Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla Diner Patio Covering Collapses, Smashes Mother on Head and Barely Misses Baby
It appears that Tesla’s new Los Angeles diner is about as sturdily built as a Cybertruck — which is to say, not at all. As TMZ reports, a pair of young parents are mighty perturbed after a large, pole-bound outdoor patio covering on the Hollywood diner’s roof came loose and struck the mother in the head, missing… Continue reading Tesla Diner Patio Covering Collapses, Smashes Mother on Head and Barely Misses Baby
Scientists Alarmed as Whales Suddenly Going Silent
Researchers are alarmed after noticing a significant drop in the number of vocalizations from blue whales. As National Geographic reports, scientists used specialized underwater hydrophones, meaning the aquatic version of microphones, to record and trace the sounds of marine life, allowing them to analyze the impact human activity is having on various species. However, as… Continue reading Scientists Alarmed as Whales Suddenly Going Silent
The Cybertruck Is Aging Like Fast Fashion on Temu
When Tesla first unveiled the stainless steel Cybertruck, it was pitched as an indestructible futurist icon. Only a few short years later, many proud Cybertruck owners have discovered that their ultra-expensive rolling tanks are aging like room-temperature milk. One of the most consistent complaints involves seat wrinkles and indentations. On the Cybertruck Owners Club forum,… Continue reading The Cybertruck Is Aging Like Fast Fashion on Temu
Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft
Joby Aviation is often cast as a developer of commercial electric air taxis, but the publicly traded company has also pursued a separate track to market through a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. Now, its years of research and development with the Department of Defense may be paying off. The company on… Continue reading Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft