Getaround was fined nearly $1 million by the Washington, D.C. Office of the attorney general for operating without a license and other violations, part of a settlement of what the peer-to-peer car rental startup calls “politically motivated allegations.” The AG’s office started investigating the company early last year, after it received reports of vehicle thefts… Continue reading Peer-to-peer car rental startup Getaround fined nearly $1M by DC’s attorney general
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Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24
The “subscribe to your car” movement has been taking off in recent years, with the appearance of Fleks in the U.K., Cazoo (after its acquisition of Drover) and Care by Volvo Hertz, to name just a few. Into this space has appeared imove out of Norway, with what appears, at least, to be a new… Continue reading Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24
Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City
Mobileye, a subsidiary of Intel, has expanded its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City as part of its strategy to develop and deploy the technology. New York City joins a number of other cities, including Detroit, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo, where Mobileye has either launched testing or plans to this year. Mobileye launched… Continue reading Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City
Elon Musk says Tesla is ‘quite likely’ to build a factory in India but only if import taxes are lowered
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said a new factory in India was “quite likely.” But he added that the country would first have to lower its import fees for completed vehicles. Tesla has been lobbying government officials to lower import duties, Reuters reported. Loading Something is loading. Tesla is “quite likely” to build an… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is ‘quite likely’ to build a factory in India but only if import taxes are lowered
Elon Musk confirms Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel on new Model S/X
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel option on new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S with the “yoke” butterfly steering wheel, it was controversial. Some were worried about the actual shape of the wheel being problematic and others about the lack… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel on new Model S/X
Rivian is planning to build a second EV factory in the US
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is planning to build a second factory. The company may make battery cells as well as EVs at the plant, should it come to fruition. Rivian might make an announcement within the next couple of months and Reuters reports construction could start next year. Rivian spokesperson Amy Mast confirmed to the… Continue reading Rivian is planning to build a second EV factory in the US
Waymo to open offices in Pittsburgh, an AV tech hub
Waymo, Google’s former self-driving car project that’s now an independent business unit under Alphabet, is expanding its presence in the eastern U.S. The company said Thursday it would be opening offices in Pittsburgh, joining a growing suite of companies developing and testing autonomous vehicle technology in the Steel City. The company will start by hiring… Continue reading Waymo to open offices in Pittsburgh, an AV tech hub
Fisker to debut Ocean EV at LA Auto Show, expand global retail presence in 2022
Fisker Inc. has recently shared plans to debut its upcoming Ocean SUV during the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, taking place this November. Furthermore, the born-again EV automaker has also shared a timeline for global “Brand Experience Centers,” set to roll out in the US and Europe in 2022. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) is an EV… Continue reading Fisker to debut Ocean EV at LA Auto Show, expand global retail presence in 2022
Tesla (TSLA) is going on a salesforce hiring spree as demand ramps up in the US
Tesla (TSLA) is going on a salesforce hiring spree as demand is expected to ramp up in the US. However, the automaker is focusing on part-time positions to cut costs. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla is embarking on a new hiring spree for sales staff in North America. The hiring spree… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is going on a salesforce hiring spree as demand ramps up in the US
Lucid Motors’ $4.5 billion merger is being held up by spam filters
Lucid Motors is on the precipice of completing a merger that will give the Saudi-owned electric vehicle startup $4.5 billion in fresh capital. But the deal is being held up, in part, by spam filters. The California-based startup is merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, called Churchill Capital IV that is already… Continue reading Lucid Motors’ $4.5 billion merger is being held up by spam filters