The next-generation Subaru WRX STI could be electric. In a press release shared by the automaker on Friday, Subaru says it has no plans to build a gas-powered STI based on this generation’s WRX platform. “Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification,” the company writes. “In the meantime,… Continue reading Subaru retires the gas-powered WRX STI while it explores electrification
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Holoride’s in-car VR tech is coming to Audi this summer
Virtual reality is about to launch in series production cars this summer, starting with Audi sedans and SUVs. Holoride announced Saturday at the SXSW tech, music and film conference in Austin that its headset-based virtual-reality entertainment system will debut in June in certain Audi models with the latest MIB 3 software. The announcement is a… Continue reading Holoride’s in-car VR tech is coming to Audi this summer
Grimes Says That Elon Musk “Lives Below the Poverty Line”
“Bro does not live like a billionaire.” Grimy Living Conditions In a wild interview with Vanity Fair this week, gothy producer superstar Claire “Grimes” Boucher spilled the tea on what it was like living with now ex-boyfriend Elon Musk. “Bro does not live like a billionaire,” she told the magazine. “Bro lives at times below the… Continue reading Grimes Says That Elon Musk “Lives Below the Poverty Line”
Ford F-150 Lightning owners in California can use the EV to power homes
Power outages aren’t exactly rare in Northern California. In the coming months, residents who own a compatible electric vehicle — such as the Ford F-150 Lightning — will effectively be able to use it as a backup generator. Ford has teamed up with PG&E, the main energy provider in the region, for a bidirectional electric… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning owners in California can use the EV to power homes
Ride-hailing firm Didi said to halt Hong Kong listing plans …
Ride-hailing firm Didi Global Inc has suspended preparations for its Hong Kong listing after failing to appease Chinese regulators’ demand to overhaul its systems for handling sensitive user data, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of China told Didi executives that their proposals to prevent security and data leaks had fallen short, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter. Didi did not immediately… Continue reading Ride-hailing firm Didi said to halt Hong Kong listing plans …
Pony.ai Holds First Close of Series D Financing Round, Valued at $8.5 Billion
Pony.ai, a Fremont, CA-based global autonomous driving technology company, completed the first close of its Series D financing. The backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the proceeds from the funding to further augment its hiring, investment in research and development, global testing of robotaxi and robotrucking, enter into important strategic partnerships, and… Continue reading Pony.ai Holds First Close of Series D Financing Round, Valued at $8.5 Billion
Rivian shares reach new low after reporting disappointing Q4 earnings
Today after the bell, EV company Rivian reported its fourth-quarter financial results, and calendar 2021 outcome. The company generated $54 million in Q4 2021 revenue, nearly precisely its full-year tally of $55 million. Rivian delivered 909 vehicles in the final three months of the year. The company’s move into more large-scale deliveries in Q4 2021… Continue reading Rivian shares reach new low after reporting disappointing Q4 earnings
Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
A recent update to Tesla’s website configurator reveals that it is prioritizing reservations that include the $12,000 full self-driving (FSD) option, at least for the Model Y and Model 3. For reservations of the Tesla Model Y in particular, delivery estimates change from six months from today (September), to two months (May), simply by choosing… Continue reading Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option
Rivian says it delivered nearly 1,000 electric trucks in 2021
Rivian, the buzzy electric vehicle company backed by Ford and Amazon, delivered 909 vehicles to customers in the fourth quarter of 2021, the company said in its second earnings report since its historic IPO last year. The company says it has delivered a total of 920 vehicles in 2021. Rivian reported a negative gross profit… Continue reading Rivian says it delivered nearly 1,000 electric trucks in 2021
VW’s futuristic electric bus is real and coming soon (finally)
More than five years ago, Volkswagen showed off its vision for its next generation of vehicles — a cheerful two-tone lime yellow and white microbus concept that gave a nod to its T1 van life past and embraced an electric and connected future. That electric microbus future has finally arrived. At least, for Europe. Volkswagen… Continue reading VW’s futuristic electric bus is real and coming soon (finally)