Tesla has released an updated version of its Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations added and updated timelines for expected completion. The automaker aims to triple the size of its Supercharger network. Every year, Tesla releases an updated version of its Supercharger map on its ‘find us‘ page. With those updates, the automaker adds… Continue reading Tesla updates Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations and timelines
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Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,143 vehicles due to seat belt reminder problem, fix is an over-the-air software update
Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,000 vehicles, but fortunately for the company, the problem is another one that can simply be fixed with an over-the-air software update. The problem is the seat belt reminder alert can fail to activate under some conditions. NHTSA issued an official safety recall notice over the issue and it apparently affects… Continue reading Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,143 vehicles due to seat belt reminder problem, fix is an over-the-air software update
Lamborghini is still figuring out its first EV
Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann has no time for celebration, despite being at the helm of an automaker that posted an all-time sales record for 2021 — a milestone driven by demand for its ultra luxury Urus SUV. The leader of the Italian supercar maker has more pressing matters than basking in the glory… Continue reading Lamborghini is still figuring out its first EV
Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
Tesla vehicles are inexplicably slamming on their brakes for no reason, frightening owners and eliciting over 100 complaints to the federal government in the last three months alone, according to The Washington Post. It’s been a persistent issue for the automaker. Last October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company was forced… Continue reading Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
GM’s Cruise to raise $1.35b more from SoftBank as it readies robotaxis
Self-driving tech firm Cruise on Tuesday said SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund has agreed to invest an additional $1.35 billion through a second tranche, as it works to launch a commercial ride-hailing service in San Francisco. Cruise, majority-owned by General Motors, has strong financial support from its investors including Honda and Microsoft and is not planning to… Continue reading GM’s Cruise to raise $1.35b more from SoftBank as it readies robotaxis
Polestar’s ‘Arctic Circle’ performance EV can shred a snowy track
Polestar, the electric automaker jointly owned by Volvo and Geely, likes one-offs. There was the more powerful version of its electric fastback Polestar 2 sedan made for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And now there’s the Arctic Circle, a high-riding, studded winter-tire-sporting, icy blast of winter racing prowess from the company’s Swedish engineers (who know… Continue reading Polestar’s ‘Arctic Circle’ performance EV can shred a snowy track
EV SPAC Faraday Future is restructuring leadership following review of inaccurate statements to investors
Faraday Future is revamping its board, cutting the pay of two top executives and suspending at least one other, following an internal investigation that determined employees made inaccurate statements to investors and that its “corporate culture failed to sufficiently prioritize compliance,” according to a regulatory filing. Faraday Future, which has had a long string of… Continue reading EV SPAC Faraday Future is restructuring leadership following review of inaccurate statements to investors
Tesla Says It’s Updating Self-Driving Cars to No Longer Break the Law
Tesla has agreed to update the software on almost 54,000 of its cars because a recent “Full Self-Driving” software update allowed them to break road rules and roll through stop signs without coming to a full stop. It’s the latest sign that regulators are becoming increasingly fed up of the Elon Musk-led company’s efforts to… Continue reading Tesla Says It’s Updating Self-Driving Cars to No Longer Break the Law
GM’s Chevy Silverado EV already has 110,000 reservations
General Motors said it has secured more than 110,000 reservations for its new all-electric Chevrolet Silverado, which includes reservations from more than 240 fleet operators, Chair and CEO Mary Barra said in the company’s full-year and fourth quarter earnings letter to shareholders. The fresh reservations details on Chevy Silverado EV comes just a few weeks… Continue reading GM’s Chevy Silverado EV already has 110,000 reservations
Cruise, loaded with another $1.35B from SoftBank, opens up driverless ride-hailing to the public
Cruise is opening up its driverless robotaxi service to the public in San Francisco as the GM subsidiary creeps toward commercialization with a fresh $1.35 billion investment from SoftBank Vision Fund. SoftBank had previously committed to investing an additional $1.35 billion, on top of its initial $900 million investment, once Cruise was ready for commercial… Continue reading Cruise, loaded with another $1.35B from SoftBank, opens up driverless ride-hailing to the public