Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes, buyers are given the option to choose… Continue reading Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob
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China’s SenseTime HK IPO said to be in limbo after US blacklisting
Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is considering whether it can proceed with a planned $767 million Hong Kong initial public offering after the U.S. added it to an investment blacklist, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters. The sources said on Saturday that the company had not yet made a final decision on whether to go ahead with the listing, while one added that it… Continue reading China’s SenseTime HK IPO said to be in limbo after US blacklisting
How Volvo plans to maintain its safety rep while staying in the fast lane
Safety in modern cars is no longer simply a question of engineering. It’s a technology and design challenge that is dependent on sensors and software and hinges on a user experience that is clear and intuitive for drivers. So how does Volvo, a company synonymous with safety, convince customers that it’s innovative, forward thinking and… Continue reading How Volvo plans to maintain its safety rep while staying in the fast lane
Elon Musk: ‘Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing’
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla doesn’t plan to offer any color or wrap for the Cybertruck – at least “at first”. He says that “Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing”. One of the most unique features of the Cybertruck is its stainless-steel exoskeleton: “Cybertruck is built with an… Continue reading Elon Musk: ‘Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing’
Mercedes-Benz recalls EQS over error that allowed dashboard video playback while driving
Mercedes-Benz has issued a server-side update to fix an oversight that had allowed owners of its EQS EV and recent S-Class sedans to watch video content on the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen displays found in those cars while they were in motion. In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing spotted by Consumer Reports editor Keith… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls EQS over error that allowed dashboard video playback while driving
Tesla Cybertruck with updated design spotted on test track
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype with an updated design has been spotted on the automaker’s Fremont factory test track. It’s the best look we had at the upcoming electric pickup truck in a while. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019 and for the longest time, only a single prototype of the electric pickup truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck with updated design spotted on test track
Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders outside North America
Tesla announced to potential buyers today that it stopped taking new Model S and Model X orders outside North America. It now expects deliveries in other markets to start during the second half of 2022. The news comes from an email that Tesla started sending out to people who have Model S and Model X… Continue reading Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders outside North America
Ford reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-E
Ford is delaying the launch of its forthcoming all-electric Explorer SUV from mid-2023 to at least December 2024, according to Automotive News. The rollout of an all-electric Lincoln Aviator built on the same shared Ford EV platform is also being delayed along that same timeframe. Ford also no longer plans to build the two EVs… Continue reading Ford reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-E
‘No easy solution’ for Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large windshield wiper, Elon Musk says
New drone footage of a prototype Tesla Cybertruck being tested on the company’s track in Fremont, California, was published Friday, prompting Elon Musk to address the vehicle’s hilariously oversized windshield wiper. The Cybertruck’s massive, flat windshield, blending seamlessly into the hood, was one of the electric truck’s most distinctive features when it was first unveiled… Continue reading ‘No easy solution’ for Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large windshield wiper, Elon Musk says
Self-driving startup Robotics Research raises $228m from SoftBank, others …
Self-driving technology startup Robotic Research said on Thursday it has raised $228 million from investors including SoftBank to scale up its commercial division’s solutions for trucks, buses and logistics vehicles. The fundraising round also included an investment from Luminar Technologies, which makes lidar sensors used in self-driving cars. Robotic Research has been working on a variety… Continue reading Self-driving startup Robotics Research raises $228m from SoftBank, others …