Tesla launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, earlier this summer, but it’s unclear whether the vehicles driving around the city are technologically advanced enough to count toward that 1 million robotaxi goal. (The proposal specifies that the robotaxis must not have a “human driver,” and the vehicles in Texas have safety monitors sitting… Continue reading Tesla Proposes a Trillion-Dollar Bet That It’s More Than Just Cars
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Tesla changes meaning of ‘Full Self-Driving’, gives up on promise of autonomy
Tesla has changed the meaning of “Full Self-Driving”, also known as “FSD”, to give up on its original promise of delivering unsupervised autonomy. Since 2016, Tesla has claimed that all its vehicles in production would be capable of achieving unsupervised self-driving capability. CEO Elon Musk has claimed that it would happen by the end of… Continue reading Tesla changes meaning of ‘Full Self-Driving’, gives up on promise of autonomy
BMW doubles down on software and brand value to take on Tesla, Chinese EV rivals
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, presents the BMW iX3 on stage at the world premiere before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) as the first model in BMW’s “New Class”. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German auto giant BMW is doubling down on its… Continue reading BMW doubles down on software and brand value to take on Tesla, Chinese EV rivals
Industry Disinformation Kills Surveillance Pricing Bill: As a Result, AB 446 is Withdrawn, Says Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The fight to stop companies from using personal data to raise prices for the same product is on hold as Sen. Chris Ward has withdrawn his bill regulating surveillance pricing (AB 446) after it was gutted in the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This year was the moment to address… Continue reading Industry Disinformation Kills Surveillance Pricing Bill: As a Result, AB 446 is Withdrawn, Says Consumer Watchdog
August brings strong EV shares in low volume month
The end of Summer typically brings a quieter period for the UK’s new car and LCV markets as buyers anticipate the September plate change. Given the tough economic and consumer environment that has impacted markets this year, August’s slight -2.0% decline in new car registrations – and a -13.3% fall in new LCV demand –… Continue reading August brings strong EV shares in low volume month
@VW Group: “Almost like a festival”: Robert Ader on IAA Mobility 2025010568
04/09/2025 Robert Ader has been CEO of Porsche Deutschland since May – and now he’s attending the IAA Mobility show in Munich in this capacity. In this interview, he reflects on his first months in the role, shares his perspective on the importance of the IAA, and reveals some of the highlights that visitors to… Continue reading @VW Group: “Almost like a festival”: Robert Ader on IAA Mobility 2025010568
@VW Group: Porsche Wireless Charging: Inductive charging for a convenient energy supply010567
04/09/2025 Wireless charging has already radically simplified the use of the mobile phone: simply place the smartphone in a charging cradle and the energy flows. Porsche will soon be offering this user-friendly technology for electric cars as well: The company will be the first car manufacturer to bring an 11 kW charging system with a… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Wireless Charging: Inductive charging for a convenient energy supply010567
German Manager Magazin: Tesla boss Elon Musk should receive up to one trillion dollar remuneration004401
The board of directors of Tesla Has for company boss Elon Musk (54) proposed a remuneration package of up to a trillion dollar. When the ambitious goals reached, Musk waves up to $ 1,000 billion, as the US electric car manufacturer announced on Friday. If it is approved, it would be the highest remuneration package… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla boss Elon Musk should receive up to one trillion dollar remuneration004401
FRYTE Mobility showcases e-truck charging process with automated reservations
Munich-based startup FRYTE, in collaboration with Bosch Road Services, SBRS and Hubject, has demonstrated a fully automated reservation process for an electric truck charging station, based on the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) standard, which enables automated roaming among various EV charging networks. “For fleet operators and transport companies, the ability to reserve charging sessions… Continue reading FRYTE Mobility showcases e-truck charging process with automated reservations
@Toyota: Toyota Surprises 1 Millionth SmartPath Customer With Free RAV4
PLANO, Texas (Sept. 5, 2025) – Toyota’s SmartPath digital retail solution reached a milestone moment when Dorianne Malone, a Philadelphia-area mom and school administrator, became the 1 millionth customer to purchase a Toyota using the innovative retail technology. On Aug. 19, Malone arrived at Ardmore Toyota in suburban Philadelphia to purchase her brand-new RAV4 through SmartPath.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Surprises 1 Millionth SmartPath Customer With Free RAV4