Tesla’s increasing the price of its Full-Self Driving (FSD) software to $15,000. In a post on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the new price will go into effect in North America starting September 5th, representing a $3,000 jump. Drivers who order a vehicle before September 5th won’t have to pay the newly-increased price,… Continue reading Tesla’s Full-Self Driving software is going up in price again
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Polestar CEO sees value in EVs, even when they’re parked
In its five years as a standalone automaker, Polestar has placed into production two vehicles and announced the delivery schedule of four additional vehicles. The latest, the Polestar 6, is an electric roadster that’s due to hit the road in 2026. It’s an impressive pace for a new company. While some of that success can… Continue reading Polestar CEO sees value in EVs, even when they’re parked
One firm’s goal to replace car ownership with remotely driven rentals
In a small office in the centre of Milton Keynes, a young man wearing earphones sits in a car seat staring intently at a bank of computer screens and grasping a steering wheel festooned with buttons, his feet resting on pedals. He could be an office worker ducking out to play a driving game in… Continue reading One firm’s goal to replace car ownership with remotely driven rentals
Attention, Mustang owners: You’re invited to a ‘Stampede’
Ford Motor Co. is inviting Mustang enthusiasts to take part in the debut of the next generation of the iconic sports car during the North American International Auto Show in the Motor City next month. The Dearborn automaker on Friday announced “The Stampede,” a debut event for the redesigned Mustang. Ahead of the Sept. 14 event,… Continue reading Attention, Mustang owners: You’re invited to a ‘Stampede’
Elon Musk is reportedly considering investment in Neuralink’s rival brain chip company
Neuralink, a company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been working on an implantable brain–machine interface since 2016. While it previously demonstrated its progress by showing a Macaque monkey controlling the cursor in a game of Pong, it has yet to start human trials. Now, according to Reuters, Musk has reached out to rival company Synchron… Continue reading Elon Musk is reportedly considering investment in Neuralink’s rival brain chip company
DoorDash won’t deliver Walmart’s groceries starting next month
DoorDash is calling off its partnership with Walmart, which had the service delivering groceries and other goods from the retail chain to customers for over four years, according to a report from Insider. A source close to the situation told Insider that DoorDash notified Walmart about its decision earlier this month, citing that the partnership… Continue reading DoorDash won’t deliver Walmart’s groceries starting next month
Ladakh targets carbon-neutrality, unveils electric vehicle policy
The pristine Union Territory of Ladakh is the latest to come up with a specific Electric Vehicle policy. Nestled in the Himalayas, the majestic but ecologically sensitive region has been seeing a strong influx of tourists over the past few years. Tourism contributes around 50% to the GDP of Ladakh and since 2015, the tourist… Continue reading Ladakh targets carbon-neutrality, unveils electric vehicle policy
PMI Electro delivers 23 electric buses for Rajkot BRTS, sets up e-bus depot
Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer PMI Electro Mobility has set up Rajkot’s first electric bus depot. Spread over an area of 17,000 square metres, the depot was inaugurated by Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat on August 17. PMI also delivered 23 new electric buses to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation as part of the LoA awarded… Continue reading PMI Electro delivers 23 electric buses for Rajkot BRTS, sets up e-bus depot
@Ford: Join The Stampede: Ford announces the Global Debut of the All-New, Seventh-Generation Mustang in Detroit on Sept. 14
Ford will welcome Ford Mustang owners, fans, media and its employees to The Stampede – the global debut of the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang taking place at the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. EDT Mustang owners can register to participate in The Stampede with their cars as part of a cross-country… Continue reading @Ford: Join The Stampede: Ford announces the Global Debut of the All-New, Seventh-Generation Mustang in Detroit on Sept. 14
Audi’s next concept EV will be the Activesphere off-roader
Audi still isn’t done unveiling self-driving concept EVs, but its next model might be appealing if you’re eager to leave the asphalt. The company has revealed that its fourth Sphere concept will be the Activesphere, an SUV-like machine that promises “maximum variability” for on- and off-road travel. As with earlier designs, the automaker is touting… Continue reading Audi’s next concept EV will be the Activesphere off-roader