The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
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Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
Tesla announced a recall of about 579,000 vehicles that have the novelty “Boombox” external music software feature (via Bloomberg). The company plans to remedy the issue by removing the Boombox function via an over-the-air software update, the National Highway Traffic Administration said. The recall affects all 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, X, and Y vehicles and… Continue reading Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Sony’s new AI driver achieves ‘reliably superhuman’ race times in Gran Turismo
AI agents have bested humans at many games, from chess to Go to poker. Now, the machines can claim a new high score on the classic racing video game series Gran Turismo. Sony announced today that its researchers have developed an AI driver named GT Sophy that is “reliably superhuman” — able to beat top… Continue reading Sony’s new AI driver achieves ‘reliably superhuman’ race times in Gran Turismo
GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build
General Motors is expected to announce a restart to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV production soon. The automaker is also aggressively accelerating production of other EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, this year. GM is expected to provide an update on restarting production of the Bolt EVs in the next week or so, according to two… Continue reading GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build
Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
Hennessey, the American tuning company behind the Venom GT, F5 hypercar and plenty of enhanced muscle cars, has started building the new VelociRaptor 600, a significantly upgraded Ford F-150 pick-up. It’s not the first time Hennessey has turned its attention to enhancing the performance of a Ford off-roader, because the firm unveiled its 405bhp Ford… Continue reading Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
Here’s What Happened To Zeno Cars – HotCars
Think about British sports cars manufacturers we have seen over the years. Names such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, Ariel, McLaren, and Caterham jump to mind. But almost none of us know about Zenos Cars. Maybe some of us may recall the name as if we have heard it somewhere. We bet that ‘somewhere’ would… Continue reading Here’s What Happened To Zeno Cars – HotCars
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
@Ford: Lincoln Celebrates a Century of Elegance and Innovation, Looks Ahead to a Connected, Electrified Future
  Marking a century of Lincoln, the brand celebrates its storied past as it prepares for an exciting, electric future Over the last 100 years, Lincoln has pioneered such innovations as center-opening coach doors, electric gauges, keyless entry and symphonic chimes and has pushed the boundaries of elegant automotive design, introducing products and services that… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln Celebrates a Century of Elegance and Innovation, Looks Ahead to a Connected, Electrified Future
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