A Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace that struck a pedestrian in San Francisco on Wednesday evening was in manual mode, the company told TechCrunch in response to an initial report posted on Reddit. Waymo says the vehicle was in manual mode at the time, meaning the human safety driver who was behind wheel was actually driving.… Continue reading Waymo says self-driving car that struck pedestrian in San Francisco was in manual mode
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U.S. News & World Report will present the 2022 Best Cars for the Money awards at The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following a tumultuous period for countless industries, the mobility sector is in the midst of supply chain shortages, an increase in vehicle prices, and scarce dealer lots nationwide. Yet, high demand remains steady from the automotive customers as society looks to maintain its freedom of mobility by purchasing new, used,… Continue reading U.S. News & World Report will present the 2022 Best Cars for the Money awards at The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show
Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia
ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Rivian – a world-class electric sport utility vehicle and pickup company – to Georgia. The company, which places a focus on sustainability and positive environmental impact and was named the 2022 MotorTrend Truck of… Continue reading Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia
Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Following the partnership announced earlier this year, Arrival has now shared a first look at its Car EV, designed specifically for rideshare drivers with Uber’s help. The Arrival Car features a hood to rear panoramic roof, foldable front seat, and passenger legroom that the automaker claims is greater than a Rolls Royce. Arrival is a… Continue reading Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas and will eventually employ 20,000 workers. Tesla is expected to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin any day now. The new factory is critical to Tesla’s expansion plans in the US. Currently, Tesla sells every car it can… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers
Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
A Tesla Model S prototype has been spotted with a new charge port and taillights near the Fremont factory. It could be an upcoming update or the European version. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths
Washington – President Joe Biden’s pick to run the nation’s highway safety agency pledged Thursday to attack a crisis of fatal car crashes by implementing safety rules to deter impaired driving while scrutinizing fast-emerging automated technologies, such as in Tesla vehicles, that could put people at risk. Steven Cliff, a former California pollution regulator, said… Continue reading Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths
2021 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year: Fresh, feisty, ‘ffordable Ford Maverick pickup
News that Dodge is burying its iconic Hellcat models sent a shiver through the auto market this fall as enthusiasts fear a wave of cookie-cutter electric vehicles in the decade ahead. Government scolds are in the driver’s seat — are we doomed for a repeat of “That ’70s Show”? Happily in 2021, the auto menu is… Continue reading 2021 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year: Fresh, feisty, ‘ffordable Ford Maverick pickup
GM Bolt production to remain down through February
General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production will remain down through February at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant in Lake Orion, GM said Thursday. The automaker has been prioritizing the output of new battery modules for the recalled EVs instead of making new vehicles. GM has mostly kept Orion Assembly production down since… Continue reading GM Bolt production to remain down through February
Musk says Tesla’s Texas factory is $10 billion investment over time
Tesla Inc. founder Elon Musk speaks in Hawthorne, California, U.S. December 18, 2018. Robyn Beck/Pool via REUTERS//File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Dec 16 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday that the electric carmaker’s new vehicle factory in Austin, Texas would involve an… Continue reading Musk says Tesla’s Texas factory is $10 billion investment over time