Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules

An administrative law judge has ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing that gave customers a false impression of the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving driver assistance software. This is a pivotal development in a years-long case initiated by California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. The judge agreed with the state DMV’s request to… Continue reading Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules

Metromont to acquire Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Metromont, LLC, a 100-year-old, Greenville-based manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete products, announces its plan to acquire Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc., of San Marcos, TX. Metromont, a recognized leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast and prestressed concrete for commercial construction, will purchase Heldenfels Enterprises from its… Continue reading Metromont to acquire Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc.

I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14

I’ve put over 200 km (125 miles) on Tesla’s latest ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’ (FSD) v14 update, and I’ve gathered my thoughts in this article. In short, Tesla FSD v14 is an incremental improvement to the automaker’s advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) and the most impressive Level 2 system available in a consumer vehicle today. However, it… Continue reading I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14

Tesla stock closes at record as investors rally around Musk’s robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters What started off as a particularly rough year for Tesla investors is turning into quite the celebration. Following a 36% plunge in the first quarter, the stock’s worst period since 2022, Tesla shares have… Continue reading Tesla stock closes at record as investors rally around Musk’s robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales

Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line

watch now Robotaxis felt like science fiction just a decade ago, but this year, autonomous vehicles became a commonplace option for paying passengers across big cities in the U.S. and parts of Asia. Alphabet-owned Waymo kept expanding and dominates the robotaxi market in the U.S., though rivals Tesla and Amazon-owned Zoox also launched the first… Continue reading Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line

November 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading November 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Ford Gives Up, Adds Gas Generator to Its Electric Pickup Truck

Bill Pugliano / Getty Images What’s the only thing sadder than a car company giving up on all-electric vehicles in 2025? Try Ford’s new all-electric pickup, powered by a gas generator on the side. According to TechCrunch, that’s exactly the direction Ford has decided to go with its next-generation of pickup trucks. On Monday, the… Continue reading Ford Gives Up, Adds Gas Generator to Its Electric Pickup Truck

EU to relent on combustion engines ban after auto industry pressure

The EU is reportedly set to allow up to 10% of new non-electric vehicles after 2035, yielding to pressure from Germany, Italy, and the auto sector. The European Commission is set to backtrack on the EU’s ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by allowing up to 10 per cent of non-electric vehicles after intense… Continue reading EU to relent on combustion engines ban after auto industry pressure