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Bored Tesla Cybertruck owners will be able to play Cyberpunk 2077, and the whole Steam roster

Tesla is working to bring the full Steam game portfolio to its cars' infotainment systems, some of which are already powered by AMD Ryzen and RDNA 2 GPUs capable of delivering PlayStation 5 level of gaming performance. Asked wheth...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Feb 2022 20:32

Burning Porsches on the Felicity Ace ship prove electric car batteries are a fire hazard for sea transport

Firefighting efforts to quell the flames on the burning Felicity Ace ship full of luxury vehicles are complicated by the fact that electric car battery fire can't be easily put out with water. The SMIT Salvage company hired to sav...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Feb 2022 17:14

VW said to buy Huawei's autonomous self-driving car platform for US$1.6 billion

Volkswagen's talks with Huawei to purchase its autonomous driving unit are reportedly already in the haggling stage regarding the price of acquisition. Huawei recently unveiled the first vehicle that runs on its HarmonyOS platform...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Feb 2022 13:33

The investigation of a German authority may spell doom for Tesla's automatic lane change function in Europe (Image: Milan Csizmadia)

The auto lane change function that is part of Tesla's full self-driving capability may be declared illegal in Europe

The German Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority did not provide any reasons for the new investigation and only noted that this specific automatic function of Tesla's autopilot and full self-driving technology may not be permi...

Enrico Frahn, 22 Feb 2022 00:39

Apple Car's self-driving processor modules to be packaged by Korean companies just like Tesla's FSD chip

The Apple Car's autonomous driving subsystem processing power has reportedly been tasked to the Apple Silicon department responsible for the A15 or M1 chipsets. Apple is apparently developing the self-driving chip for its car proj...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Feb 2022 20:41

Ford accelerates EV battery production launch for its 43GWh Kentucky and Tennessee plants

Buoyed by the generous U.S. government incentives and a growing electric vehicles market in America, Ford's two upcoming U.S. battery factories are now expected to start mass production three months ahead of schedule. Ford's batte...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Feb 2022 13:10

A hydrogen car racing series, Extreme H, has been revealed. (Image source: Extreme E)

The Extreme H hydrogen car racing championship has been announced for 2024

An off-road hydrogen car racing series, Extreme H, has been announced. The event will accompany the existing Extreme E electric car racing championship from 2024, with a prototype of the racing vehicle expected early next year.

Polly Allcock, 21 Feb 2022 00:04

Ford Mustang Mach-E is now the top electric car according to Consumer Reports. (Image source: Ford)

Tesla Model 3 fails to come out on top as Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes the Consumer Reports' top pick for 2022

Ford Mustang Mach-E now occupies the top spot in Consumer Reports' electric car rankings for 2022. Ford's premier EV beat the Tesla Model 3 to come out on top. Compared to Mach-E, Model 3 faltered in self-driving safety and the st...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Feb 2022 19:27

The ridable electric carry-on suitcase is supposed to help with long walks inside airports (Image: Modobag)

Ridable electric suitcase turns into security hazard as woman uses it to flee from airport police

After being denied to board the plane for her flight from Orlando to New York, the apparently intoxicated woman decided to use her US$1,500 motorized suitcase to evade a police officer who was surprised about the speed of the driv...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Feb 2022 22:49

The BMW Mini Cooper SE is among the most affordable EVs on the market. (Image Source: Mini UK)

Affordable Mini Cooper SE earns rave reviews despite low range and no Android Auto, Indian launch on February 24

The BMW Mini Cooper SE has been earning good reviews owing to its affordable price and decent feature set. The main criticisms, however, include the limited range of the car, small battery size, and no Android Auto support. BMW is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2022 17:22

Tesla's Reverse Summon self-parking feature nears release with three options to choose from

Reverse Summon, an upgrade to the Tesla Autopilot's Smart Summon option, is reportedly getting closer to release and the Tesla engineers in charge are working on three smart parking options owners can pick from. One of the Reverse...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Feb 2022 17:13

Intel is expanding production capacity by acquiring Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor for US$5.4 billion

Intel is among the U.S. companies that believes Israel could be the next major semiconductor hub and is now growing its presence in the region with the acquisition of Tower Semiconductor. The move also helps Intel increase the pro...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Feb 2022 16:19

Famous leftist Twitch streamer angers fans by buying a US$200,000 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Some fans argue that buying a luxury electric car does not align with the anti-capitalist and socialist views of the popular political commentator HasanAbi, while some even call the successful Twitch streamer a hypocrite. However,...

Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2022 00:05

Rivian running pilot production tests for its own battery factory

A number of Rivian executives in charge of production and battery development have visited Korea recently to prepare for a pilot production run in local facilities. After the battery development and production partnership with Sam...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Feb 2022 17:29

VW CEO debunks Elon Musk on Tesla's cheaper camera-only FSD kit, says LiDAR needed for L3 autonomous driving

Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess is of the opinion that Level 3 autonomous driving definitely requires a LiDAR in addition to the cheaper cameras-only solution that, say, Tesla uses for its Full Self-Driving Beta mode. Elon Musk, ho...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Feb 2022 13:28

Electric vehicles no longer the greenest as buyers want bigger and more powerful EV trucks and SUVs

Fully electric vehicles now occupy only four of the top dozen or so slots in the greenest American cars ranking, down from seven last year. The plug-in or gasoline hybrids of the 2022 model year turned out to be more energy-effici...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2022 16:23

Tesla Model S owner trades it for a Chrysler 300 V8 on quality issues, says Tesla's charging network only good thing about it

After a two-year fight with Tesla's assembly quality, repair customer service, and interior trimmings, a Model S owner finally traded it for a Chrysler 300. The big V8 sedan checked all the boxes for them, down to the fact that th...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2022 15:35

Just like the LFA, the Lexus BEV Sport concept car looks incredibly sleek and could supposedly offer a range of more than 430 miles per charge (Image: Lexus)

Lexus releases stunning pictures of its all-electric supercar successor to the LFA

While the newly released pictures of Lexus' electric BEV Sport certainly look impressive, a lack of detailed information and Lexus' overall vague language hint at a very long waiting period until the high-performing spiritual succ...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Feb 2022 01:53

The Rivian R1T electric pickup's Gear Guard theft-protection system bets on cables, cameras, and a Yeti sentinel

Rivian detailed its R1T electric truck's protection system aimed at preventing theft or damages to the expensive EV. Called Gear Guard, the sentry kit consists of five cameras offering a full 360-degree around the R1T at all times...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Feb 2022 15:47

NIO's solid-state battery maker and Tesla's new design center get priority treatment by Beijing

NIO will be starting the first deliveries of its groundbreaking ET7 performance sedan with 600+ miles of range in Q4 and the Beijing municipality has prioritized the factory buildout of its 150kWh semi-solid state battery maker. T...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Feb 2022 19:19

Experts who reviewed videos shared by Tesla owners using ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode have raised safety concerns. (Image source: Tesla)

Videos of Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' mode raise concerns for experts

A recent study of footage of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' software, captured by Tesla owners, has left some experts with concerns for its safety. However, many vehicle owners taking part in the autonomous driving Beta defended the ...

Polly Allcock, 13 Feb 2022 19:05

George Soros bets big on Rivian by investing US$2 billion in the electric truck maker

An investment vehicle of the billionaire George Soros has staked US$2 billion in Rivian Automotive, the maker of the R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S midsize electric SUV. The R1T production delays, however, have sent Rivian'...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Feb 2022 20:58

Tesla's design chief tips 'flying' Roadster 2 release, says Apple products no longer an inspiration

Tesla finally has some exciting news about the follow-up to its original Roadster EV as its design chief hinted they are still "feverishly" working on its development though a release probably won't happen before 2023. Tesla's des...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Feb 2022 12:43

Triumph has released a few attractive pictures of its sporty electric motorcycle prototype TE-1 (Image: Triumph)

Triumph releases beautiful pictures of its sleek TE-1 electric motorcycle prototype

With an expected peak power output of almost 180 horsepower, Triumph's electric motorcycle prototype TE-1 will likely throw shade at direct competitors like the American icon Harley-Davidson and its electric two-wheeler called Liv...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Feb 2022 23:02

Jeep has unveiled the Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter for very light adults (Image: Razor)

Jeep unveils the Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter for riders weighing less than 154 lb

Thanks to its beefy tires and dual LED headlights, very light adults may enjoy the rather outdated but relatively affordable Jeep Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter, even though it remains unclear what makes Jeep's newest two-w...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Feb 2022 02:43

A snapshot of the Qualcomm x Ferrari future. (Source: Qualcomm)

Ferrari announces a partnership with Qualcomm to level the tech in its premium and F1 cars up

Qualcomm has just announced that it has become a Premium Partner in Scuderia Ferrari's campaign for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship. This new agreement will also see much more Snapdragon technology in the classic Itali...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 15:59

After the Mustang Mach-E success, Ford sets aside $US20 billion more to be the 'true EV leader' in America

From solid-state battery investments to hitting a production capacity for 600,000 electric vehicles by 2023, Ford wants to be the "true EV leader" in the U.S. In order to achieve this, Ford will invest up to US$20 billion more on ...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Feb 2022 17:10

Tesla nets an accounting loss on its Bitcoin investments, but still has US$2 billion worth

Tesla lost US$101 million on its crypto investments in 2021, reveals its latest SEC filing, as Elon Musk's buoyant $US1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase saw some writedowns throughout the year and towards the crypto price crash at its e...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Feb 2022 15:43

YouTuber catches the first self-driving Tesla car accident evidence on video as it happened

Incidents with Teslas in the Full Self-Driving Beta mode have been reported, but there was no evidence to confirm them for the NHTSA so far. A YouTuber took the newest FSD Beta 10.10 update for a drive around San Jose and experien...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Feb 2022 17:34

Tesla's game-changing 4680 battery will be given 'top priority' by Panasonic

The new cylindrical 4680 battery that Tesla intends to start placing in its electric vehicles as soon as this quarter will also be produced by Panasonic later this year. Panasonic commented that, since Tesla has placed a huge orde...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Feb 2022 18:19

Tesla issues its largest ever vehicle recall over seatbelt safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has filed a recall request with Tesla for an issue affecting the seatbelt fastening chime. The warning sound fails to engage when the driver exits the vehicle when it's on and the...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Feb 2022 20:52

Tesla recalls cars after it found problems with the self-driving mode. (Image source: Moritz Kindler via Unsplash)

Tesla recalls vehicles after self-driving mode issue uncovered

A problem with Tesla’s “rolling stop” feature has been found, which has led to the company recalling nearly 54,000 cars. The feature, part of the Full Self Driving software, could mean that your vehicle does not come to a halt at ...

Polly Allcock, 02 Feb 2022 00:20

Tesla's record Model 3 sales claim in Australia was wrong, resulting in 'truth in reporting' demand by industry execs

Toyota Camry can feel safe that its 28-year reign at the top of the new car sales ranking hasn't been abruptly brought to an end by the Model 3 EV. Tesla Australia, it turns out, has claimed record Model 3 sales in error, putting ...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Feb 2022 13:50

Panasonic's potentially important new lens type. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic claims a breakthrough in lens technology for the autonomous driving-grade cameras of the future

Panasonic claims to have pioneered the "world's first integrated-frame lens", a new type of lens suitable for demanding and potentially crucial use-cases such as the far-infrared sensing needed for effective person- or object-avoi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2022 17:42

Tesla reveals how much a Model Y or Model 3 cost to make, reports envious profit margins

Tesla's gross profit margin is one of the highest in the industry, it turns out, as it costs Tesla just US$36,000 on average to build one of its electric vehicles. A healthy 29% profit margin is something many carmakers can only d...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Jan 2022 12:56

Porsche Taycan EV breaks a battery charging record by spending just 2.5 hours and $77 at fast chargers for an LA-to-NYC trip

It took a bog standard Porsche Taycan less than two and a half hours on the charger and US$76.82 in electricity costs to cover the 2,834.5-mile distance between Los Angeles and New York. "Hypermiling" aficionado Wayne Gerdes mana...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Jan 2022 13:30

The TeslaMic has been released in China, a gadget that you can use to play karaoke in your car. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla releases microphone for in-car karaoke alongside Chinese New Year update

Tesla has released a new gadget, the TeslaMic, with its Chinese New Year software update. The device can be used to play karaoke in your car, with the Leishi KTV app included in the update.

Polly Allcock, 29 Jan 2022 12:32

Rivian's battery partnership with Samsung falls apart over 'unacceptable' demands by the electric truck maker

Instead of creating a battery development and manufacturing partnership with Rivian, Samsung created such a joint-venture with Stellantis, as the maker of the R1T electric pickup went into a production delay spiral. Not only could...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Jan 2022 22:12

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to develop a solid-state battery and 35 new EVs in a US$26 billion investment

The electric car pioneers from the Alliance of Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi will be investing US$26 billion in the next five years towards fleet electrification with the goal to have 35 new EVs by 2030. Not only that, but Nissa...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Jan 2022 16:35

Tesla has confirmed rumours that its Cybertruck will not be released until 2023 at the earliest. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla confirms Cybertruck delay and reveals that a car is not its most important focus this year

In a recent press conference, Tesla confirmed that it would not be releasing any new vehicles this year. Musk confirmed rumours that Cybertruck production would be delayed until 2023 at the earliest.

Polly Allcock, 27 Jan 2022 11:32

After software update 2022.4, Tesla's Autopilot will be more agressive in regard to regenerative braking (Image: Roberto Nickson)

Tesla's Autopilot update 2022.4 improves regenerative braking for better efficiency in slow traffic

In addition to being more efficient by using more regenerative braking, Tesla's latest Autopilot software update is also supposed to provide an improved driving experience in slow stop-and-go traffic.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Jan 2022 22:25

The range of the BMW iX has now been tested by a German reviewer who drove 99 mph on the legendary autobahn (Image: BMW)

Video: Reviewer tests range of the BMW iX at autobahn speeds of around 99 mph

The range of BMW's powerful electric SUV apparently holds up quite well when being driven at high speeds which are prohibited in many countries around the world.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Jan 2022 00:26

As good as it looks, Tesla's yoke steering wheel in the Model S and Model X might not be the most practical design choice (Image: Tesla)

Leak: Tesla might add a regular horn to its butterfly steering wheel in the Model S and Model X

Instead of relying on touch-sensitive buttons, a new iteration of Tesla's futuristic yoke steering wheel in the Model S and Model X could be equipped with a regular horn.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jan 2022 22:26

GM bets US$7 billion on electric pickup and trucks production, its largest single investment in history

General Motors announced the biggest single production investment in its history, a nearly US$7 billion outlay aimed squarely at the production of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra electric trucks. GM plans to surpass Tesla and b...

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Jan 2022 19:58

First electric cars with a semi-solid state battery by the world's largest lithium producer launch in a taxi fleet

The NIO ET7 and ET5 performance sedans that are sizing up Tesla's Model S Plaid won't be the first electric cars with semi-solid state batteries, as a humble taxi fleet just got its first delivery of EVs with such packs. Made by t...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Jan 2022 15:44

The ID. Buzz is coming. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen confirms that the first-gen electric version of its iconic bus is on the way

Volkswagen has finally previewed its new bus - the first of its kind to be electric. It has been revealed to have a design somewhat like the original's hallmark shape - however, it will be outfitted with considerably more up-to-da...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2022 00:22

A new "Meizu 19" render. (Source: Song Jingting via Weibo)

Geely is slated to buy Meizu as renders for the smartphone OEM's 2022 flagships emerge

The Chinese car company Geely allegedly has plans to start making phones as well. To this end, it is said to be in talks to acquire the OEM Meizu. Meanwhile, the same brand has confirmed that it will release 2022 devices with Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2022 14:44

Yamaha has officially unveiled the EMF electric moped in a futuristic and quite dramatic launch trailer (Image: Yamaha)

Yamaha introduces the electric moped EMF with a cinematic launch trailer

The now announced Yamaha EMF electric moped comes with a futuristic and sporty design, a swappable Gogoro battery system and impressive performance specs including a quick 0 to 50 kph time of just 3.5 seconds.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Jan 2022 22:37

CATL launches universal EVOGO battery swap service that can be used by most electric cars on the market

About 80% of the electric vehicles currently on the market, as well as the ones that will appear up to three years from now, will be able to use the new EVOGO battery swap station network of the world's largest EV battery maker CA...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jan 2022 20:01

First felony charge against a Tesla driver who killed two while on Autopilot filed in a seminal moment for automated driving

The first felony charges against a driver using a widely available autonomous driving system like Tesla's Autopilot have been pressed in California after a deadly crash. The U.S. government has been investigating a number of incid...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jan 2022 12:58

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Bored Tesla Cybertruck owners will be able to play Cyberpunk 2077, and the whole Steam roster

Burning Porsches on the Felicity Ace ship prove electric car batteries are a fire hazard for sea transport

VW said to buy Huawei's autonomous self-driving car platform for US$1.6 billion

The auto lane change function that is part of Tesla's full self-driving capability may be declared illegal in Europe

Apple Car's self-driving processor modules to be packaged by Korean companies just like Tesla's FSD chip

Ford accelerates EV battery production launch for its 43GWh Kentucky and Tennessee plants

The Extreme H hydrogen car racing championship has been announced for 2024

Tesla Model 3 fails to come out on top as Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes the Consumer Reports' top pick for 2022

Ridable electric suitcase turns into security hazard as woman uses it to flee from airport police

Affordable Mini Cooper SE earns rave reviews despite low range and no Android Auto, Indian launch on February 24

Tesla's Reverse Summon self-parking feature nears release with three options to choose from

Intel is expanding production capacity by acquiring Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor for US$5.4 billion

Famous leftist Twitch streamer angers fans by buying a US$200,000 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Rivian running pilot production tests for its own battery factory

VW CEO debunks Elon Musk on Tesla's cheaper camera-only FSD kit, says LiDAR needed for L3 autonomous driving

Electric vehicles no longer the greenest as buyers want bigger and more powerful EV trucks and SUVs

Tesla Model S owner trades it for a Chrysler 300 V8 on quality issues, says Tesla's charging network only good thing about it

Lexus releases stunning pictures of its all-electric supercar successor to the LFA

The Rivian R1T electric pickup's Gear Guard theft-protection system bets on cables, cameras, and a Yeti sentinel

NIO's solid-state battery maker and Tesla's new design center get priority treatment by Beijing

Videos of Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' mode raise concerns for experts

George Soros bets big on Rivian by investing US$2 billion in the electric truck maker

Tesla's design chief tips 'flying' Roadster 2 release, says Apple products no longer an inspiration

Triumph releases beautiful pictures of its sleek TE-1 electric motorcycle prototype

Jeep unveils the Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter for riders weighing less than 154 lb

Ferrari announces a partnership with Qualcomm to level the tech in its premium and F1 cars up

After the Mustang Mach-E success, Ford sets aside $US20 billion more to be the 'true EV leader' in America

Tesla nets an accounting loss on its Bitcoin investments, but still has US$2 billion worth

YouTuber catches the first self-driving Tesla car accident evidence on video as it happened

Tesla's game-changing 4680 battery will be given 'top priority' by Panasonic

Tesla issues its largest ever vehicle recall over seatbelt safety

Tesla recalls vehicles after self-driving mode issue uncovered

Tesla's record Model 3 sales claim in Australia was wrong, resulting in 'truth in reporting' demand by industry execs

Panasonic claims a breakthrough in lens technology for the autonomous driving-grade cameras of the future

Tesla reveals how much a Model Y or Model 3 cost to make, reports envious profit margins

Porsche Taycan EV breaks a battery charging record by spending just 2.5 hours and $77 at fast chargers for an LA-to-NYC trip

Tesla releases microphone for in-car karaoke alongside Chinese New Year update

Rivian's battery partnership with Samsung falls apart over 'unacceptable' demands by the electric truck maker

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to develop a solid-state battery and 35 new EVs in a US$26 billion investment

Tesla confirms Cybertruck delay and reveals that a car is not its most important focus this year

Tesla's Autopilot update 2022.4 improves regenerative braking for better efficiency in slow traffic

Video: Reviewer tests range of the BMW iX at autobahn speeds of around 99 mph

Leak: Tesla might add a regular horn to its butterfly steering wheel in the Model S and Model X

GM bets US$7 billion on electric pickup and trucks production, its largest single investment in history

First electric cars with a semi-solid state battery by the world's largest lithium producer launch in a taxi fleet

Volkswagen confirms that the first-gen electric version of its iconic bus is on the way

Geely is slated to buy Meizu as renders for the smartphone OEM's 2022 flagships emerge

Yamaha introduces the electric moped EMF with a cinematic launch trailer

CATL launches universal EVOGO battery swap service that can be used by most electric cars on the market

First felony charge against a Tesla driver who killed two while on Autopilot filed in a seminal moment for automated driving

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