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Cruise resumes operations in California, thankfully with human drivers
Autonomous vehicle outfit Cruise is slowly returning to operation in California following an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and dragged by a robotaxi for approximately 20 feet in October 2023.
Anna Washenko09.20.2024
Waymo and Uber are bringing their robotaxi service to Austin and Atlanta by early 2025
Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service is finally coming to Austin in the coming months. Waymo One will also debut in Atlanta in early 2025.
Kris Holt09.13.2024
GM and Hyundai plan to work together on cars and clean-energy tech
GM and Hyundai are the latest automakers to team up and try to 'deliver even more competitive vehicles to customers faster and more efficiently.'
Kris Holt09.13.2024
Tesla says 'Full Self-Driving' will be ready for Europe and China in early 2025
While Tesla's FSD could be ready for China and Europe early next year, it still needs regulatory approval in those regions.
Mariella Moon09.06.2024
Volvo scales back its EV goals, will no longer be fully electric by 2030
Over three years after saying it would sell only electric vehicles by 2030, Volvo has softened its stance. The automaker now says it will aim for 90 to 100 percent electrified vehicles (including full EVs and plug-in hybrids) by the decade’s end, with the remaining 0 to 10 percent being mild hybrids.
Will Shanklin09.05.2024
An Arrival electric van prototype goes up for sale on eBay
A van from the British electric delivery van maker Arrival is available for sale on the auction website.
Danny Gallagher08.31.2024
Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure
Lyft is piloting its own rider verification program, much as Uber did earlier this year. This feature confirms to drivers that the person getting in their vehicle is who they say they are.
Anna Washenko08.28.2024
$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stations
The Biden administration is allocating the grants to meet its goal of building more EV stations on America's roadways.
Danny Gallagher08.28.2024
Canada follows the US by slapping a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs
Canada is following the US by imposing a 100 percent tariff on imports of Chinese-made EVs.
Kris Holt08.26.2024
VW is bringing casual multiplayer games to EVs and other cars
Volkswage is bringing some casual multiplayer games to several of its cars thanks to a partnership with the AirConsole games platform.
Kris Holt08.26.2024
Ford's electric three-row SUV is dead
Ford has overhauled its EV strategy and as a result it canceled plans for an electric three-row SUV. It also delayed its next-gen electric truck from 2026 until late 2027.
Kris Holt08.21.2024
Volkswagen’s long-awaited electric ID.Buzz pricing and range revealed
The long-awaited Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV will be released in the US this year.
Jeremy Gan08.21.2024
Waymo director says the company's cars won't honk at each other anymore
Waymo's self-driving cars have finally stopped honking at each other in the middle of the night.
Jeremy Gan08.20.2024
Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’
Alphabet’s Waymo unveiled its sixth-generation Driver system on Monday with a more efficient sensor setup. Despite dropping the camera and LiDAR sensor counts, its new setup allegedly lowers costs while maintaining safety redundancies.
Will Shanklin08.20.2024
The US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars 'talk' to each other
The US Department of Transportation has laid out a plan to deploy vehicle-to-everything tech across the country. The aim is to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on America's roadways.
Kris Holt08.18.2024
CrowdStrike says Delta’s woes aren't its fault after massive IT outage
CrowdStrike says Delta turned down onsite assistance during July's huge IT outage that saw the airline cancel thousands of flights. Delta last week claimed it will have 'no choice' but to seek damages.
Kris Holt08.06.2024
Tesla sued over fatal Autopilot crash
The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot switched on have sued the automaker and the car's driver.
Kris Holt08.03.2024
87100871002024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity
While classic muscle car fans may not agree, the Mustang Mach-E is a thoughtful reinterpretation of Ford’s iconic pony car for the EV era.
Sam Rutherford08.02.2024
GM shelves the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van
General Motors has indefinitely delayed the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van. Cruise will now focus on making the next-gen Chevy Bolt.
Kris Holt07.23.2024
Tesla now sells a $300 Cybertruck Tailgate Shield to protect your bulletproof truck
It's a custom-made padding for the vehicle, designed to hang off its tailgate and protect it from any equipment you're hauling.
Mariella Moon07.17.2024