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Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago
Cars

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
23 hours ago

Tesla parked 50+ Cybercabs outside its Texas Factory with some crash tested

Tesla's Cybercab production is ramping up at Giga Texas, with over 50 units spotted and commercial service expected by late 2026.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla Drivers Must Pass A Quiz To Enable FSD In Europe

Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving in Europe, requiring drivers to pass a quiz before activation to ensure understanding and accountability.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Tesla Upgraded by UBS: Is the Physical AI Giant Finally Too Cheap to Ignore?

UBS upgraded Tesla to Neutral from Sell, indicating improved risk-reward balance amid significant stock pressure.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Tesla adds 'streaks' and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch

Tesla is launching a new self-driving app to simplify Full Self-Driving subscriptions and enhance user engagement with gamified statistics.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
12 hours ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
23 hours ago

Tesla parked 50+ Cybercabs outside its Texas Factory with some crash tested

Tesla's Cybercab production is ramping up at Giga Texas, with over 50 units spotted and commercial service expected by late 2026.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla Drivers Must Pass A Quiz To Enable FSD In Europe

Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving in Europe, requiring drivers to pass a quiz before activation to ensure understanding and accountability.
#insurance
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 hours ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
LA real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades

Bay Area homeowners face rising insurance premiums and costly upgrade demands due to increased rebuilding costs and insurer requirements.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 hours ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
LA real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades

Bay Area homeowners face rising insurance premiums and costly upgrade demands due to increased rebuilding costs and insurer requirements.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Amazon Will Sell You Your Next Car

Amazon Autos offers extensive vehicle options and payment choices, revolutionizing car shopping with geotargeting and online convenience.
#car-insurance
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 weeks ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 weeks ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Lucid Eyes 75% Upside, But Bankruptcy Fears Remain

Lucid Group's stock is at $8.58, with a price target of $15.07, indicating potential upside but significant financial risks.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

The proposed class-action lawsuit states that the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCare facilities, where medical staff used Abridge AI to record conversations.
Healthcare
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
5 days ago

OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

OpenAI supports an Illinois bill shielding AI labs from liability for serious harms caused by AI models, marking a shift in its legislative strategy.
California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
#waymo
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
SF real estate
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How Climate Disasters Are Breaking the Homeowners Insurance Market

Homeowners in high-risk areas face significant insurance premium increases due to climate risk, impacting affordability and availability of home insurance.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
#car-insurance-reform
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 days ago
NYC politics

POL PLOT: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher - Streetsblog Empire State

Lawmakers are skeptical of Gov. Hochul's car insurance reform proposal, fearing it compromises crash victims' rights for minimal savings.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago
NYC politics

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 days ago

POL PLOT: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher - Streetsblog Empire State

Lawmakers are skeptical of Gov. Hochul's car insurance reform proposal, fearing it compromises crash victims' rights for minimal savings.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Electric pickups were supposed to be the future. Now they're stalling.

Interest in electric pickup trucks is declining sharply, with sales dropping significantly across major brands.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Electric pickups were supposed to be the future. Now they're stalling.

Interest in electric pickup trucks is declining sharply, with sales dropping significantly across major brands.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
California
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Ford's CEO said Chinese carmakers entering the US would be 'devastating'

Chinese automakers pose a significant threat to the US automotive industry, with concerns over economic impact and cybersecurity risks.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Faulty Door Locks

Riordan couldn't get any of the doors to open, and none of the unlock buttons would activate. Per the Chronicle, Riordan eventually broke the window by repeatedly ramming a tree branch into the glass. He just sat there in flames with a rescuer pounding on the window, trying to get him out, Miller's attorney, Anthony Label, a partner at the Veen Firm, said regarding Miller.
SF parents
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Naked Man Bursts Into Tesla Service Center With a Shotgun

The man, later identified as 35-year-old Ed Teece, was reportedly 'running down the street smashing windows' before he made his way into the Tesla location.
Toronto startup
#car-ownership
Cars
fromFortune
2 days ago

'I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive': New car prices are up 30% over 6 years | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromFortune
3 days ago

Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Rising car ownership costs, including payments and maintenance, are leading many to financial distress, exemplified by a nursing student filing for bankruptcy.
Cars
fromFortune
2 days ago

'I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive': New car prices are up 30% over 6 years | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromFortune
3 days ago

Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Rising car ownership costs, including payments and maintenance, are leading many to financial distress, exemplified by a nursing student filing for bankruptcy.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

How Can I Tell If A Car Is Reliable? An Honest Guide

Reliability is broadly defined by how often your car experiences unscheduled failures or malfunctions. A car that is more likely to experience failures is considered unreliable, whereas one that can go for 150,000 miles with nothing but regular maintenance would be considered reliable.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday Headlines: Insurance Who Insurance Why Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Part of the issue is the black box that is insurance. The state Department of Financial Services helps set rates for companies operating in New York, but on a granular level, companies use proprietary algorithms and metrics to set premiums.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in and around New York City have prosecuted only a handful of drivers for staged crashes, including DAs in counties where insurance costs are among the highest in the state - a finding that undermines Hochul's argument that fraud is leading to what she calls New York's "high" insurance costs.
NYC politics
Cars
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
#auto-insurance
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 months ago

What Affects Your Home Insurance Premium? Year Built, Materials, and Maintenance

"From what we see in real homes every day at Remodel Republic , insurance premiums are often tied to how old a home is, what it's built with, and how well it's been maintained over time," says Wade, Project Manager at Remodel Republic in . "Older homes can cost more to insure due to aging electrical, plumbing, or roofing systems, while homes that have been updated with modern, code-compliant materials tend to carry less risk."
Real estate
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Insurer Lemonade pitches Tesla drivers cheaper rates for Full Self-Driving' Use

Lemonade offers 50% lower per-mile auto insurance rates for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving, based on Tesla-provided data, launching in Arizona then Oregon.
Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving gets outrageous insurance offer with insanely cheap rates

Lemonade offers roughly 50% lower insurance rates for Teslas when Full Self-Driving is engaged, using direct vehicle telematics and FSD safety data.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla influencers argue company's polarizing Full Self-Driving transfer decision

Tesla changed its Full Self-Driving transfer promotion terms from 'order by' to 'take delivery by' March 31, 2026, excluding many owners and sparking accusations of bait-and-switch tactics.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
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