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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ford is fighting against physics to build affordable EVs

Ford is shifting from large, unprofitable EVs to affordable, smaller-battery, purpose-built electric vehicles and hybrids to restore profitability and customer demand.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 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.
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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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Ford Gets a Rare Double Upgrade From Goldman Sachs and UBS: Is a Major Comeback in the Cards?

Ford Motor is experiencing mixed analyst sentiments, with UBS upgrading to Buy and Goldman Sachs lowering its price target while maintaining a Neutral rating.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
16 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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla Exec: Shanghai Factory Is the Key to Unlocking Robot Mass Production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is crucial for scaling robot mass production, aiming for 1 million units annually by 2026.
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fromTechCrunch
7 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.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla launches new Model Y interior option

Tesla introduces a new Zen Grey interior for the Model Y, replacing the white option and enhancing the cabin's aesthetic appeal.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
16 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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla Exec: Shanghai Factory Is the Key to Unlocking Robot Mass Production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is crucial for scaling robot mass production, aiming for 1 million units annually by 2026.
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fromTechCrunch
7 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.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla launches new Model Y interior option

Tesla introduces a new Zen Grey interior for the Model Y, replacing the white option and enhancing the cabin's aesthetic appeal.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
21 hours 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.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
9 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.
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.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

Kia's 2030 EV sales target now stands at 1 million units annually, a reduction of roughly 20% from the previous target of approximately 1.26 million units. This adjustment reflects the impact of eliminated US EV subsidies and a slowdown in battery-electric sales.
European startups
#nissan
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frominsideevs.com
14 hours ago

The First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical Departure

Nissan will launch an all-electric Juke in 2027, retaining unique design elements and built on the CMF-EV platform, available only in Europe.
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frominsideevs.com
21 hours ago

2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power: This Is Nissan's Answer To The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid E-Power features a unique series hybrid powertrain, debuting in the U.S. with a focus on fuel efficiency and modern design.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Nissan turnaround plan pins hopes on AI-defined vehicles'

Nissan plans to add self-driving technology to 90% of its vehicles and reduce its model lineup from 56 to 45.
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.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Nio Jumps 6% on Its First Ever GAAP Profit and a Near Doubling of Q1 Deliveries

Nio's stock rose 6% in Friday's session, climbing from a prior close of $6.07 to $6.45, as investors cheered a pair of milestones that bulls have been waiting years to see.
Business
#lucid-motors
#ford
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump's gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War | Fortune

China's passenger car exports surged 82.4% in March, driven by increased overseas market efforts and a rise in new energy vehicle exports.
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frominsideevs.com
3 hours ago

'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs

Allowing Chinese EVs into the U.S. could devastate American manufacturing and pose cyber risks.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

There's Finally A U.S. Alternative To Chinese 'Megawatt' Chargers. But It Has One Big Issue: Worse Cars

Alpitronic's HYC1000 megawatt chargers enable ultra-fast EV charging, significantly reducing charging time and supporting various cable standards.
#rolls-royce
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fromElite Traveler
10 hours ago

Rolls-Royce Unveils Secretive 'Project Nightingale': An Electric Roadster for Just 100 Owners

Project Nightingale is an exclusive, open-top electric two-seater from Rolls-Royce, already sold out before its official debut.
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fromElite Traveler
10 hours ago

Rolls-Royce Unveils Secretive 'Project Nightingale': An Electric Roadster for Just 100 Owners

Project Nightingale is an exclusive, open-top electric two-seater from Rolls-Royce, already sold out before its official debut.
#mercedes-benz
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frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Mercedes Gave The Egg-Shaped EQS Sedan A Big Upgrade. But There's Still A Problem

Mercedes-Benz has significantly upgraded the EQS sedan with a new platform, powertrain, battery, and technology, including a steer-by-wire system.
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frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Mercedes Finally Has Better EV Numbers. But One Market Ruined The Quarter

Mercedes' EV sales increased by 11% in Q1 despite a 6% drop in overall global sales, driven by strong performance in Europe and the U.S.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

BYD's Fastest-Charging Car in the World Is Astonishing-in Good and Bad Ways

Denza Z9 GT features groundbreaking charging technology, achieving a full charge in just over 9 minutes, setting a new standard for electric vehicles.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
21 hours ago

McLaren F1 Concept Shows What the Iconic Supercar Could Look Like in 2026 - Yanko Design

The reimagined F1 maintains the sacred proportions of the original while evolving its surface language into something more contemporary. The long hood remains, a visual reminder that this car houses a naturally aspirated engine positioned just behind the driver.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Review: The Interior Finally Matches the Supercar - Yanko Design

The 2026 Stingray is the first version of this car where the design language inside matches the sculptural ambition of the body. Everything before this was a supercar exterior with a parts-bin cockpit. That tension is finally resolved.
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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.
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frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Honda's Cutest EV Also Has Simulated Gear Shifting

Honda Super-N is an EV city car launching in Europe with a price under $26,900 and features simulated shifting and synthetic engine sounds.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

If Microsoft made a car... what would it be?

Porter complained about difficulties when trying to insert lines in Excel. (Which, to be fair to Microsoft, is relatively straightforward - need to insert a row? Right-click on a selected row. Need to insert a line in text? Alt+Return is probably going to be your friend.) But then Porter turned to that other productivity stalwart, Word. "Never underestimate Microsoft's ability to make things more complicated," he said.
Tech industry
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Roadster is 'sorcery and magic' and might be worth the wait, Uber founder says

Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster in late April with extraordinary capabilities including potential 0-60 acceleration in one second and SpaceX thrusters, though multiple delays have prolonged anticipation.
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

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, the biggest yearly increase since May 2024, while new car prices were up 12.6% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported Friday.
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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.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

F1 moves a step closer to fixing its 2026 hybrid problem

Algorithms are determining acceleration in Formula 1, raising concerns about driver control and performance.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Hyundai's Ioniq Brand For China Debuts With Two Daring Concepts

Hyundai will launch unique Ioniq EV models in China, featuring planet names and distinct designs, separate from existing global models.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

BYD's Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap.

BYD launched the Denza Z9GT in Europe, its first Flash charging EV, capable of rapid recharging in under 10 minutes.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Mercedes adds steer-by-wire - and a dang steering yoke - to the EQS

Steer-by-wire systems replace traditional mechanical steering mechanisms that include racks and pinions with electronically controlled servos. Commonly used in airplanes, the electronic system takes inputs from the driver and relays them to electronic actuators that then control the direction of the wheels on the car.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How GM is shaping the future of car design, one Corvette at a time

The Corvette CX is a groundbreaking all-electric hypercar showcasing advanced engineering and design, emphasizing the evolving role of concept cars in the automotive industry.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
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fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

5 AI features coming to your next car

Cars are evolving into software-defined vehicles with advanced AI features, including improved voice assistants, cloud connectivity, and onboard processors that fundamentally transform vehicle operation.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This Gorgeous 1965 Ford Mustang Hides A Tesla Heart. The Handling Is Wild

Revolt Systems converted a 1965 Ford Mustang to electric power using Tesla components, achieving 600 hp and dramatically improved performance and handling over the original gasoline engine.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The 9,000-pound monster I don't want to give back | TechCrunch

The electric Escalade IQL is an enormous, 9,000-pound electric luxury SUV with striking design but impractical size for everyday driving and parking.
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