Volkswagen to Invest $2.3 Billion into Autonomous Driving Venture in China
Volkswagen announced a new joint venture with Chinese company Horizon Robotics to accelerate its automated driving plans, as detailed in a press release from the automaker. The Volkswagen Group will invest €2.4 billion euros ($2.3 billion USD) into the joint venture, while its software company CARIAD will hold a majority stake in the company at […]
Sony Honda Joint Venture to Deliver First EVs in 2026
Sony and Honda announced plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2025, and the companies have since revealed plans for its first deliveries. The two companies plan to deliver EVs in North America starting in the spring of 2026, as detailed in a press release shared this week. The joint venture between the two […]
SpaceX Asks Pentagon to Take Over Paying for Starlink in Ukraine: Report
With over 20,000 Starlink kits donated to Ukraine for satellite internet, SpaceX has helped the nation that’s under attack from Russia stay connected, amid communication networks being destroyed in the country. Now, according to leaked documents obtained by CNN, SpaceX is asking the U.S. government to take over paying for Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine, […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.3 Release Date: ‘Next Week’ Says Elon Musk
When will Tesla release the next version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.69.3? According to CEO Elon Musk on Thursday morning, the next release is slated for “next week”. That could range from Sunday, October 16 to Saturday, October 22. Next week — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 13, 2022 Musk also suggested today the […]
SpaceX Still Resisting Cyberattacks vs Starlink; Some Terminals Live in Iran: Musk
SpaceX has equipped those fighting in Ukraine with Starlink since early on in the Russian invasion, and despite jamming and hacking attempts, the service is still in place. @Elon Musk said on Thursday that SpaceX’s Starlink has been dealing with “relentless jamming attacks” and “cyberwar,” though the effectiveness of these attacks has been “limited.” The […]
Tesla May Remove Toronto Geofence in FSD Beta 10.6.3, Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO @Elon Musk says the automaker may remove geofencing in Downtown Toronto with an upcoming update for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.69.3. While Tesla’s FSD software works in much of Toronto, a small downtown area of Toronto is currently blocked off by the software which asks the driver to regain control of the vehicle […]
Cathie Wood is ‘Excited’ to See What Elon Musk Does with Twitter
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter after all, and some investors have stated their interest and excitement in seeing what he does with the company. ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood says she’s “excited” to see what Elon Musk will do with the acquisition of Twitter, adding that it could be […]
Tesla Model 3 was Canada’s Best-Selling EV Across 7 Provinces
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain widespread consumer popularity in Canada, one model is taking the throne thus far this year. Driving.ca looked at the best-selling EVs in each province for the first eight months of 2022, and the Tesla Model 3 was the top-selling EV in seven of the country’s provinces, based on […]
First Cruise Line to Install SpaceX Starlink Across Fleet: Hurtigruten Expeditions
SpaceX’s Starlink is starting to become a standard for use aboard cruise liners, and one new cruise line is set to equip all of its ships with the satellite internet service. Norway’s Hurtigruten Expeditions is set to become the first cruise line to install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet across the company’s entire fleet, as detailed […]
First Electric Police Car Debuts in South Carolina: A Donated Tesla Model 3
Cayce Police Department in South Carolina was given a 2021 Tesla Model 3, set to become the state’s first electric vehicle (EV) patrol car in use for a Palmetto State police department, as reported by the Lexington County Chronicle. At a press conference, Police Chief Chris Cowan unveiled the EV as it exited the Lexington […]
Lucid Motors Q3 2022: 2,282 Cars Produced, More than Triple Q2
Lucid Motors announced its Q3 2022 production numbers on Wednesday, saying it produced 2,282 electric vehicles, which is “more than triple Q2 production,” at its factory in Arizona, while delivering 1,398 cars in Q3. According to the company, these production numbers are in line with company expectations. Lucid says it is on track to produce […]
SpaceX Starlink Hits 100K RV Customers; Launches in Japan; Still ‘Essential’ in Ukraine
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet continues to expand, with the company noting on Wednesday its portable RV service has reached 100,000 customers. “Starlink for RVs now has over 100,000 customers! Access high-speed, low-latency internet on an as-needed basis anywhere Starlink provides active coverage,” said SpaceX. CEO Elon Musk later added, “We might need a different name, […]
Polestar 3 Electric SUV Unveiled With 300 Miles of Range, Starting at $83,900
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar on Wednesday unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a fully electric, five-seat “performance SUV” that melds signature Scandinavian minimalism into an aerodynamic profile and a sustainable interior. Polestar said the e-SUV’s design language was inspired by the Polestar Precept, and the rear looks […]
‘No Evidence’ Tesla Tried to ‘Cheat’ Safety Tests, Says Euro NCAP After Investigating
Last month, Tesla’s Model Y earned the highest 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and ANCAP, achieving “the highest Overall Score among any vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s newest, most stringent test protocol.” Two days later, developer ‘green’, known for deep diving into Tesla software code, said “Tesla just […]
Modified ‘Cordless’ Tesla Drives 1,800 Miles Without Charging [VIDEO]
Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) are known for needing to be charged every so often, but one YouTube channel host has taken on a project to answer what would happen if he didn’t need to charge his Tesla. A new video shared on Monday by the engineering YouTube channel Warped Perception shows a Tesla Model S […]