vinfast VinFast Promises $7,500 Discount to U.S. Buyers Blocked from EV Tax Credit As new federal rules threaten to disqualify most electric vehicles from the $7,500 tax credit, VinFast steps up with a direct rebate promise for preorder customers.
bmw BMW and Toyota Join Forces to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles by 2025 BMW and Toyota are partnering to jointly produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as early as 2025. This collaboration allows both automakers to hedge their zero-emission investments while leveraging Toyota's deep experience with the technology.
bmw BMW and Toyota Join Forces to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles BMW and Toyota are partnering to produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2025, blending Toyota's fuel cell expertise with BMW's flexible vehicle platforms. The collaboration serves as a strategic hedge for both automakers as they navigate the transition to zero-emission transportation.
tesla Consumer Advocate Nader Urges Federal Regulators to Recall Tesla's Self-Driving Software Ralph Nader calls on the NHTSA to immediately recall Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, citing research that shows the software malfunctions every eight minutes.
ford Ford Raises F-150 Lightning Prices Up to $8,500 Amid Rising Costs Ford is increasing the starting prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by $6,000 to $8,500 due to surging material costs. The price hikes do not affect customers who have already ordered the vehicle.
chips act Biden Signs CHIPS Act to Revitalize US Semiconductor Manufacturing President Biden signs the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, allocating $52.7 billion to boost domestic semiconductor production and research.
meyers manx Legendary Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Returns as a High-Performance EV The iconic Meyers Manx dune buggy officially returns in 2023 as an all-electric vehicle, blending 1960s California surf culture with modern technology. The reimagined EV offers up to 300 miles of range and a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds.
meyers manx Legendary Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Returns as a High-Performance EV The iconic California dune buggy is making a comeback as an all-electric vehicle with modern engineering and retro styling. The company plans to release 50 beta units in 2023 before a wider public launch.
lfp batteries Expiring Patements Pave Way for Cheaper LFP Batteries in US Electric Vehicles Expiring patents for lithium-iron-phosphate batteries allow Western automakers to adopt the cheaper, safer technology that already dominates China. This shift promises to lower entry-level EV prices despite looming global lithium shortages.
intel Intel Reaches Key Milestones in Automotive, Mobile, and Graphics at CES 2022 Intel showcases major advancements across multiple divisions at CES 2022, including a new autonomous driving chip from Mobileye, powerful 12th Gen mobile processors, and the first shipment of its Arc discrete graphics cards.
nvidia NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Sparks New Era of Autonomous Vehicles NVIDIA showcases the maturity of autonomous driving technology at CES 2022 with its open DRIVE Hyperion platform. Major automakers and suppliers adopt the architecture to build safer, software-defined vehicles.
nvidia NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ushers In New Era of Autonomous Vehicles NVIDIA unveils the widespread adoption of its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES 2022, bringing fully autonomous vehicles closer to reality. The open architecture features advanced sensor arrays and redundant safety systems to support software-defined transportation.
faraday future Struggling EV Maker Faraday Future Targets Chinese Factory by 2025 Despite facing severe cash shortages and an ongoing SEC investigation, Faraday Future announces plans to open a manufacturing plant in China by 2025. The troubled company aims to use the facility to build its mass-market FF 81 sedan and a new delivery vehicle.
tesla Musk Implements Tesla Hiring Freeze, Plans Salaried Job Cuts Elon Musk issues a hiring freeze and warns of a 10% workforce reduction for salaried Tesla employees due to a "super bad feeling" about the economy.
autonowashing Autonowashing Floods Automotive Industry As Misleading Self-Driving Claims Rise The transportation industry struggles with "autonowashing," a practice where companies misrepresent driver assistance systems as fully autonomous technology. Major media outlets and automakers alike continue to blur the lines between human-supervised ADAS and true self-driving capabilities.