canoo Canoo Unveils Microbus-Style Electric Vehicle with Subscription Model Los Angeles startup Canoo reveals its debut electric vehicle that prioritizes interior space and offers a Netflix-like monthly subscription. The uniquely designed seven-seater hits the road in 2021 using an adaptable skateboard platform.
volkswagen Volkswagen Agrees to $96.5 Million Settlement Over Inflated Gas Mileage Claims VW Group of America settles a lawsuit with U.S. customers over exaggerated fuel economy figures affecting 98,000 gas-powered vehicles from Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Affected owners receive monthly compensation while the company adjusts its greenhouse gas credits.
volkswagen Volkswagen Considers Production for Playful All-Electric ID Buggy Volkswagen showcases its modular MEB electric platform with the sunny, open-air ID Buggy concept, and reveals ongoing talks to bring the beach-ready vehicle to production.
porsche Porsche Backs TriEye's Low-Cost Sensors for Autonomous Driving in Bad Weather Porsche takes a minority stake in Israeli startup TriEye, which develops short-wave infrared sensors to help self-driving cars navigate safely through fog, rain, and dust.
audi Audi E-Tron Becomes First Electric Vehicle to Earn Top IIHS Safety Award The 2019 Audi e-tron makes history as the first all-electric vehicle to secure a top safety pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This milestone gives a crucial boost to Audi's first mass-produced electric SUV after a rocky start that included a battery fire recall.
tesla Software Engineer Implants Tesla Model 3 Key Chip Into Her Arm A software engineer biohacks her body by injecting a modified Tesla valet card RFID chip into her arm to unlock her car. Her original plan to reprogram an existing implant fails due to the automaker's security restrictions.
chevrolet 2020 Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Brings Back the Stingray Name Chevrolet confirms its highly anticipated eighth-generation Corvette will carry the iconic Stingray nameplate when it debuts on July 18.
xpeng Xpeng Views Nio's Stock Slump as a Cautionary Tale for EV Startups Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng takes Nio's recent financial struggles and stock drop as a wake-up call to prioritize capital efficiency. The company focuses on mass-market vehicles to avoid the heavy spending that plagues its luxury-oriented competitor.
volkswagen Volkswagen's Electric ID R Race Car Shatters Goodwood Hill Climb Record Volkswagen's all-electric ID R race car breaks a 20-year-old record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, achieving the feat twice in a single weekend.
bmw BMW and Daimler Partner to Build Scalable Level 4 Autonomous Platform BMW and Daimler team up in a non-exclusive partnership to co-develop automated driving technologies up to SAE Level 4. The automakers plan to implement the results of this scalable platform in their consumer vehicles starting in 2024.
bmw BMW Partners With Hans Zimmer to Craft Electric Vehicle Sounds Legendary film composer Hans Zimmer teams up with BMW to design unique acoustic signatures for the automaker's upcoming electric vehicles. The partnership aims to deliver an emotional driving experience as BMW accelerates its EV rollout to 2023.
fiat chrysler Fiat Chrysler Proposes Equal Merger With Renault to Form Global Auto Giant Fiat Chrysler offers a 50-50 merger to Renault to create the world's third-largest automaker. The deal aims to generate massive cost savings through shared technology without closing any factories.
electric vehicles U.S. Electric Vehicle Registrations Double Driven by ZEV States New electric vehicle registrations in the U.S. double compared to the previous year, reaching 208,000 units. California and other Zero Emission Vehicle states lead this rapid market expansion.
tesla Tesla Opens Model Y Orders With 2020 Production Target Tesla now accepts $2,500 deposits for the Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV sharing 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3. Production begins in late 2020, with prices ranging from $39,000 to $60,000 depending on the variant.
amazon Amazon Leads $700 Million Investment in Electric Truck Maker Rivian Amazon leads a massive $700 million funding round for Rivian, the startup behind an all-electric pickup truck and SUV. The company plans to remain independent as it prepares for customer deliveries in late 2020.