urgent.ly BMW, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover Back Digital Roadside Startup Urgent.ly Major automakers invest $21 million in Urgent.ly, an app-based roadside assistance platform that replaces traditional membership models. BMW also signs on as a vendor partner to power digital assistance for its U.S. brands.
didi chuxing Didi Chuxing and BAIC Form Joint Venture to Expand Electric Vehicles Didi partners with state-owned automaker BAIC to create a joint venture focused on developing connected-car systems and boosting EV adoption among its massive driver network.
china China Auto Market Declines for First Time Since 1990s as Used Cars Surge China experiences its first annual drop in new passenger car sales since the 1990s due to trade tensions and a cooling economy. Meanwhile, the used car market sees significant growth driven by e-commerce platforms and relaxed cross-provincial trading rules.
ev charging GBatteries Leverages AI to Speed Up Electric Vehicle Charging GBatteries introduces an AI-powered adapter that uses intelligent pulse charging to reduce EV charging times without degrading the battery.
volkswagen Volkswagen Investing $800M in Tennessee Factory for Electric Vehicles Volkswagen invests $800 million to expand its Tennessee factory as its North American EV manufacturing base.
nissan Nissan IMs Concept Previews Aggressive Electric Vehicle Expansion Nissan reveals the IMs, an elevated sports sedan concept that showcases its vision for future electric vehicles. The automaker also confirms plans to launch eight total EVs by 2022.
volkswagen Volkswagen Pours $800 Million Into Tennessee Plant for Electric Vehicle Push Volkswagen invests $800 million to transform its Chattanooga factory into a North American hub for electric vehicle production. The expansion creates 1,000 jobs and represents a major step in the company's multi-billion dollar shift away from diesel.
general motors General Motors Shifts Cadillac to Lead Electric Vehicle Push General Motors is transforming its luxury Cadillac division into the company's primary electric vehicle brand to directly compete with Tesla. The shift moves GM's electric focus away from mass-market Chevrolet models like the discontinued Volt.
tesla Tesla Releases Navigate on Autopilot to North American Drivers Tesla rolls out its most advanced driver assistance feature yet, allowing cars to guide themselves from highway on-ramp to off-ramp. The system requires driver confirmation for lane changes and is only available to customers who purchased specific upgrade packages.
tesla Tesla Plans Major Interface Overhaul With Version 9 Software Update Tesla confirms a new user interface is coming in August as part of the Version 9 software update, which also promises the first full self-driving features.
tesla Tesla Version 9.0 Software Update Promises First Self-Driving Features Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces that the Version 9.0 software update arrives in August and brings the first features for the Full Self-Driving Capability package. The update marks a significant shift almost two years after the previous major software release.
tesla Tesla Shareholder Meeting Confirms Musk's Leadership and Model 3 Production Push Tesla's annual shareholder meeting sees Elon Musk retain his chairman role while he emotionally defends the company's production goals and mission. The automaker also maintains its forecast for positive cash flow without raising additional capital.
waymo Waymo Partners with Jaguar to Add 20,000 All-Electric I-Pace SUVs to Fleet Waymo expands its autonomous ride-hailing fleet by adding 20,000 all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles over the next few years. The new premium SUVs offer a fully electric alternative to the company's existing Chrysler Pacifica hybrids.
waymo Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover Partner to Build Premium Self-Driving Electric Vehicles Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover form a strategic partnership to develop the world's first premium self-driving electric vehicle based on the Jaguar I-PACE. The companies plan to add up to 20,000 autonomous vehicles to Waymo's ride-hailing fleet to serve one million daily trips.