nvidia Major EV Makers Select NVIDIA DRIVE Platform for Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicles Leading electric vehicle manufacturers Li Auto, GWM, ZEEKR, and Xiaomi are adopting NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin and DRIVE Thor platforms to power their advanced automated driving systems.
nvidia NVIDIA Starts Production of DRIVE Orin Chip, Wins EV Deals With BYD and Lucid NVIDIA begins mass production of its DRIVE Orin autonomous vehicle computer and secures over $11 billion in automotive contracts. Major EV manufacturers like BYD and Lucid adopt the platform for their next-generation software-defined vehicles.
tesla Tesla's Full Self-Driving Price Drops Significantly After Years of Steady Increases Tesla's Full Self-Driving package sees a major price reduction to $8,000 in April 2024 after reaching a peak of $15,000 in late 2022. This downward trend follows years of consistent price hikes since the software package undergoes a major revamp in 2019.
tesla Tesla FSD v14.3.4 Brings Smoother Driving and New UI Controls Tesla releases FSD v14.3.4 for Hardware 4 vehicles, delivering smoother braking and new mid-trip controls. A lighter v14 version for older Hardware 3 cars is expected in late June 2026.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Surpasses 200,000 Preorders Despite Polarizing Design Elon Musk reveals that Tesla's uniquely angular Cybertruck reaches 200,000 preorders just days after its unveiling. The all-electric pickup truck requires only a $100 fully refundable deposit and starts at $39,900.
tesla Tesla Faces Another Year of Unfulfilled Elon Musk Promises Elon Musk makes a series of bold claims for Tesla in 2024, including affordable robotaxis and autonomous fleets, but continues to rely on loose definitions of self-driving technology.
waymo Waymo Leads US Robotaxi Market As Rivals Gear Up For 2025 Waymo dominates the U.S. robotaxi market in 2024 after completing millions of autonomous rides, while competitors like Tesla and Zoox prepare to challenge its lead.
lucid air 2025 Lucid Air Pure Offers Luxury Tech Experience for Under $70,000 The 2025 Lucid Air Pure delivers impressive range and a refined interior at a starting price of $69,900. However, its ultimate value depends heavily on the automaker's commitment to continuous over-the-air software updates.
tesla Tesla and Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Trade Secrets Dispute Tesla tells a California judge it has reached a conditional settlement with Rivian in a four-year-old trade secrets lawsuit. The companies expect to dismiss the case by late December.
zoox Zoox Begins Testing Purpose-Built Robotaxis in San Francisco Zoox officially starts testing its unique, purpose-built robotaxis in San Francisco, marking its second commercial market. Employee-only testing begins in the SoMa neighborhood as the company expands beyond its existing Las Vegas operations.
rivian Rivian Revenue Falls Short as In-House Motor Supply Crisis Bites Rivian misses third-quarter revenue estimates due to a severe component shortage in its in-house Enduro motor. The EV maker also faces a growing gap between production and deliveries, prompting wider annual loss projections.
tesla Tesla Unveils Sub-$30K Cybercab Robotaxi and Robovan Prototype Tesla officially reveals its two-seater Cybercab robotaxi, promising a price tag under $30,000, alongside a surprise Robovan prototype for high-density transport.
tesla Tesla Unveils Sub-$30,000 Cybercab and 20-Passenger Robovan Tesla reveals its futuristic two-seater Cybercab and a surprise 20-passenger Robovan at the flashy "We, Robot" event. Industry veteran Anthony Levandowski voices support for Elon Musk's autonomous transportation vision.
tesla Tesla Faces Tough Q1 2024 Earnings After First Delivery Drop in Years Tesla prepares to report a difficult first quarter marked by its first year-over-year delivery decline in a long time. Analysts expect significantly lower revenue and earnings due to frequent price cuts and missed delivery targets.
tesla Tesla Revenue Falls 9% But Stock Jumps On Faster Affordable EV Timeline Tesla reports its biggest revenue drop since 2012 alongside a 55% plunge in net income as ongoing price cuts weigh heavily on first-quarter financial results. Despite the weak earnings, shares surge after CEO Elon Musk announces an accelerated production schedule for more affordable vehicles.