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Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (213+ words) The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations. Zoox has issued a software recall for 105 of its robotaxis because of their inability to safely drive through heavy smoke. According to the company's…...
Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (430+ words) The soon-to-be-retired electric SUV was born from a collaboration with GM. Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US The soon-to-be-retired electric SUV was born from a collaboration with GM. After cancelling three EVs in…...
NTSB Investigators Confirm Tesla Driver Overrode Full Self-Driving System In Fatal Crash
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (400+ words) Engadget NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash. Michael Butler, the driver of a Tesla Model 3 that fatally struck a woman in her Texas…...
California's MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (420+ words) Engadget California's MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers It also offers up to $1,750 off used EVs priced under $25,000. The federal government dropped the ball on the transition to electric cars when it killed the EV tax rebate last…...
Not 300 miles, not 250 miles: These EVs have the worst range in 2026
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (434+ words) If you like going on a long road trip, you might want to steer clear of these vehicles. It wasn't very long ago that electric vehicles were not something you could use for longer trips. Thankfully, the "100-mile commuter EV…...
Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (274+ words) It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker. In its effort to transform Volkswagen into "the most attractive automotive company in the word" by 2030, the model lineup will gradually be "streamlined" by up to 50 percent, with…...
I quite fancy a Slate EV in a Crayola crayon color
1+ week, 1+ day ago (168+ words) Slate's barebones EV trucks lack whimsy, which is why the company has teamed up with Crayola. I quite fancy a Slate EV in a Crayola crayon color The barebones automaker has teamed up with the legendary crayon brand. Early on,…...
NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders
1+ week, 1+ day ago (494+ words) The NHTSA says it identified a ‘pattern of driverless AVs' interfering with first responders. It’s now demanding a solution from AV makers. NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders The agency is giving autonomous vehicle makers until…...
Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle
1+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an electric car to its exclusive lineup. Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle It will launch officially on September 23 in London. Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an…...
Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami
1+ week, 6+ day ago (203+ words) The company’s robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa. Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami The company’s robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa. Like we saw with the robotaxi rollout for Dallas…...