Tesla will partner with Baidu for mapping and navigation functions to deploy what it calls Full-Self Driving, according to people familiar with the matter.
Source: autonews.com
New generation BMW M5 teased in design sketch, looks mean
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 07:37 AM Share via: <!--BMW M5 is expected to come with a bolder and more aggressive design, while it would come with the same powertrain as the BMW XM, but would promise a more potent performance.--> BMW M5 is expected to come with a bolder and more aggressive design, while it would come with the same powertrain as the BMW XM, … [Read More...]
I Drove A Gas Car Today, For The First Time In Over A Year And A Half, After Driving My Tesla: It Was Like Going Back To A Horse And Buggy
Follow us today... Driving A Gas Car Today... I drove a gas car today, my old Honda Fit from around 2008, in order to drive to the gas station and get gas. It was quite a big difference from driving my Tesla, which I have been driving solely over the last 21 months. Yes, that car is from 2008 and gas cars are a little more evolved today with a center screen, cameras … [Read More...]
Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as country's largest labour union joins fray
At the heart of the strike is Tesla CEO Elon Musk's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement allowing the metal workers' union to negotiate deals for the workforce as a whole. Last month, Musk said the labour storm had passed in the country where Tesla's Model Y is the top-selling car, but he was contradicted by IF Metall, which said its strike continued. The union told Reuters that … [Read More...]
BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant
By: Reuters | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 06:14 AM Share via: BYD, known for its low-cost EVs, produces many automotive components and systems for EVs on its own. BYD, known for its low-cost EVs, produces many automotive components and systems for EVs on its own. (REUTERS) Chinese carmaker BYD Co has postponed plans to produce lithium cathodes for electric vehicle … [Read More...]
Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets a new variant with six airbags. Check details
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 06:05 AM Share via: <!--Positioned between the Delta+ and Zeta variants, the new Delta+ (O) misses out on the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine but offers significant safety enhancements.--> Positioned between the Delta+ and Zeta variants, the new Delta+ (O) misses out on the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine but offers significant … [Read More...]
Tata Curvv launch delayed by few months. Here’s when we can expect its launch
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 May 2024, 06:01 AM Share via: The Tata Curvv was originally scheduled for release in the first half of 2024. However, sources indicate that the market launch has been delayed by a ... Read more The Tata Curvv will debut with its electric vehicle (EV) version first, followed by petrol and diesel variants, in line with the original … [Read More...]
The Fastest Readers from Our 2024 Lightning Lap Track Day at VIR
Our loyal readership took to Virginia International Raceway's 4.1-mile Grand Course to set hot times in fast cars. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
8 automakers misled customers about giving driver data to police, lawmakers say
The lawmakers' findings raise questions about whether automakers can be held to account for departing from promises made about user privacy. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Input from young and aspiring technicians wanted for survey
TechForce Foundation is soliciting feedback from new technicians and high school and post-secondary students enrolled in automotive training programs for its inaugural Techs Talk survey. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Chevrolet Equinox EV Enters U.S. Market Nearly 50% Above Projected "Starting" Price
Follow us today... Like all EVs, the Chevrolet Equinox has been coming for years. Well, a press release today says that it is finally here now. Back in the fall of 2022, when the Equinox was first announced by Chevrolet, it was widely reported by a gullible (some may say collusive) media as “Starting at around $30K.” As it turns out, sales have started about 50% … [Read More...]