Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader
Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that’s known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology comes equipped with a 116…
Tesla will unveil a robotaxi on April 8, according to Musk
Tesla is introducing a robotaxi on August 8, Elon Musk has announced on X a few hours after Reuters published a report that the automaker is scrapping its plans to produce a low-cost EV. Reuters also said that Musk’s directive was to “go all in” on robotaxis built on the…
Tesla is reportedly focusing on robotaxis over its planned budget EV
Tesla has scrapped plans to make an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to Reuters. CEO Elon Musk said as recently as January that he was “optimistic” the low-cost EV would arrive in the second half of 2025. The automaker will instead reportedly “go all in” on robotaxis, which Musk has…
Tesla will reportedly take customers on a test drive to show off its Full Self-Driving tech
If you’re in North America, a Tesla staff member will show you how the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology works before you can take your car home, according to Bloomberg. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly issued a memo that requires Tesla stores in the region to install and activate…
Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla EV purchase debacle
Following Hertz’s disastrous misadventure with EVs, CEO Stephen Scherr is stepping down, Bloomberg reported. He’ll be replaced by the former COO of GM’s robotaxi Cruise division, Gil West, who will also join the board of directors. A year after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020, Hertz said it would transform its…
The Morning After: That AI-generated George Carlin comedy special was written by humans
As generative AI (and access to AI tools) continues to grow, expect to see more things like the tumult over “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” Released on (then pulled from) YouTube, it’s framed as an hour of new “material” by the comedian, who died in 2008. Of course, it’s…
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production due to waning demand
Ford says it’s cutting production of the F-150 Lightning due to lower than expected demand. As of April 1, the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (the Michigan plant where the electric pickup is built) will transition from two production shifts to one. That will have an impact on roughly 1,400 workers….
Tesla to recall 1.62 million vehicles in China over autopilot safety controls
Tesla is recalling 1.62 million vehicles in China over the same Autopilot safety issue that forced it to upgrade two million vehicles in the US. As before, fixes will be done will be via free over-the-air (OTA) updates to add features that ensure drivers pay attention while using Tesla’s driver…
Xiaomi says its SU7 EV can outperform Porsche and has more tech than Tesla
Xiaomi, a Chinese brand once synonymous with affordable smartphones, is now attempting to make an even bigger splash with its first-ever electric car. Unveiled at a Beijing event earlier today, the Xiaomi SU7 — pronounced “soo-chee” in Chinese — is a sedan based on the company’s very own Modena Architecture…
Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are finally switching to Tesla’s charging standard
Volkswagen is the latest automaker to embrace Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in electric vehicles. Subsidiaries Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors will implement the NACS in their North American EVs starting in 2025 as well. The VW brands are also looking into providing owners of existing models with adapters…