Car Tech

Opinion: The Android-ification of Cars

Why it matters: Over the past few years the semis industry has become somewhat obsessed with autos. Every major chip company now dedicates a fair amount of coverage to cars in all their investor presentations. Or at least it seems that way. In part that reflects a genuine growth in auto semis, and in part the tapering of growth in many other categories like mobile, PCs, etc.

European Union aiming to ban new combustion engine cars starting 2035

SpaceX introduces expensive new Starlink for RV service that works on moving vehicles

GM announces $107,000 all-electric 2024 GMC Sierra Denali

Ford says the upcoming Mustang will be "much more difficult" to tune, thanks to beefed up cybersecurity

Casual local multiplayer games coming to BMW cars next year

Many people think driver assistance features make a car fully autonomous

Rivian recalls more than 12,000 vehicles due to potential steering loss

This $25 million luxury yacht can transform into a submarine

From PCs to cars: Nvidia, Qualcomm and Intel race to automotive semis

Tesla is dropping ultrasonic sensors from new vehicles as it moves to camera-only Tesla Vision

Tesla set a new record with 343,830 electric vehicles delivered in the third quarter

New York follows California in mandating zero-emission vehicles by 2035

Tesla owner refuses to pay over $21,000 for a new battery, gets locked out of his car

WTF?! A Tesla owner has seen his TikTok video about the car's apparent shortcomings go viral. Mario Zelaya said that he had been locked out of his Tesla Model S after the battery died, which would have cost him $21,000 to replace.

NTSB calls for all new vehicles to leverage tech to prevent drunk driving and speeding

Pedestrians could soon alert Ford drivers with a mobile app

Tesla still faces resource shortages and unhappy workers months after Musk's return-to-office mandate

Facepalm: Three months after Elon Musk blasted remote working and demanded Tesla workers get back in the office, the EV giant is reportedly still struggling with a lack of room and resources to accommodate them all. It's contributed to a fall in morale, leading the company to start monitoring employees' attendance.

Tesla's per-car production cost down to $36,000, cheaper model and robotaxi still on the roadmap

In a nutshell: Tesla's per-vehicle manufacturing costs dropped to less than half in the past five years, thanks in part to more efficient factories and improved vehicle design. The company also reiterated plans for an entry-level EV and robotaxis launching in the distant future.

Magnetic levitation: Maglev car tests reach 140mph

Why it matters: When people discuss maglev technology, it usually concerns train systems where it is known for allowing incredible speeds. Recent tests have explored the potential advantages maglev rails could bring to cars. The trials are early, but the results are promising.

Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs across the US, Europe by 2025

Buick will buy out dealers who don't want to invest in its all-electric future

France is formulating a $100 per month subsidized EV lease program

Elon Musk says the world needs more oil, gas, and babies

Tesla sends cease-and-desist to CEO behind video of its cars hitting child-size mannequins