People first drove on the Moon 50 years ago today
Human-piloted vehicles might not return for a long time, however.
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Rivian may build its first international EV factory in the UK
The company would need that scale to take on rivals like Tesla.
Uber will offer free Rosetta Stone language courses to drivers
The courses could help your driver communicate and advance their career.
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Tesla update adds Disney+ streaming and a Car Wash mode
There's also a dashcam auto-save feature.
Rivian reportedly plans to invest $5 billion in its second US assembly plant
Construction on the "Project Tera" facility could start in fall 2021.
GM sues Ford over the name of its hands-free driving feature
BlueCruise is a little too close to Super Cruise for GM's comfort.
Audi hopes its off-road hybrid will win the 2022 Dakar Rally
The RS Q E-Tron could be the first electrified car to win the competition.
Alphabet's latest moonshot aims to make industrial robots more practical
Even a small business could put robots to use.
Rivian is planning to build a second EV factory in the US
The company may also manufacture battery cells at the plant.
Google expands Android Auto's beta testing program
Now almost anyone with an Android phone can take part.
Tesla lowers the price of its 'Full Self-Driving' computer upgrade
It dropped the price to $1,000 from $1,500 following complaints from owners.
The RadRover 6 Plus is a 'durable' $1,999 e-bike with a 750W motor
Rad Power Bikes retooled its flagship from top to bottom.
Tesla offers a Full Self-Driving subscription for $199 per month
You can try the added autonomy without paying the full price.
GM warns not to park Chevy Bolt EVs indoors after two recently caught fire
The Bolt's battery problems continue.
Rivian delays its electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV to September
CEO RJ Scaringe pointed to the 'cascading impacts of the pandemic' amid the latest setback.
Aston Martin's Valhalla hybrid supercar hints at its EV future
The Valhalla is also conveniently faster than its McLaren rival.
Lyft's shared rides return with COVID measures and advanced booking
You can save money if you don't mind waiting.
VW expects EVs to represent half of its vehicle sales by 2030
That might not be aggressive enough, at least in some countries.
Samsung's latest HDR imaging chip is designed for vehicle camera systems
It has two pixel sizes for both low light and brighter environments.
Iran's railway system fell prey to a cyberattack this weekend
The disruption caused chaos for train passengers.
