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Rivian’s electric truck is available to lease in 14 US states
Rivian has started a leasing program in 14 US states. The EV maker added the new financing option to its website, allowing customers to lease R1T electric pickup trucks for estimated prices starting at around $770 monthly.
Tesla sues Sweden for blocking license plate deliveries during labor strike
Tesla has sued Sweden’s transportation agency and postal service over a union strike blocking the company’s license plate deliveries in the country. The workers are striking to demand the non-unionized automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, a standard practice in the nation.
Formula 1 hopes AI will help it figure out if a car breaks track limits
Formula 1 will test an AI system to check whether cars go entirely out of bounds. It says Computer Vision tech uses shape analysis to determine the number of pixels that cross the line at the edge of the track.
HW Electro’s solar-powered Puzzle will bring microvan cuteness to the US in 2025
Japanese EV automaker HW Electro (HWE) says its delightfully boxy Puzzle will come to the US in 2025. More “kei van” than kei car, the boxy electric vehicle has rooftop solar panels and equipment for commercial disaster relief — including a crowbar.
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N doubles the power and the fun
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is already one of the best EVs on the market. It's comfortable, it's practical, it looks great and, with 320 horsepower, it's pretty quick, too. If that's not quick enough for you, Hyundai has a solution: The Ioniq 5 N.
Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
Payment information, location data and trip patterns can all be attached to our ridership data. Agencies say they use it to better understand how riders use the services and make improvements. But the flip side is transit agencies selling user data to advertisers like a lot of private companies do, or sharing it with law enforcement.
Cadillac's midrange Optiq electric SUV takes cues from the high-end Lyriq
Cadillac has unveiled a new entry-level compact electric SUV. The Optiq will sit below the Lyriq in Cadillac’s lineup, and images the automaker shared suggest it will also borrow from the more expensive SUV’s stylings.
$1,900 Tesla Cyberquad is on sale again, less likely to maim children
The kids’ version of the Tesla Cyberquad is back on sale. Made by Radio Flyer, the Cyberquad for Kids launched in 2021 but was recalled for not meeting CPSC standards. Radio Flyer says the new version of the $1,900 children’s vehicle now meets all CPSC requirements.
Uber is cracking down on users who give bad ratings just to get refunds
Uber has announced a string of updates for drivers and couriers, including measures to make things safer and fairer for them.
Cybercriminal gang LockBit leaks alleged Boeing data
The leak includes more than 43GB of backup files that LockBit says it stole from Boeing, according to Bleeping Computer.
Volvo's EM90 'living room on the move' minivan has up to 450 miles of EV range
Volvo's first electric minivan is built for comfort, but the EM90 will only be available in China for now.
Things are going from bad to worse for Cruise's robotaxis
GM's autonomous vehicle Cruise division may have kept its vehicles on the streets even though it knew they had problems recognizing children.
Lucid EVs will be able to access Tesla's Superchargers starting in 2025
Lucid's electric vehicles will be able to plug into over 15,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America starting in 2025.
Every car is a smart car, and it's a privacy nightmare
The technology in today’s cars has the ability to collect these kinds of personal information, and the fine print of user agreements describes how manufacturers get you to consent every time you put the keys in the ignition.
Volvo EX30 first drive: Charming and eco-friendly with power to spare
Volvo’s EX30 has generated a lot of interest thanks to a killer combination of a charming crossover design and low starting price.
Revel is shutting down its shared electric moped service
Revel is leaving behind its roots and ending its (at times controversial) electric moped service New York City and San Francisco.
Lucid cuts prices on Air luxury EVs by up to $10,000
Lucid is selling several of its electric vehicle models at a discount until November 30.
Hertz decides to slow down its EV expansion
CEO Stephen Scherr said Hertz's "in-fleeting of EVs will be slower than [its] prior expectations."
Cruise puts robotaxi operations on pause following California license suspension
The self-driving company said it wants to "rebuild public trust."
Uber starts offering fully autonomous Waymo rides in Phoenix
You can now take a ride in an fully autonomous vehicle through Uber's app if you're in Phoenix.