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California DMV suspends Cruise’s driverless permits
The California DMV announced Tuesday that it has suspended GM-owned Cruise’s permits to operate driverless vehicles in the state, effective immediately.
GM delays production of Chevy Silverado, Equinox and GMC Sierra EVs
GM announced that it’s delaying production of the Equinox EV, Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. The move comes as the UAW strike continues.
The DOJ Tesla probe has expanded to include EV driving ranges
Tesla says the DOJ has asked for information related to EV vehicle ranges and "personal benefits" afforded to senior management, company directors or major shareholders.
GM, Honda and Cruise plan to offer driverless taxi rides in Japan in 2026
GM, Cruise and Honda are teaming up to introduce a driverless ride-hailing service in Japan, which could launch in early 2026 if things go according to plan.
ChargePoint’s EV network rolls out support for Tesla’s NACS connector
Charging infrastructure company ChargePoint announced today that its (previously announced) support for Tesla's NACS EV charging standard is now rolling out.
Chevy’s first hybrid Corvette isn’t what you think it is
It’s hard to imagine that anyone in the world was demanding a hybrid Corvette, but those crazy engineers at Chevrolet went and did it anyway. Meet the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, but if you’re already angry at the concept, you shouldn't be.
Porsche's electric Macan will be the one to get
The Porsche Taycan is one of the most desirable EVs on the market, but it's not exactly a mainstream car. The company's next EV might get a little closer: Meet the electric Macan.
Tesla cuts prices on Model 3 and Y after dwindling deliveries
Tesla has cut US pricing on two its EVs — again. The automaker shifted the entry-level Model 3 to under $39,000, among other price drops.
Lucid's most affordable Air EV still has a projected 410-mile range
A rear-wheel drive version of the Lucid Air Pure is the automaker's most affordable Air EV yet. It starts at $77,400 and Lucid says it has a range of up to 410 miles on a single charge.
A pedestrian was pinned under a Cruise robotaxi after another car’s hit-and-run
A woman was reportedly in critical condition after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run, which flung her into the path of the driverless car.
Tesla now offers a $43,990 rear-wheel drive Model Y in the US
Tesla has quietly updated its Model Y page to add a new option for buyers in the US: A rear-wheel drive Model Y that's cheaper than the other variants.
Honda's first all-electric SUV has 300-mile range and starts in the 'upper $40,000s'
Honda announced more info today for the upcoming Prologue electric SUV. The vehicle will have a 300-mile range and start in the upper $40,000s when it arrives in early 2024.
Mercedes take the wheel: Testing Drive Pilot L3 autonomy in traffic
Drive Pilot is the first proper SAE Level 3 autonomy system on the road, meaning when the car is driving itself you, the driver, aren't even liable for the car's behavior. That's an impressive feat, but it's one that comes with a lot of caveats.
Ford halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue
Ford announced that it’s suspending construction on its $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan. Union leaders have accused the automaker of using the closure as a job-cutting threat during the current auto strike.
Uber partners with LA taxi companies to expand its fleet
Uber has partnered with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and other SoCal affiliates to offer riders yellow cabs in place of standard ridesharing cars.
Huawei and Chery Autos claim their first production EV bests the Tesla Model S
Huawei and Chery Autos' first production EV is scheduled to arrive in November. A Huawei executive claims the Luxeed S7 is "superior to Tesla’s Model S in various aspects."
California governor vetoes bill for obligatory human operators in autonomous trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill that would have required autonomous trucks on public roads to have human safety drivers on board. The governor said existing laws are sufficient.
Jaguar signs on to use Tesla's chargers too
Jaguar is joining Mercedes, Polestar and other automakers in adopting Tesla's NACS chargers for vehicles sold in North America starting in 2025.
Lyft aims to match women and nonbinary riders and drivers with each other more often
Lyft's Women+ Connect feature gives women and nonbinary drivers the option to match with women and nonbinary riders more often. The initiative is designed to bolster safety and encourage more women to sign up as drivers.
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class mixes big range and big style
This is the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class. It inherits a lot of learnings from the extremely slippery Vision EQXX, but brings it to a car that’s a lot more ready for production. Also a lot more affordable. The current CLA is one of the most affordable Mercedes-Benz cars you can buy in the U.S., and with any luck this future one won’t break the bank, either.