F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and the Skunkworks platform — Dearborn’s electric bet, tracked.
In a stunning display of electric performance, smartphone giant Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra prototype has shattered expectations at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, reportedly completing a lap in just 6 minutes and 48.874 seconds, according to Xiaomi’s official announcement. Breaking Records Before Production The stripped-down prototype, despite lacking a dashboard and sporting a racing steering whe
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of transportation, claiming that manually-driven vehicles will soon become as obsolete as horses, according to a report from Fortune covering Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call. The Death of Manual Driving Musk didn’t mince words about where he sees the auto industry heading. “We’ve made…
In a candid revelation that’s sending ripples through the automotive industry, Ford CEO Jim Farley has been secretly test-driving a Chinese-made Xiaomi electric vehicle – and his verdict is turning heads. The surprising admission came during an in-depth discussion on the Everything Electric Show, highlighting the growing gap between Western and Chinese EV technology. The…
Tesla delivered a powerful financial performance in Q3 2024, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share ($2.51 billion net income), significantly outpacing analyst expectations of $0.59 per share, according to Forbes reporting. Strong Financial Performance Marks Turning Point The EV pioneer saw its profits climb to $2.2 billion from July through September, compared to $1.9…
In a troubling revelation about one of America’s most promising electric vehicle manufacturers, a detailed investigation has uncovered serious workplace safety concerns at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The investigation, published by Bloomberg News, paints a concerning picture of a company racing to produce luxury EVs and Amazon delivery vans while potentially compromising w
In a significant development for autonomous EV transportation, Palo Alto officials are in preliminary talks with Tesla to transform local streets into a testing ground for the automaker’s newly announced robotaxi service. This potential partnership, first announced by city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, comes as the city reportedly grapples with the mounting costs of its popular…
Ford’s latest patent filing has turned heads in the automotive and security industries. The automaker recently published a patent for a vehicle-based security system that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Drones and Cars: An Unlikely Security Duo The patent, filed in 2022, describes a system where a vehicle serves as a…
Tesla has significantly reduced prices for its futuristic Cybertruck, potentially aiming to sustain momentum and boost sales. This move comes as the electric pickup truck jumps to the No. 3 spot among best-selling EVs in the U.S., reports Forbes. Price Cuts Across the Board The all-wheel drive (AWD) Cybertruck now starts at $79,990, down from…
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