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GM Announces Eyes-Off Driving For Cadillac Escalade IQ In 2028, Pivoting From Failed $10 Billion Robotaxi Venture
Cadillac

GM Announces Eyes-Off Driving For Cadillac Escalade IQ In 2028, Pivoting From Failed $10 Billion Robotaxi Venture

General Motors unveiled plans today to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV by 2028, marking a dramatic strategic shift after shutting down its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi business. The announcement positions GM to compete directly with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology as the American EV market struggles following the expiration of…

Haye KestelooOct 22
The California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) hailed this electric beauty as the "Coolest Thing Made in California". Model Y. Photo courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla

Tesla Probes to Intensify Under New NHTSA Chief Jonathan Morrison

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s top auto safety agency, placing a former Apple lawyer and Trump-era official in charge of multiple, high-stakes investigations into Tesla’s vehicle safety. The confirmation, which passed in a 51-47 vote on Thursday, according to Reuters, fills a…

Haye KestelooSep 18
Tesla VP Defends China Ties After Report Company Is Cutting Chinese Parts From US Cars
Tesla

Parents Smash Tesla Windows to Save Trapped Children as NHTSA Investigates

Picture this: You buckle your toddler into your Tesla Model Y, step outside, and suddenly can’t get back in. Your child is trapped, and you’re reaching for a rock. Tesla is redesigning its vehicle door handles following a federal safety investigation into the 2021 Model Y, where electronic handle failures have reportedly trapped occupants, including…

Haye KestelooSep 18
Tesla Faces Major Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Promises—Are EV Buyers Misled?
Full Self-Driving

Tesla Faces Major Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Promises—Are EV Buyers Misled?

Did you buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving? A new lawsuit could change what your EV is really worth on the road—and in court. Tesla is now facing a certified class action lawsuit in California regarding its claims about Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, following a decisive ruling by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin. The court order, reported…

Haye KestelooAug 19
Florida

Florida Jury Awards $243 Million Against Tesla in Fatal 2019 Autopilot Crash

A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages following a deadly 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, marking a significant legal setback that could invite more lawsuits against the electric vehicle maker, reports Reuters. This verdict highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and limitations of Tesla’s driver assistance technology. Details of…

Haye KestelooAug 2
Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost
Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi Revolution Accelerates: 9 New Testing Hubs – What EV Owners Need to Know

Picture this, EV fans: Your next ride could be a driverless Tesla zipping through Brooklyn – and it’s happening faster than you think, with Tesla’s explosive expansion to nine cities! Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi testing to nine cities nationwide, posting jobs for Vehicle Operators to support Autopilot data collection with safety drivers behind the…

Haye KestelooJul 31
Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot Faces Jury Scrutiny in Fatal 2019 Florida Crash Trial

A federal jury trial begins today in Miami, examining whether Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to a deadly 2019 crash near Key Largo, Florida, that killed a 22-year-old woman and injured her companion. The lawsuit, filed by survivor Dillon Angulo and the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, accuses Tesla of exaggerating the capabilities of its driver-assistance…

Haye KestelooJul 14
Tesla

Tesla Leaks Uncover Safety Hazards, Data Risks, and Harsh Conditions at Gigafactories

A whistleblower’s release of over 23,000 internal Tesla documents has exposed significant lapses in data security, workplace safety, and autopilot performance, raising questions about the electric vehicle pioneer’s operations under Elon Musk’s leadership. This revelation stems from an investigation by German journalists Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden, detailed in their book The Tesla Files, a

Haye KestelooJul 12
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