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Ford Motor Co. announced on May 13, 2025, that it is eliminating approximately 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, representing about 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. This move, aimed at boosting efficiency, comes as Ford refines its electric vehicle (EV) and software-defined vehicle strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving…
On May 6, 2025, Tesla launched a more affordable version of its popular Model Y, pricing the long-range rear-wheel drive variant at $44,990, which drops to $37,490 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. This move, reported by Reuters, aims to boost sales amid a 13% quarterly sales drop—the weakest in nearly three years—driven by rising…
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., of remotely disabling a Tesla Cybertruck that Kadyrov claims was a gift from Musk. The Cybertruck, which Kadyrov alleges was modified with a machine gun, has stirred controversy, raising questions about the security and remote control capabilities of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs). Benzinga reported…
Tesla is intensifying its long-standing vision-only approach to autonomous driving in China, reportedly announcing plans to roll out its camera-based Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for mainland-assembled vehicles—pending Beijing’s approval. In a Weibo post on May 4, 2025, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker emphasized that its “visual processing solutions” will deliver safer, smarter driving acro
Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a backup camera glitch that could leave drivers blind to what’s behind them, raising serious safety concerns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on May 2, 2025, affecting 2021-2025 models built between July 2020 and November 2024. For…
In a stunning milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, Norway has hit a record-breaking 97% EV share of new car registrations in April 2025, according to data from Electrive. Leading the pack is Tesla’s Model Y, which captured a 7.7% market share with 869 new registrations, signaling a seismic shift in the country’s automotive…
On May 1, 2025, Tesla rolled out a groundbreaking Voice AI Agent designed to transform general vehicle customer support for its electric vehicle (EV) owners, according to a post by Sawyer Merritt on X. This new AI tool, trained on Tesla’s extensive service manuals and vehicle-related content, promises to streamline troubleshooting and reduce the need…
Tesla is breaking new ground in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its latest announcement at Power2Drive in Munich, Germany. The company is launching a Hardware Sales program that lets businesses brand their own Superchargers or set custom pricing, offering unprecedented control with minimal hassle. Shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, this move could reshape…
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