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Tesla’s latest Vehicle Safety Report for Q1 2025 reveals that vehicles using Autopilot technology recorded one crash for every 7.44 million miles driven, a significant leap in safety performance. This figure outperforms Tesla vehicles not using Autopilot, which saw one crash every 1.51 million miles, and the U.S. national average of one accident every 702,000…
Tesla has rolled out a new software update for the Model Y, introducing a location-based trunk height adjustment feature designed to improve user safety and convenience. Shared via an X post by Nic Cruz Patane, the 2025.14 update allows drivers to save trunk height settings based on their location, addressing common issues like low ceilings…
On April 14, 2025, Chinese automaker BYD launched the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, the first electric vehicles equipped with its revolutionary Super E-Platform, capable of adding 249 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes of charging, reports The Independent. Priced at $30,100 and $32,700 respectively, these models not only outpace…
Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, is poised to unveil its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, starting April 18. Previewed by the striking Neolun concept, the GV90 promises to blend minimalist Korean design with cutting-edge technology, positioning it as a formidable contender in the premium electric vehicle…
Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a groundbreaking $5.8 billion joint venture focused on developing advanced electric vehicle technology and software platforms, according to a report from Deutsche Welle. Strategic Partnership Aims for 2027 Launch The collaboration, unveiled in Palo Alto, California, will leverage Rivian’s expertise in software and EV technology across VW’s brand portfolio. VW…
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…
Tesla’s 2024 Cybertruck has racked up its fifth recall in under a year, highlighting potential issues with the electric pickup’s design and performance. The most recent recall, affecting 27,185 vehicles, was announced on October 3, 2024, and involves a significant safety concern with the rearview camera system. According to a report Tesla shared with the…
Lucid, the electric vehicle startup that’s made waves with its Air sedan, is gearing up for a major expansion. According to a recent MotorTrend report, the company’s ambitious plans include launching the Lucid Gravity SUV and developing a new midsize platform. This move signals Lucid’s intent to boost sales and achieve the scale necessary to…
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