Out of 15 companies developing automated driving systems, Waymo is in the lead, while Tesla comes in last, according to the latest leaderboard report from consulting company Guidehouse Insights. The report, released last week, evaluated the companies and categorized them as leaders, contenders, challengers or followers. Leaders scored 75 or above in strategy and execution,
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The Tesla Model S has dominated the electric full-size sedan segment since its release in 2012. Several luxury rivals are hitting the market this year and next, but the most impressive one so far is the upcoming Mercedes EQS electric sedan. The above video by Electric World compares both EVs in detail. Below is a
Honda has released early estimates on fuel economy for its all-new Civic sedan lineup. The mild increase in the four-door Civic‘s miles per gallon (mpg) will likely not have a substantial impact on customers’ savings at the fuel pump, but improved fuel efficiency is an improvement nonetheless. See all 34 photos 2022 Civic 2.0L Fuel
WASHINGTON — The UAW said Friday it wants tax incentives for electric vehicles revised to require U.S. assembly for those vehicles to qualify. The current $7,500 tax incentive does not require EVs to be made in the United States. “The UAW is working with the Biden administration and Congress to make sure that the final
By Joey Klender Posted on April 30, 2021 Tesla is navigating through a difficult bout with an owner in Shanghai, China, named Zhang Yazhou, who appeared at the Shanghai Auto Show last week in protest of what she claimed was a faulty Model 3 braking system. Tesla has now issued a more lengthy and detailed
Kia Soul Full Overview Lost in the hoopla of awarding the Chevrolet Corvette MotorTrend‘s 2020 Car of the Year was that one of the other podium finishers was the Kia Soul. Although the Soul’s status might come as a surprise to some, those who have been paying attention to the vehicle’s progress through each generation know Kia has
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo isn’t just the most practical version of the Taycan but, as Matt Farah and Zack Klapman recently discovered, it is also capable of some extraordinary performance. The example in question was the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo variant and after jumping behind the wheel, both Farah and his co-host comment on
Renault workers blocked a car-parts site in western France for a third day in a standoff that could jeopardize cost-cutting plans as the government grows anxious over automotive jobs. Workers led by the CGT union demonstrated on Thursday against a plan by Renault to sell the Fonderie de Bretagne in Caudan that makes cast-metal parts
Volkswagen on Wednesday revealed a new range-topping version of its ID.4 battery-electric compact crossover. The version is the ID.4 GTX which features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system good for an estimated 302 hp, plus some sporty design elements inside and out. VW has confirmed that the ID.4 GTX won’t be sold in the United States, though
You’ve probably seen it before; an individual so desperate to make their exit on a motorway at the last moment that they veer across multiple lanes of traffic, putting not only themselves but other motorists around them in danger. This dashcam footage shows the devastating impact that driving like this can have. This video was
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an inquiry into the U.S. unit of Volkswagen Group over a marketing stunt in which it falsely said it was changing its name in the United States to “Voltswagen,” a person briefed on the matter confirmed to Reuters. Spiegel first reported the inquiry and the
Concerns are growing over the auto industry’s reliance on an overseas supply chain for the raw materials needed to make the lithium ion batteries powering America’s electric transportation future. Clarios, a longtime battery supplier, says policymakers and industry executives should not overlook a homegrown solution. Recycling could provide the materials needed to fill a substantial
The all-new 11th-generation Honda Civic‘s debut is an auspicious one, and not simply because it represents the arrival of a fresh torchbearer for one of the most visible and famous nameplates in automotive history. Honda‘s announcement of a forthcoming next-gen car late last year caught us off guard: We remain so enamored with the 10th-generation
Ford Motor Co. is nearing a decision to license Volkswagen AG’s electric-car technology for a second model to be sold in Europe, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would deepen ties between two of the world’s largest automakers. Talks regarding Ford using VW’s underpinnings — known as MEB — for another electric
A new Ram TRX truck was spotted on Tesla’s test track at Fremont factory. The automaker is potentially benchmarking the vehicle for the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. When automakers bring new vehicles to market, they often try to benchmark them against other top vehicles in the segment to make sure the performance and capabilities are
Honda Civic Full Overview If it wasn’t painfully obvious from our glowing breakdown of the all-new 2022 Honda Civic, we’re stoked about Honda’s new compact superstar. The 11th-generation Civic’s conscious stylistic shift away from the origami edges of the outgoing car to this new, sleekened profile is a welcome move, particularly on the inside. We
As BMW doesn’t produce an M version for the X7, those looking for a performance version of the German automaker’s large SUV will have to look at the Alpina XB7. The XB7 is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 612 hp between 5,500 rpm and 6,600 rpm and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of
LONDON — British car production rose by 47 percent in March compared to the same time last year when factories halted output midway through due to the coronavirus pandemic. Volumes stood at 115,498 cars last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). “Output was always going to be up but it
Honda on Wednesday provided a first look at its redesigned 2022 Civic sedan which goes on sale this spring. The automaker teased a prototype version last fall, and we’re glad to report the production version has turned out almost identical to the handsome prototype. 2022 Honda Civic prototype 2022 Honda Civic prototype There will also
The quick reaction of a driver in Ukraine allowed him to avoid being hit by an out-of-control tram. The incident happened in the city of Kharkiv and dashcam footage from the car shows the red and yellow tram moving briskly in the opposite direction. Initially, all seems well but as the tram gets closer to
AFP/Getty Images Production at Oxford’s Mini plant will be suspended for three working days due a shortage of computer chips. BMW said its Cowley factory will not manufacture cars on Friday or on Tuesday and Wednesday after the bank holiday weekend. A spokeswoman said the company had taken steps to minimise further disruption and was
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday posted its highest first-quarter net income in a decade but said it could lose half of planned production in the second quarter because of the semiconductor shortage that has halted some high-profit assembly lines. The automaker said it earned $3.3 billion from January through March as it recovered from
As a presidential candidate, Democrat Joe Biden built his campaign around a blueprint to address the COVID-19 pandemic while putting the U.S. on a path toward clean energy to curb climate change, modernize infrastructure and create jobs. Now, nearly 100 days into his presidency, Biden has laid out the framework for his policy direction through
The ID.5 is Volkswagen’s next EV. When it goes on sale, the EV will join the ID.3 hatchback and ID.4 SUV as part of the ID lineup in Europe. As for North America, it won’t be getting the ID.5 unless VW has a change of heart. North Americas have to stick with the ID.4 until
Porsche Taycan Full Overview Credit Subaru for unlocking the secret to selling station wagons to Americans in 1995. Faced with slumping sales at the start of the SUV boom, Subaru added plastic body cladding (and a suspension lift a year later) to the Legacy wagon, called it “Outback” and, as other manufacturers such as Volvo can
Auto supplier Dana Inc. said its first-quarter sales grew because of a recovery in demand for light and heavy vehicles, but profit conversion was diminished by material cost increases and other supply chain constraints. Dana reported net income of $71 million in the quarter, up 22 percent from the year-earlier period. The axle and transmission
By Joey Klender Posted on April 28, 2021 A former Tesla UI designer’s renders of the Cybertruck design, along with never-before-seen Full Self-Driving animations, have been revealed from his personal website. Pawel Pietryka, who left Tesla in mid-March to pursue other interests, served the company for 4.5 years, frequently presenting new ideas and designs to
Toyota Motor Corporation is acquiring Lyft’s self-driving vehicle division in a $550 million deal through its subsidiary Woven Planet, a company dedicated to developing autonomous driving and advanced mobility technologies. The acquisition of Lyft’s Level 5 automation will also include multiyear non-exclusive commercial agreements between the ride-hail company and Woven Planet. In addition to enhancing
Hyundai’s new dedicated EV, the Ioniq 5, is trundling steadily along into production and the latest milestone has been reached. The motoring media in the UK and Korea have gotten their hands on the new electric vehicle. With reviews pouring in fast, we’ve taken a selection to get a general impression of how the Ioniq
LONDON — The UK government on Wednesday became the first country to announce it will regulate the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways, with the first such cars possibly appearing on public roads as soon as this year. Britain’s transport ministry said it was working on specific wording to update the country’s
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