Rivian has strengthened its AI strategy by appointing Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, to its board. Gomez’s appointment was announced through a regulatory filing. The move underscores Rivian’s ambition to lead in automotive software and AI-driven autonomy. Gomez is a data scientist and AI expert. Read more
Tesla has launched a five-year, zero-interest financing deal for the new Model Y in China. The program was announced by the electric vehicle maker through its official Weibo account. Model Y Financing Program Details The new five-year, zero-interest financing deal is available through June 30, and it applies to all Read more
Ukraine is exploring EU satellite alternatives to Starlink, driven by concerns over Elon Musk’s unpredictability. Starlink remains vital for Ukraine’s battlefield connectivity and cannot be easily replaced. While the European Union has started developing Starlink alternatives, they have not quite reached SpaceX’s capacity to provide internet connection. Starlink’s Critical Role Read more
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is expected to release its first quarter 2025 results after markets close today, April 22, 2025. At 4:30 p.m. Central Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, executives such as CEO Elon Musk will also be holding a Company Update and the Q1 2025 earnings call. Tesla Q1 Deliveries Read more
Little is known about super-secretive EV startup Slate, but the fledgling brand is rumored to be backed by Jeff Bezos and determined to shake up the existing electric order with an affordable lineup of compact SUVs and pickups with that golden $25,000 price tag. Now, at least, we know what Read more
Plus, Tesla faces a red alert moment if Musk doesn’t retreat from Washington and VW negotiates tariff terms with Trump.
It’s not an enthusiast special like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and that’s ok. I just wish it wasn’t so fat.
China’s electric car market has handily outpaced the rest of the world. From Avatr to Zeekr, we’re about to experience that firsthand.
Hyundai Motor Group and Posco Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a U.S. steel plant in Louisiana, leveraging a three-month suspension on President Trump’s tariffs. The partnership strengthens Hyundai’s U.S. manufacturing strategy, which includes investing billions into the country to increase production. Posco will take an Read more
EV charging stations: more plugs, standardized pricing, and reliability rises a little. The whole topic of charging an electric vehicle remains a mystery to EV-curious car shoppers. Dealership sales staff often know little more than their customers. YouTube videos with horror stories about dead public charging stations, long lines, and Read more