Ford is betting on its new Universal EV platform to compete with BYD and other leading Chinese brands. The first UEV-based model will be a mid-size electric pickup that Ford says will start at around $30,000. Here’s our first look at it. more…
Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE Read more
Plus, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year, and automakers argue for the safety of robotaxis.
SpaceX is reportedly exploring new products tied to Starlink, including a potential Starlink-branded phone. The update was reportedly shared to Reuters by people familiar with the matter. A possible Starlink Phone As per Reuters’ sources, SpaceX has reportedly discussed building a mobile device designed to connect directly to the Starlink Read more
Liu Tao, co-CEO of IM Motors, has publicly apologized to Tesla China for comments he made in 2022 suggesting a Tesla vehicle was defective following a fatal traffic accident in Chaozhou, China. Liu said later investigations showed the accident was not caused by a brake failure on the Tesla’s part, Read more
Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority to begin implementing the Dubai Loop. The project marks the Boring Company’s first tunneling project outside the United States. The Boring Company signs Dubai Loop agreement The Boring Company signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has accepted SpaceX’s filing for a new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite system of up to one million spacecraft and has opened the proposal for public comment. The move formally places SpaceX’s “Orbital Data Center” concept into the FCC’s review process, marking the first regulatory step Read more
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. more…
The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.