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First Tesla Model 3 Rolls Off Production Line
Expect 30 more before the end of July and 20,000 per month by December.
Business News
France to Ban All Gas and Diesel Vehicles by 2040
Such a ban would certainly help President Emmanuel Macron meet his pledge to make France carbon neutral by 2050.
Business News
Volvo to Go All Electric by 2019
The move marks 'the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine.'
Business News
Volvo’s Self-Driving Cars Confused by Kangaroos in Australia
Volvo's self-driving cars use the ground as a reference point for distance, and the kangaroo's hopping makes it hard to determine how far away they are.
Business News
Tesla Will Deliver the First 30 Model 3s on July 28
Production has started and will grow "exponentially" to 20,000 EVs per month by December.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Apple May Build a Car, But No One Will Buy It
Based on Tim Cook's comments and the company's core competencies, autonomous ride-sharing tech could bring Apple success via robo-taxis.
By Doug Newcomb
Business News
How This $28 Million Startup Hopes to Save the World With 3D Printing
Divergent 3D, founded by a one-time investor and two-time entrepreneur, holds patents on technologies that allow carmakers to print vehicles.
Business News
Tim Cook Says Apple Is Working on ‘the Mother of All AI Projects’
'Autonomy is something that's incredibly exciting for us, but we'll see where it takes us,' Cook said during a recent interview.
Business News
Study: $5,000 Is the Self-Driving Car Sweet Spot
An academic study suggests people are willing to pay just around $5,000 more for fully autonomous cars than typical vehicles.
By Tom Brant
Business News
Korea Is Building a ‘City’ for Self-Driving Cars
K-City will have bus lanes, freeways and autonomous parking zones.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Nissan Fights Distracted Driving With Faraday Cage Armrest
The Smart Shield is a Faraday Cage armrest -- put your phone inside for distraction-free driving.
Business News
Our Rosy Outlook on Driverless Cars Needs a Reality Check
A utopian view of driverless cars eradicating traffic and accidents may miss the mark.
By Doug Newcomb
Entrepreneurs
Elon Musk’s ‘Boring’ Tunnel System Speeds Cars Along at 130 MPH
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO talked about his new side project at TED.
Business News
Remember Where You Parked With the Google Maps App
Just tap the blue dot in your iOS or Android Google Maps app and set your parking location.
Business News
Tesla Announces Huge Supercharger Expansion
By the end of 2017, the number of Superchargers worldwide will have doubled, North America will have 150 percent more.
Business News
Amazon Exploring Autonomous Car Deliveries
The online retail giant has reportedly formed a team that's exploring how the company might be able to take advantage of driverless-vehicle technology.
Business Ideas
Check Out This Larry Page-Backed Flying Car in Action
Transportation startup Kitty Hawk has Google roots.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
Here’s How People Really Feel About Flying Cars
What do you think about the car of the future?
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Study: Drivers Use Their Phones During 88 Percent of Trips
The study, by analytics firm Zendrive, found that 'Americans use their phones nearly every single time they get behind the wheel.'
Business News
Elon Musk Teases Tesla Semi and Pickup Trucks
The Tesla CEO said the semi truck will be unveiled in September, while the pickup will be ready in 18 to 24 months.
By Tom Brant
Tech
16 Interesting Things We Saw at the New York International Auto Show
From dog owners to police officers to speed demons to 'intrepid urbanites,' this year's show has something for everyone.
Thought Leaders
The Auto Industry’s 10 Most Disruptive Cars Since the Model T
Will any of the cars at the 2017 New York International Auto Show leave this kind of legacy?
Business News
Lincoln Debuts Uber-Like Service, But With Your Own Car
The chauffeur program will launch in select cities.
Business News
GM’s Autonomous Super Cruise Arrives This Fall
The feature, available first on the Cadillac CT6, will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel and let the car steer itself on the highway.
By Tom Brant
Business News
Ford’s Crib Concept Tricks Babies Into Falling Asleep
If your kid is prone to falling asleep during a car ride, this crib could save you a lot of time -- if you can get one, that is.
By Tom Brant
Tech
Mercedes and Bosch Team Up to Create Self-Driving Taxi System
This new alliance seeks to make a dent in the nascent industry.
By Rose Leadem