Waymo Launches Free Driverless Robotaxi Rides in Los Angeles, Attracting 50,000 Potential Riders

Waymo Launches Free Driverless Robotaxi Rides in Los Angeles, Attracting 50,000 Potential Riders

Alphabet’s Waymo announced its groundbreaking move to introduce complimentary driverless robotaxi services to a select group of individuals in Los Angeles, beginning Thursday. The approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this month has…

McLaren’s Entry Marks Significant Milestone in 2024 DTM Season: Dorr Group Reveals Two-Car Lineup

In early February, the ADAC unveiled McLaren as the seventh manufacturer set to participate in the 2024 season of DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), withholding specifics regarding the British automaker’s inaugural program in the series. Recent…

Tesla Autopilot And Other Driver Assist Systems Deemed ‘Poor’ By US Safety Group

Tesla Autopilot And Other Driver Assist Systems Deemed 'Poor' By US Safety Group

A US safety authority recently conducted tests on various semi-autonomous driving systems, including those from Tesla, Ford, BMW, and others. Unfortunately, most of these systems received a ‘poor’ rating, highlighting concerns regarding their effectiveness and…

Extended Transit Lane Access For Electric Vehicles In New South Wales

Extended Transit Lane Access for Electric Vehicles In New South Wales

Electric Vehicles in New South Wales (NSW) have been granted an extension to use transit lanes until mid-2025, providing almost three additional years of access beyond the original expiration date. This privilege allows motorists driving…

Are You A Victim Of The Recent Nissan Australia Cyber Attack? Here’s What You Should Do

Are You A Victim Of The Recent Nissan Australia Cyber Attack? Here's What You Should Do

Nissan Motor Company and Nissan Financial Services in Australia and New Zealand are reaching out to approximately 100,000 individuals who have had their personal information compromised in a Cyber Attack that occurred late last year.…

February Sees Dip In Australian Used Car Sales Despite Increased Listings

February Sees Dip In Australian Used Car Sales Despite Increased Listings

In February, the Australian used car market experienced a decline in sales volume despite witnessing an increase in the number of vehicles listed for sale. According to data released by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association…

Base Prices Surges As Toyota Shifts to Hybrid-Only For Corolla And Yaris In Australia

Base Prices Surges As Toyota Shifts to Hybrid-Only For Corolla And Yaris In Australia

Toyota Australia has made a significant move in its vehicle lineup strategy, discontinuing petrol variants of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. Effective immediately, the only available powertrain option for these models will be a…

Ram Trucks Australia Recalls Over 1400 Vehicles Due To Indicator Stalk Issue

Ram Trucks Australia Recalls Over 1400 Vehicles Due To Indicator Stalk Issue

Ram Trucks Australia has issued a recall for over 1400 vehicles in its lineup, including the 2023-24 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models. The recall stems from a concern regarding the indicator stalk, prompting the…

The Hidden Data Exchange of Connected Cars And Insurance Companies

The Hidden Data Exchange of Connected Cars And Insurance Companies

An eye-opening report from The New York Times sheds light on a concerning reality: your driving data might be quietly transmitted to insurance providers, potentially shaping your premiums without your knowledge. According to the Times,…

Tire Manufacturers Challenge Lawsuit Alleging Fish-Killing Chemical Citing EPA Oversight

Tire Manufacturers Challenge Lawsuit Alleging Fish-Killing Chemical Citing EPA Oversight

Tire manufacturers, led by Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, are contesting a lawsuit brought by California fishing groups alleging harm to marine life from a chemical found in their products. In their defense, the tire makers…

Ford Settles Transit Connect Import Tariff Evasion Case For $365 Million U.S. Government

Ford Settles Transit Connect Import Tariff Evasion Case For -365 Million U.S. Government

Ford has agreed to pay $365 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Government that it violated federal tariff laws by misclassifying and understating the value of its Transit Connect vehicles. The Justice Department accused…

BMW Considers Legal Action Over BYD’s ‘Dolphin Mini’ Trademark For Electric Car

BMW Considers Legal Action Over BYD's 'Dolphin Mini' Trademark For Electric Car

BMW, the parent company of the Mini brand, is considering legal options in response to a trademark application filed by Chinese Electric Car Manufacturer BYD for the ‘Dolphin Mini’ city hatch. The trademark, submitted on…

Trump And Musk Clash On EVs: Divided Views On Electric Vehicle Future

Trump And Musk Clash On EVs: Divided Views On Electric Vehicle Future

Donald Trump confirms a recent meeting with Elon Musk, signaling a potential alliance, but their views on electric vehicles (EVs) diverge significantly. In a CNBC interview on Monday, Trump disclosed the encounter with Tesla’s CEO…

Kizz Daniel’s Spouse Secures Endorsement Deal With Mikano Motors, Receives Changan CS55 SUV

Mrs. Anidugbe, the spouse of Nigerian music sensation Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, famously known as “Kizz Daniel,” has inked a lucrative endorsement deal with Mikano Motors Nigeria, a prominent name in Nigeria’s automotive sector. Announcing this…