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Chip Shortage Forces Stellantis To Extend Car Factory Shutdowns
A number of Stellantis car factories in Europe are extending their production shutdowns because of the ongoing chip shortage
Virgin Hyperloop Touts Individual Pod Concept
New concept video from Virgin Hyperloop shows how 'zero emission' pods can travel in convoy, but can split off to separate destinations
US Regulator Opens Official Investigation Of Tesla Autopilot
Federal vehicle safety regulator in the US launches formal investigation of Tesla’s Autopilot, after a series of fatal crashes
Toyota Buys Lyft’s Autonomous Car Unit for $550m
Japanese car maker Toyota acquires the autonomous vehicle division of ride-hailing firm Lyft, after four years of development
Tesla ‘Easily Tricked’ Into Driving Without Driver, Consumer Reports Finds
As official investigations continue, Consumer Reports warns Tesla cars can easily be tricked into driving without anyone in the driver's seat
Chip Shortage: Jaguar Land Rover To Suspend Production At Two Factories
Ongoing global silicon shortage forces Jaguar Land Rover to suspend operations in Birmingham and Liverpool from next Monday
Fatal Tesla Crash: Elon Musk Says Autopilot Not Engaged
Tesla boss Elon Musk says Tesla Autopilot was not engaged during fatal crash in Texas, despite investigators insisting no one was driving
Two People Die As Tesla With No Driver Crashes
Autopillot abuse? Tesla car crash in Texas kills two passengers, with police reporting that no one was actually in the driver's seat
Tesla Shares Rally After Expensive Share Slide
Shares in the world's most valuable car maker rose nearly 20 percent, after selloff wiped off $300 billion market capitalisation
US To Permit Drone Operations Over Homes, Plus Night Flights
Significant development in the US for the future of drone operations will allow flights over homes, and operations at night
Elon Musk Offered Tesla To Apple’s Tim Cook
Tesla boss Elon Musk confirms he once offered to sell the electric car maker to Apple, but CEO Tim Cook refused to meet him
Elon Musk Admits Tesla Was ‘A Month Away’ From Bankruptcy
The CEO of the world's most valuable car maker has admitted Tesla was at one stage in serious danger of running out of money
Uber, Lyft Ordered To Classify California Drivers As Employees
Landmark ruling for gig economy? Californian Appeals Court orders ride hailing firms Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees
UK Drivers To Be Banned From Picking Up Smartphones
New legislation in 2021 will ban drivers from even picking up mobile phones while driving motoro vehicles on British roads
Tesla Sues US Government Over Chinese Tariffs
Electric car maker Tesla is suing Uncle Sam, in an effort to halt tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese imports
Tesla Battery Day: Elon Musk Touts New Advances
Tesla's Elon Musk 'battery day announcements include 'tabless' batteries for improved range; goal of making a $25,000 Tesla; and cobalt less batteries
Tesla Driver Charged For Sleeping As Car Drove At 90mph
Unbelievable! Driver in Canada charged with dangerous driving, after he slept in fully reclined seat as his Tesla car drove at 90mph
Uber, Lyft Granted Emergency Injunction By California Court
Gig economy development. No California shutdown yet for Uber and Lyft, after court grants emergency injunction over worker status
Uber Will Close Down In California After Court Ruling, CEO Warns
Court ruling to classify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees means Uber and Lyft will probably shut down temporarily in California - executives warn
Uber Expands UK Reach With Autocab Buy
Amid consolidation in the taxi sector caused by Coronavirus lockdown, Uber purchases British rival Autocab for undisclosed amount
Former Google Staffer Pleads Guilty To Trade Secret Theft
Former senior executive at Google's self-driving car project, who defected to Uber, pleads guilty to theft of trade secrets
UK Drone Users Register Today Or Risk £1,000 Fine
British drone pilots have until today to register or risk a £1,000 fine. But will criminals and rogue drone operators care?
MPs Urge Consideration Of Hands Free Phone Ban For Drivers
Government urged to consider tougher restrictions on using hands-free phones whilst driving
TfL Begins Collecting Data On Tube Passengers This Week
The anonymous tracking data is to be used to help passengers avoid congestion and improve transport policy
Tesla Cuts Price On US Electric Cars
Demand for electric vehicles not so great? Leading manufacturer cuts price on all models
Former Telsa Staffer Sued For Hacking
Disgruntled former employee alleged to have hacked IT system and transferred sensitive data to third party
A Tesla Roadster Flying To Mars Is Only The Beginning
ANALYSIS: The SpaceX Falcon Heavy's successful launch into orbit marshals in a new era of practical space operations for private industry.
Jaguar Land Rover To Establish Ireland Software Development Centre
The research centre, staffed by 150 engineers, is to be located in Shannon, western Ireland, where Intel also has a research facility
CES 2018: Google Assistant Heads To Cars, Smart Screens And Earbuds
Google Assistant expands to more devices, including cars, as Google seeks to establish voice-activated smart assistant dominance