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GM Announces Eyes-Off Driving For Cadillac Escalade IQ In 2028, Pivoting From Failed $10 Billion Robotaxi Venture

General Motors unveiled plans today to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV by 2028, marking a dramatic strategic shift after shutting down its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi business. The announcement positions GM to compete directly with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology as the American EV market struggles following the expiration of…

Haye KestelooOct 22

Tesla

Tesla Door Design Hampered by Power-Failure Risks, Hidden Manual Releases

Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…

Haye KestelooSep 10

California

California EV Incentives Could Return as State Confronts End of Federal Support

California is preparing to revive its own electric vehicle (EV) subsidies after the Trump administration dismantled federal support, eliminating tax credits and rolling back zero-emission mandates. State officials this week submitted a report to Gov. Gavin Newsom detailing strategies to sustain EV adoption in the absence of federal backing, as reported by the Los Angeles…

Haye KestelooAug 21

California

Hybrids Outsell Electric Vehicles in California as EV Registrations Drop

Hybrid vehicles have overtaken electric vehicles in California’s auto market share for the second quarter of 2025, according to the California New Car Dealers Association’s Q2 Auto Outlook Report. The report shows hybrids gaining momentum while EV registrations continue to slump, challenging the state’s long-term zero-emission vehicle targets. Hybrid Vehicle Registrations Climb as EV Market…

Haye KestelooAug 21

Full Self-Driving

Tesla Faces Major Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Promises—Are EV Buyers Misled?

Did you buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving? A new lawsuit could change what your EV is really worth on the road—and in court. Tesla is now facing a certified class action lawsuit in California regarding its claims about Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, following a decisive ruling by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin. The court order, reported…

Haye KestelooAug 19

Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi Revolution Accelerates: 9 New Testing Hubs – What EV Owners Need to Know

Picture this, EV fans: Your next ride could be a driverless Tesla zipping through Brooklyn – and it’s happening faster than you think, with Tesla’s explosive expansion to nine cities! Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi testing to nine cities nationwide, posting jobs for Vehicle Operators to support Autopilot data collection with safety drivers behind the…

Haye KestelooJul 31

Elon Musk

Waymo Hits Dallas in 2026, Sparking Fierce EV Rivalry with Elon Musk’s Tesla

Picture this: Your next Dallas commute in a silent, self-driving Jaguar EV. Waymo’s partnership-fueled launch next year promises just that, challenging Tesla’s bold moves. Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, announced plans to introduce its driverless ride-hailing service in Dallas next year, marking a key step in its accelerated U.S. expansion while electric vehicle giant Tesla…

Haye KestelooJul 29

Fiat

Bezos-Backed EV Startup Ditches Luxuries for Under-$20K Pickup Amid Tariffs

Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…

Haye KestelooJul 28

California

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