Tesla’s Director of Artificial Intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, says that he believes ‘Tesla Bot’ is “on track to become the most powerful AI development platform.” Since Tesla AI Day last year, CEO Elon Musk has been slowly pushing the idea that Tesla is becoming more of an AI/robotics company. Musk has been boasting about the company’s
3:56 AM ET Formula One is brimming with exciting young talent on the verge of making themselves top tier talents. F1’s youth revolution was underlined by Max Verstappen winning the title last year but it’s been hard to ignore the rise of several other young stars. Whether it was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in 2019 or
What kind of car is the 2022 Volvo S60? What does it compare to? The S60 is Volvo’s smaller sedan, with seats for five and a passel of powertrains, including plug-ins; there’s even a V60 Cross Country wagon version, if your weather’s like that in Stockholm. Rivals include the Audi A4 and Allroad, the Mercedes-Benz
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In this article BIDU 175-HK An outline of Jidu’s concept car is pictured here. Jidu is the electric car company set up by Chinese internet giant Baidu and automaker Geely. Jidu plans to begin mass production and deliveries of its first car in 2023. Baidu BEIJING — Chinese tech company Baidu and auto manufacturer Geely
Toyota on Tuesday revealed a redesigned 2023 Sequoia and confirmed the new full-size SUV for a showroom appearance this summer. Last redesigned for the 2008 model year, the Sequoia was definitely in need of renewal. The good news is that this isn’t a simple update but a ground-up redesign where nothing is shared with the
The German 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher who remotely accessed several Teslas through a third-party flaw, has a new trick: hacking the car owners’ email addresses to notify them they are at risk. Earlier this month, David Colombo discovered a flaw in a piece of third-party open source software that let him remotely hijack some functions on
Toyota’s largest SUV, the Sequoia, will grow larger and far more refined with greatly improved fuel economy and increased driver-assistance and technology features as part of a sweeping redesign onto the automaker’s new F1 global light-truck platform. The makeover, its first in more than a decade, should allow the Sequoia to better compete against large
Kia announced pricing for the 2022 Kia EV6 model in the U.S. market, where sales should start soon. According to Kia, the EV6 will be sold in all 50 states. The first cars are expected to “arrive in dealerships in the upcoming weeks.” Similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, there will be two battery versions
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia? What does it compare to? The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV that shares its hybrid running gear with the Toyota Tundra. It competes with other large three-row SUVs ranging from the Nissan Armada to the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe. Is the 2023 Toyota
Rally driver and stunt performer Travis Pastrana was hospitalized this weekend following a base jumping stunt gone wrong in Florida. The stunt saw Pastrana jump from a Hyatt Hotel and although his parachute did unfurl, an Instagram video shows him hitting the ground with force. Fort Lauderdale Fire Chief Stephen Gollan said, per TMZ, that
Is the ’68 Dodge Charger the “best car” like Freiburger says. Maybe, but the General Mayhem is one of the most iconic Roadkill cars. Freiburger and Dulcich give it tons of body upgrades and engine-saving modifications before hitting the road for proper break-in procedures, aka burnouts! MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled
Mary Barra, chief executive officer of General Motors Co., presents the new Silverado elective vehicle during a live-streamed event at the CES 2022 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Bridgett Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors will invest roughly $6.6 billion in its home state
PARIS — Stellantis will begin exporting commercial vans to Europe from its factory in Kaluga, Russia, to meet increased demand. Exports will start with three midsize sibling models, the Peugeot Expert, the Opel Vivaro and the Citroen Jumpy. Shipments are planned to start in February. The vans produced in Russia would add to those made
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday a survey of semiconductor chips producers and users shows a shortage will persist, sparked primarily by wafer production capacity. The department said it will “engage industry on node-specific problem solving in the coming weeks. We will also look into claims about unusually high prices in these nodes.”
By Joey Klender Posted on January 25, 2022 Tesla’s corporate family rating has been upgraded two levels from Ba3 to Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Services, citing a positive outlook that the automaker will maintain its position as the leading manufacturer of EVs. The rating Ba1 reflects Moody’s view that Tesla’s reputation as the leader of
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Toyota Mirai? What does it compare to? The 2022 Toyota Mirai is a large sedan powered by hydrogen fuel-cell technology. The Mirai, which emphasizes a luxurious ride, feels at times like it could wear the Lexus badge, and it goes up to 402 miles on a tank of
If you’re looking to buy a new or used car, expect to get comprehensively screwed over by your dealer when it’s time to cut that check. That’s the message we’ve been hearing for almost two years as supply issues relating to the pandemic and, more recently in the case of new cars, a shortage of
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM expanded into the world of cars when it launched the original X-Bow in 2008. The X-Bow has undergone multiple updates since then, the most significant being 2020’s launch of the X-Bow GT2 race car, which sports an enclosed body and 600-hp powertrain. Autocar reported on Monday that KTM is developing a
BERLIN — Intel still intends to develop European chip manufacturing capacity despite the delayed plans being overshadowed by its announcement on Friday to invest more than $20 billion in chip production in two new U.S. semiconductor plants. The company said in September it could invest as much as $95 billion in Europe over the next
Ally Financial, one of the nation’s largest auto lenders, said it anticipates at least a 15 percent reduction in used-vehicle prices by the end of 2023. Prices have been increasing, and the path to Ally’s estimated cumulative decline of 15 to 20 percent in the next two years might not follow a straight line, CFO
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. For a long
The United States sadly won’t get the new Toyota Land Cruiser but it will get the luxurious Lexus LX 600 and the first reviews of the off-roader have hit YouTube. The new LX 600 is very different from the LX 570 it replaces. Most notably, it now comes standard with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 as
What kind of car is the 2022 BMW 7-Series? What does it compare to? The 7-Series puts five people at total ease in its full-size body, with its full complement of luxury touches and massive doses of horsepower. It’s a rival for the Audi A8, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Porsche Panamera. [embedded content] Is
Legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has discovered the hard way what can go wrong if you don’t pay attention while behind the wheel. During the early evening of January 21, U.S. media reports that Schwarzenegger crashed his GMC Yukon into a Toyota Prius at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Allenford Avenue in Los Angeles. A
In this article NKLA GOEV NIO FFIE RIVN Rivian electric trucks are seen parked near the Nasdaq MarketSite building in Times Square on November 10, 2021 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Shares of Rivian Automotive and other electric vehicle start-ups tumbled during intraday trading Monday to 52-week or record lows
PARIS – Stellantis will add 850 jobs at its plant in Mulhouse, eastern France following strong orders for the Peugeot 308 compact car, labor unions said. Stellantis plans to set up a third production team at the plant in mid March and hire the staff over the coming months, unions FO Metaux and CFE-CGC said
Former Reynolds and Reynolds Co. CEO Bob Brockman, who is charged with the largest criminal tax evasion case by an individual in the U.S., asked a judge to lift an IRS demand that he pay $1.4 billion in taxes and penalties. The IRS has improperly imposed a so-called jeopardy assessment, which is normally used when
Porsche is dialing up the capabilities of the infotainment system in some of its most popular cars and light trucks. The sixth generation of the Porsche Communication Management system — or PCM 6.0 — adds direct Spotify integration, allowing users to access the streaming service without having to connect via a smartphone. The infotainment system,
MIAMI, FL – January 24, 2022 – The five-round 2021-22 Le Mans Virtual Series, which was brought to a glittering conclusion last weekend with the star-studded 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, registered impressive, cumulated TV and digital audience figures of more than 81 million throughout its 5-month season. The grand finale to the Le