Waymo has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May

Waymo has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo is now providing more than 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the US, according to a LinkedIn announcement by its co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana. That’s double the 50,000 weekly paid trips … Read more

GMC targets electric truck leadership against Tesla, Ford, Rivian

GMC targets electric truck leadership against Tesla, Ford, Rivian

2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Source: General Motors MILFORD, Mich. — General Motors’ premium GMC brand wants to become the leader in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers as it launches its new electric Sierra pickup. The Sierra EV joins electric versions of the Hummer, including an SUV and pickup, in GMC’s electric “truck” … Read more

How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost

How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost

David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Electric vehicles may save consumers money over the long-term relative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. While EVs still tend to cost more upfront to purchase, recurring charges for fuel and maintenance are generally cheaper — adding up to a total lifetime cost that can be lower than that of a … Read more

Waymo generation 6 robotaxi Geely Zeekr

Waymo generation 6 robotaxi Geely Zeekr

Waymo announced their sixth generation self-driving car. Alphabet-owned Waymo revealed details about its newest “generation 6” self-driving technology on Monday. Its new driverless tech, integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles, should be able to handle a wider array of weather conditions without requiring as many costly cameras and sensors on board. The company invited CNBC … Read more

GM reveals GMC Yukon ‘AT4 Ultimate’ to expand reach of high-end SUVs

GM reveals GMC Yukon ‘AT4 Ultimate’ to expand reach of high-end SUVs

2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate GMC DETROIT — General Motors is expanding its high-end GMC Yukon lineup to include a new “AT4 Ultimate” model as part of updates to the large SUV for the 2025 model year. The new model will slate in between the luxury “Denali” and “Denali Ultimate” models. The automaker declined to … Read more

GM lays off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees

GM lays off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees

A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried … Read more

UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging

UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging

UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 27, 2023.  Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon, accusing the chief executive of price gouging consumers and failing to … Read more

Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept

Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept

Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EV Cadillac DETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs. The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity.” True to the name, Cadillac says it’s a balance of ultra-luxury and performance for … Read more

New Lincoln Navigator includes spa mode, 48-inch display for gaming

New Lincoln Navigator includes spa mode, 48-inch display for gaming

2025 Lincoln Navigator Lincoln  Ford Motor is updating its Lincoln Navigator to include a 48-inch front display that can be used as a “sanctuary” for spa lovers and gamers alike. The new feature comes as the automaker has redesigned the exterior and interior of the vehicle for the 2025 model year — and as the … Read more

Judge in X lawsuit against advertisers recuses, he owned Tesla stock

Judge in X lawsuit against advertisers recuses, he owned Tesla stock

Jaque Silva | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The judge overseeing X’s lawsuit against advertisers has recused himself following a news report that showed he previously owned shares of Tesla. In a recusal notice dated Aug. 13, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas backed out of X’s case against the World Federation … Read more