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VW Group’s Cariad Software Division Had A Bad Year. Again
Volkswagen Group's Cariad software division posted an operating loss of $2.64 billion last year. Its revenue was $1.44 billion. The German car group plans more layoffs at Cariad. Cariad, “the software powerhouse of Volkswagen Group,” as it is officially referred…
BMW Sold More EVs In 2024 Than Audi And Mercedes-Benz Combined
BMW surpassed Mercedes-Benz and Audi in EV sales last year. The maker of the i4 sold roughly 20,000 more EVs than its two competitors combined. BMW’s electric vehicles had a “significant” increase in global sales last year. So much so,…
Tesla Autopilot ‘Fooled’ Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is adamant that the company's future isn't so much matching competitors like BYD at making electric vehicles—it's in cars that can fully drive themselves. Yet Tesla's approach to autonomous driving technology is a unique and controversial…
You Can Buy A Super Discounted 393-Mile EV From Hertz Right Now
You can get a great deal on some EVs through Hertz. The rental car firm has Chevrolet Silverado EVs with 393 miles of EPA-estimated range. It also is selling low-mileage Chevy Bolts and Ford Mustang Mach-E for steep discounts. Ever…
JPMorgan Says Tesla’s About To Have A Bad Time
Tesla stock has recovered about 7% since its big drop earlier this week. It is still nearly down 50% since its all time high on December 17. JPMorgan predicts that Tesla will deliver about 355,000 units, down 20% of its…
Killed By A Very Simple Problem
Teardown video shows a broken Volkswagen ID.4 front drive unit. A simple sealing ring seems to be the cause of the failure. Compared to combustion engines, electric drive motors are shockingly simple. Case in point: the front drive unit of…
2026 BMW i3 And BMW iX3: Our Best Look Yet
Out of all of the so-called "traditional" automakers, BMW has done better than most at transitioning to future technologies. The German automaker's current lineup of electric vehicles like the BMW i4, i5 and iX are outstanding (even if the last…