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This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars
The Rivian R2 is adding lidar, a surprising addition to a car that's set to start around $45,000. That will enable far more advanced automated driving assistance features, with the eventual goal of full autonomy. But others, most notably Tesla,…
Rivian Launches ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving—And An AI Assistant
Rivian is rolling out a new AI-powered driving system and hands-free features, plus a paid Autonomy+ subscription starting in 2026 for $2,500 (one-time) or $49.99 (per month). Rivian says its new AI voice assistant system will sync with your Google Calendar…
The Rivian R2 Is Getting Lidar. Here’s Why It’s An Even Bigger Deal Now
The Rivian R2 is getting lidar and the company's first in-house computer chip, the company announced at its Autonomy and AI Day on Thursday. Lidar-equipped R2s will start production at the end of 2026. Rivian says the crossovers will also…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Reveals DOGE Regrets
Elon Musk’s political stint hurt Tesla’s image and coincided with a sharp global sales drop. Tesla is losing market share around the world, and Elon's time at DOGE is partly to blame. Tesla hopes its cheaper Standard models and the…
Europe Is Stuck Between Gas-Car Bans And China’s EV Takeover
The world's biggest automotive markets are in fight-or-flight mode right now. While China is pushing forward with EVs, the U.S. has all but pulled federal support for them. And then there's Europe, which is caught in the center of a…
All The Non-Tesla EVs That Can Use Tesla Superchargers In 2025 (Updated)
The Tesla Supercharger network is no longer exclusive to Tesla EV owners, whether you like it or not. It all started at the end of February 2024, when Ford EVs gained access to what is generally known as the best…
How To Watch Rivian’s Autonomy And AI Day Event
Rivian will hold its first-ever Autonomy and AI Day today. The EV startup is expected to unveil an advanced driver assistance system that enables hands-off, point-to-point trips. The event livestream starts at noon today, and you can watch it here…