With its SoftBank deal, Uber may have invited a tiger into the hen house
On Thursday, SoftBank became one of Uber's largest investors.The checks were barely cut when Uber's new board member from SoftBank hinted that SoftBank was ready to throw its weight around and...
View ArticleMercedes and BMW are rolling out a subscription service for cars — and it...
BMW and Mercedes are planning to test car subscription services this year.The car industry is highly cyclical, which can result in volatility. Auto companies hope subscription-based and other mobility...
View ArticleA video appears to show Tesla's new Semi already cruising on public roads (TSLA)
A video showing what may be a prototype of Tesla's electric semi-truck, the Semi, was uploaded to YouTube on January 17.The seven-second clip shows the truck driving down a residential street in...
View ArticleThese 6 electric cars will pose the biggest threat to Tesla's Model 3 (TSLA)
Tesla has struggled to hit its production goals for the Model 3.As Tesla struggles to deliver on its first mass-market electric car, a number of other brands are updating models they have been able to...
View ArticleHere's what to expect from Ford's earnings report (F)
Ford is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, January 24 at 4:15 p.m. ET.Analysts expect an adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 on revenues of $36.71 billion for the...
View ArticleBMW refueled a car Air Force style while drifting
BMW refueled a car while drifting. The stunt was part of an attempt to beat the longest drift in eight hours. BMW set the record in 2013 at 51.278 miles. They broke that record by 143 miles. Drifting a...
View ArticleThe 7 most extravagant car interiors in the world
Automotive companies are working harder than ever to appeal to an exclusive, wealthy clientele.They are pushing the boundaries of what "luxury" means.Some features include hot stone massage chairs,...
View ArticleFord just acquired 2 startups that have nothing to do with cars as we know...
Ford announced that it has acquired two startups, Autonomic and TransLoc, that specialize in transportation technology.Ford unveiled its vision for a logistics business that could use self-driving...
View ArticleThis video of a Model X driving itself out of a puddle to its owner shows why...
A video posted to Reddit on Wednesday shows an owner of a Tesla Model X using the car's "summon" feature — which allows it to back out of a garage or parking space without assistance from a human...
View ArticleTesla sinks after employees say to expect more Model 3 delays (TSLA)
Shares of Tesla lost more than 2% Thursday, bottoming out at $349.97, after employees told CNBC there would likely be more delays in Model 3 production."Scores" of anonymous employees have told...
View ArticleTesla is still reportedly making batteries for the Model 3 by hand as the...
A new report from CNBC claims Tesla is struggling to make Model 3 batteries at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.The report includes claims from current and former employees who raised concerns about...
View ArticleThe most impressive things Tesla's cars can do in Autopilot (TSLA)
Tesla's Autopilot feature gives its cars semi-autonomous capabilities. While driving with Autopilot activated, a Tesla vehicle can regulate its speed, change lanes, and park without driver...
View ArticleHundreds of Tesla fans are lining up outside of showrooms to check out the...
Tesla's Model 3, the company's first mass-market electric vehicle, is beginning to arrive at the company's showrooms.Fans are waiting in long lines just to get a glimpse of the vehicle.The vehicle has...
View ArticleThe best car jump starters you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.The Insider Pick:If you like helping...
View ArticleMercedes just revealed how it plans to conquer electric cars — and Tesla...
Mercedes-Benz outlined how it plans to challenge Tesla as the premier luxury electric car brand on Monday.Mercedes said it will make electric vehicles in six plants across three continents while...
View ArticleJaguar will unveil its all-electric Tesla rival in March — and it looks awesome
Jaguar plans to release its first fully-electric car, the I-Pace, in 2018.The SUV will be able to achieve an 80% charge in around 45 minutes when using a 100kW charger.It will also boast 400...
View ArticleTesla customers are starting to review their Model 3s — here's what they have...
Early reviews from Tesla Model 3 owners have been positive so far.Some have praised the car's handling and said they prefer it to the pricier Model S.Most concerns have involved technical problems.The...
View ArticleTesla fans can win a chance to drive its electric Semi before anyone else —...
Tesla customers who sign up friends for the company's newsletter through a referral link will be entered into a raffle to "race" Tesla's forthcoming electric semi-truck, the Semi, around one of the...
View ArticleTesla rolls out new policies to help keep factory workers safe in wake of...
A new post on Tesla's blog outlines how its infamous Fremont, California, factory has become safer for its workers.Employees had previously described long hours and injuries that came from...
View ArticleThis is the most annoying — and potentially dangerous — thing about new cars
The old-school P-R-N-D gearshifts are being replaced by confusing joysticks.The change frees up valuable space, but there's a learning curve.At least one prominent death was blamed on the new...
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