A low-cost model of Tesla will launch in 2024, CEO Elon Musk told investors. It could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers.
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The Boeing 737 Max Crisis Reignites Arguments Over Infant Safety on Planes
A midair blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 showed seatbelts matter, but infants under two still aren’t required to have their own seats. Experts say changing the rules would make flying safer for children—but would result in more deaths.
The Real Problem With the Boeing 737 Max
Two tragic crashes over the past six years, then a third plane with loose bodywork—the aircraft designed to send Boeing’s reputation soaring has sent it into a tailspin.
As Robotaxis Hit City Streets, Local Officials Often Have Little Power Over Them
Autonomous vehicles are operating—and getting into crashes—in US cities. But state laws in Texas, California, Arizona, and other places prevent local governments from regulating the technology.
Cars Are Getting Bigger. Can Smarter Software Make Them Safer?
Automobiles have gotten much bigger in recent years, alarming road safety experts. The chief engineer at Chrysler’s owner Stellantis says the solution is offering drivers more choice and smarter software.
Lamborghini Revuelto 2024 Review, Specs, Price, Availability
The 217-mph, 1,001-hp electrified Lamborghini Revuelto is so much fun it will make you lose the ability to speak properly.
Tesla Is Recalling Nearly All Vehicles Sold in US to Fix an Autopilot Fault
The Tesla recall, which affects more than 2 million vehicles, follows a two-year investigation by the US government into a series of crashes linked to the Autopilot system.
Panasonic’s New Powder-Powered Batteries Will Supercharge EVs
A company working with Tesla’s main US battery supplier has silicon-based tech that could soon give electric cars 500-mile ranges and charge refills in just 10 minutes.
The Pilots Delivering Your Amazon Packages Are Ready to Strike
Pilots for Amazon’s largest air freight provider voted to strike, complaining of low pay and high turnover. If a strike happens in the new year, Amazon deliveries could be impacted.
The Cybertruck Must Be Huge—or It Will Dig Tesla’s Grave
If Musk fulfils just 15 percent of Cybertruck preorders, it would equal the annual unit sales of Toyota. If the polarizing EV flops, Tesla could be in big trouble.