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The US government has launched an investigation into the national security risks posed by foreign-made vehicles with internet connectivity—especially those made in China. At a briefing on Wednesday, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo even raised the specter of Beijing remotely triggering mayhem on US highways.“Imagine if there were thousands or hundreds of thousands of Chinese connected vehicles on American roads that could be immediately and simultaneously disabled by somebody in Beijing,” Raimondo said.The new US…

Carjackings and car thefts are up significantly compared with the number of incidents before the pandemic, prompting fear and calls for action in many American cities.Motor vehicle thefts increased by 29% in 2023 compared with the previous year, while carjackings slightly decreased by 5% in nearly 40 American cities, according to the Council on Criminal Justice’s most recent crime trends report. But between 2019 and 2023, both car thefts and carjackings increased dramatically, by 105% and 93%, respectively, according to…

Toyota Toyota sold more cars last year than any other automaker, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed. Toyota beat German rival Volkswagen into second place, selling 11.2 million vehicles to customers worldwide over the last 12 months, marking a 7.2% increase over the previous year. It sees Toyota holding the top spot for the fourth straight year and setting a new annual record for auto sales among all carmakers. Volkswagen recently reported 9.2 million sales, marking a year-on-year rise of 12%. South…

A cheaper model of Tesla electric vehicle is coming late next year, CEO Elon Musk told investors today. If it launches on Musk’s ambitious timeline, it might arrive in time to help Tesla parry the growing might of Chinese EV makers.The “next generation” compact vehicle Musk mentioned could represent the $25,000 entry-level EV teased in a recent biography of Musk by author Walter Isaacson. Musk didn’t mention a price point for the future vehicle on today’s call. But if Tesla hits that 2025 production target, the vehicle…

TomTom just announced a “fully integrated, AI-powered conversational automotive assistant” which should start popping up in dashboard infotainment platforms in the near-ish future. The company has issued some bold claims for the AI, saying it’ll offer “more sophisticated voice interaction” and allow users to converse naturally to navigate, find stops along a route, control onboard systems, open windows and just about anything else you find yourself doing while driving.The company, best known for GPS platforms, partnered…

Lightning eMotors, which designs and manufactures electric vehicles for commercial and government fleets, agreed Thursday to have the Loveland-based company placed into receivership, signaling its default on its loans and financing. The company filed its agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s assets will be sold to pay its debts. The action follows a lawsuit by Cupola Infrastructure Income Fund, which sought to have a receiver appointed. The Greenwood Village company said it loaned…

Last Updated: December 08, 2023, 10:00 ISTJawan Actress Nayanthara Gets A Rs 3 Crore Maybach GLS600 on Her Birthday From Husband. (Photo: Cartoq)Actress Nayanthara's birthday surprise: Hubby gifts Rs 3 Cr Maybach GLS600. Exclusive video reveals the opulent features of the luxury car.The talented actress Nayanthara recently took the internet by storm as she flaunted her extravagant gift – a sleek Maybach GLS600, courtesy of her filmmaker husband, Vignesh.The Mercedes-Maybach, valued at a whopping Rs 3 crore, adds a touch…

Last Updated: October 27, 2023, 13:30 ISTLand Rover Electrifies Iconic Defender SUV, Production Shifts to Slovakia. (Photo: Land Rover)The introduction of the Defender electric SUV aligns with Jaguar Land Rover’s broader strategy to launch up to nine fully electric SUVs by the year 2030.Iconic British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has announced its plans to manufacture the electric version of its flagship SUV Defender in Slovakia.This decision marks a significant departure from the traditional manufacturing locations…

The war has even boosted Ukraine’s EV resurrection business at times, by driving up gas prices and making electrics more attractive to drivers. Ukraine has a public charging network of some 11,000 chargers, according to Volodymyr Ivanov, the head of communications at Nissan Motor Ukraine—that’s more than the state of New York, and double the number in neighboring Poland. Since 2018, Ukraine’s government has removed most taxes and customs duties on used EV imports. In the US, electric vehicles tend to be expensive, and the…

Sanath Javagal, a visionary in the field of automobiles and automation, has been one of the leading driving forces in the world of vehicle network engineering. In this era of technological advancement, the automotive industry stands on the cusp of a transformational revolution – the integration of automation. From self-driving cars to intelligent vehicle networks, the convergence of automobiles and automation promises to reshape the way we perceive transportation. As we venture into this new frontier, we inevitably talk…