Automotive & EVs

Tesla plans to cease Model X production as it pivots toward AI investments.

Tesla announces partnership with Pilot Travel Centers for Tesla Semi charging, aligning with truck driver break durations.

Uber launches Uber AV Labs to share data from sensor-equipped cars with partners like Lucid, Waymo, and Waabi.

Waymo gains approval to operate robotaxi service to and from San Francisco International Airport, starting with select riders.

Tesla plans to transition Cybertruck line to fully autonomous production, with Musk highlighting market for cargo delivery.

Tesla cancels Model S and X production.

Volkswagen opens AI lab and discusses partnerships for AI in automotive applications.

Tesla reveals $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI and discontinues Model S and Model X.

NTSB is investigating Waymo after a robotaxi incident.

Waymo opened robotaxi service in Miami to its waitlist of nearly 10,000 residents.

Tesla aims to restart Dojo3 AI chip development, now dedicated to space-based AI compute instead of self-driving training.

Joby Aviation acquires 700,000-square-foot facility in Ohio to double eVTOL production to four aircraft per month in 2027.

California electric utilities plan program to subsidize EV charging for income-qualified households without home charging.

Tesla ditches one-time fee for Full Self-driving (Supervised) software, switching to monthly subscription.

Tesla will discontinue the one-time $8,000 purchase option for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature and transition to a monthly subscription model starting February 14th. The current monthly fee is $99, with no announced changes to this rate.

Nvidia's Alpamayo AI models are set to enable autonomous vehicles with advanced reasoning capabilities, marking a significant step in AI-driven automotive technology.

Rivian revealed plans for a new autonomous delivery van, with pilot programs starting in select cities next quarter.

Tesla announced a new battery technology that extends the range of its EVs by 20%, set to be rolled out in the Model S and Model X later this year.

Rivian revealed updates to its R1T and R1S models, featuring improved off-road capabilities and new software features for autonomous driving.

Tesla announced new battery technology advancements, including a longer-range Model S variant and expanded Supercharger network coverage in Europe.

Nvidia announced Alpamayo, an AI model specifically designed for autonomous driving.

Nvidia announced Alpamayo, an open-source AI model and simulation toolkit specifically designed for autonomous driving. The toolkit is available on Hugging Face and aims to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technology.

Tesla is targeting widespread deployment of robotaxis in 2026, as announced by Elon Musk, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle technology[4].

Rivian rolled out Universal Hands-Free software for Gen-2 R1 vehicles across 3.5M miles of roads, requiring supervision and not handling lights/turns.

Tesla stock rally wobbles due to a California regulatory threat over Autopilot marketing, amid focus on robotaxi progress and mixed Wall Street forecasts up to $600 target.[3]

Tesla has not announced new EV deliveries, battery technology breakthroughs, or major autonomous driving updates in the past 24 hours; attention remains on the upcoming Robotaxi and Cybertruck ramp-up.

Rivian has announced a new 'R2' platform and a smaller, more affordable R2 SUV, with production expected to start in late 2026 at its Georgia factory.

Tesla has begun rolling out FSD v13.2 in a limited beta, with improved urban driving performance and reduced disengagement rates, according to early user reports.

Rivian has begun pilot production of its R2 SUV at its Normal, Illinois plant, with customer deliveries expected to start in mid-2026.

Tesla has announced a new 800V architecture for its next-generation EVs, promising faster charging and improved efficiency, with the first vehicle expected in late 2026.

Rivian revealed plans for a new $5B EV and battery plant in the southeastern US, supported by federal incentives, to scale production of its next-generation R2 platform.

Tesla announced a new 4680 battery cell production ramp at its Texas Gigafactory, claiming a 20% improvement in energy density and lower cost per kWh.

Tesla has unveiled the Cybertruck, its highly anticipated electric pickup truck, with deliveries set to begin in early 2026.

Rivian has announced a new partnership with Amazon to expand its electric delivery van fleet, with plans to deploy 10,000 vehicles by 2027.

Rivian unveiled its R3 electric SUV, featuring a new skateboard platform and advanced driver assistance systems, with pre-orders opening today.

Tesla announced a new over-the-air software update for its vehicles, introducing enhanced Autopilot features and improved battery management.

Rivian unveiled a new electric delivery van for commercial fleets, with a focus on sustainability and lower operating costs.

Tesla announced a new software update for its vehicles, adding enhanced autonomous driving features and improved battery management.

Tesla announced a new battery technology upgrade for its Model S and Model X, promising a 15% increase in range and faster charging times, with deliveries starting next month.

Tesla has announced a new battery technology that extends the range of its Model S Plaid by 20%, with mass production set to begin in Q1 2026.

Rivian has launched its R2 electric SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a new modular platform for future vehicle variants.

Rheinmetall is tapping former auto workers laid off by the car industry to fuel a major hiring spree, as the company prepares to quintuple sales by 2030, signaling a shift in the automotive and defense sectors.

Rivian launched its R2 SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a new infotainment system.

Tesla announced a new battery technology that extends the range of its EVs by 20%, set to roll out in 2026 models.

Rivian has announced a new battery technology that increases the range of its R1T and R1S vehicles by 15%. The company will start delivering vehicles with the new batteries in January 2026.

Tesla has begun rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.5 software update, which includes improved urban navigation and parking capabilities. The update is being released to a limited group of early access users.

Rivian unveiled its R3 electric SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a new modular battery system, with pre-orders opening in December 2025.

Tesla announced a new battery technology, dubbed '4680 Plus,' which increases range by 20% and reduces charging time by 30%, with deployment in Model S and Model X starting Q1 2026.

Tesla has announced a new over-the-air software update for its vehicles, introducing enhanced Autopilot features, improved battery management, and new entertainment options. The update is rolling out to all compatible models today.

Rivian has revealed plans to expand its charging network with 1,000 new fast-charging stations across the US by the end of 2026. The company also announced a partnership with Electrify America to provide seamless charging for Rivian owners.

Tesla announced a new battery technology, called 4680 Plus, which promises 20% more range and faster charging. The technology will be used in the next generation of Model Y vehicles, starting production in Q1 2026.

Rivian unveiled the R3 electric SUV and R2 electric crossover, with pre-orders opening in December 2025 and deliveries expected in 2026.

Tesla announced a new battery technology, 4680 Plus, with higher energy density and faster charging, set to debut in the Model Y in early 2026.

Rivian revealed plans to expand its charging network with 1,000 new fast-charging stations across the U.S. by the end of 2026.

Tesla announced a new over-the-air software update for its vehicles, adding enhanced autonomous driving features and improved battery management.

Rivian unveiled its R3 SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving features and a new modular battery system.

Tesla announced a new battery technology that increases range by 20% and reduces charging time, set to debut in the Model S Plaid next year.

Rivian has revealed plans to expand its charging network across the United States, with 1,000 new charging stations set to be installed by the end of 2026.

Tesla has announced a new over-the-air software update for its vehicles, introducing enhanced autonomous driving features and improved battery management for its Model S and Model X.

Rivian launched its R2 SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a new modular platform.

Tesla announced a new battery technology, the 4680 cell, with improved range and charging speed, set for deployment in 2026 models.

Rivian unveiled its new R2 electric SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a starting price of $45,000.

Tesla announced a new battery technology that increases range by 20% and reduces charging time by 30%, with plans to roll out in the Model S and Model X by Q2 2026.

Rivian unveiled its new R2 electric SUV, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a new modular platform. Pre-orders open next week.

Tesla announced a new battery technology breakthrough, increasing the range of its Model S by 20% and reducing charging time by 30%. The update will be available in all new vehicles starting next month.

Tesla has announced a new battery technology that promises to extend the range of its EVs by up to 20%, with plans to roll out the technology in its next generation of vehicles.

Rivian has unveiled a new charging infrastructure initiative, partnering with major retailers to install fast-charging stations at their locations, aiming to improve the convenience of EV ownership.