Aurora expands self-driving trucks route to El Paso

Aurora expands self-driving trucks route to El Paso

Aurora has added a 600-mile driverless route from Fort Worth to El Paso, the autonomous vehicle technology company’s second for its self-driving trucks. The company announced the expansion on Tuesday alongside its third-quarter earnings report. Aurora also said it has completed more than 100,000 driverless miles on public roads with five self-driving trucks, a milestone…

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#GM recalls 740,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue

#GM recalls 740,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue

“GM recalls 740,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue” General Motors said Wednesday it is recalling 740,000 trucks and SUVs because daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on, potentially causing excess glare. The largest US automaker said the recall covers various Cadillac CT4 and CT5; Buick Envision; Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV,…

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#Ferrari pauses Purosangue SUV orders due to overwhelming demand

#Ferrari pauses Purosangue SUV orders due to overwhelming demand

“Ferrari pauses Purosangue SUV orders due to overwhelming demand” Ferrari has temporarily stopped taking orders for its $397,000 Purosangue SUV as high demand has sent waiting lists for some customers to around two years, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrica Galliera told the drive.com.au website. Ferrari unveiled in September the gas-powered 12-cylinder Purosangue, which the Italian sports car maker prefers to…

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#Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market

#Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market

“Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market” Rivian Automotive CEO R.J. Scaringe needs to sell a lot more electric vans and pickup trucks to boost a beaten down stock price and fund his ambitious long-term growth plans, but the startup is having trouble buying the parts to build them. Scaringe can’t get all the semiconductors Rivian needs to…

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#Tesla recalls 947 cars over rearview camera glitch

#Tesla recalls 947 cars over rearview camera glitch

“Tesla recalls 947 cars over rearview camera glitch” Tesla is recalling 947 vehicles in the US because the rearview image may not immediately display when they begin to reverse, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The automaker told the NHTSA the recall covers some 2018-2019 Model S and Model X and 2017-2020 Model 3…

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#Volkswagen recalls 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

#Volkswagen recalls 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

“Volkswagen recalls 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking” Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the US and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses can make them brake unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic. The recall comes three days after The Associated Press reported that 47 people had complained to US safety regulators about the problem,…

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