Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control
Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control

Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 owners as part of its latest over-the-air software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Co…

Tesla reaches 10 billion FSD miles — is there’s a magical milestone for autonomy
Tesla reaches 10 billion FSD miles — is there’s a magical milestone for autonomy

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) fleet has crossed the 10 billion mile mark, according to the automaker’s updated safety page. It’s the threshold that CEO Elon Musk himself set earlier this year as the data milestone needed for “safe unsupervised…

1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’
1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’

A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento spent about $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with the Model 3’s dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working “Full Self-Driving” (Superv…

Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time
Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time

A Tesla Model YL test mule has been spotted driving on Interstate 280 in the San Francisco Bay Area, marking the first time the longer-wheelbase, 6-seat SUV has been photographed on American roads.

The sighting comes despite CEO Elon Musk’s suggesti…

Tesla lithium refinery discharge contains toxic metals, drainage district demands halt
Tesla lithium refinery discharge contains toxic metals, drainage district demands halt

Independent lab testing has found traces of hexavalent chromium — a known carcinogen — along with arsenic and elevated levels of lithium in wastewater discharged from Tesla’s nearly $1 billion lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas.

The Nueces County D…

Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y spotted side-by-side: Detailed size comparison
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y spotted side-by-side: Detailed size comparison

New photos of the Rivian R2 parked next to the Tesla Model Y are making the rounds on social media, and they offer a great look at how these two critical electric SUVs actually compare in size. The R2 is shorter in length but noticeably taller, with a …

Tesla, Google, Carrier launch coalition to save $100B+ by unlocking idle grid capacity
Tesla, Google, Carrier launch coalition to save $100B+ by unlocking idle grid capacity

Tesla, Google, and Carrier are among the founding members of a new industry coalition called Utilize, which launched today with a bold claim: the US power grid is so underused that better utilization could save American consumers over $100 billion over…