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After this horrific crash involving a Tesla driver who said he was asleep and using the driver assist mode, the California Highway Patrol warns that "Despite its name, full self-driving is not fully autonomous. Technology does not relieve drivers of their responsibility to safely operate their vehicles." Video released by CHP shows the Tesla speeding past flares, cones, and emergency lights where officers were on the scene of an earlier accident, before ramming into the back of a parked patrol vehicle. CHP says two officers were seriously injured in the accident and taken to a hospital. Two Solano CHP officers were seriously injured when … Read the full story at The Verge.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a “flying” car, equipped with thrusters, during a live-streamed event at his SpaceX rocket company’s facility on Thursday. Technical and regulatory challenges have so far prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. Musk revealed his new Roadster sports car during a launch event at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. During the demo, which was live-streamed on Tesla’s X account, the car launched from a steep steel ramp and...

Kalshi odds for a Tesla-SpaceX merger rose above 50% for early 2027 as Barclays outlined how a deal could work.

"I'm just thankful that this didn't occur on that route." How a mountain camping trip turned into a close call for a brand-new 2026 Cybertruck owner facing critical error logs.

It's likely a balsa wood model full of compressed air, a stunt rig designed to tease a corporate merger and satisfy Elon Musk's personal need for a flying car.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday.

Analysts say the Roadster demo puts a Tesla and SpaceX merger back on the table. The post Tesla’s flying Roadster just revealed something bigger than the car appeared first on TESLARATI.

Kia launched a first-of-its-kind remote car-sharing program in Korea using the PV5 electric van. more…

Volume in Hyperliquid’s Tesla contract hit $47 million in one hour after Elon Musk’s flying Roadster demo, up from $2.8 million, with U.S. stocks closed.

A Cybertruck owner says he finally understands why people love their trucks after 6 months and 5,000 miles with his Cybertruck. He adds that the truck hasn’t had any issues and has been a Swiss Army knife that can do everything.

The Focus RS added less to this Cybertruck driver’s energy use than he expected. Charging roughly every 110 miles still shaped the day, leaving him happy with the trip and wanting more battery if towing became a regular job.

While Washington’s efforts to block Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were originally intended to protect its domestic automotive industry, they have sparked concerns the strategy is hurting America’s carmaking competitiveness. With a lack of a coherent industrial policy discouraging long-term investment, the protectionist approach was backfiring on Detroit’s EV transition, said David Zhang, a macroeconomics and policy analyst at Trivium China, who added that EVs could be a “perfect concession” in...

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Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.

Faraday Future and FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem launched two humanoid robots on 15 October: the $2,490 FF Nova for developers and schools, and the $299 FF Nova Mini for children. Nova’s first 100 units are invitation-only. The launch follows FFR’s agreement to buy FF’s robotics business in a $200M all-stock deal. Faraday Future and its […] This story continues at The Next Web

Tesla revealed its second-generation Roadster on 15 October at a SpaceX site in McGregor, Texas. The car uses cold-gas thrusters built with SpaceX to jump, flip, and land. Reservations cost $50,000 or $250,000 depending on the version, and Musk says production starts in 2028. Tesla unveiled its second-generation Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test […] This story continues at The Next Web

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

Will it be able to convince Brits to ditch their Defender?

The new Roadster can jump over a Semi truck and do 0-60 in 0.81 seconds, Tesla claims. But it's not actually available yet.

The Roadster also leapt over Tesla's entire lineup, including the 13.5-foot-tall Semi.

During the Tesla Roadster reveal on Thursday, Tesla's CEO was cagey about whether it would actually be legal to drive on public roads.

The base version won't come with any thrusters. If you want the top-shelf, barrel-rolling Roadster, you'll need an invite.

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The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second  The VergeTesla’s Roadster Arrives, After Nearly a Decade and Five-Figure Deposits  WSJTesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays  CNBCTesla Readies Flying Car Demo to Pump Up Sluggish Auto Business  Bloomberg.comTesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV after years of delay  Reuters

Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style  TechCrunchTesla’s Roadster Arrives, After Nearly a Decade and Five-Figure Deposits  WSJTesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays  CNBCElon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look  Business InsiderTesla Readies Flying Car Demo to Pump Up Sluggish Auto Business  Bloomberg.com

Tesla has unveiled a new version of its next-generation Roadster. As expected, it received Tesla’s latest design “cyberfication” and cold-gas thrusters to allow it to jump and flip through the air. The livestream featured impressive stunts but offered few details. Tesla released more information on X after the event, but there’s still no price and no production date. more…

Chicagoans can now check out Slate's electric trucks and accessories in person, and even go for test drives.

Elon Musk promised a flying car. So the Tesla Roadster did exactly that. Tesla demonstrated its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas, where the electric supercar drove upside down, briefly flew, and accelerated to 60mph in under a second. It was an impressive demonstration of a car that won't go into production until 2028. The next-gen Roadster certainly took the scenic route in getting here. A prototype version was announced as a "one more thing" style surprise during the 2017 Tesla Semi event. The specs sounded ludicrous even back then: 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a top speed over 250 mph, a 200 kWh battery delivering up to … Read the full story at The Verge.

Until the Tesla Roadster, “there was only one car in the flying car market,” Alef said. To welcome Tesla to the race, Alef released a video of its flying car flying over the new Roadster. more…

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Europe’s EV sales just posted a record September, as global market growth shifts toward Europe and beyond its largest established markets. more…

American Electric Power (AEP), which said in July that it had secured about 13 GW of gas turbines for deployment through 2031, this week disclosed firm orders for nearly 900 MW of non-turbine generation, and the full Mainspring agreement could bring the total to about 2.3 GW. The orders include a $4 billion, 702-MW Bloom […] The post AEP Plans $4 Billion Fuel Cell Power Plant for Google, Signs Up to 1.6 GW Mainspring Generator Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.

Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.

Ford’s next electric pickup will start at around $30,000 when it goes on sale in early 2027. As its official debut draws closer, a disguised Fathom prototype popped up outside of Ford’s World Headquarters. more…

Tesla’s latest crash reports to federal regulators add two more “Robotaxi” crashes where a remote operator, not the car’s autonomous system, was driving when it hit something. That brings it to five in the data now. And every remote takeover that has shown up in a Tesla crash report has ended in a collision. more…

That’s more than many gas-powered sedans on the road today.

The RS Q8 is a 631-horsepower super SUV but it stood no chance against Porsche's electrified SUV.

Around 48% of Canadian new car buyers are looking for an EV but almost half of them are holding out for China's offerings.

The party’s top super PAC for House candidates said it had raised more this summer than ever before in a third quarter, but acknowledged the challenges Republicans were facing.

It’s been nine years since the second-generation Roadster debuted. Let’s see what Tesla has in store for fans and critics alike.

From manufacturing scrap to batteries that are no longer suitable for EVs, nothing is wasted.

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.

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Ford sold 430,000 cars in Europe last year. Chinese automaker Xpeng wants to sell 500,000.

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk wrote.

BMW Group is testing an 18-tonne hydrogen-combustion engine truck at its Leipzig plant under the HyCET project, with DEUTZ AG powering the engine, Rudolph Logistics Group operating the vehicle, and TEAL MOBILITY providing refuelling infrastructure.

Nagoya University reports that its Pt@N-FLG/SWCNT catalyst retains 96.9% of its electrochemical surface area after 30,000 accelerated cycles, boosting fuel cell durability.

Huelva joins Madrid’s PMH2 as institutional partner, pitching itself as a green hydrogen hub alongside Moeve’s 300 MW Onuba project.

SK eternix and Mastern Investment Management signed an MOU to explore a fuel-cell-linked hyperscale AI data center in Seoul, with SK eternix providing fuel-cell infrastructure and Mastern leading site and investment, though key details remain in the feasibility stage.

Leadray Energy will serve as EPC contractor and integrator for a planned Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell installation at AOI’s Taiwan manufacturing site, aiming to boost electricity reliability and support data-center transceiver expansion with low-emission on-site power.

Jio Platforms, the company at the center of Musk’s remarks, is launching an IPO later this month.

US EV sales rose 6.1% on the previous quarter to almost 263,000, their highest in a year, against more than 437,000 in the same quarter of 2025. Europe registered 277,006 electric cars in July alone. American electric car sales rose 6.1% on the previous quarter, their best in a year. They were still about 40% […] This story continues at The Next Web

BYD will launch the updated Seagull next week, its popular EV that sells for around $10,000 in China. more…

A Zero DS with the optional Power Tank rode from the French Alps to the Mediterranean on a single charge.

Things aren't just tough at the gas pump.

Doug Field will take his EV experience at Ford and Tesla to help Rivian build semi-humanoid manufacturing robots.

A strong third quarter in Europe lifted BMW’s global electric deliveries, but plug-in hybrids lost ground.

Pre-orders will open next year, but Ford is offering people the chance to beat the crowds.

VW’s boss admits the electric bus costs too much to build. A new platform could help change that.

EVs seem to be bouncing back after a tough year.

Manufacturing problems are forcing Volvo to build significantly fewer cars than originally expected, and the U.S. is the victim.

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Tesla will stream the Roadster event Thursday at 7:55 p.m. Central. Here is what's known. The post Tesla Roadster livestream: everything Tesla has revealed before Thursday night appeared first on TESLARATI.

The 2027 BMW i3 and iX3 start at $61,500, but the electric sedan is nearly $80 less a month to lease. more…

Ex-FEMA CFO Mary Comans' name was cleared by a federal judge after Elon Musk and other government officials falsely accused her of criminal actions in 2025.

Prices for the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV now start at over $45,000 after another price hike. more…

Volkswagen sold 1,421 electric cars in the United States in the third quarter, a 90% fall, after ending ID.4 production and halting imports of its electric minivan. In Europe battery electric cars took 29% of new registrations in August. Volkswagen sold 1,421 electric cars in the United States between July and September. That is 90% […] This story continues at The Next Web

BYD’s latest flagship EV, the Great Han, is now on sale in China, starting at about $35,000 with a CLTC range of over 1,000 km (621 miles). more…

The upcoming Tesla Roadster is a mind-blowing electric car on paper, but will it ever make it to production?

We dive deep into how U.S. charging infrastructure got faster and more widespread in the third quarter.

Tesla sold 381,088 cars to Chinese buyers through the first nine months of 2026, down 11.9% from last year, according to CPCA data. Over the same period, Giga Shanghai’s exports more than doubled to 361,972 vehicles. Nearly half of what Tesla builds in China now leaves China. And Beijing just announced it will cut the tax rebate on EV exports next year. more…

A nonprofit watchdog group sued the Department of Government Efficiency, asserting that it should be subject to federal Freedom of Information Act discovery requests.

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The new ID. Tiguan can’t come soon enough, as the automaker is currently relying only on inventory EVs.

Its dual-motor setup just keeps pulling, as long as the ruts aren’t too deep.

Plus, setting a record on Mars.

Hydrogen Europe’s CEO urges the EU to adopt binding hydrogen storage targets, arguing that clear signals are needed to develop electrolysers, pipelines and caverns in sync. The proposal builds on the EU Hydrogen Strategy and REPowerEU plans but faces scrutiny over efficiency, costs and infrastructure sequencing.

Walmart Chile and Copec launched Chile’s first heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station at Quilicura, linking onsite green hydrogen production with a two-truck pilot under the Corfo-backed Hidrohaul program.

Lexus Korea has launched its first all-electric ES sedan, expanding the luxury carmaker’s electrification strategy beyond its established hybrid lineup, as it moves to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, the company said Tuesday. The eighth-generation All-New ES lineup comprises the ES 350e and ES 500e EVs alongside the ES 350h hybrid, offering customers a choice between fully electric and hybrid powertrains. The launch carries strategic significance for Lexus, which has built its reputation in Korea largely on hybrid vehicles. While the Japanese luxury brand is well established in the premium hybrid sedan segment, it has been a latecomer to the all-electric market. “EVs are not a sudden move for Lexus Korea,” Lexus Korea CEO Manabu Konoyama told reporters during a media event. “Rather, they represent the next step, built on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through our hybrid vehicles.” The ES 350e, the entry-level

Lexus Korea on Tuesday launched the all-new ES sedan in Korea, introducing the model's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant alongside an upgraded hybrid powertrain. The eighth-generation ES marks a complete redesign of the luxury sedan, first introduced in 1989, as Lexus expands its electrified lineup. The all-electric ES 350e offers a driving range of up to 478 kilometers on a single charge and can recharge its battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 28 minutes. The new ES lineup includes five BEV variants and four hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) variants, with prices ranging from 71.6 million won ($53,564) to 84.9 million won.

The company is struggling in China, but EV sales grew 20% in Europe last quarter.

Musk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.

The retro-inspired concept previews Alpine’s electric sports-car possibilities, not the future production A310.

The BYD Atto 8 can recharge from 10-70% in 5 minutes, and hit 97% in under 10.

The concept houses a hybrid version of Alfa’s twin-turbo V-6 and blends the styling of a grand tourer with that of a supercar.

Tesla told a Quebec court that car fires are “generally” caused by misuse or vandalism. The judge didn’t buy it, and Tesla Canada now has to cover the C$161,700 an insurer paid out for a Model X that burned in Montreal. An expert report traced the fire to an electrical failure in the dashboard of the 2020 Model X, which was still under Tesla’s warranty. Tesla offered no data to support its theory, and the court called it out for that. more…

Chinese hybrids have boomed in Europe, skirting a high tariff on EVs.

NHTSA has opened a defect petition review into claims that Tesla robotaxis exceeded posted speed limits in active school zones, covering about 1,000 vehicles with no reported crashes or injuries. Speeding is also the specific obstacle holding up Tesla’s bid for EU-wide approval of its driver-assistance software. America’s road safety regulator is reviewing a claim […] This story continues at The Next Web

Smart is back in the two-seater business. The Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture unveiled the all-electric Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show today, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, up to 290 km (180 miles) of WLTP range, and a starting price of €19,990. That’s more than double the range of the last Smart EQ Fortwo, which never got DC fast charging. Early orders open in Europe tomorrow, and deliveries start in 2027. more…

The flagship seven-seater is BYD’s first vehicle in Europe to feature its second-generation batteries and Flash Charging tech, delivering over 400 miles of range. more…

The original Fourgonette helped small businesses carry goods on the cheap. The new one screams “specialty coffee.”

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