Tesla was hit by a wave of protests, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
(electrek.co)
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up.
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up.
Hands-On with Vescin: MINI's New Vegan Friendly Interior That Replaces Leather
(motoringfile.com)
We love the smell and touch of high quality leather. But there’s a big environmental impact due to the production of leather in the quantities that companies like MINI need. So much so that MINI has made the bold decision to eliminate leather from its coming starting with the all new J01 MINI Cooper electric. But can the vegan only interior compete against leather? We went hands-on with the new MIIN to find out.
We love the smell and touch of high quality leather. But there’s a big environmental impact due to the production of leather in the quantities that companies like MINI need. So much so that MINI has made the bold decision to eliminate leather from its coming starting with the all new J01 MINI Cooper electric. But can the vegan only interior compete against leather? We went hands-on with the new MIIN to find out.
Arduino based OBD dongle for vehicle telemetry
(freematics.com)
Freematics ONE+ is a powerful Arduino programmable vehicle telemetry prototyping platform in form of a OBD dongle that plugs into a vehicle’s OBD port and works as a standalone smart device which can communicate with vehicle’s ECU.
Freematics ONE+ is a powerful Arduino programmable vehicle telemetry prototyping platform in form of a OBD dongle that plugs into a vehicle’s OBD port and works as a standalone smart device which can communicate with vehicle’s ECU.
Parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
(apnews.com)
Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
The subtle art of designing physical controls for cars
(theturnsignalblog.com)
In a previous article, I created a concept for in-car climate controls focusing on simple, physical controls. I've now found the time to turn this concept into reality through a rotary dial with dynamic haptic feedback. Along the way, I tested what makes dials feel intuitive, explored haptic design principles, and compared my approach to what carmakers are doing today.
In a previous article, I created a concept for in-car climate controls focusing on simple, physical controls. I've now found the time to turn this concept into reality through a rotary dial with dynamic haptic feedback. Along the way, I tested what makes dials feel intuitive, explored haptic design principles, and compared my approach to what carmakers are doing today.
I tasted Honda’s spicy rodent-repelling tape and I will do it again (2021)
(haterade.substack.com)
A while back, after a series of car troubles too boring to enumerate, I learned about the existence of mouse tape.
A while back, after a series of car troubles too boring to enumerate, I learned about the existence of mouse tape.
Car Alternators Make Great Electric Motors;
(hackaday.com)
The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also themselves be used as an electric motor.
The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also themselves be used as an electric motor.
Toyota reduces price of new hydrogen car with $15,000 of free fuel
(hydrogeninsight.com)
The Mirai XLE is now the cheapest new car in the US — following a sales slump attributed to high H2 fuel prices and widespread refuelling problems
The Mirai XLE is now the cheapest new car in the US — following a sales slump attributed to high H2 fuel prices and widespread refuelling problems
Hackers get $886,250 for 49 zero-days at Pwn2Own Automotive 2025
(bleepingcomputer.com)
The Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 hacking contest has ended with security researchers collecting $886,250 after exploiting 49 zero-days.
The Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 hacking contest has ended with security researchers collecting $886,250 after exploiting 49 zero-days.
Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it's not even for HW3 cars
(electrek.co)
According to a well-known Tesla hacker, Tesla has designed a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars.
According to a well-known Tesla hacker, Tesla has designed a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars.
Rust in Production: Volvo Ships Memory-Safe ECUs in Production Cars
(corrode.dev)
The car industry is not known for its rapid adoption of new technologies. Therefore, it’s even more exciting to see a company like Volvo Cars embracing Rust for core components of their software stack.
The car industry is not known for its rapid adoption of new technologies. Therefore, it’s even more exciting to see a company like Volvo Cars embracing Rust for core components of their software stack.
Hacking Subaru: Tracking and controlling cars via the admin panel
(samcurry.net)
On November 20, 2024, Shubham Shah and I discovered a security vulnerability in Subaru’s STARLINK connected vehicle service that gave us unrestricted targeted access to all vehicles and customer accounts in the United States, Canada, and Japan.
On November 20, 2024, Shubham Shah and I discovered a security vulnerability in Subaru’s STARLINK connected vehicle service that gave us unrestricted targeted access to all vehicles and customer accounts in the United States, Canada, and Japan.
BYD is about to open another EV plant overseas with 150,000 vehicle capacity
(electrek.co)
The world’s largest electric vehicle maker is becoming a force in the global auto market. BYD confirmed it’s on track to open another massive EV plant overseas by the end of 2025.
The world’s largest electric vehicle maker is becoming a force in the global auto market. BYD confirmed it’s on track to open another massive EV plant overseas by the end of 2025.
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates
(arstechnica.com)
GM sold geolocation and other driving data without adequate consent, FTC says.
GM sold geolocation and other driving data without adequate consent, FTC says.
BYD just launched the largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions
(electrek.co)
BYD just launched the world’s largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions
BYD just launched the world’s largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions
GM parks claims driver location data was given to insurers, pushing up premiums
(theregister.com)
General Motors on Thursday said that it has reached a settlement with the FTC "to address privacy concerns about our now-discontinued Smart Driver program."
General Motors on Thursday said that it has reached a settlement with the FTC "to address privacy concerns about our now-discontinued Smart Driver program."
General Motors Is Banned from Selling Driving Behavior Data for 5 Years
(nytimes.com)
The Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday that it had reached a settlement with General Motors that would ban the automaker from providing drivers’ behavior and geolocation data to consumer reporting agencies.
The Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday that it had reached a settlement with General Motors that would ban the automaker from providing drivers’ behavior and geolocation data to consumer reporting agencies.
Texas Sues Allstate over Its Collection of Driver Data
(nytimes.com)
The State of Texas sued Allstate on Monday, accusing the insurer of illegally tracking drivers by way of their phones through a subsidiary called Arity that claimed to have the “world’s largest driving behavior database.”
The State of Texas sued Allstate on Monday, accusing the insurer of illegally tracking drivers by way of their phones through a subsidiary called Arity that claimed to have the “world’s largest driving behavior database.”
eBay acquires Caramel to reduce risk and complexity of online car sales
(techcrunch.com)
E-commerce giant eBay has announced plans to acquire Caramel, a startup that helps car sellers and buyers complete the final steps of the transaction — including verification, financing, paperwork, ownership transfer, insurance, and more.
E-commerce giant eBay has announced plans to acquire Caramel, a startup that helps car sellers and buyers complete the final steps of the transaction — including verification, financing, paperwork, ownership transfer, insurance, and more.
Virtual Vette – Racing Simulator Built from Wrecked Corvette
(instructables.com)
This project started because I was looking for a way to encourage and reward my son, Daniel, for earning his Eagle Scout rank.
This project started because I was looking for a way to encourage and reward my son, Daniel, for earning his Eagle Scout rank.
Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 vehicles for self-driving computer failure
(electrek.co)
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work.
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work.
Donut Lab's next-generation in-wheel motors
(donutlab.com)
Greater torque and power. Lower cost and weight.
Greater torque and power. Lower cost and weight.
Most cars registered in Texas won't need to pass a safety inspection
(texastribune.org)
Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety.
Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety.