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Volkswagen, "This Sh*t is Hard"

Feb 28, 2020

There are reports that VW is having software code issues with the new all-electric ID3 vehicle according to Automotive News (subscription required).

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GM Cruise in California

Feb 27, 2020

Automotive News is reporting (subscription required) that GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle subsidiary can begin testing in California with passengers.

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VW Will Fight Back

Jan 25, 2020

Automotive News is reporting (subscription required) that VW's CEO, Herbert Diess, is sending a not-so-subtle message to Elon Musk that the Volkswagen Group is coming after Tesla.

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Congress Thinks Autopilot Should Change

Jan 24, 2020

In a prior post, I discussed the irresponsibility of Tesla calling their advanced level 2 plus adaptive cruise control system, Autopilot.

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The Ramifications of Tesla's Michigan Victory

Jan 23, 2020

Tesla's legal victory in Michigan would seem to open the door for other electric vehicle companies without established dealers to sell their upcoming EVs in the state direct to the consumer.

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Cruise Origin

Jan 22, 2020

The follow-up to this week's earlier post culminates in the announcement of the GM Cruise driverless, electric vehicle called Origin.

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Most Impressive Part of the Tesla Model 3...The Super Bottle

Jan 21, 2020

Yes, the super bottle.

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Is the Tesla No Sale / No Service Law in Michigan About to Change?

Jan 21, 2020

Bloomberg is reporting today that Tesla has reached a settlement with the state of Michigan concerning the company's federal lawsuit challenging the ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales.

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A New Self-Driving GM Cruise Vehicle

Jan 21, 2020

Last week I speculated that GM Cruise Automation was close to announcing a robotaxi service given the company announcement of hiring their first chief communications officer, Kristine Boyden.

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Is Lidar Essential for Self-Driving Cars?

Jan 20, 2020

I’ve tackled this question in a number of posts by highlighting Elon Musk’s view that the usage of lidar is an unnecessary crutch on the path to self-driving vehicles.

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