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Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (173+ words) Austin American-Statesman The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company faces pressure to cut costs at home and increasingly intense competition in the lucrative Chinese market, in particular Last week, Volkswagen said its âfundamental realignmentâ over the past three years had reached its…...
NHTSA proposes rule change that could help Tesla Cybercab
1+ week, 3+ day ago (301+ words) Federal regulators are considering a major change to vehicle design rules that could advance Tesla Inc.'s vision for its purpose-built robotaxi, the Cybercab. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing to revise the current requirements that all light…...
Tesla employment in Austin fell 22% in 2025 amid sales slump
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) Tesla's Gigafactory Texas, seen here in April, serves as the company's headquarters east of Austin. Tesla’s annual compliance report to Travis County reveals its employee count and investment in the complex. Employment at Tesla Inc.’s Gigafactory Texas fell drastically…...
Tesla gives SXSW a sneak peak at new Cybercab: No steering wheel or pedals
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (320+ words) Tesla Inc. showcased its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi at the South by Southwest Conference and Festival, giving festivalgoers an early look ahead of the vehicle’s expected production launch. At an event known for showcasing emerging technology, the shiny gold vehicle drew…...
Toyota’s sale slow in February; San Antonio models still drive growth
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (598+ words) A new Toyota Tundra pickup is displayed on a sales lot. The South Side-manufactured electrified Tundra and the hybrid Sequoia continued to outperform their electric peers, though they reported slower growth in February. The gas-powered Tundra also reported a sales…...
Smart cars are getting clever — but drivers also need to learn | Opinion
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) A Model Y is seen on a test track at the Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin in September. The latest federal investigation into Tesla's self-driving technology is a reminder that cars are getting smarter but not necessarily safer, Ashish Agarwal…...
Tesla granted more time in U.S. investigation into its self-driving tech
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (551+ words) U.S. regulators granted a five-week extension for Tesla Inc. to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws while operating in what the automaker calls Full Self-Driving mode. An investigation of the Austin-based company’s self driving feature was opened…...
Most consumers don't prefer an EV as their next vehicle, survey says
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (736+ words) A new survey suggests Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk’s electric vehicle dreams may not be coming true. A Deloitte survey found that consumers weighing options for their next auto purchase don’t have electric vehicles top of mind. And car shoppers…...
Tesla has 4 Austin robotaxi crashes in Sept. as it preps to cut safety monitors
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) An Austin police car follows a driverless Tesla Robotaxi in early July in Austin. A federal jury verdict Friday in Miami could throw a wrench into Tesla CEO Elon Musk's plans to rapidly roll out the driverless taxis in other…...
Auto part maker Aumovio plans $110M expansion in New Braunfels
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) Aumovio says it will expand its plant in New Braunfels, where it manufactures automotive products for autonomous driving systems. An automotive parts manufacturer says it plans a $110 million expansion of its New Braunfels facility after receiving tax incentives from both…...