Latest automobile news
Here are the latest automobile news updates:
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta: Tesla has released its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software to a select group of users in the US. The software enables semi-autonomous driving capabilities.
- Volkswagen ID.4: Volkswagen has launched its all-electric ID.4 SUV in the US, with a starting price of $39,995.
- Ford F-150 Electric: Ford has announced plans to launch an all-electric version of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck in 2022.
Hybrid and Autonomous Vehicles
- Toyota Mirai: Toyota has launched its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the Mirai, in the US, with a starting price of $58,550.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5: Hyundai has unveiled its all-new Ioniq 5 electric crossover, with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge.
- NVIDIA Drive: NVIDIA has launched its Drive platform, a software development kit for autonomous vehicles, which enables developers to create AI-powered autonomous driving systems.
New Car Launches
- 2022 Honda Civic: Honda has launched the all-new 2022 Civic, with a starting price of $20,650.
- 2022 Subaru WRX: Subaru has launched the all-new 2022 WRX, a high-performance version of its Impreza compact car.
- 2022 Kia Sorento: Kia has launched the all-new 2022 Sorento, a midsize SUV with a starting price of $29,990.
Recalls and Safety Issues
- Ford F-150 Recall: Ford has issued a recall for its F-150 pickup truck due to a potential issue with the vehicle's rearview camera system.
- Tesla Autopilot Investigation: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's Autopilot system after a series of accidents involving the technology.
- Takata Airbag Recall: The US government has issued a recall for millions of Takata airbags, which have been linked to numerous fatalities and injuries worldwide.
Industry News
- Volkswagen Group's Electric Ambitions: Volkswagen Group has announced plans to launch 50 new electric vehicles by 2025, as part of its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050.
- General Motors' Electric Future: General Motors has announced plans to launch 20 new electric vehicles by 2025, as part of its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2040.
- Tesla's Battery Day: Tesla has announced plans to launch a new battery technology, which it claims will enable its vehicles to travel up to 621 miles on a single charge.
These are just a few of the latest automobile news updates. Stay tuned for more news and updates from the world of cars!