Federal regulators in the US want driverless cars to display a distinctive blue-green light to signal that no human is driving. The proposal aims to help pedestrians and other road users understand when a vehicle is operating autonomously, as robotaxi services expand in American cities.
An analysis looks at the idea of combining SpaceX and Tesla. Pay package incentives for Elon Musk are part of the picture, the writer argues, but not the whole story, and the merger talk raises wider questions about how Musk runs his companies and what investors stand to gain or lose.
A Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing Interstate 80, according to a police report. Dashcam footage confirmed attempts to brake and steer around the man before he was hit by the right front of the car. The case adds to scrutiny of driver-assistance technology.
Elon Musk wants Tesla to deliver 5 million vehicles a year by 2030. But after back-to-back years of falling sales, and a strategy that relies on unproven robotaxis rather than an affordable electric car, an analysis concludes the goal looks practically impossible.
Placing old newspaper under your car's floor mats during the rainy season can soak up moisture from wet shoes and damp mats. The simple trick helps protect the carpet from staying soggy and developing odours. It is a cheap, easy way to keep the cabin drier until the weather improves.
Decades ago, Henry Ford experimented with building cars from farm crops. His 1941 prototype had a lightweight plastic body derived from plants such as soybeans, challenging the dominance of steel. Although it never reached mass production, the project is now seen as an early glimpse of greener car manufacturing.
Kia India has teased the Sorento Hybrid, a three-row SUV set to compete with the Toyota Fortuner. Pre-bookings have already opened, signalling that a launch is close. The hybrid powertrain could appeal to buyers seeking a large family SUV with better fuel efficiency than traditional diesel rivals.
Toyota has launched the updated 2026 Hilux pickup in India, priced from Rs 31.99 lakh. It adds new features and a 4x2 variant. Power still comes from a 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel making 204hp and 500Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox, keeping the truck's familiar toughness.
Avore Electric has launched its EX series electric motorcycles in India, claiming a top speed of up to 114 kmph and a range of up to 260 km. Introductory prices start at Rs 1.24 lakh for a limited time. The bikes enter a growing market for performance-focused electric two-wheelers.