⚙️ Majority of workers at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, have signed up for the United Automotive Workers (UAW). 🏭 The union drive extends to non-unionized automakers like Volkswagen, Toyota, and Tesla across the U.S. 💰 Issues cited for the union drive include stagnant wages, a two-tier wage system, and alleged mistreatment…
🚗 Apple has abandoned its electric car project, known as “Project Titan.” 🔄 Employees from the project are being reassigned to work on generative artificial intelligence. 📉 This decision marks a significant shift from Apple’s recent developments in the automotive industry. 🤔 Apple may have found its original plans for the car, focusing on fully…
🚀 SpaceX is nearing clearance for its third Starship launch after the FAA investigation closure. 🔍 The investigation stemmed from explosions during the second Starship launch, prompting regulatory concerns. 📝 Seventeen corrective actions are needed for the Super Heavy booster, and ten for the upper stage. 🛠️ Corrective actions involve hardware redesigns, operational changes, and…
🚗 Toyota is recalling over 280,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to unexpected movement issues. 🔧 Dealers will deploy a software update for free to fix the electronic control unit’s transmission control. 📅 NHTSA plans to mail owner letters about the recall on April 7, 2024. ⚠️ Some in the EV community criticize the use…
💼 Hyundai has advanced the production start date at its upcoming plant in Georgia, USA. 🏭 Production at the Georgia Metaplant is now scheduled to begin in Q4 of this year, earlier than the initially planned first half of 2025. 🚗 The plant will focus on manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs), including models like the Ioniq…
💡 The Tesla Model 3 did not receive the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2024. 🚗 The Top Safety Pick+ award requires top marks in various crash safety tests, including the small overlap front test and updated side test. 🏆 Only one Tesla vehicle, the Model Y, was awarded the IIHS Top Safety Pick+…
💼 Production of the Polestar 3 SUV has commenced in China. 🇺🇸 Early production tests for the Polestar 3 in the United States have been successful. 🏭 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath expressed excitement about the production milestone and launch readiness at the South Carolina plant. 🚗 The Polestar 3 is the first vehicle in the…
🔍 The Tesla Cybertruck’s Steam integration is facing compatibility issues. 💻 The vehicle’s current hardware doesn’t meet Steam’s requirements due to limited RAM and storage. 🛠️ Owners may need to upgrade their car computers to enable Steam, similar to early Plaid car users. 😞 Some Tesla fans and owners expressed disappointment and criticized Tesla’s decisions.…
🌱 Tesla has significantly improved its supply chain sustainability and human rights practices, according to a study by environmental group Lead the Charge. 🔝 Tesla jumped from ninth to third place in Lead the Charge’s annual Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard and Report. 📊 Lead the Charge’s study analyzes data from 18 automotive manufacturers, ranking their…
💡 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has implemented stricter criteria for its 2024 top safety awards. 🏆 Despite tougher metrics, 71 vehicles earned either the TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards for 2024. 🚗 22 vehicles, including the Tesla Model Y crossover, qualified for the highest safety designation, TOP SAFETY PICK+.…