The J.D. Power survey found that consumers trust auto-driving cars as much as they trust Skynet. Survey and research powerhouse J.D. Power released the results of its Power Mobility Confidence Index, and the news was terrible for self-driving and electric ve…
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Month: October 2019
Should all connected cars have a physical network kill switch?
2 with 2 posters participating Connected cars should come with a kill switch. That’s the take-home messageand the titleof a report by the group Consumer Watchdog. Software increasingly defines the vehicles we drive, and software can be exploited by nefarious…
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Top Ten: Weekend roundup: Trump in 2020 | No. 1 retirement city | What to watch with Tesla
Its always good to learn from a mistake, especially if you are running a bond ratings firm. Its also, it seems, never too early to start an argument about the 2020 elections. Donald Trumps election in 2016 surprised many, including the people at Moodys MCO…
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Volvo Debuts Its 408-Horsepower All-Electric XC40 Recharge
Swedish-based automaker Volvo has just unveiled its all-electric XC40 Recharge, a fully electric version of its compact crossover. Using an all-wheel-drive electric powertrain, its motors can produce a total of 304 kW, equivalent to 408 horsepower. Most signi…
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Tesla Troubles: Models Bricking Over Flash Memory Problem
As the most-successful manufacturer of electric vehicles, Tesla is often at the forefront of new challenges relating to advanced automotive technologies. While the brunt of this has revolved around its software, mainly Autopilot, it’s also going to be among t…
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