Tag: coronavirus
Trump pardons Ex-Waymo and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski – Update
Anthony Levandowski, who stole data from Google relating to autonomous vehicle development before joining Uber, will no longer be subject to his 18 months prison sentence. UPDATE, 21 January 2021: Anthony Levandowski was issued an …
Opening your car windows could reduce your COVID-19 risk
By now, we all know the basic coronavirus rules. Wear a mask, limit your exposure to other people and when you can’t, keep your distance, and … keep wearing your mask. We also learned at …
Global semiconductor shortage threatens to further delay new car production
An international shortage of semiconductors has already forced some factories in Japan and the UK to pause vehicle production. A global semiconductor shortage – caused by the coronavirus crisis – is threatening to slam the …
U.S. traffic deaths up despite coronavirus lockdowns as drivers took risks
DETROIT — The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year. The National Highway Traffic Safety …
Renault to revive classic 4L and 5 city cars as electric vehicles – report
French brand to unveil reborn 4L and 5 as EVs this week, alongside three all-electric Alpines. Renault looks set to revive two classic city cars of its past with retro styling and all-electric power. According …
All the COVID-19 border closures and restrictions around Australia in 2021
Do your homework and don’t get stranded on your next interstate road trip. Just when we thought we were in the clear from the dreaded coronavirus, it reared its ugly head again in New South …
Federal Opposition leader says advancements in car safety saved his life
While most politicians seem focused on speed cameras, at least one prominent figure has given credit to improvements in car safety after a near-death crash last week. Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has attributed his …
2021 Ram 1500 DT Series is go! Due in Australian showrooms this month
The Ram 1500 DT Series has received full compliance certification for Australia, meaning officially imported models meet factory standards, allowing local right-hand-drive re-manufacturing to start. Sales of US pick-ups in Australia are poised for a …
This Week in Cars: the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen, and Global Parts Shortages
Now that 2020 is calendrically, if not thematically, behind us, we can take a final accounting of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the automotive industry last year. Year-end sales numbers showed auto sales …
Tesla Model 3 electric car tops UK sales charts in December 2020
It’s the second time the Tesla Model 3 electric car has led the UK market in a given month, however it ranks outside of the Top 10 for the full year. The Tesla Model 3 …