Woke Is Dead: Jaguar CEO Behind Disastrous Gay Rebrand Suddenly "Retires"
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenThe incidents are not isolated; woke is dying everywhere and mainstream advertising is one of the surest litmus tests.
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Tesla Robotaxi Expansion and Comparison to Waymo
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangIt is reported that Tesla Robotaxi app access users received an update that implies service in and around San Francisco was getting close to going live for the public and a map of the likely service area was posted.
Elon Musk Talks About the Future of AI, Starship, Optimus and X Payments
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangSoaceX tarship remains the most ambitious rocket, with thrust three times that of Saturn V and aiming for full rapid reusability. The biggest challenge is creating a fully reusable orbital heat shield, which has never been achieved before.
The Badgering Continues (and Worsens)
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericIt just never ends. Probably because it's not logical for it to end. Having accepted that it's a good and even necessary thing to have "safety technology" in cars, it is inevitable we'll get more of the same – because "safety" doesn
Tesla's Cheaper EV Coming Soon: Here's What We Know
• https://insideevs.com, By: Patrick GeorgeOn this week's Plugged-In Podcast: Elon Musk admits what Tesla's new "affordable" EV really is. Plus, is Cadillac having an electric renaissance?
Is it That We Want What We Can't Afford?
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericWould you be willing to pay extra for options such as power windows, door locks, cruise control, AC and an automatic transmission? Of course, you already do. Because you have no choice – assuming you choose to buy a new vehicle.
Americana 2030s: Musk Says Retro-Futuristic Diner Could Roll Out Around Nation
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenElon Musk's retro-futuristic Tesla Diner and Supercharger in Los Angeles quietly opened its doors to first responders over the weekend. Musk announced on X that if the concept proves successful, a nationwide rollout is a possibility.
"No CGI, No AI, Pure Engineering": Watch Raw Footage Of 'Star Wars'-Style Speeder
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenIn late April, we were among the first to cover footage from startup Volonaut, showcasing its 'superbike for the skies', a single-seater, jet-powered hoverbike capable of slicing through the air at 124 mph.
So You Wanted Flying Cars?
• https://reason.com, Liz WolfePlus: Chinese state-sponsored hackers, Trump-Epstein bromance, and more...
Tesla Robotaxi Available for Half of US Population by End of 2025
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangTesla earnings call is highlighting FSD and robotaxi progress and some regulatory delays in Europe and China. They expect to get past those delays shortly.
Tesla Earnings Preview: Profitability, Robotaxi, Optimus And Musk's 'America' Party In F
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenTesla will report its second-quarter 2025 earnings today after the close. A conference call with executives, including CEO Elon Musk, is scheduled for 5:30 PM ET.
Personal Flying Car Debuts; Jet-Powered, Diesel Fuel
• Daily News from the Art of Liberty FoundationThe Axion personal vertical takeoff and landing vehicle from FusionFlight in Dallas promises a top speed of 200 mph
The Insurance Cost Crucible
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericOver just the past 2-3 years, the cost of government-mandated car insurance "coverage" (more about the reasons for the air fingers quote marks shortly) has gone up by more than 25 percent, on average.
This Tiny Electric Motor's Power Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
• https://insideevs.com, By: Iulian DnistranOver 700 horsepower from something that's lighter than the weekly shopping bag.
I drove an American-made car that's faster than a Ferrari... it's almost the perfect vehicle
• Daily MailThe Lucid Air is about as close to perfect as a car gets.
"World's most power dense" electric motor obliterates the field
• https://newatlas.com, By C.C. WeissYASA is on a tear to demonstrate its technical prowess in flat, compact axial flux motor technology.
Trump Administration Officially Defunds CA's High Speed Rail
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Kenneth SchruppThe Trump administration officially terminated its funding of California's 171-mile high speed rail segment in the state's more sparsely populated Central Valley, citing an inability to complete the project by the 2033 deadline.
Newsom Sues Trump Admin For Canceling Funding For California's Failed $130 Billion High Speed Tr
• The Gateway Pundit...to Nowhere. This boondoggle, led by the incompetent Governor of California, Gavin Newscum, has cost Taxpayers Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we have received NOTHING in return except Cost Overruns.
Battery Replacement Costs
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericMost people have heard about the electric vehicle battery replacement issue; more finely, they have heard about the cost of replacing an electric vehicle's battery pack.
DMVs are cutting CDL standards, allowing illegal immigrants to obtain licenses, putting Americans...
• https://www.naturalnews.com, Lance D JohnsonDMVs are cutting CDL standards, allowing illegal immigrants to obtain licenses, putting Americans at risk on the roadways
The Streetwing: a flying car for true adventure seekers
• https://newatlas.com, By Joe SalasThe word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" World's Fair in my head. Retro-looking flashy contraptions like the Ford Volante concept car. If you were to ask Dezs? Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Have Its 'Most Epic Demo Ever.' It's Got A Lot To Prove Lately
• https://insideevs.com, By: Rob StumpfRoadster? A coast-to-coast autonomous drive? Hover mode? Tesla is teasing some big dreams, but still hasn't delivered on the last ones.
Watch: American Truckers United Issues Dire Warning On 'Unsafe' Highways Amid Flood...
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenWatch: American Truckers United Issues Dire Warning On 'Unsafe' Highways Amid Flood Of Migrant Drivers, Crashes
Do Higher Miles Even Matter For Electric Vehicles?
• https://insideevs.com, By: Patrick GeorgeOn this week's episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we debate the merits of 100,000-plus-mile EVs. Also, the Slate Truck may get more expensive.
XAI Grok 4 Revolution: AI Breakthroughs, Tesla's Future, and Economic Shifts
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, by Brian WangA Deep Dive into the mind-blowing launch of Grok 4--the world's top AI model by xAI. Breaking down its massive implications for Tesla's FSD, robo-taxis, simulations, and beyond. No mainstream coverage?
The 'Cable Cowboy' Battles a Giant Gas Station for the Soul of the West
• Wall Street JournalA dispute over plans for a colossal highway rest stop has divided a small Colorado town - and it's boiled over into slashed tires and crude name-calling
Zero! Zero! Zero!
• Eric Peters AutosFord has fluffed up its "sales" numbers by temporarily giving away vehicles to people who don't understand there's no such thing as a free lunch. Or maybe they do.
Ex-Tesla Engineers Built A $1,300 Electric Adventure Bike That Actually Makes Sense
• https://hiconsumption.com, By: Ian RebelloSometimes the most interesting automotive stories come from places you'd never expect, and Zeno's Emara ADV is exactly that kind of surprise.
When One is None
• https://www.ericpetersautos.com, By ericEvery now and then you have to relearn a hard lesson. Such as always having at least one spare key for your old bike. Ideally, three. That way, you'll never have to relearn that one is none.
Slate Truck's Under $20,000 Price Tag Just Became A Political Casualty
• https://insideevs.com, By: Suvrat KothariThe electric truck may still enter production next year, but that tempting sub $20,000 price now appears like a dream.
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