Author: Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson, a 35-year-old automotive enthusiast and mother of two, co-founded CarGirls.ca to empower and educate women about the automotive world. Jess's passion for cars started in her father's garage, learning the mechanics of automotive repair. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jess has extensive expertise in automotive design and technology. She enjoys attending car shows, racing her custom-built Mustang, and teaching her kids about car maintenance. Jess is dedicated to inspiring and supporting women in their automotive journeys.
Startup Wejo aims to reduce traffic deaths with data
PAHRUMP, Nev. — Countless data points gathered by vehicles every day on public roads can…
Ouster’s new lidar series doubles range of its previous sensors
Ouster Inc. has unveiled a series of digital lidar sensors that use a new chip…
The auto industry’s $75B bet on autonomy is not paying off
Autonomous vehicle companies and suppliers have collectively spent about $75 billion developing self-driving technology, with…
Hyundai to launch $5.5 billion U.S. EV plant
SAVANNAH, Georgia – Hyundai Motor Co will break ground on a $5.54 billion electric vehicle…
U.S. autonomous vehicle group picks ex-Senate aide as director
WASHINGTON — A group representing self-driving car companies is appointing a former U.S. Senate aide…
Mobileye Global prices IPO above range
Mobileye Global Inc., the self-driving technology company owned by Intel Corp., priced one of the…
Ford-, VW-backed Argo AI to shut down
Self-driving startup Argo AI will shut down operations and its employees and parts will be…
Ford CEO: EV tax credits will be ‘game changer’ for commercial demand
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley said new federal electric vehicle tax credits created by…
The Current Renault Zoe Is Also The Last Zoe
Renault is working on two new compact EVs, the 4 and the 5, but they…
Chinese E-Scooter Maker NIU Releases BQi-C3 Pro Electric Bicycle
It seems that all manufacturers are destined to go down the e-bike route. In recent…
General Motors Connection Will Help Honda Keep Prologue EV Price Down
When Honda enlisted the help of General Motors to make EVs (and also build them…
You Can Already Buy Aftermarket Wheels For The Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck has been a long time coming, and its launch date is still…
China: Plug-In Car Sales Surged 78% In September 2022
The Chinese passenger car market noted another positive month with a 10% year-over-year increase in…
Electric Car Sales Gap Widens As Market Demand Becomes More Divided
In a world hit by economic and political uncertainty, it is remarkable to see the…
Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Coming In 2023, May Ditch Touch For Physical Buttons
One gripe that Volkswagen ID vehicle owners have constantly been bemoaning are the touch-sensitive panels…
GM Pushes Back North America Production Plan Of 400,000 EVs To 2024
In February 2022, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker planned to deliver some…
Rivian’s Latest OTA Software Update Adds Kneel Mode To R1S And R1T
Rivian has started pushing the latest over-the-air (OTA) software update to R1T and R1S customers,…
Tesla Cyberquad For Kids Recalled For Safety Violations
In late 2021, Tesla launched the Cyberquad for Kids, a reduced-scale replica of the Cyberquad…