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Dara Khosrowshahi isn’t confident Tesla owners will want to rent their cars out to a “complete stranger.”

Uber CEO snubs Elon Musk’s vision of a $30,000 payday for Tesla owners who rent out their cars as self-driving taxis

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi recently said he is skeptical that Tesla's ambitions with self-driving vehicles will succeed. While Khosrowshahi expressed valid concerns, there are a number of reasons why his pessimism may be overblown. Uber's CEO just expressed some major doubts about Tesla's robotaxi. One of the key themes surrounding...

You Won't Believe What Uber's CEO Just Said About Tesla

A former leader in the Tesla Supercharging program has officially accepted a new position with Uber, in efforts to help the ride-sharing company shift to electric vehicles (EVs). Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla Senior Director of the Supercharger program, has accepted a position as Uber’s Global Head of Sustainability, according to...

Former Tesla Supercharging head to help Uber with EV transition

While rental giant Hertz is still reeling from its bad investment in 100,000 Tesla rentals at the peak of their pricing, Uber has now partnered with BYD for the same amount of electric cars. Tesla's biggest competitor BYD will provide 100,000 EVs to the global Uber fleet at "best-in-class pricing...

Uber orders 100,000 BYD electric cars as Hertz is selling more Teslas on the cheap

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With changing tastes and most major automakers making the switch over to EVs, these once-popular models are headed to the chopping block.

12 Top Brand Cars And Trucks Being Discontinued In 2025

Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience. For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we are here in the U.S. market. Most importantly, however, it’s a van. Vans are just the best shape to fit six adults in comfort. This van, the Zeekr 009, is a damn big one, and it’s exciting enough that it just might change your idea of what a Chinese-built vehicle is.

China is making luxury electric vans that far surpass anything in the U.S.

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BMW has reportedly recalled over 100,000 vehicles. RELATED: Honda Recalls Almost 250,000 Vehicles For Possible Engine Issues More Details About The BMW Recall According to USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall on August 1. The company is reportedly recalling “around 105,588” vehicle models due to the starter motor failing. “A starter [...]
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Uh-Oh! BMW Reportedly Recalls Over 100,000 Vehicles

USA TODAY

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 142,288 vehicles. This includes BMW, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles.

BMW, Chrysler, Toyota among 142K vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

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In the 1960s, the TV landscape was filled with science fiction/action adventure shows such as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space, My Favorite Martian, and other more light-hearted fantasy fare like Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and two "monster" comedies: The Addams Family, and The Munsters.

For Pat Priest, working on 'The Munsters' was Sometimes Difficult Due to Yvonne De Carlo & Others

Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. These Are The Worst-Selling Cars In 2024 (So Far) [Update]

Another Deadly Airbag Recall Could Hit 49 Million Cars

Snap is getting ready to show off a new pair of augmented reality glasses, according to a new report in . The glasses would be the fifth-generation of Spectacles, and the second pair to have augmented reality capabilities. CEO Evan Spiegel will reportedly unveil the glasses at the company’s upcoming Partner Summit event on September 17.

Snap is reportedly working on a new pair of augmented reality Spectacles

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The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Cadillac is experiencing a renaissance. The brand, once overshadowed by the SUV-dominated market, is now making significant strides. The unexpected sales triumph of the CT5 sedan over even the legendary Escalade has ignited a renewed sense of optimism within General Motors. This surge in popularity has sparked conversations about reintroducing...

Cadillac’s Resurgence: CT5’s Success, CT6 Revival Hints, and the Future of Luxury with Vince Burlapp’s Concepts

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Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Washington, DC

An appeals court has revived an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon filed by the Attorney General of Washington, DC more than three years ago. The online retailer must now face allegations that it illegally raised prices for consumers. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2021 and cited Amazon’s practices related to...

DC's antitrust case against Amazon comes back to life

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Cruise's self-driving cabs are coming to Uber next year

General Motors’ robotaxi service Cruise has inked a multi-year deal with Uber. The deal will let Uber customers hail a Cruise self-driving taxi from their smartphone...

Cruise's self-driving cabs are coming to Uber next year

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