Neowin News Feed for: Automakers

Auto makers could lose over $200bn in revenue this year thanks to global chip shortage

Sayan Sen — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:24:01 +0000

The automotive industry could be losing more than $200 billion in revenue this year due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The figure is much higher than what was earlier predicted. Read more...

Alleged block diagram of Navi 23 inside Tesla's Model S and X's gaming system emerges

Sayan Sen — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:34:02 +0000

A block diagram of AMD's Navi 23 GPU allegedly powering Tesla's new Model S and X infotainment system has been leaked by a Twitter user. The diagram reveals specs of the GPU's memory system, and more. Read more...

Nikola's reworked deal with GM kills off Badger pickup truck

Usman Khan Lodhi — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:00:01 +0000

GM and Nikola announced a smaller deal that eliminates plans for GM to build the startup's electric pickup truck. Nikola "will refund all previously submitted order deposits for the Nikola Badger." Read more...

Tesla is reportedly in talks to secure a carbon-neutral nickel supply from Giga Metals

Usman Khan Lodhi — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:38:01 +0000

The automaker is in talks with Giga Metals, a Canadian mining company, to secure a nickel supply for batteries manufactured in a carbon-neutral way. This will help Tesla reduce its carbon footprint. Read more...

Tesla reduces car prices in North America and China

Usman Khan Lodhi — Wed, 27 May 2020 11:30:01 +0000

Adjustments in prices come amidst the reduction in car demand during the coronavirus crisis. Tesla has announced that prices of cars will be cut in North America, and China in a bid to increase sales. Read more...

Samsung announces DRVLINE autonomous car platform

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:16:02 +0000

Samsung has announced its DRVLINE autonomous car platform which aims to give car makers an open and modular platform to build into their cars. Samsung hopes this will future-proof cars in future. Read more...