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☆ GM cuts Chevy Blazer EV price as sales restart following software issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Scott Mlyn | CNBCDETROIT — General Motors is reducing the price of its new Chevrolet Blazer EV by thousands of dollars as it restarts sales of the vehicle Friday following an 11-week stoppage to address software issues. Current 2024 Blazer EV models will start at $50,195, or $6,520 less than when it first went on sale in August. "There is not this singular, predominant root cause that causes all of these issues," Cetinok told CNBC during an interview. Still no Apple CarPlayIn addition to fixing the software issues, GM added or changed some features following early customer feedback. More expensive "RS" models of the Blazer EV will be reduced by $5,620 to starting prices of $54,595 for all-wheel drive, or $56,170 for rear-wheel drive.

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☆ I drove the hottest Chinese EV in Europe — and America is definitely missing out
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Alex Goy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

(And in other places, like North America, the MG brand is known for tiny vintage sports cars and little else.) The 2024 MG MG4 XPower. Alex GoyMG decided to send me the MG4 XPower, the fastest one you can get, as I am a hooligan. The interior of the MG MG4 XPower. Driving the MG MG4 XPower on the road.

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☆ Apple, Zuck, Elon, and the lesson of Microsoft Windows
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

However, this person has been investing for more than 2 decades and sold a startup to a big tech company in the first dot-com boom. "The lesson of Microsoft Windows"Then this hedge funder schooled me on the "lesson of Microsoft Windows." He also pointed out that if you don't own a big platform, your life kinda sucks. AdvertisementThe biggest betsThis is why big tech companies are investing 100s of billions of dollars to find the next big platforms. Big Tech is all about winning our attention and being the first "funnel" that sends us out into the world.

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☆ Radio shows surprising resilience even in a rapidly changing media world
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Drew Richardson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Pay TV, while newer, has faced more significant declines. Pay TV penetration, on the other hand, fell 20 percentage points between 2014 and 2023, according to data firm Statista. In the third quarter of last year, the pay TV industry shrank at a record pace, analysts at MoffettNathanson said in their latest cord-cutting report. "Terrestrial radio has stayed steady even as other mediums like satellite radio, podcasts and Apple CarPlay have come on board," said Guggenheim media analyst Curry Baker. Contests and sweepstakes represent another unique draw to terrestrial radio.

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☆ DoorDash will start surveilling delivery workers' driving with an app that tracks how hard they are braking and accelerating
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new feature on the DoorDash app tracks how often its workers break or accelerate suddenly. The information will be available to dashers through "Driving Insights," the company said Friday. DoorDash said the feature uses the same location data from workers' phones that it already uses for features like navigation. DoorDash has been testing Driving Insights since July in Phoenix and Salt Lake City. The app assigns each driver a score and penalizes them for hard stops, quick acceleration, speeding, and other driving issues.

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☆ DoorDash will start tracking delivery workers' sudden stops and accelerations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new feature on the DoorDash app tracks how often its workers break or accelerate suddenly. The information will be available to dashers through "Driving Insights," the company said Friday. DoorDash said the feature uses the same location data from workers' phones that it already uses for features like navigation. DoorDash has been testing Driving Insights since July in Phoenix and Salt Lake City. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe features are meant to improve safety for DoorDash workers, Austin Haugen, Vice President of Dasher Product, said in the company's statement announcing the feature changes.

☆ Apple iPhone 15 Pro review: Lighter weight makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to the Pro models, Apple also offers two cheaper options, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which cost $799 and $899 and up. Here's what's new and exciting about the iPhone 15 Pro phones:What's goodTitaniumThe "natural titanium" finish is the most noticeable new iPhone color. The iPhone 14 Pro is in the back and the iPhone 15 Pro is in the front. On the right: 5x zoom photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max Kif Leswing/CNBCIt's also a reason to reach for the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max over the cheaper but lighter and smaller iPhone 15 Pro. ConclusionThe iPhone 15 Pro on the left, the iPhone 15 Pro Max on the right.

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All-new: 2024 GMC Acadia The show's one big new model reveal came as General Motors unveiled the completely redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia on Wednesday morning. 2024 GMC Acadia GMProduction of the 2024 Acadia is expected to begin early next year at a plant in mid-Michigan, with vehicles slated to hit dealer showrooms during the first quarter. The company revealed its refreshed 2024 F-150 pickup truck lineup Tuesday night to a large crowd in downtown Detroit, not far from the show floor. Jeep unveiled a refreshed 2024 version of its Gladiator pickup in Detroit on Sep. 13, 2023. Not surprisingly, the Gladiator's new grille is very similar to the revamped grille that the Wrangler itself will be sporting for the 2024 model year.

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☆ Qualcomm banks on AI to get a bigger share of the automotive chip market
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Qualcomm is best known for the chips and modems inside Android phones. But in recent years, it's also started selling a package of hardware chips, sensors and software called Snapdragon Digital Chassis to automakers like GM , Hyundai and Volvo. It reported $1.32 billion in sales in its fiscal 2022, or about 3% of the company’s overall sales. Qualcomm makes between $200 and $3,000 per car that use its chips and software, officials said last fall at an investor event. Qualcomm faces stiff competition from other chipmakers in the car chip business.

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☆ The $24,000 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truck that feels like an SUV. It's also the perfect adventure vehicle.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

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☆ I drove the $20,000 Ford Maverick and found the bare-bones truck proves that less can be more
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The bare-bones Maverick XL hybrid lacks creature comforts like cruise control and power mirrors. The first time I hopped into the new Ford Maverick pickup, I did what any driver would do in an unfamiliar vehicle. The base Maverick XL, which Ford loaned me for a weekend in December, costs $20,000 before fees, which makes it the cheapest model in Ford's lineup. Ford Maverick XLT ($22,360) : adds cruise control, a nicer interior, power mirrors, an in-bed storage cubby, and other features. During my time with the Maverick XL, I debated whether the stripped-down truck would be worth the sacrifices I'd have to make.

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☆ Best cheap car options in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —You’ve probably seen shocking headlines saying the average price of a new car has reached about $48,000, according to industry analysts like Edmunds.com. The Chevrolet Trax, with a starting price around $20,000, garnered compliments on a recent test drive. The 2023 Kia Rio was rated as the best overall value by Cars.com. “The Nissan Versa [with a manual transmission] is like sixteen and change, and that’s a really, really pretty nice car,” said Quiroga. “But if you’re if you’re willing to persist and stick to your budget, you absolutely can [find a good inexpensive car] if you can keep an open mind.”

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☆ I drove the $180,000 Lucid Air and experienced the stunningly fast, screen-filled future of luxury cars
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I drove the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, a $180,000 electric car. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance.

☆ Ford CEO says price cuts in EV market 'a worrying trend'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley said Wednesday price cuts in the electric vehicle market "is a worrying trend" after the U.S. automaker dropped prices for its Mustang Mach-E in response to a series of reductions by rival Tesla (TSLA.O). Ford on Tuesday announced a price cut of up to 8% of its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, the second cut the automaker announced this year. Farley compared the price war in the EV market to Henry Ford's series of price cuts for the Model T starting in 1913. Ford will follow Tesla price cuts for models such as the Mustang Mach-E that competes head-on with Tesla's Model Y, he said. Ford will train workers for that facility, and will invest in retraining current workers, Farley said.

WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley said on Wednesday that price cuts in the electric vehicle market were "a worrying trend" after the U.S. automaker dropped prices for its Mustang Mach-E in response to a series of reductions by rival Tesla (TSLA.O). Ford on Tuesday announced a price cut of up to 8% of its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, the second cut the automaker announced this year. Farley compared the price war in the EV market to Henry Ford's series of price cuts for the Model T starting in 1913. Ford will follow Tesla price cuts for models such as the Mustang Mach-E that competes head-on with Tesla's Model Y, he said. Ford chose to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing hub near Memphis, Tennessee, in part because the region has cleaner electricity from hydro and nuclear facilities, Farley said.

☆ GM Ditches Apple CarPlay on EVs as Fight for Your Car’s Screen Intensifies
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Mike Colias | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, featured earlier this year at the Washington, D.C., auto show, will be equipped with GM’s new display-screen software. Apple Inc.’s CarPlay, the app that allows drivers to use their iPhones through the car’s display, has become a staple in millions of cars and trucks sold each year and a mission-critical feature for some buyers. Now, General Motors Co. is ditching the popular app on many of its new electric models, along with a similar one made by Alphabet Inc.’s Google for Android phones.

☆ General Motors will phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in future EVs, opting to introduce its own Google-supported system
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Aidan Pollard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be phased out of future GM electric models. The manufacturer plans to replace CarPlay with its own Google-supported system. Instead of CarPlay, GM will offer its own Google-based software for drivers, including access to Google maps and Google Assistant. GM executives told Reuters the company intends to separate cars from cell phones by phasing out technology like CarPlay. Additionally, GM plans to implement a subscription model for services like Google Maps and Google Assistant several years down the line, Reuters reported.

☆ GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google’s help
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems allow users to mirror their smartphone screens in a vehicle’s dashboard display. GM is designing the on-board navigation and infotainment systems for future EVs in partnership with Alphabet’s Google. GM’s Chevrolet brand in the past boasted of offering more models with CarPlay or Android Auto than any other brand. GM plans to continue offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring systems in its combustion models. Owners of vehicles equipped with the mirroring technologies will still be able to use the systems, GM said.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems allow users to mirror their smartphone screens in a vehicle's dashboard display. GM is designing the on-board navigation and infotainment systems for future EVs in partnership with Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google. GM's Chevrolet brand in the past boasted of offering more models with CarPlay or Android Auto than any other brand. GM said the future infotainment systems will offer applications such as Spotify's (SPOT.N) music service, Audible and other services that many drivers now access via smartphones. GM plans to continue offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring systems in its combustion models.

☆ Car services groups warn of unfair competition as EU data plan stalls
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Foo Yun Chee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) - Car services groups on Friday warned a stalled EU proposal to ensure fair access to valuable vehicle data could pave the way for unfair competition from U.S. and Chinese tech companies. Car services groups are already concerned about the small number of players in the industry with access to the data, said Benjamin Krieger, secretary general of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). Unfair access could soon mean the sector "will be dominated by players from the United States and China", he told reporters. Car makers in turn said the Commission's proposed Data Act gives users control over data generated by vehicles, providing third parties fair and non-discriminatory access to the data. Last month, Mercedes Benz (MBGn.DE) teamed up with Google to offer traffic information and automatic rerouting in its cars.

☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say vehicles with Apple CarPlay, plastic screen dividers, and phone chargers for passengers make rides easier and more fun
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Drivers working for ride-hailing apps pick up a wide variety of passengers who have all sorts of preferences. Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Uber drivers need to be attentive, focused, and dedicated to ensuring their riders reach their destination safely. Insider spoke to five drivers who work for Uber and Lyft about what accessories they — and their passengers — like the most about their vehicles. An Uber spokesperson told Insider their drivers aim to give riders "the best possible experience" on a daily basis. "Furthermore, with our broad range of services — from Uber Comfort to Uber Pet — riders have more choice than ever to ride in the style they choose," they added.

☆ A new Mercedes-Benz will have TikTok, Angry Birds, and Zoom built into a touchscreen that extends across the dashboard to the passenger side
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its 2024 E-Class on Wednesday. And a new app store that lets drivers watch TikToks, play Angry Birds, or attend Zoom meetings. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its 2024 E-Class on Wednesday, featuring a giant touchscreen extending across the passenger side. TikTok, Angry Birds, and Zoom are already set up on the display. The first batch of Mercedes' 2024 E-Class is expected to arrive in European dealerships this summer, and in the USA in autumn.

☆ The 2024 Mercedes E-class will have TikTok built in
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —For those who have ever felt the urge to whip off a TikTok video from inside their car, Mercedes-Benz owners will be able to do that from inside the 2024 E-class without even having get out their phones. Angry Birds will be one of the applications available in the new Mercedes-Benz E-class. These features will be part of the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class, a redesigned model that will be fully revealed later this year. The E-class is Mercedes’ mid-level model, larger than the entry-level A-class and the more compact C-class, but smaller and less expensive than the ultra-luxurious S-Class. Mercedes has not yet announced pricing for this new version, but prices for the 2023 E-class start at around $56,000.

☆ I drove the new Nissan Z. It's a beautiful, $50,000 retro-modern sports car with a few pesky flaws.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Alanis King | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The 2023 Nissan Z is the start of a new era for Nissan's famous "Z" sports car. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingThe Z has always been special. The 2023 Nissan Z. NissanBut the Z isn't just pretty — it's usable, especially for a two-door sports car. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingAll of this would have been fine at a lower cost. The 2023 Nissan Z. Alanis KingI think the Z is the right car for a lot of people.

☆ My first time driving a Tesla showed me why people are so obsessed with Elon Musk's electric cars
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

First, the basicsThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Model Y is Tesla's small SUV and its most popular product. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderThe display is super responsive to taps and swipes and features crisp graphics. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderPlus, the Model Y lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Our impressions: An excellent choice, but not the only optionThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderAs it turns out, the Tesla fans have a point. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Model Y is a great choice for many buyers, but Tesla isn't the only game in town anymore.

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