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Reuters
7 hours ago
- Reuters
Tesla updates robotaxi users about chauffeur-style service in California, Business Insider reports
July 26 (Reuters) - Tesla sent robotaxi users a new terms-of-service agreement detailing its planned launch in California's Bay Area, Business Insider reported citing a screenshot of the notification sent to users on Saturday. The notification said, "If your ride is taking place in California, it is being conducted with a safety driver using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) pursuant to authority from the California Public Utilities Commission," adding that rides taken outside California are "conducted autonomously," confirming Reuters reporting from a day earlier. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters reported earlier that unlike Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Waymo unit, Tesla cannot operate its service using autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area because the EV maker does not have the required permits and has not applied according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Tesla said the service would use a variant of its supervised Full Self-Driving software, the report said. For the Bay Area service, Tesla may be able to use its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, which can perform many driving tasks but requires a human driver to pay attention and be ready to take over at all times. This week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on an earnings call that the company was "getting the regulatory permission to launch" robotaxis in several markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla told the CPUC on Thursday that it plans to offer rides to "friends and family of employees" and "select members of the public" under a permit the company has that allows a human driver to transport passengers in a "traditional vehicle" for "charter services." Tesla recently met with the agency but has not applied for additional permits that would be needed to collect fares or test without a safety driver, Reuters reported earlier this week. The next step for Tesla would be to apply for a CPUC license for an autonomous vehicle to pick up passengers with a safety driver, according to a review of California's autonomous driving regulations. But companies must first operate a pilot phase, where they cannot charge customers.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
I was commuting 3 hours a day to my dead end job & barely saw my kids – now my self-taught side hustle has made me £327k
A WOMAN has revealed how she ditched her dead end job for a side hustle that makes her £327,000. Desiree Hill, 39, was sick of travelling three hours a day to her medical assistant job, where she earned £28,000. 2 2 She worked long hours, and never got to see her kids, which she says "took a toll", on her mental health. After getting divorced in 2018, Desiree, from Atlanta, Georgia, decided that she needed to earn some extra cash to provide for her two children. After deliberating about how to do this, she decided that it would be a great idea to buy, repair and resell rundown cars. "Everybody needs transportation, that's never going to stop, no matter what", she told CNBC Make It. "I knew that it was something that I could spend a small amount on, and potentially make a lot of profit." Desiree's first project was an old truck that she bought for £893 and did up herself, despite having no prior experience. Using Google and YouTube, she was able to teach herself how to fix the vehicle, which she realised just needed a replacement throttle which set her back just £44. "I just fixed this vehicle with a $60 part, and I didn't have to pay anybody to do it", she said. Desiree went on to sell that first truck for £2977, meaning she made £2040 profit. "It was almost like a high. I wanted to keep doing it", she said. I earn cash by selling 'actual rubbish' on eBay - I flogged a freebie I found on the floor by a bin for £10, it's crazy She kept flipping and selling cars whilst working full time in healthcare. After work, she would make dinner and then put the kids to bed before working on the cars until three in the morning, even though she had to be up at six for work. In 2020, Desiree flipped and sold 38 cars, and decided that now was the time to leave her job. She documented her journey on social media, which helped to build her client base. Side hustles in numbers Based on new research from Finder, an estimated 22.8 million Brits are using side hustles to top up their income. Among those aged 18-23, 68 percent have a side hustle in 2024. Those aged 24-42 aren't far behind, with 65 per cent having an additional source of income. Side hustles are less popular among older generations, with 40 percent of those aged 43-54 having one. Whereas 23 percent of people aged 55-73 and just 7 per cent of those aged 74 and over are earning extra cash this way. The mum now has 120,000 TikTok followers, and in 2021 launched a mobile repair service, where she would travel to people's houses and fix their vehicles. She found this to be much less stressful, as she didn't have to worry about whether the car was going to sell, and made exactly the same amount of money as the car flipping. Desiree decided to switch from flipping cars to being a mechanic, and her business grew so rapidly that she was able to hire a mechanic and rent a repair space in a shop for £297. A kind client then offered her a whopping £7500 loan, which enabled her to buy a larger space, and she now owns Crowns Corner Mechanics, which raked in £327,000 in 2024. She now gets to spend much more time with her family, and her kids now even help out at the shop.
Auto Blog
14 hours ago
- Auto Blog
Lamborghini Revuelto Faces Third Recall Over Door Issue
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. View post: These Are the Slowest-Selling Cars In the U.S. Right Now A Bold New Era for Lambo, With a Few Setbacks The Lamborghini Revuelto represents a major shift for the Italian marque. Replacing the long-running Aventador, it is Lamborghini's new flagship hypercar – and the first with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Under its carbon-fiber skin lies a naturally aspirated V12 paired with three electric motors, pushing output to a staggering 1,001 horsepower. Lamborghini calls it a High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), promising the visceral thrills of a combustion-powered supercar with a modern, electrified edge. 0:03 / 0:09 Chevrolet says a next-gen Camaro is still possible. What could it look like? Watch More Customer deliveries of the Revuelto began in 2023, and despite a price tag well above half a million dollars, it's sold out until 2026. However, just two years into production, the Revuelto is already facing its third safety recall. Latest Recall: Doors That May Unexpectedly Close Just published this week, the most recent recall affects 27 units from the 2024 and 2025 model years. According to the documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the spherical pins that hold the gas struts for the iconic scissor doors may not have been properly installed. This defect could cause the pins to loosen, allowing the doors to close unexpectedly or resist opening – both not cool, especially when you're trapped inside the car. According to the automaker, a deviation in the assembly process caused the problem. Unfortunately, there aren't any signs that the Revuelto's screws are already loose, so owners should probably consider their hypercars affected just to be safe. Vehicles built after June 26, 2025, are not affected, since production procedures were updated to ensure proper torque application during assembly. Lamborghini has not reported any injuries or incidents related to this defect. Owners will be instructed to visit dealerships, where technicians will inspect and retighten the pins – of course, free of charge. Three Recalls and Counting Per the NHTSA records, there were two previous recalls for the Revuelto. The first one was issued in October 2024, when Lamborghini recalled 455 units due to a defective connecting rod in the passenger-side windshield wiper system. The rod could bend or detach from the motor, causing the wiper to malfunction and leading to impaired visibility during poor weather. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The second recall was issued in December 2024. According to records, there were improperly tightened screws on the oil circuit connection flange from the radiator to the oil tank. Like the others, inconsistencies during production were the root cause of the problem, though this issue was deemed a fire risk. Fortunately, none of these recalls have involved injuries or crashes. About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
