New auto sales up in 2021, but long way before full recovery
U.S. new vehicle sales rebounded slightly last year from 2020′s dismal numbers, but forecasters expect them to be more than 2 million below the years before the coronavirus pandemic.
TuSimple to use Nvidia chips for autonomous computing
TuSimple said it has partnered with Nvidia Corp to use the company’s chips to design and build an advanced autonomous driving computer for its self-driving trucks, due on the market in 2024.
How Tesla weathered global supply chain issues that knocked rivals
Tesla told some customers they could take vehicle delivery with some missing parts, such as Bluetooth chips and USB ports. Tesla also removed some features such as radar sensors and lumbar support for front passenger seats.
Starbucks will require U.S. employees to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID tests
Coffee and treats dished out at Starbucks across the United States will soon exclusively be handled by vaccinated employees or those who are tested for COVID on a weekly basis.
Hollywood moving company ordered to pay $13 million for misleading customers
The head of numerous moving companies accused by the state of deceptive practices has been ordered, in a separate case, to pay $13 million for misleading customers into thinking they were hiring a similarly named international transport company.