Last updated on February 9th, 2026 at 05:08 pm
Hyundai Motor Group builds cybersecurity command centre to safeguard connected cars
SHRUTI SINHA | Telematics Wire | 11/19/2025
Hyundai Motor Group has launched a dedicated cybersecurity command center to monitor and respond to cyber‑threats across its connected‑vehicle ecosystem. The unit will identify vulnerabilities, oversee real‑time incident response, and streamline governance across its global affiliates. The move comes amid a massive increase in the company’s security investments: this year’s spend on information‑security initiatives has climbed by nearly 170% compared to 2022, and the dedicated personnel have grown to over 260.
With vehicles becoming more software‑defined and connected, Hyundai positions this command center as foundational, aiming to protect everything from over‑the‑air updates and data flows to perimeter safety in vehicles themselves.
Tesla obtains permit for its ‘Robotaxi’ with a safety driver in Arizona
FRED LAMBERT | Electrek | 11/19/2025
Tesla has obtained a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit in Arizona, allowing it to operate a paid ride‑hailing service statewide under its robotaxi branding. However, the permit does not authorize fully driver‑less vehicles; all operations must include a human driver or safety monitor for now. Analysts say the strong demand is driven by better affordability and mature technology: many used EVs are available in the mid‑$20,000 range and offer advanced features and lower running costs compared to similarly priced used gas cars.
Tesla To Phase Out Chinese Made Parts For US Cars Within Two Years
STEVE HANLEY | Clean Technica | 11/18/2025
Tesla is directing its suppliers to phase out Chinese‑sourced components for cars built at its U.S. factories, with plans to complete the shift within the next year or two. According to reports, the company has already begun replacing certain parts and aims ultimately to source components outside China. This shift reflects growing geopolitical and trade‑risk pressures, especially U.S. tariffs and supply‑chain disruptions, and represents a major recalibration of Tesla’s North American sourcing strategy.
How Tesla’s Technology Inspired EV Innovation at Ford
CHARLIE KING | EV Magazine | 11/16/2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley says that a close inspection of rival EVs, particularly those from Tesla, Inc. and leading Chinese manufacturers, served as a shock to Ford’s engineering approach. Farley admitted that dissecting a Tesla Model 3 and Chinese electric vehicles revealed “shocking” gaps in Ford’s own design, including longer wiring looms and heavier systems, driving a major strategic shift.
Farley said this realization accelerated the creation of Ford’s dedicated EV division, Model E, and underscored the need to innovate faster, streamline vehicle architecture, and embrace a global EV mindset. “Take on the hardest problems as fast as you can and sometimes do it in public because you’ll solve them quicker that way,” stated Farley.
Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data
SEAN O’KANE | Tech Crunch | 11/14/2025
Tesla has released its most detailed safety report to date for its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) (FSD) software, following public calls for greater transparency from Waymo’s co‑CEO, Tekedra Mawakana. According to the data, in North America FSD‑users drive roughly 5 million miles between major collisions (versus the national average of ~699,000 miles) and about 1.5 million miles between minor collisions (versus ~229,000 miles) based on Tesla’s calculations.
The report also clarifies how Tesla defines “major” and “minor” collisions and discloses that the data will be updated quarterly, marking a shift toward greater methodological clarity and accountability in how the company presents its driver‑assistance performance.
