Toyota, Mazda, and JLR Are Losing the Race to Software-Defined Vehicles: TDS
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift , or TDS for short.
The Downshift is The Drive 's weekday early morning quick-hit news rundown of all the automotive stories bubbling round the globe. Grab a Pop-Tart and coffee.
Feedback on TDS is both welcomed and encouraged via the comments section or email (tips@thedrive.com).
Tight, light, and right, TDS is not a full-featured story or in-depth reporting, rather it's a rundown where stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those looking to go deeper.
Already on the second cup of coffee here, so let's get into it.
🚘 What I'm driving: The 2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label left yesterday and was replaced by a sporty electric crossover. More on that tomorrow.
💻 In the race into the future of software-defined vehicles Gartner Vice President of Research Pedro Pacheco said Tesla, the Chinese automakers, Rivian and Lucid are all winning while Toyota, Mazda, and JLR are losing.
🛻 Ford recalled more than 103,000 F-150 trucks due to axle bolts that may break and result in vehicle rollaways or loss of drive power.
🔌 Funding for America's EV charging infrastructure is not dead, and is now coming back online with a claim the slashing of 'red tape' along the way.
👨💼 Tesla's executive exodus continues with the director of service leaving the company after nine years.
🚙 The Ford Escape is being killed off to make way for the automaker's new $30,000 mid-size electric truck at the company's Louisville, Kentucky plant.
🤖 General Motors reportedly plans a renewed push into self-driving cars.
Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a few seconds ago
- Yahoo
NVIDIA (NVDA) Gets $220 Target on Strong AI Chip Demand, China Deal
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Making Waves on Wall Street. On August 11, Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers raised the price target on the stock to $220.00 (from $185.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating. The firm believes that the stock is poised for gains ahead. It also stated that it believes that renewed China sales and strong global demand could help push Nvidia higher. Nvidia and AMD have reached an agreement with the US government that will allow them to resume selling certain artificial intelligence chips in China. In exchange, they will give the government 15% of the revenue from those sales. An investment banker in a power suit entering an exclusive board room with a confident stride. The analyst believes that this new arrangement could help Nvidia recover the full $8 billion in quarterly revenue, expecting the recovery to be complete by the company's fiscal fourth quarter in January 2026. Demand from China may grow even further after that point. The analyst also noted how recent trade data supports a stronger outlook for the sector, reflecting higher demand for servers and related technology used in artificial intelligence. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) specializes in AI-driven solutions, offering platforms for data centers, self-driving cars, robotics, and cloud services. While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Entrepreneur
2 minutes ago
- Entrepreneur
Forget Competitors — Scammers Posing as Your Brand Could Be Your Real Risk
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You might have heard about "Pig Butchering" scams — those elaborate fraud schemes where scammers build emotional trust over time, then convince victims to hand over money to fake investments. While these scams have hit the crypto world hard, with losses totaling over $75 million globally, they're now spilling over into other industries and affecting startups in unexpected ways. What is Sabotage-as-a-Service? Sabotage-as-a-Service is a new, stealthy type of attack aimed at businesses. Unlike flashy cyberattacks, these operations look more like a sudden flood of scam reports, unexplained customer losses or damaging PR crises. Often run from overseas scam centers, these services allow bad actors — even competitors — to quietly undermine your business by impersonating your brand and scamming your customers. What could this look like for your startup? Picture this: your startup launches a product, customers are signing up, then out of nowhere, complaints start piling up. Fake customer service reps reach out to your users, bogus investment offers bearing your brand name circulate online and your support team is overwhelmed. Social media starts calling your company a scam, and negative stories spread fast. If this happens right after a major event like an IPO, the fallout can be devastating. Related: Cyber Attacks Are Inevitable — So Stop Preparing For If One Happens and Start Preparing For When One Will How to spot the signs of corporate 'Pig Butchering' Here's the usual pattern scammers follow: Faking familiarity: They create fake phone lines, social media accounts and websites pretending to be your company. Building trust: Using your tone, logos and sometimes real information from leaked documents, they make customers feel safe. Offering fake deals: They push fake giveaways, investment opportunities or refund offers. Extracting money: Once customers trust them, scammers trick them into sending money or sharing sensitive information. Shifting the blame: When the scam unravels, customers blame your company — not the fraudsters — leading to customer outrage, media backlash and regulatory headaches. What's being done about it? Law enforcement agencies like the FBI and U.S. Secret Service have seized over $225 million linked to these scams. Many operations trace back to scam hubs in Southeast Asia. This crackdown underscores why startups, especially in fintech and tech sectors, need to get serious about protecting themselves. Related: How to Make Sure Your Business Can Handle Cyber Threats What can you do if you think you're being targeted? If you suspect your startup is under attack, here's how to respond: Be upfront: Don't ignore the problem. Communicate honestly with your customers. Don't ignore the problem. Communicate honestly with your customers. Secure your systems: Change passwords, revoke API tokens, and tighten access controls immediately. Change passwords, revoke API tokens, and tighten access controls immediately. Isolate critical data: Limit exposure by segmenting important systems. Limit exposure by segmenting important systems. Set traps: Use tools like honeypots or canary tokens to detect suspicious activity. Use tools like honeypots or canary tokens to detect suspicious activity. Report fraud: Take down fake profiles or pages on social media platforms quickly. Take down fake profiles or pages on social media platforms quickly. Keep detailed records: Document incidents for possible legal or law enforcement action. Document incidents for possible legal or law enforcement action. Stay transparent: Keep your audience informed to maintain trust. Final thoughts Pig Butchering scams have evolved far beyond lonely victims and fake romances — they're now weaponized tactics targeting businesses of all kinds. Whether you're in software, retail, AI, or any growing sector, it pays to be aware and prepared. Protecting your brand and customers isn't just smart — it's essential. Ready to break through your revenue ceiling? Join us at Level Up, a conference for ambitious business leaders to unlock new growth opportunities.
CNN
3 minutes ago
- CNN
Have you already started holiday shopping?
Retail consumerFacebookTweetLink Follow Even if it's sweltering hot outside, winter holiday gifts may be on your mind as you shop online and in stores. Perhaps you've already started making gift purchases, whereas in past years you would've waited until November to do so. Whatever the reason — be it tariffs, anxiety about the economy or your financial situation in months to come, or just a general urge to get your gifts squared away before the holiday rush — we want to hear from you for possible inclusion in an article. To share your story, please fill out the form below. We will not include anything in an upcoming article without first reaching out to you and interviewing you.
