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Don’t have a pile of cash? Don’t worry: you may soon be able to get an affordable car with Apple CarPlay Ultra
Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 will reportedly have Apple CarPlay Ultra support for deep infotainment connectivity.
India’s Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage
India’s Offgrid Energy Labs has developed proprietary zinc battery tech as a safer, more cost-effective alternative to lithium for energy storage.
Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans
Add another two cities to the growing list where Waymo is looking to deploy its robotaxis.
Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
It’s the first airport in California that Waymo will offer rides to and from.
Rivian makes its second small workforce cut of the year ahead of R2 SUV launch
The company previously laid off around 140 workers in its manufacturing division in June.
Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026
Momenta is one of 20 global AV partners that Uber has scooped up across its ridehail, delivery, and freight businesses.
BMW says Apple CarPlay popularity is a myth, as more manufacturers turn to built-in navigation systems
A BMW exec has claimed there’s a “CarPlay myth” that’s overstating how much its drivers are using the Apple tech for navigation and more.
Honda’s interactive ‘Dream Drives’ map reveals the best driving roads in Europe – here are some of the highlights
Interactive route-planner highlights some of the best roads in Europe, just as Honda announces that it won’t sell its most exciting model anymore.
LG brings Xbox to cars –but you’ll sadly have to put up with Zoom calls too
LG will expand its webOS offering in vehicles, with delivery of the Xbox and Zoom apps.
I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades
Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a refresh to CarPlay and after trying it, I’ve landed on my favorite aspects.
Tesla is redesigning its door handles following safety probe, Bloomberg investigation
Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said Wednesday that the company is “working on” combining the electronic and manual door releases after owners have…
A Chinese robot vacuum company wants to take on Bugatti with an upcoming hyper-EV – but it’s off to a shaky start with these ridiculous renders
From air purifiers to the fastest EV in the world?
Lucid just gave its EV owners a free dash cam mode and Tesla-style parking monitor –all from a software update
A recent over-the-air update has introduced some key new features to Lucid’s ground-breaking electric SUV.
Pop-out car door handles could finally disappear for good –as Tesla responds to global backlash about their safety
Tesla has responded to a new investigation and potential Chinese ban on pop-up door handles, but I want to see them disappear for good.
TechCrunch Mobility: The two robotaxi battlegrounds that matter
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.
Forget e-bikes – this electric trike lets you pedal your way to 75mph on public highways
Pedal power meets EV technology in this innovative extra-urban run-around.
Tesla leak reveals potential specs for ‘affordable’ Model Y – here are 9 key features that could be missing
A cheaper Model Y is on the horizon, but you’ll have to make do without a number of niceties, according to a new leak.
This Blade Runner-inspired electric scooter can hit 65mph, travel for 60 miles and is getting a global launch soon
For $10,000, you can commute to work like a character from a sci-fi movie –and the Infinite Machine P1 will soon be available outside the US soon too.
Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
The company’s regulatory policy team is trying to clean up a mess that CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help create.
Yes, really – Peugeot’s next concept car will have a square steering wheel that works like a ‘video game controller’
Future Peugeot models could sport a square wheel – for reasons unknown to man.
Self-driving trucks startup Einride raises $100M
Einride raised the funds five months after founder Robert Falck left the CEO role and took over as executive chairman of the board.
I’ve been using Google Maps with Apple CarPlay for years and I didn’t know this handy feature existed
TikTok user discovers hidden feature after panic-swiping
Rivian’s best-case guess for 2025 sales is a 16% drop from last year
The company will likely sell fewer EVs this year than in both 2024 and 2023, making next year’s launch of the R2 SUV even more important.
Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV’s door handles for better safety
The change comes after employees and customers reportedly voiced concerns.