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Leaving Tesla? The Volvo EX30 might just be your ticket
Behold, the Volvo EX30, a compact all-electric SUV worth considering as a Tesla replacement.
Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service
Atlanta is the second city to get the so-called “Waymo on Uber” service.
Musk says Tesla’s self-driving tests will be geofenced to ‘the safest’ parts of Austin
The first test of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next month will initially be limited to specific areas the company deems “the safest,” CEO Elon Musk told CNBC in an interview Tuesday.
Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential
The introduction of Google Gemini will hopefully reduce the temptation for drivers to resort to picking up a smartphone.
Tesla alum’s Heron Power closes $38M Series A to transform key grid technology
Heron Power is developing solid-state transformers, which promise to be more compact and responsive than the century-old analog models.
Elon Musk is lobbying lawmakers on driverless vehicle rules
Musk and others in his orbit have been calling members of Congress directly, according to Bloomberg.
Tesla files new ‘Robotaxi’ trademark applications after prior attempt stalls
Tesla has filed trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi,” after the company’s previous attempts to secure trademarks for its planned self-driving…
Volvo launches the first smart seatbelt that uses sensors to provide the perfect tension
Volvo’s seat belt innovation adapts to the size and weight of the user, as well as crash conditions.
I’ve tried Apple CarPlay Ultra –it fixes everything that’s irritating about CarPlay, but there’s a catch
I’ve taken Apple CarPlay Ultra for a spin and it’s in-car iOS perfection, but does it also spell the end of beautiful analogue interiors?
Fervo Energy lands $206M in financing to build massive geothermal power plant
Fervo is developing what promises to be the largest enhanced geothermal power plant in the world.
EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla
Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen took six of the top 10 spots in the 2025 American-Made Index, which ranks vehicles built and bought in the U.
Amazon’s Zoox opens its first major robotaxi production facility
Zoox says the facility will eventually be able to pump out 10,000 robotaxis per year.
I review EVs for a living – these are the 7 best electric cars I’ve tested in 2025 so far
Those in the market for a great electric vehicle are spoilt for choice – here are the best new ones I’ve test-driven this year so far.
My week with the Mini Countryman EV made me realize it was perfectly ok to appreciate the finer things in life
The Mini Countryman isn’t a class-leading electric SUV, but it does have one of the nicest user interfaces I’ve ever seen.
Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions
Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin.
I’m not buying the Tesla robotaxi hype – here’s why it’s still miles behind Waymo
Early reports have been largely positive, but let’s be real – we’re only seeing Tesla’s early robotaxi testing phase, not an established service.
Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators
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Intel hits the brakes on its automotive business, and layoffs have started
Intel has decided to close down its automotive business, a decision that will lead to layoffs.
Rivian cuts dozens on manufacturing team ahead of R2 launch
The company laid off around 1% of its total workforce, or around 140 employees.
Uber has Atlanta’s autonomous ride-hailing and delivery market on lock
Uber Eats customers in Atlanta can now opt in to have their food delivered via sidewalk delivery robots, following partner Serve Robotics’s launch on Thursday.
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout is already under investigation, as videos surface of erratic driving
Tesla’s Robotaxi roll-out was hailed as a success, but it already has questions to answer.
Travis Kalanick is trying to buy Pony AI — and Uber might help
Uber is reportedly in talks to help fund Travis Kalanick’s potential acquisition of Pony AI, which has a market cap of around $4.
The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning
GM’s EVs were popular in the second quarter, a complete contrast to the struggles by Ford, Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia to grow electric vehicle sales.
Catalio Capital closes over $400M Fund IV
Catalio Capital Management announced the closing of its more than $400 million Fund IV.