electric cars

Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions.

Tesla finally did the damn thing. The company launched its hotly anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, June…

5 months ago

How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening

Last week, a Tesla Model Y with the word “ROBOTAXI” scratched into its side and no one in the driver…

5 months ago

The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves

Nissan revealed new details about the upcoming 2026 Leaf, which will return as a crossover SUV with up to 303…

5 months ago

Let’s all do a dramatic reading of Trump and Musk’s mean posts

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most media-addled personalities of our time, are publicly torching their relationship by…

5 months ago

China’s rare earth restrictions bring some auto manufacturers to a halt

The auto industries in both the US and Europe could come to a standstill within weeks thanks to China’s ongoing…

5 months ago

Volvo’s new seatbelts use real-time data to adapt to different body types

Volvo is looking to boost its reputation for safety with the release of a new “multi-adaptive safety belt” that uses…

5 months ago

Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought

I have been watching, with some grim amusement, Elon Musk discovering the limits of being just another political donor. While…

5 months ago

The Polestar 4 now comes from South Korea instead of China

The 2026 Polestar 4 — the one without a rearview window — is now on sale in the US. And…

5 months ago

Rivian wants to make EV charging faster, smarter, and easier

Rivian is overhauling the charging experience for its EV customers, offering them more information about how their battery-powered vehicles take…

5 months ago

Elon Musk departs DC with a black eye and a tattered reputation

Elon Musk appeared alongside President Trump for a press conference in the Oval Office Friday, perhaps for the last time,…

5 months ago