Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range
Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

At the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, Kia announced that its compact electric SUV, the EV3, will be available in the US “in late 2026.” The EV3 has been available overseas since 2024, when it launched in South Korea and Europe. The 2027 model coming to the US appears to have the same […]

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts

The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it’s not out of the woods yet.

The Tesla Semi Is Here. Truck Makers Would Rather Sue Than Compete

Legacy diesel truck makers are fighting EPA clean truck standards in court as Tesla Semi proves electric trucks viable — repeating the auto industry’s costly EV mistake.

Baidu’s robotaxis froze in traffic, creating chaos
Baidu’s robotaxis froze in traffic, creating chaos

Numerous robotaxis operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu froze in a major city on Tuesday, reportedly trapping passengers inside, stranding them on highways, and causing at least one accident in snarled traffic. Police in Wuhan confirmed receiving multiple reports of Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis stopping in the middle of streets and being unable to move. […]

Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’

Woven Capital is the growth-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, focused on backing founders building in space, cybersecurity, and autonomous driving.

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help

Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox all refused to cough up a number during Senator Ed Markey’s recent investigation.

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai

Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxi operations without a human safety operator in Dubai as part of a broader expansion in the Middle East.

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash

DoorDash joins Greenoaks Capital in another $200 million funding round for Also, bringing its total funding to more than $500 million.

Waymo starts robotaxi services at San Antonio International Airport

It’s the fourth airport Waymo is serving, adding to Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Francisco, and San Jose International airports.

Moving Laser Beams in Data Centers – At The Speed Of Light

AI data centers need to minimize energy, space, size, cooling and equipment resources. Solid-state, optical techniques for circuit switching are critical enablers.