Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen

The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW’s EVs.

New Infiniti Fastback SUV Evokes Past While Forging Brand’s Future

Nissan luxury brand Infiniti took the wraps off a new mid-size SUV, Thursday, that sports a fastback design with a nod to a legendary predecessor.

Rethinking The SaaS Apocalypse

In a SaaS apocalypse, hundreds of billions of market value have been vaporized because of the rise of AI development tools. This is a massive overreaction.

Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after US Air Force deal

In one year, Shield AI’s value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril’s Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force.

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think
Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

When Tesla revealed the Cybercab in 2024, many people were baffled by the automaker’s decision to make it a two-seater. I had similar thoughts when I first saw it at the LA Auto Show later that year: What kind of taxi has only two seats? Once you get above a tuktuk, that’s an asinine idea […]

A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber

Verne, the robotaxi company launched under Rimac Group, is starting with a service in Zagreb, Croatia.

Uber aims to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service with Pony AI and Verne
Uber aims to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service with Pony AI and Verne

Uber is joining forces with two companies, China’s Pony AI and Croatia’s Verne, to launch what it claims will be Europe’s first commercially available robotaxi service. The vehicles are already being tested in Zagreb, Croatia, where Verne is headquartered, and will soon be available to customers on Uber’s ridehail network. The announcement is the latest […]

The TSA is broken — is privatization next?
The TSA is broken — is privatization next?

KC Guidry usually gets to the airport two hours before a flight to give herself enough time to get through security. But she knew her flight on the morning of Monday, March 23, out of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport was going to be anything but routine. “I heard the lines were long through TikTok […]

Who’s driving Waymo’s self-driving cars? Sometimes, the police.

First responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them during emergency situations, including in at least two active crime scenes, TechCrunch found.

Sony and Honda give up on their joint EV project

The Sony-Honda joint venture has killed plans for its Afeela sedan and SUV electric vehicles. The news comes shortly after Honda reversed its plans to launch more electric vehicles in the U.S.