Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis

The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.

Urbanists Hate Cars. Should They Hate Electric Robotaxis?

Self-driving cars seem to be just more cars, and people who dislike cars don’t love that. But the electric robotaxi offers much more potential

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here
A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

What you’re looking at is a new airbag system integrated directly into a “race-ready” skinsuit, not bolted on like other solutions. It was developed for road cyclists by Van Rysel, with the help of airbag technology specialist In&motion. It’s currently being tested on pro riders ahead of a general consumer release sometime “within the next […]

30 Under 30 Europe Manufacturing & Industry 2026: The Builders Bringing AI, Robotics And Data To Industry

From factory floors to orbit, these Under 30 founders are building high-growth startups transforming Europe’s industrial economy.

The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains
The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains

A year ago, Mercedes-Benz did the prudent thing and paused its EQ lineup of electric vehicles in the US. With customer demand drying up for luxury EVs, and federal incentives getting axed by vengeful Republicans, Mercedes put its first-generation EVs on ice. But then, in January, Mercedes quietly reintroduced the EQS brand in the US, […]

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco

Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.

Unbeatable Deals: 11 EVs Now Offer $10,000+ Cash Rebates

One electric SUV is slapping up to $22,250 cash on the hood from multiple offers this month to help move the metal.

Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck
Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to fund its effort to build an affordable electric pickup truck expected to start in the mid-$20,000s. The company plans on delivering its first EV later this year. The Series C round was led by TWG Global, headed by Guggenheim Partners founder and […]

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans

Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent?

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.