The Model S changed everything
The Model S changed everything

The Tesla Model S is at the end of its illustrious 14-year run – and what a dizzying ride it’s been. In 2012, when Tesla made its first Model S deliveries to customers, Facebook acquired Instagram. Apple launched the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Barack Obama sailed into his second term. Superstorm Sandy shredded New […]

Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally

The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.

Waymo Raises $16 Billion To Speed Up Its Global Robotaxi Push

The new round, the biggest in the Alphabet unit’s history, values the company at $126 billion — with much of it coming from its parent.

Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’

Waymo announced a $16 billion investment round aimed at bringing its robotaxi business to more US cities, as well as some overseas markets. The funding round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, a “crossover” firm known for investing in late-stage tech companies before they go public. Waymo’s co-CEOs said in a blog post they would […]

China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles

The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.

Will Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein derail his very important year?
Will Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein derail his very important year?

Last week, the Department of Justice released a trove of documents related to its case against Jeffrey Epstein, its largest to date. Amid the millions of files were many mentions of Elon Musk. A search of Musk’s name in the department’s database results in at least 1,500 hits. Since the release, Musk has been – […]

Notable Self-Driving Items From CES 2026: Nuro, Mobileye, Nvidia, More

CES has become the smart car show. I summarize what was interesting from several companies.

Affordability, China, Dealer Consolidation Issues In 2026, Report Says

Top auto dealer concerns: Rising prices of vehicles, expanding China exports and consolidation among auto retailers.

TechCrunch Mobility: The great Tesla rebranding

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

India offers zero taxes through 2047 to lure global AI workloads

New Delhi’s latest move comes as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft expand data center investments in India.