Construction Autonomy Powers Ahead at CES 2026

Autonomy that matters was on display at CES 2026, specifically, “Blue Collar Autonomy, solving real problems in construction and other harsh environment applications.

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

Honolulu Is Electrifying Its Bus Fleet: It’s Not Easy

Transitioning to an electric bus fleet is surprisingly complex. The City of Honolulu is using network design software to maximize savings as they build out the network.

Can Chinese Automaker XPENG Bring Emotion To Electric Vehicles?

XPENG aims to combine technology and feeling to give its vehicles a unique identity. Is this paradox possible? Designer Alain Simon explains how.

Canada is going to start importing Chinese EVs — will the US follow?
Canada is going to start importing Chinese EVs — will the US follow?

Is the North American blockade on Chinese EVs softening? Today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal with China to slash tariffs on electric vehicles in exchange for lowering duties on canola products. Canada will initially allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs at a 6.1 percent tariff, Carney said, though the exact timeline was […]

Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs

The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.

Global Automotive Outlook: Predictions For 2026

The article predicts the top ten automotive industry trends for 2026

Ferrari Share Slide Slows As Investors Await Financial News

Ferrari shareholders’ worries have driven the stock price down. Will normal service be resumed, and the shares regain their status as a truly luxury investment?

The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled

The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.