The AI-designed car is taking shape
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An influx of used EVs could drive down prices
Part of what has held back electric cars has been the cost. But an influx of used vehicles over the next three years could bring prices down dramatica…
Spirit is broken
The bright yellow livery of Spirit Airlines may soon disappear from the skies. The country's seventh-largest airline has been in financial trouble for…
Tesla just increased its spending plan to $25 billion. Here’s where the money is going.
Tesla's planned capex for 2026 is three times higher than what the company has historically spent. Its CFO said, as a result, Tesla will have a negati…
Elon Musk admits that millions of Tesla vehicles won’t get unsupervised FSD
Tesla vehicles with the company's Hardware 3 (HW3) computer actually won't receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD), CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesd…
Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions
Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.
Tesla’s revenue rises again as it prepares for more AI and robotics
Tesla released its 2026 first-quarter financial earnings today, providing another look at the progress of Elon Musk's $1 trillion bet to transform his…
Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business
The company is restructuring some teams to accommodate a booming energy storage business, according to emails viewed by TechCrunch.
Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it’s already unavailable
Tesla claims to have launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston over the weekend, but so far, online crowdsourcing tools indicate that very few…
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi …
Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar
The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.
This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M — now it’s aiming for more
Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.
Most people still don’t want anything to do with robotaxis
I've been reporting on self-driving cars for over a decade, and I've seen the technology go through many ups and downs, highs and lows. But one thing …
Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO
Lucid is making some changes. The luxury EV company said Tuesday that it was expanding its robotaxi deal with Uber - and nabbing some additional inves…
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 f…
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…
Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco
Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.
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…
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.
Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.
Is the ‘Holy Grail of batteries’ finally ready to bless us with its presence?
Earlier this year, a relatively unknown startup from Finland made a startling announcement: It had finally solved solid-state batteries. Not only that…
Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy
Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-…
Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs
All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.
GoZTASP: A Zero-Trust Platform for Governing Autonomous Systems at Mission Scale
ZTASP is a mission-scale assurance and governance platform designed for autonomous systems operating in real-world environments. It integrates heterog…
Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset
The launch comes just two years after a major reboot at Hyundai-owned Motional. The service will start with a safety monitor, which Motional hopes to …