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Bill Would Ban Chinese Connected Cars in the US—From Sale and on the Streets
A driver rolling up to a US border crossing in a Chinese vehicle would ‘have to buy another car, because their car will not be allowed’ in the US, says Sen. Bernie Moreno, the bill’s sponsor.
California Approves Up to $3,500 Rebate for First-Time EV Buyers
The MyFirstEV program takes $3,500 off new EVs and $1,750 off used vehicles. It comes almost a year after President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill killed the federal EV tax credit.
Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty
Google announces driving directions tailored to your earlier use of the app, an improved motorcycle mode that US riders will have to wait to use, and more.
Waymo Is Bringing Autonomous Rides to 4 New US Cities, Starts Testing a New EV
Waymo will begin testing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a driver behind the wheel.
Waymo Robotaxis Face Blame for San Francisco's July 4th Traffic Chaos
Thousands clogged the streets on a foggy Saturday night before and after the city's fireworks show, causing confused robotaxis to stall out. Some, however, blamed poor city planning.
Tesla Robotaxis Now Available in Miami
The service will cover only a small chunk of the western and northern parts of the city, excluding downtown, Miami Beach, and the area directly surrounding the airport.
NHTSA to Probe Tesla Crash Into Texas Home That Left One Dead
The driver, who has been charged with manslaughter, told police he was using Tesla's FSD. CEO Elon Musk says that 'makes no sense' since its EVs travel slowly through residential areas.
Say 'Hi!' to Waymo's Newest Robotaxi. Here's How It Compares to Amazon's Zoox
We took Waymo's new 'Ojai' minivan for a spin in San Francisco. It's less luxurious than the familiar Jaguar I-PACE sedan, but the ride is smooth, and it stands to give Zoox a run for its money.
Feds Poleaxe Polestar, Banning Future US Sales of Its EVs
The Swedish firm, partly owned by Chinese car giant Geely, failed to obtain authorization required under a Biden-era rule governing connected cars.
Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis to Keep Them Out of Freeway Construction Zones
According to an NHTSA filing, Waymo's fifth-gen ADS fails to identify closed construction zones. A software fix is in the works, but freeway services will remain suspended until it's deployed.
Amazon Echo Auto Review
The second-gen Amazon Echo Auto is ultimately just a good microphone that lets you use Alexa voice controls in your car. It doesn't do anything your phone can't already do with the Alexa mobile app, but it might be able to hear you better.
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Would You Pay $30 Per Month for Priority Waymo Pickups?
The robotaxi service's invite-only Premier membership will initially be offered to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
With iOS 27, Apple CarPlay Will Support Video Apps Natively
With iOS 26, you could only AirPlay videos from your iPhone to supported infotainment systems. iOS 27 promises an upgrade, but you'll still have to park your vehicle to play clips.
Here's How to Try Out a Robotaxi Ride in London Using the Uber App
Interested customers can join a waitlist for public Wayve rides starting today. Initially, rides will be offered in a Ford Mustang Mach-E, which will have a human operator behind the wheel.
Waymo Halts Freeway Operations, Stops Service in Some Cities Without Clearly Communicating What's Up
The Alphabet-owned robotaxi service, which takes pride in its transparency about safety, has not been forthcoming to its riders.
Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis After One of Them Drives Into a Flooded Road
No one was harmed in the incident, but the car was swept into a creek and recovered days later.
Tesla's Latest Recall Aims to Prevent the Cybertruck's Wheels From Flying Off
The Tesla Cybertruck's wheel studs could eventually separate from the wheel hub on some affected vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2026
Need a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls, navigation, music streaming, and more.
Elon Musk Confirms Millions of Tesla Cars Need New Hardware for Full Self-Driving
The Tesla CEO suggests it may build a series of ‘microfactories’ to upgrade vehicles at scale.
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to 2 More Texas Cities
After debuting in Austin, the service is now available in Dallas and Phoenix.
