Andrew J. Hawkins
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GM's AI-Powered Cars and Autonomous Dry-Cleaning
GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs.
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Tesla's Q3 earnings show flat revenue despite Roadster hype
Tesla reported flat revenues and a 4 percent profit drop in Q3 2026, with the flying Roadster demo failing to mask underlying business struggles.
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Mercedes-AMG's first ground-up SUV packs 1,150hp
The 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV combines sports-car handling with full-size practicality, arriving in the US next summer with three trims and ultra-fast charging.
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Tesla's flying Roadster is pure spectacle
Elon Musk's jaw-dropping stunt in Texas won't result in a car you can actually buy or fly.
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BMW i3 50 xDrive Launches with 468-Mile Range
BMW's i3 50 xDrive arrives in Q1 2027 with 468-mile range and $62,850 starting price.
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Every car tested sent data to advertisers
Researchers found all 21 vehicles transmitted personal data to third parties, with over half contacting advertising companies.
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Volkswagen replaces ID.4 with all-electric Tiguan
VW is ditching the ID.4 for a new electric Tiguan, betting that familiar nameplates will sell better to EV buyers than its previous mass-market push.
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Tesla Semi finally ships, nine years late
After a nine-year wait, Tesla begins volume production of its electric Semi truck with major freight customers lined up.
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Waymo's driverless cars crash 82% less than humans
New safety data shows Waymo's robotaxis dramatically outperform human drivers, but critics question whether the metrics tell the whole story.
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Saudi Arabia's wild new Exobots make Cybertruck look tame
A Saudi startup backed by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn just unveiled two hyper-futuristic electric vehicles that look like they drove out of a sci-fi movie.
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Rivian's R2 hits climate target four years early
The mass-market SUV cuts lifetime emissions in half compared to the R1, thanks to recycled materials and efficiency gains.
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Waymo teams up with Visa for transit discounts
The robotaxi company is offering $2.85 credits to riders who combine Waymo trips with public transit within two hours.
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GM can't 'bring back' Apple CarPlay because it never left
GM's new truck software sparked confusion about phone mirroring, but the company never actually removed CarPlay from gas-powered vehicles.
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Waymo's Singapore robotaxi launch marks global expansion push
Waymo plans to launch commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028, continuing its international growth strategy.
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Why Rivian’s Futuristic E-Bike Is Stuck in Gear
Rivian spinoff Also apologized for shipping delays on its software-driven TM-B e-bike, citing supply bottlenecks and complex tech.
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Inside Tesla’s Muted Cybercab Launch
Tesla finally rolled out its long-promised Cybercab, but secretive events and stark limitations show how far it lags behind rivals.
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Range Rover’s First EV Proves Familiar Design Wins
Instead of building a futuristic spaceship pod, Range Rover gave its first luxury EV a classic, recognizable look with serious off-road tech.
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Uber beats Waymo to launch London's first robotaxis
Uber has launched commercial autonomous rides in London powered by UK startup Wayve, getting ahead of rival Waymo.
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