Image Credits: Artur Widak/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesTesla will launch its long-awaited robotaxi test in Austin, Texas, next month, but will limit it to areas the company considers “the safest,” CEO Elon Musk told CNBC on Tuesday.Tesla Robotaxis to Steer Clear of Complex IntersectionsMusk explained that Tesla vehicles will avoid complex intersections unless the system...
Credit:he 6th-gen RAV4 comes in Core, Woodland, and GR Sport variants, with a bunch of electrified powertrains and trims to choose fromToyotaAfter the 2019 fifth-gen debut, Toyota refreshed the RAV4 for 2026 with updated styling and electrified powertrains. For the first time, the US will also see the GR Sport model.The lineup includes a...
Image Credits: WaymoThe California Public Utilities Commission has authorized Waymo to extend its commercial robotaxi service, allowing the Alphabet company to operate its driverless ride-hailing vehicles in more communities south of San Francisco.Waymo Maintains Current Robotaxi Operations Across San Francisco and Silicon ValleyThe company stated on X that the approval will not alter its...
Credit: ArcherArcher has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. According to a press release from the company, if all goes according to plan—a significant uncertainty—their Midnight eVTOL aircraft will shuttle VIPs, fans, and key personnel between major event locations, while also assisting...
The Frikar electric-assist quadcycle, now available in Austria and BelgiumPodbikeIf you spot a sleek, futuristic-looking vehicle gliding silently through the streets of Oslo, Berlin, Vienna, or Brussels, take a closer look — someone might be pedaling it. If that’s the case, there’s a strong chance you’ve found the Frikar, a pedal-electric quadcycle that Podbike...
Image Credits:GoogleGoogle announced during its Android Show—held ahead of the 2025 I/O developer conference—that Gemini, its generative AI, will be rolled out to all vehicles compatible with Android Auto in the coming months.According to the company, incorporating Gemini into Android Auto, and later this year into vehicles with Google’s built-in operating system, will enhance...
Credit: Steve Dent for EngadgetDJI's highly anticipated Mavic 4 Pro drone has finally been released, but there’s some bad news. Because of Trump’s tariffs and other market uncertainties, such as the possibility of a DJI ban, it’s not available for sale in the U.S. yet, and there’s no information on when it will be...
Image Credits:Getty ImagesFederal safety officials have issued Tesla a comprehensive set of questions regarding its upcoming robotaxi service, as part of an investigation into how the company’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software performs under low-visibility conditions.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation is seeking further details on FSD (Supervised) to better understand...
Image Credits:Getty ImagesGeely Auto is looking to delist its premium EV brand Zeekr from the New York Stock Exchange just a year after its initial public offering, according to Zeekr’s regulatory filings.The move comes as the Trump administration considers removing Chinese firms from U.S. stock markets, intensifying an ongoing trade dispute marked by escalating...
Credit: EngadgetTesla has canceled its plan to offer a range extender for the Cybertruck and has begun notifying customers who placed a $2,000 reservation for the $16,000 add-on. According to emails shared on social media and forums, the company will issue full refunds. Tesla hasn't explained the decision, but it follows the quiet removal...
