Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone

Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, the latest step in the company’s bid to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, U.K., and Europe.

BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior
BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior

When a premium car brand like BMW says it has a “special surprise” in store for drivers, I’d expect something more luxurious than having a movie commercial beamed onto the dashboard. That’s exactly what’s happening to many BMW owners, however, who are being shown banner ads for Spider-man: Brand New Day on their Control Display […]

Radical Reset Required By BMW As China Advances – Report

German automakers in general and BMW in particular are stumbling as Chinese manufacturers beat them in their premium market. Radical change is required, a report said.

Elon Musk spends half his time talking robots and AI on Tesla earnings calls

An analysis of the last seven years of Tesla earnings calls shows just little attention Musk pays to Tesla’s car business.

Ford, Lincoln Add On-Board Autio Road Trip Guide

Loccation-based audio storytelling platform Autio,, announced Tuesday, that it is launching its embedded app directly into select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S.

China’s Coal Addiction Begins To Ease

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Waymo’s reliance on imported Chinese EVs and a potential “super cycle” for cleantech investment.

A Global Commercial Vehicle Giant Is Born: Inside Hino-Fuso’s Business Integration—and The Indian CEO Steering It The Japanese Way

Satyakam Arya, CEO of Hino Motors, talks about his vision and priorities of shaping the 10th largest CV manufacturer globally

TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands

The U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload.

Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it

Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here’s the list and the latest on the partnerships.