Will Range Rover GT Step On Sister Brand Jaguar’s EV Toes? JLR Says No

The Range Rover GT reimagines the brand with an all-electric grand tourer, targeting new buyers, but JLR says it won’t directly compete against Jaguar’s Type 01 EV.

SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure

The company ticked off a few more boxes on the second Starship V3 flight, but appears to have had another issue relighting the booster’s rocket engines.

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

New Technology Center Seeks To Spur Auto Collaboration

Various factors, including AI and Chinese competition are spurring the need for greater collaboration between tech, automakers and suppliers.

VW Profits Slide, 2026 Sales Forecast To Dip; Could This Weaken Union?

VW said operating profits dived 9.5% in the 2nd quarter while sales for 2026 would slip 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. Will this weaken union negotiators?

Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs

The carmaker has said it’s owed a refund in the “tens of millions of dollars.”

Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone

Tesla’s electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla’s mechanical door release don’t warrant a defect investigation. Instead, the issue is better addressed through a broader […]

Tesla’s door handles may spur new US safety rules

The new rule-making process follows a series of incidents, including fatal ones, in which people have become stuck inside cars.