2026 Toyota RAV4 Toyota PLANO, Texas — The top-selling SUV in the United States will exclusively be offered as a hybrid model as part of a redesign of the RAV4 lineup, Toyota Motor announced Tuesday night. The world’s largest automaker said the 2026 Toyota RAV4 only will be offered as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid,… Continue reading Toyota redesigns America’s top-selling RAV4 SUV to exclusively be a hybrid
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Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months
A Waymo self-driving car, seen with a driver, stops at a red light outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 31, 2025. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana told CNBC on Tuesday that the Alphabet-owned ride-hailing company has reached 10 million trips, doubling in the… Continue reading Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months
What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy
watch now The outlook on consumer spending continues to get cloudier. Last week, consumer sentiment slid to its second-lowest reading on record while recent credit card data showed that many Americans are starting to cut back. Walmart, Microsoft and Subaru are just some of the companies that have warned of price increases related to tariffs,… Continue reading What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy
Elon Musk confirms Tesla plan for robotaxis on Austin roads in June
Elon Musk is interviewed on CNBC from the Tesla headquarters in Texas. CNBC Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company will have robotaxis on the streets of Austin, Texas, by the end of June. In an interview with CNBC’s David Faber on Tuesday at the company’s headquarters in Austin, Musk said Tesla aims to… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms Tesla plan for robotaxis on Austin roads in June
Cadillac’s EVs are attracting new buyers, including more customers trading in Teslas
A Cadillac all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ luxury SUV is displayed during press day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, September 14, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — Cadillac’s expanding all-electric vehicle lineup is attracting a notable number of new buyers to the American luxury brand, including an increase this year… Continue reading Cadillac’s EVs are attracting new buyers, including more customers trading in Teslas
Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ after retailer warned it will raise prices
People shop at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump blasted Walmart on Saturday after the country’s largest retailer warned this week that it will have to raise prices because of tariffs. “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason… Continue reading Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ after retailer warned it will raise prices
Tesla limits investors’ ability to sue over breach of fiduciary duties
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai on Jan. 7. Aly Song | Reuters In a regulatory filing out Friday, Elon Musk-led automaker Tesla announced a change to its corporate bylaws that will limit shareholders ability to sue the company if investors believe the company’s… Continue reading Tesla limits investors’ ability to sue over breach of fiduciary duties
Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
Jack Hartung. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Tesla has appointed longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to its board of directors, effective June 1. As part of the board, Hartung will join Tesla’s audit committee, the electric vehicle company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The addition comes as Tesla… Continue reading Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
When the Trump administration slapped 145% tariffs on China, the shipping and logistics industries slowed to a trickle. Now they’re dealing with the opposite problem: a surge. The administration’s decision to “pause” the steep tariffs for 90 days has left companies rushing to get orders in before the window closes. Insiders say the threat now… Continue reading The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated
A 2025 Ford Expedition with bronze trim at the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant, April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A white 2025 Ford Expedition SUV with bronze exterior trim rolled off the assembly line at Ford Motor‘s Kentucky Truck Plant. It was assembled — from its frame to completion — by… Continue reading How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated