The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against Uber, alleging the ride-hail and delivery giant charged customers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent. The lawsuit also claims Uber failed to deliver the savings promised in its subscription service and made it unreasonably difficult for users to cancel despite its “cancel anytime”… Continue reading Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent
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Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
Tesla is pushing back the promised launch of a more affordable EV by months, according to a report from Reuters. The new model, which is supposedly a very stripped-down Model Y, was supposed to debut in the first half of this year but now might not come until late 2025 or early 2026, states the… Continue reading Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft buys its way into Europe, Kodiak SPACs, and how China’s new ADAS rules might affect Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Enough with my typical small talk. Let’s jump into the news right away this week. And there’s plenty of it, including Lyft’s entry into Europe, AV startup… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft buys its way into Europe, Kodiak SPACs, and how China’s new ADAS rules might affect Tesla
Is the SPAC back?
Kodiak Robotics made a financial move that was ubiquitous in 2021. Yup, the self-driving truck startup plans to go public through a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company. It’s a bold bet in a market where SPACs have lost their shine and the autonomous vehicle space has numerous shutdowns, including… Continue reading Is the SPAC back?
Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads
China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in… Continue reading Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads
Archer Aviation wants to help New Yorkers skip airport traffic with electric air taxis
New York City is one of those places in the world where you can get a dollar slice at 2 in the morning or have a burger delivered in under 30 minutes, but you’ll still spend two hours crawling down the highway to catch a flight. Archer Aviation wants to change that with air taxis… Continue reading Archer Aviation wants to help New Yorkers skip airport traffic with electric air taxis
Rivian’s first non-Amazon van customer is HelloFresh
Meal-kit company HelloFresh has added 70 all-electric Rivian vans to its fleet, the first major customer to buy the commercial EVs since the automaker ended its exclusive deal with Amazon. The 70 all-electric commercial vans represent nearly one quarter of HelloFresh’s fleet, which has already helped the company save an estimated 20,000 gallons of gasoline,… Continue reading Rivian’s first non-Amazon van customer is HelloFresh
India’s Uber-rival BluSmart appears to suspend service in wake of EV loan probe
BluSmart, India’s all-electric cab-hailing startup that was once seen as an emerging rival to Uber, appears to have suspended service in some cities just as the country’s market regulator launched a probe into Gensol Engineering, the publicly listed company that shares two of its co-founders. The cab service, which had been operating in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru,… Continue reading India’s Uber-rival BluSmart appears to suspend service in wake of EV loan probe
Kia is pitching Americans an affordable EV sedan with EV4 debut
Kia debuted its 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, its first global electric sedan and one designed for customers looking for an affordable EV. Whether U.S. customers will gravitate towards a sedan is an open question — and one Kia isn’t necessarily betting on. The company launched sales of… Continue reading Kia is pitching Americans an affordable EV sedan with EV4 debut
Subaru debuts Trailseeker, an all-electric SUV coming for Rivian’s outdoorsy EV customer base
Subaru is back with a new EV, and like its predecessor the Solterra, the all-electric Trailseeker SUV includes a bit of Toyota handiwork. Subaru of America revealed the 2026 Trailseeker SUV on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The EV, the second in the Japanese automaker’s portfolio, looks familiar in a hey-that-looks-like-a-Subaru sort… Continue reading Subaru debuts Trailseeker, an all-electric SUV coming for Rivian’s outdoorsy EV customer base