Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy

The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it out of everyone’s way, the words “I’m stuck” flashing yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It was an inauspicious start to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day,”… Continue reading Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy

Netflix growing up, data center jet engines, and the circular AI economy

A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one.  What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles are quietly becoming part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing… Continue reading Netflix growing up, data center jet engines, and the circular AI economy

Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’

Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.” The Nissan Xterra will be electrified, but by how much? Earlier this year, Nissan offered a sneak peek of its upcoming lineup in a shadowy image previewing several new vehicles. Alongside the new 2026… Continue reading Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’

Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450

Tesla board member and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, is back to selling Tesla (TSLA) stocks. According to a new SEC filing, Kimbal has cashed out over $25 million worth of shares and donated a few more as the stock rides high in late 2025. We often report on insider selling at Tesla, and Kimbal… Continue reading Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450

Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe at the company’s first “Autonomy and AI Day” on Dec. 11, 2025, in Palo Alto, California. Lora Kolodny | CNBC Rivian Automotive impressed Wall Street on Thursday with its plans for artificial intelligence, automation and an internally developed silicon chip, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the electric… Continue reading Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain

IMI spotlights barriers for dealers offering apprenticeships

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) welcomed the announcement in the Autumn Budget that apprenticeships will be free for SMEs. However, the IMI believes the numbers do not add up. The government removed the 5% co-investment for SMEs training under-25 apprentices – estimated to save employers £650–£800 per apprentice. However, the apprentice minimum wage… Continue reading IMI spotlights barriers for dealers offering apprenticeships

The long shot

Entertainment One of the year’s most visually striking films, Resurrection, features a stunning 30-minute unbroken tracking shot. Director Bi Gan tells us how he pulled it off. by Kevin Nguyen Dec 12, 2025, 9:14 PM UTC Entertainment One of the year’s most visually striking films, Resurrection, features a stunning 30-minute unbroken tracking shot. Director Bi… Continue reading The long shot

We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful

Verge Shopping Each of these stocking stuffers is a small yet useful upgrade that also makes for a great gift. Each of these stocking stuffers is a small yet useful upgrade that also makes for a great gift. by Brandon Russell Dec 12, 2025, 8:57 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals… Continue reading We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future