Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately

Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement… Continue reading Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately

Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US

Tesla has officially deployed its first Supercharger station owned by a third party in the US, a step in the automaker’s effort to accelerate the charging infrastructure growth while reducing capital expenditure. The new station, located at a Suncoast Charging in Land O’Lakes, Florida, consists of 8 stalls and is now open to the public.… Continue reading Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US

Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal

While everyone has been hyper-focused on Elon Musk’s latest “gaudy” pay package, the one the board just awarded him to compensate for the previous package canceled by a judge in Delaware is turning into a financial time bomb ticking that could blow up Tesla’s income statements. According to a new analysis from financial data tracker… Continue reading Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal

Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the automaker’s next-generation self-driving computer, known as AI5, will not be available in volume until mid-2027. The new timeline confirms that Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab, scheduled for 2026, will launch on current-generation AI4 hardware – raising more questions about the capability of the vehicle, which isn’t supposed to have… Continue reading Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff sells a piece of his ownership stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

watch now Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff is bringing in new team ownership, selling a portion of his holdings to CrowdStrike founder and CEO George Kurtz, the executives told CNBC Thursday. Kurtz’s personal acquisition expands a partnership between the auto racing team and software provider that dates to 2019. It also… Continue reading Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff sells a piece of his ownership stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

Hyundai showcases off-road ambitions with new rugged concept SUV

The Hyundai Crater concept SUV was revealed at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Michael Wayland / CNBC LOS ANGELES — Hyundai Motor has ambitions to increase the rugged, off-road capabilities of its vehicles in the U.S., based on a new “Crater” concept SUV revealed Thursday. The rugged compact vehicle mixes Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai showcases off-road ambitions with new rugged concept SUV

‘Robotaxi has reached a tipping point’: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises

Chinese tech company Baidu announced Monday it can sell some robotaxi rides without any human staff in the vehicles. Baidu BEIJING — Chinese robotaxi companies are expanding abroad at a faster clip than U.S. rivals Waymo and Tesla — at a time when industry leaders say autonomous driving is finally near an inflection point. “I… Continue reading ‘Robotaxi has reached a tipping point’: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises

Wicked: For Good is a soaring second act that brings it all full circle

Entertainment Turns out splitting the musical into two movies was a pretty solid idea. by Charles Pulliam-Moore Nov 20, 2025, 9:20 PM UTC Entertainment Turns out splitting the musical into two movies was a pretty solid idea. by Charles Pulliam-Moore Nov 20, 2025, 9:20 PM UTC Charles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV,… Continue reading Wicked: For Good is a soaring second act that brings it all full circle

Van Mossel buys Breeze Motor and Ocean Automotive

Van Mossel Automotive Group has hit the acquisition trail, buying dealer groups, Breeze Motor Group and Ocean Automotive for undisclosed sums. Both companies are based on the South Coast, with locations in Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and Yeovil. This expansion further strengthens Van Mossel’s position in the UK on the mainland. The acquisition includes… Continue reading Van Mossel buys Breeze Motor and Ocean Automotive

German FAZ: And it got better010266

This has to get better was our headline about the infotainment in the VW ID 4 and ID 5 two years ago. Nothing could be easier than that. Volkswagen has delivered. While the older system caused a lot of frustration and the software even crashed while driving, the manufacturer has made thorough improvements for the… Continue reading German FAZ: And it got better010266