Toyota launches the new Urban Cruiser EV, an ‘authentic’ entry-level electric SUV

The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s second fully electric SUV, but it adds some meaningful upgrades over the outgoing bZ4X. Meet the new Toyota Urban Cruiser electric SUV Based on a new dedicated EV platform, Toyota calls the Urban Cruiser “an authentic SUV” in terms of design and performance. Toyota launched the new entry-level electric SUV… Continue reading Toyota launches the new Urban Cruiser EV, an ‘authentic’ entry-level electric SUV

Tesla throws ‘cringe’ anti-union concert for Giga Berlin employees ahead of vote

Tesla has reportedly thrown a “Giga-Event” for its employees at Gigafactory Berlin, featuring German rapper Kool Savas. The goal? To rally the troops ahead of a critical union vote. The result? A “cringe” performance involving a Cybertruck, failed “Elon” chants, and some anti-union propaganda. We have been covering the ongoing tensions between Tesla and IG… Continue reading Tesla throws ‘cringe’ anti-union concert for Giga Berlin employees ahead of vote

California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot

Tesla electric vehicles (EV) in front of the company’s store in Colma, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A California administrative law judge has ruled that Tesla’s marketing around its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems was deceptive, and that the company should face a 30-day suspension… Continue reading California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot

Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program

Instead, the company plans to focus on ‘world-class first-party hardware and software.’ Instead, the company plans to focus on ‘world-class first-party hardware and software.’ by Jay Peters Dec 17, 2025, 9:24 PM UTC Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at… Continue reading Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program

Democratic lawmakers are investigating data centers’ impact on electricity costs 

Senators are demanding answers from tech companies and data center developers about their electricity use. Senators are demanding answers from tech companies and data center developers about their electricity use. by Justine Calma Dec 17, 2025, 9:12 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a… Continue reading Democratic lawmakers are investigating data centers’ impact on electricity costs 

German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010356

The day after the European Union presented its plans for new emissions rules, the auto industry is clearly looking for guidance. The Volkswagen Group is satisfied and speaks of a “pragmatic design”, especially because small electric cars will soon be particularly promoted. And the Wolfsburg-based company wants to bring out many new models in this… Continue reading German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010356

German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010358

The day after the European Union presented its plans for new emissions rules, the auto industry is clearly looking for guidance. The Volkswagen Group is satisfied and speaks of a “pragmatic design”, especially because small electric cars will soon be particularly promoted. And the Wolfsburg-based company wants to bring out many new models in this… Continue reading German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010358