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
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Elon Musk Is in Huge Trouble Over Donald Trump’s Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war is putting Tesla in serious danger. As Politico reports, the trade war has put Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an extremely awkward position politically. While the president’s top henchman’s businesses are somewhat insulated thanks to a strong manufacturing presence in the United States, Musk’s ambitions to turn Tesla into… Continue reading Elon Musk Is in Huge Trouble Over Donald Trump’s Tariffs
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?
India lacks innovations in automobile sector, need to hike substantial investments in R&D: NITI Aayog
As a result of these gaps, Indian companies often depend on foreign technologies, which increases manufacturing costs and reduces the potential to build cutting-edge vehicles locally. India’s growth in the global automobile sector is held back due to a lack of innovation, primarily driven by inadequate Research and Development (R&D) infrastructure, says a report by… Continue reading India lacks innovations in automobile sector, need to hike substantial investments in R&D: NITI Aayog
Helium Wars Token Secures Top Spot in 2025 Token Rankings
Backed by blockchain leader Antier, Helium Wars Token earns industry recognition as one of 2025’s top presale projects, underlining the GameFi sector’s growing maturity. MOHALI, India, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Helium Wars, the innovative Web3 shooter game powered by its native HELM token, has been recognized as one of 2025’s most promising token presales.… Continue reading Helium Wars Token Secures Top Spot in 2025 Token Rankings
Delta Development Team Selected for $1.57M TACFI Opportunity to Advance Total Blood System (TBS)
TUCSON, Ariz., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Development Team (DDT) is proud to announce that it has been selected for a $1.57 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) opportunity by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory. The phase IIB award represents… Continue reading Delta Development Team Selected for $1.57M TACFI Opportunity to Advance Total Blood System (TBS)
Weekly Recap: 14 Tech Press Releases You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including Sony’s miniature LiDAR depth sensor and Docusign’s AI agent. NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers… Continue reading Weekly Recap: 14 Tech Press Releases You Need to See
2025 CAA Report & 97th Anniversary Academic Series Overview
Creating Art of the Era, Shaping a New Global Art Landscape HANGZHOU, China, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 8, 1928, at the opening ceremony of the National Academy of Art, Mr. Cai Yuanpei delivered his renowned speech and proclaimed, “The Academy was founded by West Lake to create beauty—to transform the superstitious minds of… Continue reading 2025 CAA Report & 97th Anniversary Academic Series Overview
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
An Internal Tesla Analysis Found the Robotaxi Would Lose Money, and You’ll Never Guess What Elon Musk Did in Response
Back in October of 2024, Tesla investors and fanboys alike flocked to Hollywood for the company’s “We, Robot” event. The company’s backers hoped Musk would finally unveil the long-awaited “$25,000 Tesla” — a lower-budget EV that was sure to rejuvenate sales as the costly Cybertruck flopped — but what they got was anything but. Instead, the… Continue reading An Internal Tesla Analysis Found the Robotaxi Would Lose Money, and You’ll Never Guess What Elon Musk Did in Response