Tag: GM

Waymo’s co-CEO on the challenge of scaling robotaxis safely

Waymo’s co-CEO, Tekedra Mawakana, had a clear message during her interview on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 stage Monday: “It is imperative that we scale.” Mawakana was speaking in the context of how Waymo balances fundraising (and burning through that money) with eventually achieving profitability. But she was also clear in the interview that she believes… Continue reading Waymo’s co-CEO on the challenge of scaling robotaxis safely

Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims

We’ve been talking about the impact of Elon Musk’s venture into politics on the Tesla brand for years, but now a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is putting some staggering numbers to it. According to a new working paper, Musk’s “polarizing and partisan actions” have directly cost Tesla over a… Continue reading Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims

German FAZ: Over for Segula’s test business010145

The Opel partner Segula will stop operating the test facilities in Rüsselsheim and Rodgau-Dudenhofen, which currently employ around 330 people, on October 31st. Segula Germany boss Holger Jené announced on Monday evening that no investor had been found for the insolvent sub-company Segula Technologies GmbH, in which the Tes business is bundled. The insolvent testing… Continue reading German FAZ: Over for Segula’s test business010145

GM isn’t ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet

The company won’t drop phone projection support from its gas cars ‘overnight,“ but rather over time. The company won’t drop phone projection support from its gas cars ‘overnight,“ but rather over time. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 27, 2025, 6:27 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading GM isn’t ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet

Comperemedia Enhances Offering with Equifax Credit Data to Give Financial Services Marketers Deeper Insight into Consumer Risk and Go-to-Market Strategy

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Comperemedia, the leading go-to-market strategy provider for financial services marketers, today announces their strengthened ability to help financial institutions decode competitor strategies and consumer targeting patterns through the introduction of Equifax® risk scores directly within the Comperemedia Direct platform. With access to Equifax risk score data, marketers can now benchmark… Continue reading Comperemedia Enhances Offering with Equifax Credit Data to Give Financial Services Marketers Deeper Insight into Consumer Risk and Go-to-Market Strategy

NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue

The NHTSA on Monday upgraded the probe to an engineering analysis on the basis of 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding its probe into 286,000 General Motors vehicles in the US over a possible engine failure issue, the safety regulator said on Monday, following several complaints, despite… Continue reading NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue

@niche: STILL DREAMIN’, STILL DRIVIN’.004120

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter continues to reflect on the looming changes to our transportation future, holding out hope that the True Believers at the car companies, along with those of us still passionate about freedom of mobility, will ultimately temper the bleakness that’s on the verge of consuming us. In On The Table, we take a closer look… Continue reading @niche: STILL DREAMIN’, STILL DRIVIN’.004120

UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled “Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India” on October 23 in Gangnam, South Korea. The event brought together over 50 professionals from Korea’s gaming… Continue reading UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India

TechCrunch Mobility: The ‘robot army’ argument

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I am sure you are waiting to learn the results of last week’s poll. (Reminder: Sign up for the Mobility newsletter… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: The ‘robot army’ argument