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Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:14:23 +0000

A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.

Lyft and Baidu start testing robotaxis in London

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:04:49 +0000

As it promised last year, Baidu has started testing its robotaxis in London along with partners Lyft and Freenow.

Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:38:55 +0000

The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.

Does charging your phone in your car waste gas?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Charing your phone in the car may technically use energy, but not enough to give a second thought.

Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling's biggest challenge

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

End-of-life disposal of EV batteries is a growing problem. This state is trying something new.

Tesla teases Cybercab with a built-in Starlink V5 antenna

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:03:01 +0000

Tesla has revealed its upcoming Cybercab design with a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 dish.

Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Do you need to be in your car to set up your digital car key?

Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:10:22 +0000

The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.

Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:15:02 +0000

The soon-to-be-retired electric SUV was born from a collaboration with GM.

NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:01:32 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash

Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Apple announced the new CarPlay feature not long after Google announced a similar update for Android Auto.

California's MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:07 +0000

The Fed dropped the ball, but California's new program will provide up to $3,500 in instant rebates to first-time EV buyers.

Not 300 miles, not 250 miles: These EVs have the worst range in 2026

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If you like going on a long road trip, you might want to steer clear of these vehicles.

Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Like Google Maps, Waze is going all-in on Gemini.

Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0000

It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.

I quite fancy a Slate EV in a Crayola crayon color

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Slate's barebones EV trucks lack whimsy, which is why the company has teamed up with Crayola.

NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:30:39 +0000

The NHTSA says it identified a 'pattern of driverless AVs' interfering with first responders. It's now demanding a solution from AV makers.

Waymo will soon go fully autonomous in four more cities

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:26 +0000

Waymo will ditch human supervisors in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa and Denver.

Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:46:30 +0000

Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an electric car to its exclusive lineup.

Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The company's robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa.