The Guardian Europe
Electric Cars Found to Have a Little Deforestation Problem, Because Of Course
Electric carmakers' batteries linked to deforestation in Indonesia, because apparently even saving the planet has a supply chain problem.
2026-10-16
The Guardian Europe
The Verge
Tesla Roadster Flies, Drives Upside Down, Still Somehow Not for Sale
Tesla's long-promised Roadster finally flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second - still no price, still no release date, still no car you can buy.
2026-10-09
BBC Business
Solar Roof Tiles: Still Expensive, Still Inefficient, Still Somehow Not Dead
Solar roof tiles: twice the cost, half the efficiency, and Tesla just bailed. But hey, at least they look nice.
2026-10-04
TechCrunch
California to Robotaxis: Please Stop Blocking Fire Trucks, or Else
California passes a law to keep robotaxis from blocking fire trucks, because apparently that needed to be a law.
2026-09-18
TechCrunch
Nevada Lifts Robotaxi Cap, Letting Zoox's Steering-Wheel-Free Cubes Roam Free
Nevada's 100-robotaxi cap for Zoox expires, opening the door for more cube-like vehicles in Las Vegas - just as Waymo, Tesla, and Uber join the party.
2026-09-16
TechCrunch
Congress to Automakers: You Can Pry AM Radio From Our Cold, Dead, Slightly Static Hands
House passes bill requiring AM radio in new cars, because nothing says 'emergency preparedness' like a technology your grandparents used to listen to ballgames.
2026-09-13
TechCrunch
Tesla Promises Roadster Again, This Time With Actual Date And Maybe Thrusters
Tesla says the second-gen Roadster will be unveiled October 1, only eight years after it was announced, with production still 12-18 months away.
2026-09-09
The Guardian Europe
Tesla's New Feature: Remote Harassment, Straight From Your Abuser's Phone
A Sydney woman's Tesla becomes a remote-controlled tool of abuse by her ex, proving that even your car can be weaponized against you.
2026-09-04
The Verge
Tesla Cybercab Barely Hits the Road, Immediately Gets a Federal Timeout
NHTSA launches an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab's missing mirrors, pedals, and steering wheel - because apparently, self-certifying a car that breaks the law is a 'bold strategy'.
2026-08-30
The Verge
China's Robot Olympics: Where Machines Lose Legs, Catch Fire, and Still Set World Records
China's robot Olympics feature machines losing limbs, catching fire, and still breaking records - while the US watches from the sidelines.
2026-08-29
TechCrunch
Chinese Automakers Join Tesla in Chasing Robot Riches, Because Car Margins Are Apparently Too Thin
Chinese carmakers are betting big on humanoid robots as the next profit frontier, because making cars is apparently too mainstream and not nearly lucrative enough.
2026-08-25
BBC World
Tesla's Fancy Door Handles Trigger China's Biggest Car Recall, Because Form Over Function Strikes Again
China's biggest car recall hits 4 million vehicles because hidden door handles are stylish - until you're trapped in a burning car.
2026-08-23
TechCrunch
Waymo Builds Custom Chip, Because Apparently Off-the-Shelf Brains Weren't Fancy Enough
Waymo builds a custom chip to handle its data deluge, while Uber gets fined, diversifies, and expands its robotaxi empire - because apparently, one autonomous vehicle story a week isn't enough.
2026-08-21
TechCrunch
Tesla's Solar Roof Fades to Black, Leaving Only Memories and a Few Very Expensive Shingles
Tesla's solar roof has gone the way of the dodo, but who knew a product with $200,000 price tags and melting underlayment was doomed?
2026-08-12
TechCrunch
Tesla's $10.1B Solar Factory: Because Why Not Add Another Gigafactory to the Mix?
Tesla plans a $10.1 billion solar panel factory in Texas, because why not? It'll create jobs, cost a fortune, and maybe power some space data centers.
2026-08-10
TechCrunch
Zoox Finally Allowed to Charge for Robotaxi Rides; Uber's AV Empire Expands, Because of Course
Zoox gets the green light to charge for robotaxis, Uber drops $10B on AVs, and Travis Kalanick reassembles his old Uber crew at Atoms - the future of transportation is basically a reunion tour.
2026-08-09
The Guardian
Chinese EVs Crash Europe's Party, Promptly Get Accused of Crashing the Party
Chinese EVs hit record sales in Europe, sparking tariff debates, while Tesla makes a comeback and PHEVs enjoy a loophole before it closes.
2026-08-06
TechCrunch
Ford Names Its New Electric Truck 'Fathom,' Because 'Profit' Was Taken
Ford's new $28,350 electric truck 'Fathom' is a deep dive into the sub-$30,000 market, with hopes of catching Tesla and dodging the fate of the Lightning.
2026-08-04
Ars Technica
China's Tesla Factory Cranks Out Cars Nobody's Buying Locally, But Hey, Exports!
Tesla's Shanghai plant is cranking out record numbers, but Chinese buyers are yawning, so the company is shipping cars abroad - and maybe considering a SpaceX merger to spice things up.
2026-07-24
The Atlantic
Tesla: Somehow Still the Least-Bad Option in a Burning EV Market
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales are a rounding error, Musk’s distracted, and the EV market is on fire - yet somehow Tesla is still the king of the hill.
The Good Times
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