I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data

My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner’s permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car’s OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. The idea […]

U.K. Auto Industry Needs Urgent Policy U-Turn To Survive

Britain’s automotive industry, facing threats from an over-ambitious EV sales mandate and unrestrained Chinese imports, needs to take action or die.

EV Sales Climb Worldwide As They Stall In The U.S.

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at using infrastructure investment to tackle climate change and Chargepoint CEO Rick Wilmer on U.S. market changes.

Musk pledges to give ‘every kid in America’ one of his SpaceX shares

That’s more than $10 billion in shares, or around 1% of Musk’s current net worth.

Waymo Expands To Toronto. Will They Use The Ojai? Robotaxis In Canada

Waymo might be able to import the Ojai cheaply from China into Canada, and other Canadian angles on the expansion of robotaxis to the North.

The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises
The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises

There’s a fast-growing category of two-wheeled electric vehicles splitting the difference between high-end scooters and entry-level motorcycles, fresh bikes with avant-garde style but approachable performance. I’m talking about offerings like the Infinite Machine P1 and BMW CE 02, similar concepts but with wildly different attitudes. Among this class, the Maeving RM2 stands out. It has […]

2027 Chevy Bolt Is Now The Cheapest U.S. EV With Hands-Free Driving

At the moment, Chevrolet is now delivering the least expensive EV in the U.S. with a hands-free driver-assist system: the 2027 Bolt LT with Super Cruise.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s next act

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.