Iran Conflict Casts Shadow Over European Automakers, A New Report Says

The conflict in Iran will increase automotive industry supply chain and logistics costs, may jeopardize European auto markets, and spur demand for EVs.

What To Expect From The Rivian R2 On Price

Rivian is aiming for a fast ramp of the R2 this year as it tries to pivot from the low-volume luxury market. But higher-priced versions will appear first.

CONEXPO 2026 – Autonomy & AI & Power A Blue Collar Industry

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was a display of iron and steel, and a sprinkling of silicon, computing, and AI for autonomous operation.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

The uncomfortable truth about hybrid vehicles
The uncomfortable truth about hybrid vehicles

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the EV struggle, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Apologies to the Toyota Prius, but the first hybrid vehicle […]

Nissan, After Leaf Skid, Could Restore EV Leadership With Tiny Cars

Nissan wasted the Leaf’s global EV leadership and its latest EVs like the Ariya won’t make much of a dent in European sales. But its tiny cars might be the difference.

The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost
The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost

When Elon Musk burst onto the scene in his little Tesla Roadster, it seemed a matter of time before electricity rendered gas-powered sports cars obsolete. It hasn’t worked out that way. Automakers have struggled to bring purely electric two-seaters to market. The ones that managed to emerge have been flatly rejected by consumers. Porsche has […]

Thatcham Research: These Design Changes Can Make EVs Cheaper To Repair

Expensive repairs have pushed EV insurance costs up. Thatcham Research has unveiled a Blueprint manufacturers can use to ensure vehicle designs keep the prices down.

OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse

A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a truck trailer and a loading dock.