TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem

I’ve seen lots of so-called “smart” bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There’s nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes […]

A New Range Rover Might Have More Recycled Components Than You Think

JLR’s Project Cornerstone shows how recycled materials can cut EV production emissions while boosting supply chain resilience, without compromising luxury.

Veteran Analyst, Now On His Own, Says ‘Freshest’ Vehicles Will Thrive

John Murphy, a veteran auto analyst, says automakers with the “freshest” vehicles will thrive.

OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US

The hire marks OpenAI’s latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue

The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company’s advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.

Robotaxis drives miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that

Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator’s 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.

Polestar has been muscled out of the US market
Polestar has been muscled out of the US market

Polestar won’t be allowed to sell its electric vehicles model year 2027 and beyond in the US after the federal government denied the company’s request for authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software from China. In a press release, the company says the decision to retreat from the US follows a recent decision […]

Fed Rule Effectively Puts Automaker Polestar Out Of Business In The U.S.

Volvo’s upscale electrified division pulls the proverbial plug on future U.S. sales because of its ties to China.

Slate’s electric truck: all the news about the ultra-minimal EV
Slate’s electric truck: all the news about the ultra-minimal EV

Slate Auto is a new startup that emerged out of a secretive project called “Re:Car” within Re:Build Manufacturing, a domestic manufacturing project backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The company’s first electric vehicle is a barebones electric pickup that’s roughly a third of the size of your typical gas-powered truck. And the proposal is pretty […]

Trump admin bars Polestar from selling its new EVs in the US

The Department of Commerce declined to give the Chinese-owned automaker a special authorization to keep selling EVs in the U.S.