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Waymo Opens Its Robotaxis to Everyone in Dallas: Here's How to Book a Ride
Waymo robotaxis are now available in 11 US cities, including four in Texas. In Dallas, it will face competition from Uber and Tesla, which launched months ago.
No More Free Rides. Feds Clear Amazon-Owned Zoox to Charge for Its Robotaxis
Paid rides will begin in Las Vegas next month, but we don't know how much it will cost yet.
Waymo Resumes Freeway Operations After Construction Zone Setback
The service resumed in Phoenix on Wednesday, with Miami, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area set to follow soon.
The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2026
Need a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls, navigation, music streaming, and more.
How Safe Is Your Waymo? Report Finds They Crash 68% Less Than Human Drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety did not have sufficient data to evaluate crash rates for other robotaxi services.
WhatsApp Tips Easier (and Safer) In-Car Messaging, Adds 3 New Useful Features
This ‘refreshed’ experience is rolling out now for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, alongside new perks for mobile and desktop users.
Starlink's New V5 Dish Spotted on Tesla Cybercabs
The company has been teasing the 'Starlink integration' at a display in a Tesla showroom in San Jose, California. The dish model is the newly released V5.
Bill Would Ban Chinese Connected Cars in the US—From Sale and on the Streets
A driver rolling up to a US border crossing in a Chinese vehicle would ‘have to buy another car, because their car will not be allowed’ in the US, says Sen. Bernie Moreno, the bill’s sponsor.
California Approves Up to $3,500 Rebate for First-Time EV Buyers
The MyFirstEV program takes $3,500 off new EVs and $1,750 off used vehicles. It comes almost a year after President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill killed the federal EV tax credit.
Waze Gets AI, Personalization Options—Including One to Make It Less Chatty
Google announces driving directions tailored to your earlier use of the app, an improved motorcycle mode that US riders will have to wait to use, and more.
Waymo Is Bringing Autonomous Rides to 4 New US Cities, Starts Testing a New EV
Waymo will begin testing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a driver behind the wheel.
Waymo Robotaxis Face Blame for San Francisco's July 4th Traffic Chaos
Thousands clogged the streets on a foggy Saturday night before and after the city's fireworks show, causing confused robotaxis to stall out. Some, however, blamed poor city planning.
Tesla Robotaxis Now Available in Miami
The service will cover only a small chunk of the western and northern parts of the city, excluding downtown, Miami Beach, and the area directly surrounding the airport.
NHTSA to Probe Tesla Crash Into Texas Home That Left One Dead
The driver, who has been charged with manslaughter, told police he was using Tesla's FSD. CEO Elon Musk says that 'makes no sense' since its EVs travel slowly through residential areas.
Say 'Hi!' to Waymo's Newest Robotaxi. Here's How It Compares to Amazon's Zoox
We took Waymo's new 'Ojai' minivan for a spin in San Francisco. It's less luxurious than the familiar Jaguar I-PACE sedan, but the ride is smooth, and it stands to give Zoox a run for its money.
Feds Poleaxe Polestar, Banning Future US Sales of Its EVs
The Swedish firm, partly owned by Chinese car giant Geely, failed to obtain authorization required under a Biden-era rule governing connected cars.
Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis to Keep Them Out of Freeway Construction Zones
According to an NHTSA filing, Waymo's fifth-gen ADS fails to identify closed construction zones. A software fix is in the works, but freeway services will remain suspended until it's deployed.
Amazon Echo Auto Review
The second-gen Amazon Echo Auto is ultimately just a good microphone that lets you use Alexa voice controls in your car. It doesn't do anything your phone can't already do with the Alexa mobile app, but it might be able to hear you better.
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Would You Pay $30 Per Month for Priority Waymo Pickups?
The robotaxi service's invite-only Premier membership will initially be offered to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
With iOS 27, Apple CarPlay Will Support Video Apps Natively
With iOS 26, you could only AirPlay videos from your iPhone to supported infotainment systems. iOS 27 promises an upgrade, but you'll still have to park your vehicle to play clips.
