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Waymo pauses robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout chaos — Musk says Tesla car service unaffected

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Alphabet-owned Waymo has suspended its driverless ride-hail service in the San Francisco Bay Area after blackouts plagued the city Saturday afternoon. “We have temporarily suspended our ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the widespread power outage,” a Waymo spokesperson tells CNBC. “Our teams are working diligently and in close coordination with … Read more

Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package must be restored as court rules cancellation was too extreme

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Elon Musk’s 2018 CEO pay package from Tesla, worth some $56 billion when it vested, must be restored, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled Friday. “We reverse the Court of Chancery’s rescission remedy and award $1 in nominal damages,” the judges wrote in their opinion. In the decision, the Delaware Supreme Court judges said a lower … Read more

California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot

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Tesla electric vehicles (EV) in front of the company’s store in Colma, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A California administrative law judge recently ruled recently that Tesla’s marketing around its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems had been deceptive, and that the company should face a … Read more

Tesla stock closes at record as investors rally around Musk’s robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales

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What started off as a particularly rough year for Tesla investors is turning into quite the celebration. Following a 36% plunge in the first quarter, the stock’s worst period since 2022, Tesla shares have rallied all the way back, reaching an all-time closing high of $489.88, jumping 3.1% on Tuesday. They’re now up 21% for … Read more

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

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U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 … Read more

Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars

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A fuel nozzle is inserted into a combustion engine at a petrol pump at a filling station during a refueling process. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The European Union on Tuesday is expected to water down its effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, after lobbying efforts from Germany, … Read more

Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe at the company’s first “Autonomy and AI Day” on Dec. 11, 2025, in Palo Alto, California. Lora Kolodny | CNBC Rivian Automotive impressed Wall Street on Thursday with its plans for artificial intelligence, automation and an internally developed silicon chip, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the electric … Read more

Rivian announces new AI tech, in-house chip and robotaxi ambitions

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Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” on Thursday in Palo Alto, California. Credit: Rivian Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive has developed a custom chip, car computer and new artificial intelligence models that will enable it to bring self-driving features to its forthcoming vehicles, the company revealed at its first “Autonomy … Read more

ICEBlock developer sues U.S. government after DOJ demanded Apple remove app from store

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In this photo illustration, the ICEBlock app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on October 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The developer of ICEBlock, an app used to track local sightings of ICE agents and other law enforcement authorities, sued the U.S. government on Monday for allegedly infringing his … Read more

Stellantis to bring tiny Fiat car to U.S. following Trump remarks

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Stellantis plans to offer the Fiat Topolino, an all-electric quadricycle vehicle, in the U.S. Stellantis DETROIT – Chrysler parent Stellantis on Monday announced it will offer an all-electric small “car” called the Fiat Topolino in the U.S. The automaker did not announce timing for the vehicle, but Fiat CEO Olivier François confirmed plans to bring … Read more