This Is Why Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Needed Human Babysitters
On-board helpers, bad-weather suspensions, but no crashes. WIRED asked experts to grade Tesla’s Austin autonomous taxi service—and, crucially, how to know if the system is safe.
Xiaomi’s YU7 Is an SUV-Sized Middle Finger to Tesla’s Model Y
In just three minutes Xiaomi took 200,000 preorders for only its second ever EV—four times what Cybertruck has sold in its 18-month lifetime. But at $35,000, it’s really gunning for Elon’s family SUV.
This Is Why High-End Electric Cars Are Failing
There’s a simple reason why high-end EVs have failed to spark the imaginations of auto buyers. To remedy this, manufacturers need to revisit the days of the Model T.
China’s Electric-Vehicle Factories Have Become Tourist Hot Spots
Thousands of people are signing up to see the highly automated assembly lines of Chinese EV brands like Xiaomi and Nio.
The Definitive Story of Tesla Takedown
In February, a Bluesky post caught the eye of Alex Winter. The result is a coalition of environmentalists, anti-Trump advocates, and federal workers that’s been hyping Tesla’s stock slide ever since.
Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Rolling Out Soon—With One Big Unanswered Question
Neither the US federal government nor the City of Austin will say how teleoperations, self-driving’s critical safety feature, will be used in the service launching in Austin in just a matter of days.
Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn’t Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West
After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.
There’s a Very Simple Pattern to Elon Musk’s Broken Promises
The entrepreneur’s habit of overpromising on deadlines may be frustrating for investors—but for those looking to see whether a Musk pledge will come good, there’s a key phrase to watch out for.
GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs
General Motors has cracked the chemistry of lower-cost, energy-dense electric vehicle batteries. Budget-conscious gasoline holdouts may soon have no excuse.