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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Cuts 600 Jobs in Latest Setback for EV Maker

Rivian in August cited tariffs and policy changes when it聽backed away聽from a key financial goal, saying it would break even on a gross profit basis after earlier predicting a modest profit.

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Launches New AI Shopping Tool in US for Indecisive

The Help Me Decide feature will appear at the top of a product detail page after shoppers have looked at several similar items. Those who tap the button will see a single product recommendation.

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Waymo to Test Vehicles With Humans at New Jersey Airport

Alphabet's Waymo will begin manually testing its autonomous vehicles with human drivers at Newark airport, laying the foundation to eventually ferry passengers to and from the transit hub.

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Profit Misses Target Despite Record Q3 Sales Surge

Tesla's Q3 profit fell short of Wall Street鈥檚 expectations despite record EV sales, a sign of the pressure automakers are facing from shifting federal policies and rising costs.

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Rivian Mobility Spinoff Preps $4,500 E-Bike as First Product

Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian Automotive, has unveiled its first consumer product: an electric bike that will cost up to $4,500.

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Tests Augmented Reality Glasses for Drivers

Amazon said it was conducting trials of the glasses with drivers in North America and planned to further refine the technology before any broader rollout. 聽

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

GM Plans Autonomous SUV for 2028

GM plans to release a Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV that, when on the highway, allows drivers to go hands- and eyes-free, the company announced Oct. 22.

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Uber, Nebius to Invest Up to $375 Million in Robotaxi Firm

Uber鈥檚 investment expands on a multiyear聽partnership聽with Austin-based Avride to deploy autonomous vehicles and food delivery robots.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss

The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in聽documents聽posted to NHTSA鈥檚 website.

October 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Investors Pivot to Dreams of AI Future

EVs are the primary way the company can bring in the cash required for its AI investments. And that business is facing聽slowing demand.

October 22, 2025