TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo
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GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to US factory
The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.
Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public
Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport “soon.”
Zipline charts drone delivery expansion with $600M in new funding
The startup plans to expand to at least four new U.S. states in 2026.
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”
The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled
The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.
New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.
Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
Motional says it will launch a driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas before the end of 2026.
Wing to expand drone delivery to another 150 Walmart stores
The partnership will grow Wing’s drone delivery service to more than 270 Walmart stores by 2027.
Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi
It sounds like “Oh hi.”