The Robotaxi Reality Check: Tesla’s Cybercab, Regulatory Hurdles, and a Shifting Mobility Landscape
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your definitive guide to the future of transportation. As artificial intelligence continues to permeate every layer of the automotive sector, the line between software company and hardware manufacturer has never been…
Federal Regulators Launch Probe Into Tesla’s Cybercab Debut Over Safety Certification Concerns
By Sean O’Kane September 4, 2026 The automotive landscape shifted in an instant on Friday morning, as the first of Tesla’s long-awaited "Cybercabs"—a radical, purpose-built autonomous vehicle lacking both steering wheels and brake pedals—began…
The Tesla-SpaceX-xAI Nexus: Unpacking the $624 Million Battery Buying Spree
By [Your Name/Tech Editorial Desk] August 4, 2026 The lines separating Elon Musk’s corporate empire have never been more blurred. In a series of financial disclosures released Tuesday, SpaceX revealed a massive capital allocation toward Tesla’s energy…