Amazon Zoox Recalls 105 Robotaxis Over Fire-Scene Smoke Detection Failure
Amazon’s Zoox recalled all 105 robotaxis after a June incident where an autonomous vehicle failed to detect smoke and entered an active fire scene.
Lucid Motors Stock Crashes 57% on Bankruptcy Rumors, Company Issues Denial
Lucid Group shares plunged 57% intraday on July 14, 2026, amid bankruptcy reports. The EV maker denies claims as ‘completely false.’
Ford Recalls Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Amid ‘Quality First’ Marketing Campaign
Ford recalled nearly 1 million vehicles in two weeks while launching quality-focused ads, issuing 56 recalls in 2026—more than rest of industry combined.
Toyota Urges Japanese Automakers to Standardize Parts to Fight Chinese Rivals
Toyota’s Koji Sato urges Japan’s seven automakers to share parts and standards as Chinese brands outsell Japanese vehicles in Europe for first time.
Audi Leads Luxury Brands with Seven 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
Audi’s 2026 A6 becomes the brand’s seventh Top Safety Pick+ winner, outpacing BMW and Mercedes as IIHS toughens crash test standards.
Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics for $325M as Atlas Targets Factory Automation
Hyundai buys SoftBank’s stake in Boston Dynamics for $325M, gaining full control of Atlas humanoid robot maker to deploy in Georgia factory by 2028.
Chip Motors Unveils $15,000 Electric Vehicle With Remote Human Drivers for Parking
Miami startup Chip Motors debuts a $15,000 low-speed EV with unique teleoperated parking service, targeting affordability gap after tax credit loss.
Subaru Recalls 541,000 SUVs Over Incorrect Weight Label; No Mechanical Fix Needed
Subaru recalls 541,237 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid models for incorrect weight labels. No dealer visit required—owners can apply fix at home.