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Delaware June 28, 2026

Top Democrat lawmaker suffers minor injuries in Delaware car crash

Sen. Chris Coons says he is expected to make a full and swift recovery after suffering minor injuries in a multi-vehicle car crash in Delaware.

Auto June 23, 2026

Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxi vehicles after its autonomous driving software failed to recognize freeway construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco.

Auto June 22, 2026

Tesla in autopilot mode left roadway and crashed into home, killing 76-year-old woman inside, officials say

An elderly woman was killed after a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a Texas home, according to Harris County officials. Driver was not intoxicated.

Email June 21, 2026

Fake AAA email scam targets drivers

A suspicious AAA-themed email claims a federal rule requires emergency rescue tools in vehicles by July 2026. AAA confirms the message is not from them.

Robots June 13, 2026

Robot soccer player dents wall with terrifying kicks

Booster Robotics' T1 humanoid robot kicks soccer balls hard enough to dent walls, raising serious safety questions about powerful robots near people.

Tech June 2, 2026

Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi?

Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi is built around passenger comfort with a spacious cabin, flat floor and big screens to control temperature and music mid-ride.

Auto Safety May 29, 2026

Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US

Hyundai reportedly plans to deploy over 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots across U.S. auto plants, starting at its Georgia facility in 2028.

Smart and Safe Tech May 28, 2026

Cab-less electric trucks hit Ohio roads

Cab-less electric autonomous trucks from Einride will operate on Ohio public roads this summer, moving freight between EASE Logistics warehouses.

Texas May 25, 2026

Baby pulled from vehicle trapped in raging floodwaters in dramatic rescue caught on video

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Beeville, Texas, as an officer pulled a baby from a vehicle being swept toward a creek by rising floodwaters Saturday.

Auto Safety May 15, 2026

Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids

Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood was overrun by empty Waymo driverless cars circling through cul-de-sacs due to a routing behavior issue.