Trump's DOT proposes new rules for driverless vehicles
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Ford says AI alone couldn't fix its quality problems. It needed to rehire veteran engineers to help.
Ford won a major quality award after years of recall headaches. It says the turnaround came from veteran engineers and rethinking AI.
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Zoox to ramp up production of up to 100 newly upgraded robotaxis a week
Amazon's Zoox unveiled an upgraded robotaxi design as it prepares to ramp production to 100 vehicles a week and expand service in the US.
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BYD's Stella Li talks expanding the business and home robots
Business Insider Editor in Chief Jamie Heller sits down with BYD Executive Stella Li at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate unveils launch price for the 'most affordable truck in America'
EV startup Slate revealed the price of its tiny truck. It's higher than initially signaled — but still very affordable for a new pickup.
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Uber investor's suit alleges rider safety took a back seat to the gig-work model
Uber faces a lawsuit alleging CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and the board mishandled sexual assault claims.
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My family of 5 outgrew our Subaru Outback. The hybrid Mazda CX-90 might be the solution for space and cost of living.
Testing the Mazda CX-90 on a family trip helped me realize how much we've outgrown our current car. With twins plus another kid we need a third row.
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My friends and I take a 14-hour Amtrak trip together every year. It's the cheapest way to spend time together.
Each year, my friends and I travel from Utah to Colorado on an Amtrak train. The long ride is cheap and the perfect place for us to catch up.
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An 'insane' wealth boom is changing how people buy private jets, CEO says
The founder and CEO of private jet company Craft said customers are increasingly bypassing the traditional entry point into private flying.
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Before Lucid axed his role and downsized, the COO told us about the company's robotaxi bet
Lucid's now-former COO, Marc Winterhoff, told Business Insider that the company's robotaxi strategy was designed to be capital-efficient.
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Federal regulators open probe into fatal Tesla crash
Tesla's head of AI disputed the driver's account about how he was using the car's self-driving feature.
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Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential jet gifted by Qatar. Here's how Air Force One has changed through the years.
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
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Uber is set for a payday from Lime's IPO — and is interested in doubling down on the scooter bet
Uber is Lime's largest shareholder with a 24% stake. The scooter company filed plans for an IPO, targeting a price of $24 to $26 per share.
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Lucid's goal to 'simplify' the company includes 18% layoffs — and eliminating the COO role entirely
Lucid is conducting layoffs as it looks to "simplify the company" and "sharpen execution," a spokesperson said in a statement.
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Aviation's most outspoken CEO is in line for a $175 million payday
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary has previously justified his big pay packets by comparing himself to soccer star Kylian Mbappe.
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America is stuck in a never-ending rush hour
Americans are using newfound flexibility to commute at weird hours, which means we're stuck in a never-ending rush hour.
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Rivian is betting its future on the R2. Here's the clearest launch road map for the new electric SUV.
Punchy electric startup Rivian just launched the R2, its most important car. We reviewed customer communications to sketch out the wider rollout.
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America's EV graveyard grows: All the electric cars axed by automakers this year
EV sales have been in a rut. Business Insider compiled a list of cars that have been discontinued or delayed this year.
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Lyft is hiring ride-hailing drivers to service self-driving cars. It's a chance to 'get skilled up,' one exec says.
Lyft's Flexdrive is hiring ex-drivers for its Nashville depot to maintain Waymo self-driving cars, offering a unique career path.
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I live next to a major airport, and vibe-coded a plane tracker that turns my ceiling into a live flight map
A software engineer explains how he set up a one-of-a-kind flight tracker in his home in under two hours via vibe coding.
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Mapped: 250 private jets touched down in Los Angeles ahead of Team USA's first World Cup win
Bookings to and from host cities were up 68% over last year, NetJets, the world's largest private aviation firm, told Business Insider.
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The cheapest EV in America has everything most would need. Too bad it's being phased out.
The Chevrolet Bolt is practical and has everything most daily commuters would need. Too bad it's being killed.
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Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after some cars drove into freeway construction zones
This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.
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The TSA wants foreign World Cup travelers to stop packing ranch dressing in their carry-ons
World Cup fans are developing a taste for ranch dressing — and the TSA wants to make sure they pack it correctly.
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Japan Airlines' CEO got a pay cut after worker misconduct. That's not so unusual in Japan.
Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori took a pay cut after misconduct by two employees, reflecting a standard practice in Japan's corporate culture.
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Aviation bosses are tired of reminding you about 2 crucial plane safety rules
"In an emergency, every second counts," an aviation body said as it launched a new campaign asking passengers to "save a life, not a bag."
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Rivian trims its workforce as the EV maker pursues profitable growth
Rivian's layoffs impact less than 2% of the company. It comes as the EV maker's most important car, the R2, reaches customer's driveways.
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Aerospace companies are looking beyond traditional hubs. Iowa is making its case.
Iowa's aerospace industry attracts companies with skilled workforce, low costs, and site readiness, making it a top choice for expansion.
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Rivian CEO says company will release tech similar to Tesla FSD later this year
Rivian will release supervised self-driving later this year, with hands-free, eyes-off driving expected to come in 2027, CEO RJ Scaringe said.
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United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs
The new premium-economy set-up resembles a "Eurobusiness" class and will likely come at an upcharge.
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World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up
Uruguay was delayed departing their training camp after their first airplane didn't have the right permission to enter the US, local reports said.
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GM killed Cruise, but don't count it out of the robotaxi race
General Motors' Sterling Anderson said the company's focus on autonomy in personal cars could converge towards a robotaxi service in the future.
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Photos of key moments in SpaceX history, from the scrappy startup days to milestone rocket launches
See key moments in SpaceX history, from Elon Musk celebrating with the team when there were fewer than 10 employees, to its milestone rocket launches.
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Flying taxi companies are racing to carry passengers as soon as this year. I've seen all 3 rivals — this is how they compare
US aerospace startups Joby, Archer, and Beta are in a high-stakes race to bring the "Jetsons'" dream of flying cars to life. Here's how they compare.
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SpaceX and Tesla merger chatter is heating up. Here's how Musk's companies work together.
Elon Musk's companies are intertwined. There's renewed speculation that his sprawling, intermingled business empire could see a Tesla mega merger.
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RJ Scaringe said there are 2 big reasons Rivian's new R2 doesn't look like a Tesla Model Y dupe
CEO RJ Scaringe said that while Tesla's models are "great vehicles," customers need choices, and Rivian can play a role in providing them.
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Your new car is getting harder and more expensive to fix. This bill could help.
The REPAIR Act would require automakers to give independent repair shops the data needed to fix increasingly complex cars.
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Waymo is sharpening its stand-alone business with a $30 monthly subscription
Waymo is launching a subscription program that gives members priority pickup and other perks that are exclusive to its proprietary app.
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These are the unique routes airlines added for North America's World Cup
Airlines have bolstered flying to the 2026 World Cup's 16 host cities, and added new and unsual routes to get fans to matches.
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I saw a futuristic electric air taxi that costs $28 an hour to fly. Meet the Alia 250.
Beta spent roughly $14 in energy for the 30-minute demonstration flight over Vermont, or roughly the price of a large movie-theater popcorn.
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GM wants your EV to help power the grid
General Motors says EVs can send power back to the grid and potentially lower household utility bills through public-private partnership.
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5 charts show who has the best and worst commutes in New York City
New Yorkers might be walking here, but they're also taking the subway, bus, and ferries to get to work.
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This Ford exec used Claude to build her family a 'chief of staff' to help keep up with daily to-do's
Whitney Stefko Dover vibe coded a better way to manage her family's busy life. Her AI agent scans her emails and calendar to craft daily briefings.
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I flew long-haul in Gulf Air's 'Apex Suite' business class. I'll always book it over its better-known rivals.
Emirates and Qatar used to be my go-to airlines for business class. I won't book them again after a smaller rival impressed me for far less.
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I flew on a startup's one-of-a-kind electric plane that could reshape air travel by 2027
Beta Technologies' Jetsons-like electric plane aims to make air travel cleaner, quieter, and more affordable. I flew in it to see what it's like.
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Vintage photos show road trips in the 1960s, when the interstate boom changed how Americans vacationed
Road trips were a fun and affordable way for families to spend time together in the 1960s and 1970s.
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See inside United's first ultra-premium long-haul Airbus jet. It has sliding doors and a walk-up snack bar.
United Airlines' highly anticipated Airbus A321XLR is expected to debut this summer and fly to far-flung destinations in Europe and South America.
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Uber is recruiting fewer drivers in cities with self-driving taxis, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
Uber says that while it's recruiting fewer drivers, it's seen more drivers sign up as demand for the service grows.
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Tesla expands service area of unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
Tesla expanded its geofence for unsupervised robotaxis in Austin while its fleet size has mostly remained stagnant since initial rollout last year.
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