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After reportedly exhausting its annual AI budget just four months into 2026, Uber is now questioning whether it’s actually seeing meaningful returns on its investments. In an interview with Rapid Response, Uber president and chief operating officer Andrew Macdonald said the company isn’t seeing a connection between rising token consumption for Claude Code and more useful features being delivered to consumers.“That link is not there yet, right? I think maybe implicitly there is more that is getting shipped, but it’s very hard to draw a line between one of those stats and, ‘Okay, now we’re actually producing 25 percent more…

We Are About To Lose One Of The Best Sports Cars On The Market A 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF going around the trackIsaac Atienza | TopSpeed This sports coupe has been on the market since 2019, but is soon to be discontinued. Once it’s gone, this automotive outlier will represent a once-in-a-generation collision of circumstances that will almost certainly never occur again. The End Isn’t Near—It’s Here Already A side view of a 2026 Nissan Z parked in the desertNissan In an official statement, the company confirmed it ended production in March 2026. Although the build configurator is still…

Americans have a long-standing love affair with the Jeep brand. It has symbolized adventure, freedom and luxurious capability – whether it’s the iconic Jeep Wrangler attacking the trails or the posh Grand Cherokee comfortably and safely transporting you and your loved ones. Sadly, there’s a little more to it than that. Behind the rugged exterior and beefy suspension parts that make our beloved Jeeps so capable is a reputation for spotty reliability. As Jeep pushes forward with new models and advanced powertrains, many buyers are wondering if the brand’s persistent reliability challenges have improved and if Jeeps are reliable. Not…

The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both electric and petrol rivals with an unusual plug-in hybrid powertrain. Due to go on sale in the UK this autumn, with pricing tipped to start from under £20,000, the new model is a 4160mm-long supermini that is essentially a sibling to the Dolphin Surf EV. It will rival the likes of the Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Yaris – but while most rivals feature mild- or full-hybrid powertrains, the Dolphin G features a full plug-in hybrid powertrain. While BYD hasn’t given…

The FAA grounded New Glenn after it failed to put its payload into orbit. Blue Origin Blue Origin can now make more concrete plans for New Glenn’s next flight after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared the rocket for launch. If you’ll recall, the FAA grounded New Glenn after failing to properly put its payload in orbit during its third mission. Now, in a post on X, the aerospace company announced that the agency approved its report for the flight and accepted the corrective measures it implemented. “NG-4 preparations continue — updates coming soon,” Blue Origin…

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An Xpeng GX on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost Deutsche Bank expects Xpeng’s total new orders this month to surge 40% from April, thanks to strong initial demand for the GX. Xpeng is preparing multiple new models, including the G9L, to further expand its product lineup. The launch of Xpeng’s (NYSE: XPEV) new GX SUV (sport utility vehicle) is expected to help the company achieve a strong sales rebound this month. Xpeng GX’s aggressive pricing strategy has driven robust demand growth, which helped the company’s total new orders in May climb substantially to about…

No generation wants to drive what its parents drove. It feels like it has taken forever for that to start this time around, but a new report says that it’s on the way. Buyers across the board, but especially younger buyers, have rediscovered the sedan and they’re more interested in cars than they are trucks or SUVs. Everything Comes Back Around 1976 Mercury Comet Sedan Gray/Blue Front Angled ViewFord First it was the sedan, then it was the station wagon. Chrysler’s minivans changed the game in the 1980s, and the Ford Explorer pushed the entire US into SUVs starting in…

Maturo Competition Cars is about to tackle a new project, but how do you top your last one when it was a series of carbon-bodies Lancia Delta HF Integrales? With a recreation of a rally car you’ve never heard of based on a supercar that is finally about to get the love it deserves. The Maturo 308 Stradale is a rally-ready Ferrari 308 that will make your 911 restomod look like the uninspired Xerox project that it is. Magnum Wishes He Could Have Driven This Maturo 308 StradaleMaturo The starting point is a Ferrari 308 GTB. The Magnum P.I. car,…

New York lawmakers had been pushing for increased e-bike regulations this year, including potential registration and even licensing for e-bikes. But now it looks like the sails propelling the movement have run out of wind, at least for now. The reason isn’t because of a lack of desire, at least among some lawmakers who have long pushed for reforms. Instead, legislators appear to have effectively run out of time to move forward on proposed e-bike registration rules this year, delaying what had become one of the state’s most closely watched micromobility debates. Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli said the state’s late budget…