Andrew J. Hawkins

Articles by Andrew J. Hawkins

The Toyota Highlander is now a three-row electric SUV with 320 miles of range - The Verge

Business February 12, 2026

A familiar nameplate with a new powertrain aimed directly at one of the most lucrative vehicle segments? Lets go. A familiar nameplate with a new powertrain aim… [+6349 chars]

Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space β€” or so he says - The Verge

Business February 5, 2026

SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burning about $1 billion a month. Is this another case of Musk bailing out himself? SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burnin… [+7692 chars]

Tesla throws in the towel on car sales - The Verge

Business February 1, 2026

The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era for Tesla: the end of its traditional car business. The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era … [+8887 chars]

Volvo aims for an EV reset with the new EX60 crossover - The Verge

Business January 22, 2026

The EX60 is a crossover SUV, which is the best-selling segment right now. And while its design looks familiar, the tech inside is a big upgrade. The EX60 is a c… [+6602 chars]

Honda relaunching Acura RDX as a next-gen two-motor hybrid - The Verge

Business January 15, 2026

The Japanese automaker confirmed that production of the all-electric Acura RSX will start in the second half of 2026, followed by Honda Zero SUV. The Japanese a… [+4809 chars]

Tesla to stop selling FSD as a standalone package and switch to subscription only - The Verge

Business January 15, 2026

The Level 2 driver-assist system will exclusively be sold as a $99-a-month subscription. The Level 2 driver-assist system will exclusively be sold as a $99-a-mo… [+4220 chars]

Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving - The Verge

Technology December 18, 2025

Another Will.i.am affiliated tech product to end up in the waste bin. Another Will.i.am affiliated tech product to end up in the waste bin. by Andrew J. Hawki… [+3841 chars]

Rivian is building its own powerful AI chips for autonomous driving - The Verge

Business December 12, 2025

The companys chips, quoted at 1,600 trillion operations a second, will fuel a new push into self-driving cars for the EV company. The companys chips, quoted at … [+7097 chars]

Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not - The Verge

Business December 6, 2025

Eyes on the road, people. Eyes on the road, people. by Andrew J. HawkinsClose Andrew J. Hawkins Posts from this author will be added to your daily email dig… [+4806 chars]

Uber’s senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available - The Verge

Business June 5, 2025

The ridehail company is rolling out its new senior accounts, with a simplified design and clearer navigation, to all customers nationwide. The ridehail company is rolling out its new senior accountsοΏ½...