Andrew Hawkins is a Transportation Editor at The Verge. He covers a wide range of topics related to transportation, including electric and autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing services, public transit, and infrastructure, while also exploring the cultural and societal implications of mobility. Andrew has been featured in various publications, including Life Of An Architect, Building Design+Construction, and The American Lawyer.
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Andrew’s coverage heavily revolves around automotive technology, particularly on developments related to electric vehicles, self-driving cars, and advancements in automotive technology. His strong focus on press releases indicates that he may be inclined towards official statements from companies or organizations.
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To lidar, or not to lidar
According to the company’s newly launched Robotaxi website, children under the age of 13 are not permitted to ride in the Cybercab — even if they’re riding with an adult. Kids between the ages of 8-13 are allowed in Tesla’s Model Y robotaxis, but only when riding with an adult. And those under 8 are not allowed at all. Even stranger, the Cybercab’s compliance documents (PDF) include detailed instructions for installing child seats. Which is it, Elon? [Image: https://platform.theverge/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/HRTqdnya8AAt_Rx.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]
Tesla has 45 Cybercabs registered in Texas, though it's unclear how many of them will be doing passenger trips.
The Cybercab lacks traditional features like sideview mirrors and pedals, which are required under federal safety rules.
Some of the pro-Tesla content creators that the company invited to its closed-door Cybercab event are starting to post their first rides. * Tesla and SpaceX investor Sawyer Merritt posted his first ride on X. * Herbert Ong said the weirdest part is “how normal it feels.” * Chuck Cook describes it like “getting into a first class seat on an airplane.” * And YouTuber David Moss took his blind father for his first ride, specifically to highlight what driverless cars could mean for people with visual impairments. [Media: https://youtu.be/LVXfRsvnZJ0?si=wmxIqwmAGjpN_2WW]
Right now, Tesla is holding a private event with a bunch of pro-Tesla influencers to celebrate the “launch” of its autonomous Cybercab vehicle. But in a break from the past, the company is not livestreaming the event. Several influencers posted on X that the company made them sign NDAs and barred them from posting any content until the event is over. Not really the sign of confidence a lot of investors were looking for!
The XC40 plug-in hybrid is back.
The tunneling venture announced it raised $3 billion in a Series D funding round led by the United Arab Emirates that values the company at $23 billion. Last year, the Boring Company signed a preliminary agreement to dig the Dubai Loop, a 4-mile (6.4km) tunnel that includes four stations linking the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall. With this new financing, the company plans on developing over 150km (93 miles) of tunnels throughout Dubai. [Link: The Boring Company Series D Funding Round Announcement — The Boring Company
The flights will be conducted under the White House's new pilot program to test out electric, hybrid, and autonomous aircraft.
Miami is looking like the next market for Elon Musk’s steering-wheel-less autonomous vehicles. But a few of the gold two-seaters were spotted in New York City — albeit with steering wheels and human safety monitors driving manually. It’s likely just a marketing maneuver, since fully autonomous vehicles are prohibited in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul recently reversed a decision to allow Waymo to deploy its vehicles outside the city after pushback from labor groups. [Link: Autonomous Tesla Cybercabs hit the streets of New York City
