TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. 

United flight forced to turn around because of a Bluetooth speaker name
United flight forced to turn around because of a Bluetooth speaker name

United flight 236 from Newark to Palma de Mallorca on Saturday night was forced to turn around just an hour after takeoff due to security concerns around a Bluetooth signal. Multiple Redditors claimed to be on the flight and reported that the crew repeatedly requested passengers to turn off their Bluetooth. According to one poster, […]

Rivian R2 Is Imminent: How It Stacks Up Against The Tesla Model Y

The Rivian R2 is one of the most highly anticipated electric vehicles in recent years. And the R2 is loaded with cutting-edge hardware and AI to compete with Tesla.

The Mercedes CLA offers great EV specs for an average price
The Mercedes CLA offers great EV specs for an average price

Despite headwinds from the current administration, automakers continue to release well-equipped EVs with bigger battery packs and increasingly faster charging speeds. For those who want to travel further between plugging in, the future is still bright, just slightly tinted. But there haven’t been many sedans starting around or below $50,000, as crossover SUVs have largely […]

SAP Says Fears Of An AI Job Apocalypse Are Overblown

Will AI eliminate 20% of jobs across the world. SAP’s COO, Sebastian Steinhaeuser, thinks such statements involve fear mongering.

Genesis Ambitious Plan For Europe Stalls And China Threatens Revival

Hyundai’s Genesis premium subsidiary’s attempt to win sales in Europe has stalled. Its second attempt looks challenged as it coincides with the arrival of the Chinese.

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How Ferrari bungled the design of its first EV
How Ferrari bungled the design of its first EV

For nearly 80 years, Ferrari occupied a unique cultural space where its cars were aspirational, even for people who resented those who could afford them. The price, the exclusivity, and the opacity of the buying process allowed Ferrari to sail above ordinary criticism. You might not be able to afford one, but you still wanted […]

Jony Ive’s funky Ferrari
Jony Ive’s funky Ferrari

Most people will never own, drive, or even sit inside a Ferrari Luce. (If you can, or do… hit us up.) There’s still no question that Ferrari’s first electric vehicle is one of the most interesting, surprising cars of the year. With a decidedly un-Ferrari look, and lots of new technology and designs courtesy of […]