NYTIMES (Eric A. Taub) - Rivian R2 Review: A Tidier (in Size and Price) SUV Is Ready for the Suburbs
The electric automaker’s new R2 takes what works from its bigger, costlier brother and adds a host of features with the mass market in mind.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Trump Accounts Launch, NATO Summit & Ben Carson's America Warning | The NEWSMAX Daily (07/07/2026)
On the July 7, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino covers President Trump's arrival in Turkey for the NATO Summit as world leaders gather to discuss international security and defense priorities. Tony also breaks down the administration's new Trump Accounts initiative, which provides eligible American children with government-funded seed investments designed to promote long-term financial growth. Dr. Ben Carson joins the conversation with a warning about communism, patriotism, and civic education, while Greg Kelly, Carl Higbie, Rob Schmitt and other NEWSMAX hosts weigh in on socialism, media narratives, and the day's biggest headlines.
AXIOS (Joann Muller) - Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber
As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new U.S. "Big Three" in mobility is emerging: Instead of GM, Ford and Chrysler, it's Waymo, Tesla and Uber. Why it matters: Automotive and tech giants, along with many well-funded startups, are vying for a slice of the self-driving future. The big picture: Autonomous driving technology is no longer science fiction. It's here. - Robotaxis are operating in about a dozen cities — with tests underway in many more — and driverless semi trucks are hauling loads across Arizona and Texas. - But safely deploying AV technology is only the start — the next phase of the AV race is about who can operate networks at scale. This will require building the infrastructure and large-scale operations needed to…
NYTIMES (Jack Ewing) - Uber to Buy Rivian Vehicles for Use as Driverless Taxis
The deal provides cash to Rivian and is part of Uber’s attempts to stay relevant in a driverless future.