Jeff Bezos' Amazon buys Globalstar for $11.57 billion, in a move aimed at competing with Elon Musk's Starlink. The agreement provides Amazon with access to Globalstar's 24 satellite network, strengthening the Leo network that it develops to target 3,200 satellites by 2029. The acquisition is expected to be completed next year, with Globalstar shares rising more than 9% after the announcement on April 14, 2026. Apple, which has invested $1.5 billion in Globalstar, will continue to use its satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch.

In the US, the abolished Fiat 500X achieved something unlikely: it oversold the brand new electric 500e in the first quarter of 2026. According to Stellantis data, 71 500X units that had stopped production for three years found buyers, against only 68 of the new 500e. The practicality and conventional engine seem to defeat the electric future with a price of $30,000+ and an autonomy of 240 km. Other "zobby" models such as Jeep Renegade and Dodge Challenger also continue to be sold, revealing American consumers' preferences.