Industry & MarketsChinese Electric Vehicles Dominate Euro NCAP 2026 Safety Ratings
Three Chinese EVs achieve top scores in Euro NCAP 2026 safety tests, challenging rivals and reshaping global safety standards.
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Industry & MarketsDonut Lab's Solid-State Battery Clears Intertek Nail Penetration Test
Donut Lab's solid-state battery passes Intertek's nail penetration test, highlighting safety, but industry questions whether production scale-up can follow.
Industry & MarketsOpel Celebrates New Sustainable Campus Milestone in Rüsselsheim
Opel marks a milestone with the topping-out of its new sustainable campus in Rüsselsheim, as Stellantis's commitment to German operations is scrutinized.
Industry & MarketsRange Rover enters EV arena with a hefty price leap
Range Rover's first electric SUV arrives with a £50k price bump, as JLR uses shared lines and big margins to keep EV risk low.
Industry & MarketsBYD Narrows Export Gap with Chery and Achieves Record BEV Sales
BYD narrows the export gap with Chery and hits a record in BEV sales, signaling strong global growth but raising questions about meeting its annual target.
Industry & MarketsTesla's Latest FSD Safety Report Raises Fresh Transparency Concerns
Tesla's new FSD safety report uses data that is nine months old, raising doubts about the timeliness and transparency of its disclosures in a quickly evolving autonomous driving landscape.
Industry & MarketsVinFast Slows India Localization as Cost Pressures Mount
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast pauses India localization of three models due to rising costs, shifting to a more import-dependent strategy.
Industry & MarketsGeely Auto's August Sales Climb 8% as Record Overseas Deliveries Counterweigh Weak Home Market
Geely Auto's August sales rose 8% as record overseas deliveries of 110,094 vehicles offset weaker domestic demand, with exports accounting for 41% of total volume.
Industry & MarketsChery Auto Records 14% Growth in August Sales, Exports Comprise Over 70%
Chery Auto's August sales rose 14% to 262,990 units, with exports reaching 187,154, making up over 70% of total volume, highlighting its global growth.
Industry & MarketsGWM's August Sales Slip 1.87%, Overseas Markets Drive Record Performance
GWM's August sales fell 1.87%, but overseas deliveries hit a record 62,517 units, up 38.42%, now accounting for over 55% of total volume amid a 10-month China slump.
Industry & MarketsBYD Accelerates In-House Production of Next-Gen 4D Radar Chips
BYD has started mass production of its new 4D radar chip, paired with the Xuanji A3 chip, to support L2-L4 autonomous driving systems.
Industry & MarketsBYD Expands Ocean Series with New Sealion 08 SUV, Aiming for Premium Segment
BYD launches Sealion 08 SUV in BEV and PHEV versions, offering flash charging and up to 900 km CLTC range, strengthening its Ocean series flagship push.
Industry & MarketsGeely in Talks to Adopt Nio-Axera M97 Chip for L3 Autonomy, Report
Geely is evaluating Nio's M97 chip for dual-chip L3 autonomous driving, potentially diversifying its semiconductor supply chain.
Industry & MarketsLi Auto Unveils Next-Gen Mega MPV at a Reduced Price
Li Auto launches the next-generation Mega MPV with a single Home trim, priced 50,000 yuan lower than the previous version to revive its flagship electric model.
Industry & MarketsNio Expands in Macau: First Nio House Opens as ES9 Deliveries Kick Off
Nio opens its first Nio House in Macau as ES9 deliveries begin, complementing existing Nio Space and battery swap stations.
Autonomous & SoftwareFirst Drive: 2027 Range Rover Electric Impresses with 333-Mile Range and Surprising Off-Road Prowess
We drive the 2027 Range Rover Electric and find 333 miles of range, plus the luxury and off-road ability expected from the iconic SUV.
Industry & MarketsGM Workers in Canada Ratify Deal as Cross-Border Trade Winds Shift
Unifor members ratify a new contract with GM in Canada, yet trade tensions and automotive industry shifts keep workers wondering about future production.
Industry & MarketsStellantis reshuffles leadership: Belloni returns to steer Fiat, Peugeot moves to Jeep
Stellantis appoints Arnaud Belloni as Fiat CEO, reassigns Xavier Peugeot to Jeep, signaling a strategic European leadership reshuffle.
Industry & MarketsUtah Dealer Group Expands into Idaho with Acquisition of CDJR and GMC Stores
Mountain West Auto Group expands into Idaho by acquiring CDJR and GMC stores, though new car sales remain a small part of its integrated model.
Classic Cars1987 Bristol Beaufighter: One of Only 18, Turbocharged and For Sale
Discover the 1987 Bristol Beaufighter, number 16 of only 18 built. This turbocharged classic offers a rare blend of luxury and performance, now for sale.
Classic CarsMade in the USA: Ka-Bar’s Blackout Wrench Knife Brings a Fresh Look
Discover Ka-Bar’s new Blackout Wrench Knife—a rugged, all-black take on the classic forged tool with full-tang durability and U.S. craftsmanship.
Autonomous & SoftwareUber Cuts 3,300 Jobs as It Doubles Down on Robotaxis
Uber lays off 3,300 employees (10% of staff) to streamline management and boost investments in ridesharing, delivery, and robotaxis.
Batteries & ChargingQueensland Scraps Electric Bus Mandate, Calling the Plan a 'Fanciful Pipe-Dream'
Queensland scraps its electric bus mandate, calling the original plan a 'fanciful pipe-dream' that would leave only 'expensive paperweights'. Officials opt for a more flexible approach.
Batteries & ChargingTesla's August Sales Surge Signals a Lasting Shift in Australia's EV Landscape
Tesla's August sales in Australia hit near-record levels, signaling a structural shift in EV adoption, with ABS data showing EVs boost economic growth.