Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Eyes Singapore as Its First Robotaxi Market Outside the US
Waymo is reportedly targeting Singapore as its next robotaxi market, a move that would take its driverless service beyond the United States for the first time.
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Stock & Financial MarketsTesla Roadster 2027: A Big Bet on a Big Maybe
Tesla's next-gen Roadster still lacks a confirmed production date. A 2027 launch is speculation, not a certainty, and it matters little to Tesla's core business.
Batteries & ChargingHelsinki Extends Electric Fleet Rules to Vans and Minibuses
Helsinki moves beyond passenger cars, steering its van and minibus procurement toward fully electric models and tightening rules for city contractors.
EV NewsVW ID. Polo vs. Renault 5: Identical Battery, Different Real-World Range
A highway-heavy European test shows VW's ID. Polo using less energy per mile and charging faster than the Renault 5 despite matching battery sizes.
Autonomous & SoftwareGrab to Grow Singapore Autonomous Fleet to 50 Vehicles, Eyes Thousands by 2030
Grab will expand its Singapore autonomous vehicle fleet to 50 units, with plans to deploy thousands of AVs across Southeast Asia by 2030.
EV NewsBYD Brings Denza Z9GT to Thailand, Debuting Flash Charging and Second-Gen Blade Battery
BYD launches the Denza Z9GT in Thailand, introducing flash charging and its second-generation Blade Battery to the local market for the first time.
Classic CarsThis VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 Hides a Porsche 911 Flat-Six Under Its Skin
A vintage VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 gets a 2.7-liter Porsche 911 flat-six swap, turning the classic coupe into a proper air-cooled sleeper.
Batteries & ChargingSunwoda Joins China's Flash-Charging Race With 10%-97% in 9 Minutes
Sunwoda says its new battery system can charge from 10% to 97% in about nine minutes, joining China's fast-growing flash-charging competition.
Electric AviationJoby's Aircraft Pulls Off America's First Coast-to-Coast Autonomous Flight
Joby Aviation completes the first autonomous cross-country flight in the US, advancing electric aviation and pilotless air travel.
EV NewsMercedes GLC Electric Covers 393 Miles With Just One Short Charging Stop
A real-world test shows the Mercedes GLC Electric traveled 393 miles mostly on highways with just one quick charge stop, despite a lower calculated range estimate.
Electric AviationJoby Achieves First Fully Autonomous Flight in the United States
Joby completes the first fully autonomous flight in the US, marking a major milestone for eVTOL and electric aviation.
Industry & MarketsUS House Votes 343-79 to Extend Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Through 2029
The House passed a bipartisan bill 343-79 to renew Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding through 2029, backing cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
ICE VehiclesUS House Votes to Extend Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Through 2029
The US House has voted to fund the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029, extending grants for cleaner diesel retrofits and replacements.
EV NewsDongfeng Nissan Prepares Updated N7 Electric Sedan for September 22 Debut
Dongfeng Nissan will unveil an updated N7 electric sedan on September 22, following the model's late-April 2025 launch at a starting price near $17,760.
Stock & Financial MarketsTesla's 331x Earnings Multiple Under Pressure as BYD Competition Intensifies
Tesla trades at 331x trailing earnings while BYD's rise challenges its premium valuation. Market weighs growth prospects against rising competition.
EV NewsBMW iX3 Orders Pass 100,000 as New Plant Ramps Up at Record Pace
BMW's new iX3 has topped 100,000 orders, and the plant building it is now running non-stop in what the automaker calls its fastest ramp-up yet.
Classic Cars1968 Plymouth Barracuda Gets a 383 V8 Heart Transplant
This 1968 Plymouth Barracuda now packs a 383 V8, turning a solid classic into a serious performer. See the details on Barn Finds.
Industry & MarketsQuantron Teams Up with HyperView to Form China Joint Venture
Quantron and HyperView launch Quantron China to develop battery-electric and hydrogen commercial vehicles, with Foxconn as manufacturing partner.
Industry & MarketsXpeng Looks Beyond Volkswagen, Aims to Supply EV Tech to More Automakers
Xpeng plans to offer its EV platforms and software to more foreign automakers beyond Volkswagen, aiming to create new revenue streams.
Industry & MarketsToyota to Deploy 400,000 Factory Robots Starting 2028
Toyota plans to roll out 400,000 factory robots from 2028, using a learning-by-observation approach that generates training data without relying on simulation.
Electric AviationSkyDrive and Verty Team Up to Bring Commercial eVTOL Flights to South Korea by 2028
SkyDrive and South Korea's Verty sign an MOU to study and prepare for commercial eVTOL operations in the country by 2028.
EV NewsBMW Boosts iX3 Output in Hungary as European Orders Surge
BMW adds a third shift for iX3 production in Debrecen, Hungary, as European orders for the electric SUV reach around 100,000 units.
Batteries & ChargingCATL and DHL Partner to Push Electric Road Freight Across Europe
CATL and DHL sign a new agreement covering electric trucks, charging infrastructure and battery swapping pilots to cut emissions from European road freight.
Industry & MarketsBYD Recalls Over 183,000 Older Tang and Qin Vehicles Over Brake Pedal Defect
BYD recalls 183,211 older Tang and Qin vehicles because brake pedal stoppers can break and detach, potentially leaving brake lights on without pedal input.