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  1. Croatian Robotaxi Service Removes Safety Driver in Commercial First

    A commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb has begun operating without a human safety driver, marking a significant step for autonomous mobility in Europe while Tesla's Cybercab …

    · 4 min

  2. Volvo XC40 and electric siblings get first major facelift in nine years

    Volvo has revealed a comprehensive facelift for the XC40, EX40 and EC40, introducing a reimagined front end, updated interior technology and a new active safety system …

    · 4 min

  3. Genesis GV90 Adds Pop-Up 24.6-Inch OLED Cinema Display

    Genesis has equipped its flagship GV90 SUV with a retractable 24.6-inch OLED screen and a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, turning the cabin into …

    · 5 min

  4. Kojima's Physint Moves to Xbox After PlayStation Cancellation

    Hideo Kojima's action-espionage project Physint will be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft has announced, after PlayStation Studios cancelled the game in mid-June. The deal …

    · 5 min

  5. BMW M350 xDrive Out-Torques F80 M3 Competition

    The new BMW M350 xDrive delivers 428 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the F80 M3 Competition's 406 lb-ft, as mild hybrid technology closes the gap between M …

    · 5 min

  6. Tesla Plans Robotaxi Service Loaners for Customers

    Tesla is considering offering robotaxis as service loaners, potentially replacing rental cars or Uber credits for customers whose vehicles are being repaired.

    · 5 min

  7. BMW M350 gains power from hybrid system rather than new engine

    BMW's upcoming M350 3 Series uses the same updated B58 engine as the X3 M50, with power gains coming from retuned turbocharging and the 48-volt mild-hybrid …

    · 4 min

  8. Nissan to revive Pixo name for new electric city car

    Nissan will unveil a new entry-level electric city car called Pixo on 23 September, based on the Renault Twingo and positioned below the Micra in its …

    · 2 min

  9. Geely and Renault develop combustion engine for deep-water wading

    Geely and Renault have developed a combustion engine capable of deep-water wading, a feature typically reserved for electric powertrains in off-road vehicles.

    · 4 min

  10. Volkswagen ID Polo arrives with £22,445 price and 282-mile range

    Volkswagen has launched the production version of its ID Polo electric supermini, priced from £22,445 and offering a class-leading 282-mile range as it takes on the …

    · 4 min

  11. Tesla Cybercab hides virtual joystick for manual driving

    A Tesla Cybercab rider discovered a hidden manual driving mode on the robotaxi's touchscreen, revealing a virtual joystick that allows hand control despite the vehicle having …

    · 5 min

  12. BMW expands image-data collection from customer cars to improve safety systems

    BMW is expanding its image-data collection program across Europe, using customer-owned Neue Klasse vehicles to capture real-world driving scenarios and enhance driver assistance and partially automated …

    · 4 min

  13. Mercedes CLA tops largest EV battery degradation study

    A new study of over 500,000 used EV battery tests shows the Mercedes-Benz CLA retains 94 percent capacity after 93,205 miles, outperforming Tesla models and other …

    · 4 min

  14. Tesla Cybercab event raises more questions than it answers

    Tesla's September Cybercab event focused on adding the vehicle to its Robotaxi network rather than customer sales, leaving timeline questions unresolved and prompting renewed scrutiny of …

    · 4 min

  15. Rivian puts every vehicle on one software platform with RivianOS 2

    Rivian has begun rolling out RivianOS 2, its largest in-car software overhaul since the R1 first shipped, unifying the R1 and R2 lineups on a single …

    · 4 min

  16. BMW iX3 Tows and Powers Mobile Photo Studio on Year-Long French Tour

    BMW is using the new electric iX3 as a tow vehicle and mobile power source for a travelling photography studio touring France until September 2027, demonstrating …

    · 4 min

  17. Plug-in hybrides stoten in de praktijk bijna vijf keer meer CO₂ uit dan op papier

    Uit Europees onderzoek van het ICCT op basis van data van meer dan 900.000 plug-in hybrides blijkt dat de werkelijke CO₂-uitstoot in 2023 4,6 keer hoger …

    · 3 min

  18. Tesla Cybercab Begins Paid Robotaxi Rides in Austin

    Tesla has launched paid autonomous rides in its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, marking a major step for its robotaxi ambitions. The service operates without human safety …

    · 4 min

  19. Waymo robotaxi trial offers glimpse of driverless future awaiting London

    A first ride in a Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco reveals smooth city driving but awkward pick-ups, as London prepares for autonomous cabs from Waymo, …

    · 3 min

  20. Uber launches UK's first driverless taxi service in London

    Uber has launched the UK's first driverless taxi service in London, using Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles powered by Wayve's AI Driver technology. The service is initially …

    · 4 min