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  1. XPeng robotics raises $900m at $6.3bn valuation for IRON humanoid push

    XPeng's robotics arm has secured over $900 million in private financing at a $6.3 billion valuation, aiming to bring its IRON humanoid robot to mass production …

    · 5 min

  2. Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k electric city car confirmed for UK next year

    Suzuki has unveiled the production version of its e-Sky electric city car, a Kei-class model due in the UK next spring with a sub-£20,000 price tag …

    · 3 min

  3. Toyota to Relaunch MR2 as Mid-Engined Hybrid Sports Car

    Toyota is set to revive the MR2 nameplate with a new mid-engined sports car, powered by a 2.0-litre hybrid engine producing up to 600bhp, as part …

    · 4 min

  4. Range Rover GT Electric Crossover Rendered Ahead of Reveal

    Range Rover's fifth model, the GT, is an all-electric off-road tourer with a sedan-like top and SUV stance. It launches on the EMA platform with an …

    · 4 min

  5. Data Centres Under Construction Will Emit as Much CO2 as 24 Million Cars

    New analysis finds that data centres currently under construction will produce carbon emissions equivalent to 24 million cars, raising concerns about the environmental cost of the …

    · 4 min

  6. BMW unveils long-wheelbase i3 for China at Chengdu Auto Show

    BMW has presented the long-wheelbase version of its new electric i3 sedan at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, a model developed specifically for the Chinese market …

    · 4 min

  7. Next MINI Cooper may switch to rear-wheel drive for first time

    MINI is reportedly preparing a next-generation Cooper that could abandon front-wheel drive for the first time in the model's history, with the electric version likely moving …

    · 3 min

  8. One in five UK drivers disables automatic emergency braking, survey finds

    A survey of 1,350 UK motorists commissioned by dealership group Dick Lovett reveals that many advanced car safety and comfort features go unused, with 21.3 percent …

    · 4 min

  9. Apple’s foldable iPhone set for September launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro

    Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone for a September release, with the iPhone 18 Pro line and new Apple Watches expected to debut at the …

    · 4 min

  10. Fuyao says solar glass sunroof for EVs is ready for mass production

    Chinese glass giant Fuyao Group says its solar glass sunroof is validated and ready for mass production, with reports linking it to BYD's Han and Tang …

    · 3 min

  11. Electric car batteries can last the lifetime of the vehicle, evidence shows

    Electric car batteries typically retain at least 70% capacity after 200,000 miles, with real-world examples showing minimal degradation, and simple charging habits can extend their life …

    · 4 min

  12. Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Now One of Warner Bros.’ Main Games Bets

    The sequel is formally in WBD’s pipeline after the original crossed 40 million sales. What remains hidden is the product itself: date, platforms, story and scope.

    · 4 min

  13. The New Luxury Backup Is an Offline AI Stack in the Andes

    At Argentina’s Wamani ranch, resilience means more than land and solar panels: the owners want local language models, private aviation and food production that can outlast …

    · 4 min

  14. The Nuclear AI Test Is About Judgment, Not a Launch Button

    The Air Force is considering AI to search decades of Minuteman III maintenance data. Its design keeps authoritative records and launch command outside the model’s control.

    · 5 min

  15. This Eclipse Tool Lets You Scrub Through the Sky Like a Video

    UPSA’s Eclipse Almanac turns 100 years of celestial mechanics into an interactive player, with city switching, close-up views and the numbers behind every frame.

    · 4 min

  16. Spotify’s AI Persona Rule Makes Following Matter Again

    Synthetic artists will remain playable, but Spotify will stop putting them in front of listeners automatically unless users choose to engage.

    · 4 min

  17. When a Useful AI Assistant Becomes a Bad Decision-Maker

    A Chinese farmer’s 25-acre sesame loss is a reminder that repeated success can make people delegate decisions that still require expert judgment.

    · 4 min

  18. Claude’s New Watermark Is a Leadership Test for AI Transparency

    Anthropic is embedding provenance into supported Claude outputs. The technology can help establish origin, but responsible use depends on how institutions interpret imperfect signals.

    · 4 min

  19. The Small Camera That Shook Confidence in K3 Scout

    A status signal to China did not become a proven intelligence leak, but it exposed the leadership challenge behind buying fast-moving military technology from complex global …

    · 5 min

  20. The Headset Problem Tech Hasn’t Solved in 60 Years

    From experimental rigs to Vision Pro, the industry's biggest VR breakthroughs have improved what users see. The stubborn problem is what users still feel: weight, friction, …

    · 5 min