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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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China’s solar capacity overtakes coal for the first time
China, the world’s largest electricity market, now has more installed power generation capacity from solar than from coal plants, a milestone that arrives as the country’s …
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Bentley Confirms Torcal EV Will Be Its Quickest and Most Powerful Production Car
Bentley has confirmed its upcoming Torcal electric SUV will be the company's most powerful and quickest-accelerating production car, with 850 hp from two electric motors, while …
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BMW i3 Walkaround Shows Radical Redesign of Electric 3 Series
BMW's new i3 electric sedan, built on the Neue Klasse platform, marks a complete departure from the outgoing 3 Series. A new video highlights the design, …
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Range Rover Electric finally revealed with 542 hp and 333-mile range
Land Rover has unveiled the long-awaited Range Rover Electric, five years after the model was first announced. The EV produces 542 hp, offers a 333-mile range, …
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Juiced Nomadix R electric dirt bike offers 70 mph performance at £2,495
Juiced's new Nomadix R electric dirt bike delivers genuine off-road performance at a price that undercuts established rivals, offering a rare middle ground between budget machines …
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Renault Scenic E-Tech gains longer range and faster charging in mid-cycle update
Renault has updated the Scenic E-Tech electric crossover with new battery options, faster charging, Google Gemini AI integration and improved safety systems, while leaving styling changes …
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Kia PV7 electric van to be revealed on 14 September
Kia will unveil its second electric van, the PV7, at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover on 14 September. The larger sibling to the PV5 targets …
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Low-mileage 2025 Volkswagen Golf R heads to auction
A 2025 Volkswagen Golf R with the Euro Style Package, 6,000 miles, and a clean Carfax report is being offered for sale in Minnesota.
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BMW May Bring Back Range-Extender Technology for China-Only iX5
BMW is reportedly considering a range-extender version of its long-wheelbase iX5 electric SUV for China, using a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine as a generator. The move …
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Tesla confirms driver-assist was active in fatal Texas crash
Tesla told federal regulators its driver-assist system was engaged when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph in Clute, Texas, killing the driver — a detail …
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