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Baidu Robotaxis Stall in Wuhan Traffic Disruption

Over 100 Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan simultaneously froze in traffic due to a system malfunction, creating widespread obstructions…

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Kia EV3 US Debut: 320-Mile Range Compact EV Arrives This Year

Kia will launch its compact electric SUV, the EV3, in the United States in late 2026, following its earlier availability…

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Toyota’s Woven Capital names new CIO and COO for mobility future

Michiko Kato has been appointed as the Chief Investment Officer of Toyota's Woven Capital and CEO of Toyota Invention Partners,…

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China Robotaxi Stranding Sparks Safety Concerns

A widespread system malfunction in Wuhan, China, caused numerous Baidu Apollo Go self-driving taxis to halt abruptly on busy roads,…

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Baidu Robotaxis Halt in Traffic Causing Gridlock

A major system failure in Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet caused dozens of vehicles to stop unexpectedly in Wuhan, stranding…

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Uber and WeRide Expand Robotaxi Services in Dubai

Uber and WeRide have launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Dubai, operating commercially without a human safety driver via…

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GM Halts Electric Truck Production, 1,300 Workers Idled

The US auto industry is scaling back ambitious electric vehicle (EV) production plans due to shifting federal policies, persistent consumer…

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ChatGPT Now Works With Apple CarPlay

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now integrated into CarPlay, requiring iOS 26.4+ and the latest app update, enabled by Apple's new support…

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AI Startup ALSO Raises $200M at $1B Valuation

ALSO, a small electric vehicle company, has achieved a $1 billion valuation after a $200 million Series C funding round…

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Nomadic Secures $8.4M for Autonomous Vehicle Data Platform

Nomadic AI has secured $8.4 million in seed funding to develop its platform, which transforms unstructured video from autonomous vehicles…

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Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service at San Antonio Airport

Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to San Antonio International Airport, its first airport in Texas, as part of a…

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YouTube on Android Auto Has a Key Limitation

YouTube's official Android Auto integration is audio-only, designed for driver safety by eliminating video playback and visual distractions while the…

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Uber Acquires Luxury Car Service Blacklane

Uber is acquiring the global chauffeur service Blacklane to strengthen its position in the premium and corporate travel market, a…

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F1 Japan: Fast Corners Altered for 2026 Grand Prix

The 2026 F1 season is on an unexpected five-week break after the Japanese Grand Prix due to geopolitical tensions that…

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Retractable Studded Tires Reduce Road Wear and Noise

Nokian Tyres has introduced the Hakkapeliitta 01, a winter tire with retractable studs designed to provide ice grip while reducing…

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YouTube adds Android Auto background play controls

YouTube playback control is now available on Android Auto, allowing drivers to manage content via the car's system, but only…

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Waymo Self-Driving Cars Still Fail to Stop for School Buses

Waymo's autonomous vehicles in Austin repeatedly violated traffic law by illegally passing school buses with flashing lights, prompting a federal…

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Rivian, VW Complete Winter Test for New Zonal Tech

The RV Tech joint venture, formed after Volkswagen's $5.8 billion investment in Rivian last year, has completed a key winter…

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Porsche Cayenne Electric SUV Review: Capable Performance

The Porsche Cayenne Electric SUV prioritizes a dynamic driving experience and premium ownership feel over leading segment specifications, successfully justifying…

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Volkswagen invests $1B more in Rivian

The successful winter testing of the VW ID.EVERY1, the first vehicle from the Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture, has unlocked an additional…

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