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Škoda warns customers of data breach after online shop hack

Škoda Auto suffered a data breach on its online shop platform, resulting in the theft of customer names, addresses, and…

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Rivian’s latest update adds a new onboard AI assistant

Rivian introduced a new AI digital assistant in software update 2026.15, available for both Gen1 and Gen2 models with an…

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Android Auto adds video apps, music upgrades, and Gemini AI features

Google is rolling out major Android Auto upgrades in 2026, including video streaming apps like YouTube (with 60fps FHD playback…

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Tesla IPO architect joins Redwood Materials as it expands beyond batteries

Deepak Ahuja, former Tesla CFO who led its 2010 IPO, has joined Redwood Materials as CFO, though he says it's…

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Forza Horizon 6 Leaked and Cracked One Week Before Launch

A pre-release build of Forza Horizon 6, totaling over 150GB, leaked online after some Steam users allegedly accessed an unencrypted…

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Forza Horizon 6 Dev Issues Bans to Pirates After Leak

Playground Games is issuing franchise-wide and hardware bans to anyone accessing an early leaked build of Forza Horizon 6, and…

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Android Auto now adapts to any screen size

Android Auto is receiving major updates including dynamic screen adaptability for unconventional display shapes like curved, circular, and trapezoidal screens,…

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Rivian launches AI voice assistant for its EVs

Rivian has launched its AI-powered voice assistant, the Rivian Assistant, via a software update for Gen 1 and Gen 2…

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Waymo recalls vehicles to fix flooding issue

Waymo issued a software recall for 3,791 vehicles after NHTSA found its robotaxis would slow but not fully stop when…

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AI transforms connected cars into pothole detectors

Samsara's new AI-driven "Ground Intelligence" system uses cameras already installed in millions of commercial trucks to detect and monitor potholes,…

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Waymo recalls robotaxis after driving through floodwaters

Waymo recalled 3,791 vehicles after a robotaxi drove through floodwaters it should have avoided, navigating a flooded road at reduced…

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Porsche sets new Nürburgring lap record for fastest car

Porsche reclaimed the EV lap record at the Nürburgring with a heavily upgraded Taycan Turbo GT, clocking 6 minutes and…

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GM Settles California Suit Over Selling Driver Data to Insurers

General Motors agreed to a $12.75 million settlement to resolve a California lawsuit over selling driver location and behavioral data…

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F1 plans another engine change for 2027, and V8s might return

Formula 1's planned 2026 V6 hybrid power units, featuring a near 50:50 electric-to-combustion power split, are causing off-track drama as…

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How GM’s Innovative Quadrasteer Pickup System Became a Massive Failure

General Motors introduced Quadrasteer, a four-wheel steering system for GMT800 trucks, which reduced the turning circle of the 2002 GMC…

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Europe’s EV investment surpasses €200 billion

Europe's cumulative investment in electric vehicle production has surpassed €200 billion, according to New AutoMotive's tracker. A critical question for…

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NHTSA probes Uber partner Avride after 16 Dallas robotaxi crashes

NHTSA has launched an investigation into Avride's robotaxi service in Dallas after 16 crashes in four months, citing "excessive assertiveness…

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Tesla Recalls Cheaper Cybertruck Over Risk of Wheels Detaching

Tesla has recalled all 173 units of its new RWD Cybertruck Long Range due to faulty brake rotors that could…

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Boost Your Porsche Taycan’s Nürburgring Speed with the Manthey Kit

Porsche's reputation for high-performance vehicles extends to its motorsport division, but even the 911 GT3 RS can compromise road usability…

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Bezos Rep Quits Board of $1.4B Startup That Has Yet to Build a Truck

Melinda Lewison, head of the Bezos family office, has resigned from the board of Slate Auto, a $1.4 billion electric…

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