Volkswagen

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Automotive

VW claims to have built world’s most efficient electric car

Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency concept set three certified records, including a historic drag coefficient of 0.158 and a real-world energy consumption…

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BigTech Companies

Why a 1634 Law Stops Europeans from Suing Big Tech

Ireland’s enforcement of medieval laws prohibiting third-party litigation funding creates a paradox that prevents non-profits from financing collective lawsuits against…

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Automotive

Europe EV Sales Surge 51% in July; Market Share Hits 25%

Electric vehicle sales in Europe surged 51% year-over-year in July, capturing a record 25% market share and significantly outpacing the…

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AI & Tech

Rivian EVs Get Update to Warn Drivers of Road Hazards

Rivian is rolling out OS 2.0 to its R1 and R2 lineup, integrating Waze real-time alerts while maintaining a strict…

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Automotive

Audi’s China-built EVs head to Europe at lower prices

A German importer is selling Audi's China-only electric models (E5 Sportback and E7X) in Europe, undercutting Audi's locally built EVs…

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Artificial Intelligence

LiteLLM supply chain attack exposes 153GB of stolen credentials

Hudson Rock obtained and analyzed a 153GB trove of stolen credentials from the LiteLLM supply chain attack, exposing secrets from…

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AI & Tech

NavVis raises €73.7M for factory spatial data layer powering AI

Munich-based NavVis raised €73.7 million (~$85 million) in a Series D round led by The Jordan Company, with participation from…

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Artificial Intelligence

Your Intent Data May Be Sold to Competitors

Marketing software vendors are secretly harvesting far more customer data than needed, repurposing it into commercial products sold to competitors,…

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AI & Tech

Volkswagen’s new e-bike packs rear camera, radar, and smart glasses

Volkswagen has entered the e-bike market with two models (Sport and Crossover) starting at $3,999, featuring automotive-grade safety technology like…

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AI & Tech

Volkswagen debuts robotaxi shuttle service in Hamburg

Volkswagen's Moia launched a free pilot robotaxi shuttle service in Hamburg using electric ID Buzz vans with safety monitors, operating…

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AI & Tech

Xpeng L03 debuts proprietary AI chips in mass-market EV

Xpeng unveiled the L03 in Munich, a coupe-SUV available in 65 markets and powered by its proprietary Turing AI chips,…

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Automotive

Honda partners with QuantumScape on solid-state battery deal after EV pivot

Honda R&D has signed a multiyear joint research agreement with solid-state battery developer QuantumScape, following an extensive evaluation that validated…

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AI & Tech

Mobileye aims to rejoin the robotaxi race

Mobileye announced it will launch a driverless ride-hailing service in a U.S. city by 2027, starting with a fleet of…

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Automotive

Škoda’s New EV Set to Become Its Priciest Model Yet

Ĺ koda has become a standout European EV manufacturer, following the success of the Enyaq and Elroq with the upcoming affordable…

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AI & Tech

Waymo leads autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla lags behind

Waymo dominates Texas autonomous vehicle registrations with 577 self-driving cars, far ahead of competitors like Avride (317), Nuro (47), and…

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Automotive

Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top investor, buying software, not trucks

Amazon's initial 20% stake and $700 million investment in Rivian ballooned to over $15 billion at its 2021 IPO, but…

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AI & Tech

VW, Toyota, Hyundai tap Chinese tech as local brands hold 70% market share

Foreign automakers briefly regained market share in early 2026 due to a "subsidy hangover" after China ended EV purchase incentives,…

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Automotive

Geely EX5: $15,300 Electric SUV Expands to 35 Markets

The Geely EX5 is a globally available, affordable electric SUV (starting ~$15,300) that offers exceptional range (up to 610 km)…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Download: Jeff VanderMeer’s Exclusive Story and Unreleased AI Models

A narrative in an upcoming magazine issue follows survivors on a frozen alien world, exploring a mysterious network of domes…

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Automotive

Ascend Elements Battery Recycler Files for Bankruptcy

Ascend Elements, a major battery recycling company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to overcome financial challenges, including…

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