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The UK Department of Transport expressed concerns over safety and has requested more research be conducted into driver-assist. By Stewart Burnett The UK Department of Transport (DoT) has blocked several key features of Tesla’s self-driving technology over safety concerns. The electric vehicle (EV) maker’s self-driving technology will be watered down to basic highway functions like […]
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Chinese brands now account for almost two thirds of all new car sales in China, with Chery leading the pack. By Stewart Burnett Russia is the latest country to try to curb the influx of low-cost Chinese cars. In the wake of widespread sanctions from the West and multiple Western automakers exiting the Russian car
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TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is excited to announce the latest renewal to its sensor fusion development kit TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is excited to announce the latest renewal to its sensor fusion development kit. This
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Toyota has launched the bZ3X is an attempt to claw back market share in China, where affordable but advanced smart EVs proliferate. By Will Girling Toyota sold almost 1.8 million vehicles in China through 2024, making it second only to the US as the automaker’s largest global market. However, its full-year report recorded a 6.9%
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The pure-play premium EV brand has secured new funding to support its ambitious turnaround plan, but headwinds remain. By Megan Lampinen Geely’s troubled electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has secured a new infusion of funds to support the realisation of what Chief Executive Michael Lohscheller promises will be “the best year yet.” But with growing
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Reports from Bloomberg and Reuters indicate Nissan will discuss Uchida’s exit and deliberate over who might replace him. By Stewart Burnett Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan will hold a board meeting on 11 March to discuss the potential departure of Chief Executive Makoto Uchida, according to a pair of reports by Bloomberg and Reuters dated 6
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The US Government Accountability Office has rejected President Trump’s attempt to have Congress rescind California’s 2035 ICE ban. By Stewart Burnett The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) stated on 6 March 2025 that the Biden administration’s approval of California’s plan to phase out internal combustion engine sales by 2035 is immune from repeal by Congress.
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Austin is now the fourth city where Waymo operates, beating Tesla to offer local robotaxi services by three months. By Stewart Burnett Uber has announced that Waymo robotaxis will now be available for paid journeys in Austin Texas, making the city the fourth in the autonomous driving firm’s steady US expansion. From 4 March onwards,
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Rivian’s Claire McDonough is confident the automaker will be able to draw upon the US$6.6bn in IRA loans to build its Georgia plant. By Stewart Burnett In a 5 March 2025 Q&A on social media, Rivian Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough offered an update on Rivian’s progress with the R2, its path to profitability, and
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Volvo Trucks accounted for almost half of all battery-electric heavy truck sales in Europe in 2024. By Stewart Burnett In a 5 March 2025 press release, Volvo Trucks confirmed it held down the top spot in heavy duty electric truck sales in both Europe and North America. In Europe, it sold 1,970 units, representing a
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