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Vertical Aerospace’s Bold Leap into Europe’s Booming Defense Tech Market

Vertical Aerospace’s Bold Leap into Europe’s Booming Defense Tech Market

In a time when global conflicts and shifting alliances are reshaping the defense landscape, one U.K.-based startup is stepping up...

NHTSA Probes Tesla’s Robotaxi Plan Over Safety Concerns

NHTSA Probes Tesla’s Robotaxi Plan Over Safety Concerns

On May 8, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a formal inquiry into Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi fleet. The...

Perplexity AI in Talks for $500M Raise at $14 Billion Valuation

Perplexity AI in Talks for $500M Raise at $14 Billion Valuation

Some startups only hope to see their first million, Perplexity AI on the other hand appears to be skipping that...

CATL to Raise $3.99 Billion in Hong Kong Listing 

CATL to Raise $3.99 Billion in Hong Kong Listing 

According to the latest prospectus filed by CATL, the Chinese battery manufacturer is aiming to raise at least HK$31.01 billion...

Who holds onto the EV Boom? Spoiler: China’s Dominating the Global Market 

Who holds onto the EV Boom? Spoiler: China’s Dominating the Global Market 

China leads the global shift to electric power. It makes and uses more electric vehicles (EVs) than any other country....

Ford Bronco Sport Raises Prices Amid Tariff Pressures

Ford Bronco Sport Raises Prices Amid Tariff Pressures

In a notable step demonstrating ongoing trade frictions, Ford has increased the prices of Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport....

Tesla Unveils Budget-Friendly Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y in U.S.

Tesla Unveils Budget-Friendly Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y in U.S.

In the US, Tesla has begun accepting orders for its less expensive rear-wheel drive Model Y. The $45,990 car is...

Rivian Modifies 2025 Expectations Due to Supply Chain Difficulties and Increasing Tariffs

Rivian Modifies 2025 Expectations Due to Supply Chain Difficulties and Increasing Tariffs

Rivian Automotive, a prominent manufacturer of electric vehicles, now faces additional problems as it revises its 2025 goals, including lowering...

Amazon’s Zoox Increases RoboTaxi Production for Expansion in the USA

Amazon’s Zoox Increases RoboTaxi Production for Expansion in the USA

Amazon’s autonomous driving division, Zoox, is charging ahead in transportation's new frontier with plans to increase Robotaxi fleet production across...

Waymo Accelerates Robotaxi Manufacturing Surge at Advanced Arizona Production Hub

Waymo Accelerates Robotaxi Manufacturing Surge at Advanced Arizona Production Hub

With the opening of a new plant in Mesa, Arizona, in 2025, Waymo is making great progress in its capacity...

Tesla Faces Major Setback in Europe Despite EV Boom

Tesla Faces Major Setback in Europe Despite EV Boom

In a surprising twist, Tesla is experiencing a major sales slump across Europe even as electric vehicle (EV) sales from...

Tesla Board Initiates Succession Plan to Replace Elon Musk

Tesla Board Initiates Succession Plan to Replace Elon Musk

According to a Wall Street Journal story published Wednesday night, which cited many anonymous individuals, Tesla's board reached out to...

Rivian Secures Battery Supply to Avoid Future Tariffs

Rivian Secures Battery Supply to Avoid Future Tariffs

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has quietly built up a large stock of batteries to protect itself from potential import tariffs...

Tesla Increases Semi Truck Workforce to Meet Production Goals

Tesla Increases Semi Truck Workforce to Meet Production Goals

Tesla is greatly increasing its hiring in Nevada as the electric vehicle (EV) maker looks to fulfill the growing demand...

Porsche Experiences a Profit Decline from US Tariffs and Stagnant EV Growth

Porsche Experiences a Profit Decline from US Tariffs and Stagnant EV Growth

Porsche AG has dramatically revised its 2025 profit outlook, forecasting a sharp drop in its profit margin due to the...

Tesla Model 2 (Project Redwood): Price, Release Date, Specs & Everything We Know

Tesla Model 2 (Project Redwood): Price, Release Date, Specs & Everything We Know

Tesla's most affordable vehicle is no longer a rumor, a concept render, or an Elon Musk promise buried in an...

Waymo’s Robotaxi Service Reaches Major Milestone with 250,000 Rides Per Week

Waymo’s Robotaxi Service Reaches Major Milestone with 250,000 Rides Per Week

Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet, has achieved a milestone by offering more than 250,000 paid Robotaxi rides each...

Tesla Plans to Launch Robotaxi in Austin

Tesla Plans to Launch Robotaxi in Austin

Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, is preparing to unveil the company’s upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service, dubbed Robotaxi. This service...

Jeff Bezos Stealthily Supports Slate Auto: A Tesla Rival

Jeff Bezos Stealthily Supports Slate Auto: A Tesla Rival

The former Amazon CEO, Bezos Ventures Inc. - The Electric Vehicle Industry's Best Man, might transform the EV market. His...

AI Startup Cohere’s CEO Aidan Gomez Joins Rivian 

AI Startup Cohere’s CEO Aidan Gomez Joins Rivian 

In the latest development at the intersection of AI and the Automobile industry, Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of...