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