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Stellantis publishes Q4 and FY2025 results: EV bet leads to $26 billion loss

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We are watching the biggest course correction the automotive world has ever performed. Stellantis, the auto giant that owns brands like Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and DS Automobiles, among many more, shared its financial results for 2025. And the numbers are quite something else. The company reported a net loss of €22.45 billion. This is the first… Read more…

Self-driving startup Wayve gets a $1.2 billion boost from tech and auto giants

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The British company Wayve announced it raised €1.02 billion from some of the biggest names in the world. When you add in extra money already promised by Uber, the total new investment jumps to €1.28 billion. This huge pile of cash gives the company a total value of €7.34 billion. Major car companies like Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis (the company… Read more…

Waymo’s driverless robotaxis land in four more US cities ahead of international expansion

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Waymo has expanded its driverless robotaxis to Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio in Texas and Orlando in Florida today. With these additions, the service is now up and running in ten US cities. As with all Waymo expansions into new cities, the service will initially be open to “select riders”, who will receive an invitation to take their first local… Read more…

The new Kia EV4 GT spotted in Korea

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Kia revealed its brand-new EV4 GT at the Brussels Motor Show, and we are already seeing the first units drive on public roads. The new model is part of a big plan by Kia to make high-performance versions of almost every electric vehicle they sell. From the small EV3 GT to the massive EV9 GT, the carmaker wants to prove… Read more…

Tesla’s European sales dip again as competitors surge

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The European car market is going through a massive shift, but one of its biggest names appears to be heading in the wrong direction. The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla registered only 8,075 vehicles across the European Union, the UK, and EFTA countries in January 2026. This 17% drop, compared to January the… Read more…

BYD starts rollout of 1MW charging network

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The race to make electric cars as easy to refuel as gas-powered ones took a giant leap forward. BYD has officially started installing its new “megawatt flash charging” stations across China, shifting the company from talking about fast charging to actually putting the tools in the ground for drivers to use. Industry experts at Deutsche Bank believe this rollout will… Read more…

Kia EV5 is about to get a major makeover

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Even though the Kia EV5 started appearing on roads in places like Europe and Canada not that long ago, the carmaker is already testing a new and improved version. This midsize electric SUV first launched in China in 2023, but the latest sightings in South Korea show that a refreshed model is already on the way. Automotive photographers managed to… Read more…

2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long range review

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The Renault Scenic first came to life 30 years ago and quickly became a popular choice among those looking for the practicality of a minivan in a smaller package. It was one of the pioneers of the MPV segment in Europe and a true versatility champion. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features… Read more…

Major study reveals plug-in hybrids use four times more fuel than claimed

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The automakers around the world paint plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as the perfect bridge to a cleaner future. These vehicles carry both a battery and a gasoline engine, promising the best of both worlds. But a huge new study reveals that this “bridge” might be built on a very shaky ground. Research from the Fraunhofer Institute shows that these cars are… Read more…

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 prototype shows a button-less cockpit despite earlier promises

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While most industries adopt touchscreens, and in most cases, that makes sense, in the car business there’s a significant push against the omission of physical buttons. And there’s a good reason why – burying essential controls like the A/C in menus on the infotainment screen raises safety and usability concerns. The dislike toward touchscreen controls is almost universal, so many… Read more…