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Poland bans Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities

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The Polish military has issued a ban, barring Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities over data security concerns. The army said in a statement that vehicles produced in China may be using onboard sensors and cameras to collect sensitive data. The vehicles will still be allowed to enter military sites, but only after specific functions are disabled. The Polish… Read more…

Ford goes back to the drawing board with the new $30,000 electric truck

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Ford is hitting the reset button on its future. After watching the high-priced F-150 Lightning fail and the Mustang Mach-E struggle to navigate a tough market, the American automaker is pivoting toward something different. The company wants to build electric cars that regular families can actually afford to buy. This plan centers on a brand-new foundation called the Universal Electric… Read more…

The new Kia EV2 aces brutal winter test

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If you think small electric cars cannot handle the freezing cold, the new Kia EV2 is here to prove you wrong. In a winter range test held in Norway, this tiny electric vehicle showed that size does not always matter when the temperature drops. The Kia EV2 is the smallest and most affordable entry in the company’s electric lineup, but… Read more…

Tesla launches its FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands

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Tesla announced its expansion of the FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands, following the positive reception and success in other European countries. In November last year, the company kick-started the FSD ride-alongs in Germany, France and Italy. The ride-alongs allow consumers and authorities to experience Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature in real-world traffic conditions with a staff member in the driver’s… Read more…