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GM partners with Nvidia to boost electric cars’ autonomous driving

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General Motors hopes to improve its future electric cars and smart manufacturing by teaming up with Nvidia. The new partnership will give GM access to Nvidia’s advanced AI chips and software. The company plans to use it to improve its autonomous driving tech and streamline its factory operations. GM plans to use Nvidia’s advanced AI platforms to train its own… Read more…

Tesla Cybercab to offer great efficiency, but surprisingly small battery

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More details about Tesla’s Cybercab emerged. And as usual, Tesla is making some bold claims about its efficiency, but it turns out that this two-door, two-seater electric vehicle will come with a surprisingly small battery. According to Tesla executives, the Cybercab will use a battery pack of less than 50 kWh. Despite this, Tesla claims the vehicle will achieve a… Read more…

Xiaomi EV hits 200,000 delivery milestone, adjusts yearly target upwards

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Xiaomi EV is celebrating the delivery of its 200,000th vehicle, a Magenta Red SU7, to a young couple. This huge milestone highlights the rapid growth of Xiaomi’s electric vehicle division. What’s even more impressive is the speed at which those deliveries are happening. The first 100,000 units took 229 days, but the next 100,000 were delivered in just 119 days.… Read more…

BYD teases new Sealion 05 EV and unveils 1 MW fast charger – 400 km in 5 minutes

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BYD keeps expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the upcoming Sealion 05 EV is the latest addition to its portfolio. This compact SUV is designed to compete in the fast-growing electric crossover market. The new model is part of the Sealion series, and it brings fresh features and competitive pricing to consumers. Based on information released by BYD, the Sealion… Read more…

Certification reveals Xiaomi YU7 will have up to 770 km of range

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Xiaomi’s upcoming sporty crossover YU7 promises impressive range and cutting-edge technology. The most recent filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal a new trim level boasting a 770 km range. The YU7, expected to launch between June and July, features the design language established by the Xiaomi SU7. We see similar “teardrop” headlights and a front… Read more…

Tesla Autopilot tricked by painted wall, exposing camera-only limits

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Tesla’s push for fully self-driving electric cars has run into a wall. Figuratively, and literally. A simple test has fooled its Autopilot system. A YouTuber, Mark Rober, showed how a painted wall could trick a Tesla into crashing, exposing the limitations of its camera-only approach. Although far from being scientific, the test raises a lot of valid questions about the… Read more…

BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring review

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BMW’s 5-series debuted some 50 years ago and each generation has demonstrated the pinnacle of the company’s engineering at its time. The model is one of the most recognized today and arguably the most important release by the company in each generation. We already met the new G61 iteration in its sedan form and today we’ll assess how good the… Read more…

Cybertruck deliveries halted due to faulty trim pieces

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Tesla Cybertruck is facing yet another setback in its short existence. This time, deliveries were abruptly halted due to issues with exterior trim pieces flying off the truck. Frustrated buyers are reporting delays and even cancellations, with Tesla delivery specialists citing a “containment hold” on the Cybertruck. This suggests Tesla is trying to address the problem before more vehicles reach… Read more…

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron US pricing revealed, Avant not coming to America

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Audi officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 A6 e-tron in the US, and the numbers are turning heads. The electric Sportback model will challenge the likes of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. The A6 e-tron lineup begins with the rear-wheel-drive base model, featuring a 100 kWh battery pack (94.4 kWh net) and a single electric motor producing 375 horsepower.… Read more…

The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with AI at its core

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest addition to its growing EV lineup – the all-electric CLA. The company claims it designed the CLA to redefine the electric car experience, and looking at the specs, we actually agree. The new EV is a technological marvel packed with artificial intelligence and designed for maximum efficiency. The CLA is the beginning of an entirely… Read more…