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Tesla signs €14.08 billion deal with Samsung for next-gen AI chips

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed a landmark €14.08 billion deal with Samsung Electronics. The agreement will see Samsung produce Tesla’s next-generation artificial intelligence chips, a critical component for the future of the company’s electric cars and its self-driving technology. The partnership centers on Tesla’s future “AI6” chip, the brain that will eventually power the company’s most advanced driver-assistance systems.… Read more…

Subaru’s next big idea might be a very small electric car

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Subaru, known for its rugged, all-wheel-drive wagons and crossovers, is exploring a new frontier: the tiny electric car. Fresh off the launch of a couple of new electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker is now reportedly considering an even smaller, more affordable model for its future lineup. The company’s interest seems to be sparked by European trends, where small and stylish… Read more…

Huawei teases new 7-in-1 powertrain for the upcoming Aito M8

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When you hear the name Huawei, you probably think of smartphones, watches, or telecommunications equipment. But the company has been steadily making significant inroads into the automotive world. Its latest creation will debut in the upcoming all-electric Aito M8 SUV, and it shows just how serious Huawei’s ambitions are for the future of electric cars. Richard Yu, a key executive… Read more…

Arcfox reveals a very stylish $10,000 T1 electric hatchback

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The market for affordable electric cars is arguably one of the busiest spaces in the auto industry today. Many manufacturers focus on high-end, long-range models, but the real volume is often found in the budget-friendly segment. BAIC’s electric vehicle brand, Arcfox, has just released official images of its new T1 hatchback, a small EV with a sharp design and an… Read more…

Buick shares more details of the Electra L7, an electric sedan with a 1,400 km secret weapon

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Buick, under the SAIC-GM partnership in China, is offering a compelling answer to the biggest question on every EV owner’s mind: “How far can it go?” The Electra L7 sedan isn’t just another battery-powered vehicle – it’s an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle designed to tackle range anxiety head-on by combining a big battery with a gasoline-powered generator, creating a car that… Read more…

Tesla’s new annual tradition: another promise of Full Self-Driving by year’s end

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If you follow the world of electric cars, some events start to feel like annual traditions. One of them is the promise from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the company’s vehicles are on the verge of driving themselves without human oversight. During the last earnings call, Musk revived this familiar refrain, expressing confidence that Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) will be… Read more…

Another carmaker refuses to adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra

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When Apple announced its CarPlay Ultra infotainment system, it created a divide among carmakers – some immediately announced they would adopt Apple’s software. In contrast, others said they had no plans to do so. BMW just confirmed once again that it won’t be using Apple’s CarPlay Ultra and will double down on its iDrive infotainment system. After a substantial delay,… Read more…

Vauxhall transforms the Mokka into a 280-hp electric pocket rocket

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Vauxhall decided to inject a serious dose of caffeine into its electric lineup. The company is reviving its historic GSe performance badge, but this time it’s not for gasoline engines or even hybrids. The new GSe nameplate will exclusively represent the brand’s fastest, fully electric cars, and its first entry is a surprising one: a high-performance version of the Mokka… Read more…

As car sales slump, Tesla turns to robot dreams to woo its investors

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Tesla will release its second-quarter financial results for 2025 later today, and the electric vehicle community is watching closely. For a company whose success has been measured by explosive growth, the latest numbers point to a major slowdown. The core of Tesla’s financial performance has always been straightforward: how many cars it delivers to customers. The latest reports on that… Read more…