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Polestar 5 will make its debut in Gran Turismo 7 next month

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Today, Polestar has proudly announced that the Polestar 5 will be featured in Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 and 5 starting next month. Polestar worked very closely with Polyphony Digital (a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment) in order “to create a wholly accurate digital representation” of the car, the official press release says. The teams “have faithfully translated the… Read more…

XPeng plans to unleash three different Robotaxi models next year

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XPeng announced a bold plan to launch three mass-produced robotaxi models and begin trial operations as early as next year. XPeng is taking aim at the biggest headaches currently facing the robotaxi industry – high costs, small fleets, and limited operating areas. The company promises it will build its driverless vehicles from the ground up to be cost-effective and globally… Read more…

VW to be the launch customer of XPeng’s new VLA 2.0 self-driving system

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XPeng unveiled its VLA 2.0 model, its full-send “operating system of the physical AI world.” The AI-powered self-driving system promises to bring a paradigm shift in the industry. As a testament to its potential Volkswagen has decided to adopt VLA 2.0 on its vehicles, ditching its own efforts on self-driving. VW will also be using XPeng’s Turing AI Chip for… Read more…

Peugeot unveils Polygon concept car in Fortnite

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Peugeot has officially shared the first exterior image of its next-generation concept car, the Peugeot Polygon Concept. The vehicle introduces Peugeot’s future design language, defined by sharp lines, “feline” styling, and a strong focus on emotion and innovation. Inside, the Polygon Concept debuts a completely redesigned cabin built around the Hypersquare Steering Control, which is a radical steer-by-wire interface that… Read more…

Here’s the interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Tesla-style big infotainment screen included

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Back in September, Hyundai introduced its Concept Three, which is a preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3, expected to make its debut next year. The compact-class hatchback will bear an interesting design (if it makes the jump from the concept), but the inside is where it will differ most from the rest of the Ioniq line. The leaked images you… Read more…

Trade-in your gas-powered car, get free supercharging from Tesla (sort of)

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After the federal tax credit of €6,400 for new electric vehicles is no longer active, manufacturers are thinking of other creative ways to lure buyers into their showrooms. Tesla, being the biggest American EV manufacturer, has a new promo that lets you trade your current non-EV for free Tesla supercharging for 2000 miles in the USA. Check out how here.… Read more…

After the September gold rush, US electric car sales face a chilly new reality

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The US EV sales party, fueled by steep government incentives, appears to be over. October sales numbers reveal a new reality and confirm many predictions that the market would hit a wall once the federal tax credit vanished. Industry analysts at both J.D. Power and S&P Global Mobility confirmed that the EV market share, which soared to a record high… Read more…