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The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLB is here: polarizing design and a focus on AI

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Mercedes-Benz just kicked off a new phase for its compact luxury SUV, the GLB. The automaker ditched the traditional gas engine, making the 2026 GLB an electric-only vehicle, at least for now. The new model replaces the EQB in the lineup and keeps the boxy, tall shape. Under that familiar silhouette lies a completely redesigned machine, built with an advanced… Read more…

Samsung SDI and BMW to collaborate on solid-state battery validation project


Samsung SDI, BMW and US battery technology company Solid Power have signed an agreement to work together on establishing global value chains for all-solid-state batteries across materials, cells and EVs. The collaboration aims to pave the way for the commercialization of all-solid-state battery cells by bringing together their complementary expertise in cell manufacturing, automaking and… Read more…

Waymo robotaxis roll out in 4 new cities

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The race to bring self-driving taxis to the masses just sped up, and the next stop is the frosty Northeast and Midwest. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, announced a major expansion this week, adding four new cities to its map: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and St. Louis. This is yet another big step for the company, pushing its self-driving technology into… Read more…