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17 European countries sign deal to fast-track self-driving car trials
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (317+ words) France, Germany, Italy and 14 other European countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, marking a major step toward accelerating self-driving technology adoption in Europe. On Monday, transport ministers from 17 countries endorsed the initiative alongside…...
Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (514+ words) Qatar Tribune Europe opening up to self-driving taxis Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies launching trials this year in several capitals and the European Union set to step on…...
Tesla Applies for Nevada Robotaxi Permit Covering Las Vegas and Up to 5, 000 Vehicles
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (506+ words) Tesla has taken another major step toward launching its Robotaxi service in Nevada, applying for a permit that would allow thousands of its autonomous vehicles to operate across the Las Vegas area. The application, listed under Docket 26-05015, was filed on…...
Could this 3-wheeled solar-powered vehicle transform the EV market?
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China's GAC lost USD 1, 200 per vehicle in 2025 as Honda tie-up deadline nears
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (790+ words) Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), a major Chinese state-owned automaker, is struggling with intense price competition in the electric vehicle market, reporting losses of RMB 8, 300 (USD 1, 221. 8) per vehicle sold under its brands at one point in 2025. The rapid deterioration in the…...
The Mercedes-Maybach SL680 is the perfect blend of performance and opulence
18+ min ago (989+ words) Summer is nearly here and there's no better way to spend a sunny day than in a sporty convertible with the roof down. As for which convertible to choose, you aren't exactly short of options. But if you demand a…...
ICE out: Pure fuel cars vanish from China's top 10 best-selling models
13+ min ago (694+ words) Traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are accelerating their exit from the view of mainstream Chinese auto consumers, as new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration continues to hit record highs in the world's largest auto market. In May, models powered purely…...
Jeff Bezos Backs EV Startup Slate Auto in Deal With Carvana
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (550+ words) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup Slate Auto secured a strategic arrangement with online automotive retailer Carvana as the company prepares to launch its low-cost electric pickup truck later this year, according to Delaware corporate regulatory filings obtained by…...
Marathon Petroleum Recognizes Drivers for One and Two Million Miles of Safe Driving
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (271+ words) NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / Marathon Petroleum transport driver Scott Wallace was recognized as a Two Million Mile Safe Driver. Marathon Petroleum recognized its Transport and Rail drivers who reached one million and two million miles without a preventable accident....
Petrol imports crash by N2tn to N87bn
50+ min ago (1077+ words) Nigeria's spending on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, plunged by over 96 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking a dramatic shift in the country's fuel supply landscape and signaling the growing impact of local…...