Tag: automotive
Singapore Researchers Develop Ultra-Black Car Paint That Appears as a Visual Void
A Singapore-based firm has created an ultra-black automotive coating that absorbs nearly all light, making surfaces seem like visual voids.
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BYD Introduces Great Tang Electric SUV with 950-Mile Range, Draws 150,000 Preorders
BYD launches the Great Tang, a flagship electric SUV offering up to 950 miles per charge and attracting 150,000 preorders.
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Tesla Faces Allegations of Misleading Safety Data on Autopilot in Europe
Tesla is accused of providing distorted safety statistics on its Full Self-Driving system to European regulators amid its expansion efforts.
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Tesla Drivers in China Exploit Toy Head to Bypass Autopilot Attention Checks
Drivers in China use small toy heads to trick Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system into thinking they are attentive, enabling risky phone use behind the wheel.
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BMW Unveils Neue Klasse M Concept Signaling Shift to Electric Sports Cars
BMW introduces the Neue Klasse M concept, a new electric sports car representing a fresh design direction and transition to electrification.
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Tesla Faces Scrutiny After Autopilot Ad Shows Multiple Traffic Violations
Tesla’s recent autopilot advertisement has drawn criticism for depicting numerous traffic law violations, raising concerns about safety and regulatory compliance.
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Plug-in Hybrids Surge in Popularity as Pure Internal Combustion Engine Cars Drop Out of China’s Top Five in May
For the first time, vehicles with only internal combustion engines fell out of China’s top five passenger car models in May amid rising demand for plug-in hybrids.
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Rivian Begins Deliveries of More Affordable R2 Electric SUVs Starting at $58,000
Rivian has started delivering its new line of R2 electric SUVs, aimed at broader market access with prices beginning at $58,000.
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SoftBank Surpasses Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI Boom
SoftBank has overtaken Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company, driven by rapid growth in AI investments amid shifts in the automotive market.
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BYD Plans Zero-Accident Autopilot with Compensation Guarantee for Crashes
Chinese automaker BYD aims for zero accidents with its God’s Eye autopilot system and will cover damages if crashes occur.
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Lamborghini Confirms Hybrid Focus After Ferrari’s Electric Model Faces Criticism
After Ferrari’s electric debut met criticism, Lamborghini stands by its decision to pursue plug-in hybrid technology over full electric vehicles.
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Ferrari Luce Electric Car Faces Backlash, Shares Drop 8%
Ferrari’s new electric model Luce, designed with Jony Ive, met harsh criticism online, causing the company’s shares to fall by 8%.
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