Transportation Is an IPO next? Is an IPO next? by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 2, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Waymo announced a $16… Continue reading Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
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Why lithium batteries continue to fail your phone and laptop – and 6 ways to reduce the risk
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways It’s rare for a rechargeable battery to cause problems for the user. Some 1,500 fires and 5,000 overheating incidents are attributed to rechargeable batteries yearly. Don’t use any gadget that’s damaged or showing signs of overheating. Rechargeable batteries are everywhere. Stop what… Continue reading Why lithium batteries continue to fail your phone and laptop – and 6 ways to reduce the risk
Toyota reveals the interior of its 3-row electric SUV ahead of its big debut
With its official debut in just a few days, Toyota unveiled the interior of the new SUV for the first time, revealing three rows of seating. Toyota previews 3-row electric SUV interior After previewing the exterior of the new SUV last week, Toyota offered a closer look on Monday, revealing the interior for the first… Continue reading Toyota reveals the interior of its 3-row electric SUV ahead of its big debut
China finalizes proposed ban on Tesla-style hidden door handles for safety
China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla. For many years, safety advocates have been concerned about an automotive trend towards sleek-looking EV… Continue reading China finalizes proposed ban on Tesla-style hidden door handles for safety
Tesla (TSLA) can’t find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline
New Tesla Model Y; via Tesla. The first batch of January 2026 registration data is in from Europe, and Tesla’s freefall on the continent shows no sign of slowing down. Across five major markets that have reported so far, Tesla registrations are down a staggering 44% year-over-year, extending what is now more than two years… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) can’t find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline
Will Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein derail his very important year?
The revelations that Musk sought an invite to Epstein’s island add risk to his plans to merge SpaceX with xAI, and then take the combined company public, experts say. The revelations that Musk sought an invite to Epstein’s island add risk to his plans to merge SpaceX with xAI, and then take the combined company… Continue reading Will Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein derail his very important year?
Dealers gear-up for ‘fundamental changes’ in 2026 with Chinese influx
Dealers must prepare for fundamental changes in 2026, as Chinese OEM growth, advanced digital interactions, and stricter pricing redefine the UK car market. Mike Allen, managing director of Cambria Private Capital said dealer performance in 2026 will increasingly depend on selecting the right OEM partners, as the number of brands in the UK is expected… Continue reading Dealers gear-up for ‘fundamental changes’ in 2026 with Chinese influx
German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513
The Formula 1 racing team Mercedes is prepared for the season that begins on March 8th. “We don’t consider ourselves the favorites,” said team boss Toto Wolff on Monday during a digital press conference shortly after the presentation of the new W17 racer, “but we are in the fight for victories.” The basis for this… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513
German FAZ: Rudolf and Claudia newly married010512
FAZ+Opel Zafira Diesel: Rudolf and Claudia newly marriedBy Holger AppelJanuary 31, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Reading time: 2 min. Expand image descriptionThe Opel Zafira, which has mutated into a bus, is now available again with a diesel engine. We like that one. And Claudia for cuddling too. Go to Source
German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511
As a journalist, in general and perhaps especially in this department, you can’t write or do anything without someone writing to you. Sometimes pointing out, sometimes admonishing, sometimes scolding, sometimes praising. So Mercedes-Benz CLA. The electric car has just been named Car of the Year. Unfortunately it suffers from one or two recalls. Not a… Continue reading German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511