Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

Geely is going after the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the Galaxy Cruiser – and it will be coming to the UK, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. The SUV – which first appeared at the Shanghai motor show last year – is currently in concept form but is very close to production, said… Continue reading Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

Skoda’s new EV has a daft name – and I love it

It’s official: we’ve finally reached peak Skoda. Or rather Peaq Skoda. Because, as you can read here, the Czech firm’s new flagship seven-seater will be called the Peaq. And it has, er, peaqed my interest, because I love a silly car name. As car names go, this is brilliantly clever yet gloriously daft. It’s a ridiculously literal… Continue reading Skoda’s new EV has a daft name – and I love it

Remarkable’s pricey Paper Pro is hundreds off with refurbished deals

Verge Shopping If you aren’t into E-Ink tablets, check out deals on the PS5, a cheap Switch 2 case that doesn’t suck, and more. If you aren’t into E-Ink tablets, check out deals on the PS5, a cheap Switch 2 case that doesn’t suck, and more. by Cameron Faulkner Jan 13, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC… Continue reading Remarkable’s pricey Paper Pro is hundreds off with refurbished deals

Endurance Technologies Gets Enhanced Incentive Eligibility

Endurance Technologies Limited has received an addendum to its Eligibility Certificate under the Package Scheme of Incentives 2019, increasing its total eligible incentives to Rs. 858.29 crore from the previously reported Rs. 606.03 crore. The addendum, issued by the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, pertains to the company’s expansion under the Mega Projects Investment… Continue reading Endurance Technologies Gets Enhanced Incentive Eligibility

Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions

Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Avis Leasing to enhance its presence in the country’s growing vehicle leasing and subscription market. This collaboration marks Kia’s third major leasing partnership in India. The agreement aims to provide customers with flexible alternatives to traditional vehicle ownership through the Kia Lease Program. The initiative offers… Continue reading Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions

Microsoft scrambles to quell fury around its new AI data centers

It made five pledges to address concerns that have stymied plans to build out new AI data centers. It made five pledges to address concerns that have stymied plans to build out new AI data centers. by Justine Calma Jan 13, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and… Continue reading Microsoft scrambles to quell fury around its new AI data centers

Carmakers find workaround for Nexperia chip shortage

Premium Digital Complete coverage $75 per month Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device. Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit: Access on iOS and web FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT FT… Continue reading Carmakers find workaround for Nexperia chip shortage

Man Planning to Raise Adopted Children With AI Girlfriend as Their Mother

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images A young man hopelessly in love with an AI chatbot has grand plans for the future that include starting a family by adopting some children. He wouldn’t be parenting on his own, of course — because the AI chatbot, which he calls Julia, would help him.… Continue reading Man Planning to Raise Adopted Children With AI Girlfriend as Their Mother

Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires

Current electric vehicle batteries often face cooling performance discrepancies because their simpler flow paths can lead to heat concentration in specific cells or corners, increasing the risk of overheating. Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have filed a patent for a new electric vehicle battery design specifically engineered to prevent fires by redesigning the housing… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires

EU sets tough conditions to solve China EVs dispute

The European Commission set out the conditions on Monday under which China-based electric vehicle makers can replace EU tariffs with commitments to sell at minimum prices and said it would take into account Chinese EV investments in the bloc. For Beijing, the tariffs of up to 35.3% on EVs are the biggest source of trade… Continue reading EU sets tough conditions to solve China EVs dispute