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Waymo obtains permit to test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport

Waymo partners with Uber to bring robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin. Uber Technologies Inc. Alphabet-owned Waymo obtained a permit to start testing its robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and the company announced Tuesday. Waymo will partner with the airport to roll out its commercial robotaxi service in phases,… Continue reading Waymo obtains permit to test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport

Leapmotor confirms plans to build electric cars in Spain

Leapmotor has reprised plans to build cars in Europe as part of an expansion that includes the imminent launch of two new, more European-friendly models. The Chinese brand, of which Stellantis owns a majority of the international rights, will build cars in Spain, according to Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. Speaking at an event for financial… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms plans to build electric cars in Spain

Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range

The new Renault 4 EV has gained a new cargo van variant, swapping its rear seats for a plastic load tray and lashing hooks. The removal of the rear seats gives the converted crossover a cargo capacity of 1045 litres, while its maximum payload is rated at 345kg. A mesh bulkhead is offered as an optional extra… Continue reading Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range

JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest

JLR car production will not restart until 24 September at the earliest, the company has confirmed. The Jaguar and Land Rover maker was targeted by hackers on 1 September and is still in the process of rebuilding its computer systems. The group that hit Marks & Spencer earlier this year has claimed responsibility. This has led to production shutdowns… Continue reading JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest

Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover

It is not yet known if the new range-topping Megane E-Tech will take the Renaultsport name. Cambolive hinted that the Renault Group could decide to continue using the Alpine brand exclusively for dedicated sports cars. Previously, in February, the Renault Group’s then CEO, Luca de Meo, described Renaultsport to Autocar as being “in the fridge” and… Continue reading Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover

Exclusive—Valeo Brain CEO Marc Vrecko: Regulation and Innovation Make India the Market to Watch

India’s regulatory landscape is rewriting mobility rules — not just in terms of volumes, but also in the features vehicles now carry. With new safety norms set to mandate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as emergency braking, drowsiness detection, and lane departure warnings in passenger vehicles from 2026, and the Bharat NCAP program now… Continue reading Exclusive—Valeo Brain CEO Marc Vrecko: Regulation and Innovation Make India the Market to Watch

VMS TMT Limited Secures Rs 27 Crores from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

VMS TMT Limited, a Gujarat-based manufacturer of TMT bars marketed under the Kamdhenu brand, has successfully raised Rs 26.73 crores from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering scheduled to commence on September 17, 2025. The company allocated 27,00,000 equity shares at Rs 99 per share to five institutional investors. Saint Capital Fund emerged… Continue reading VMS TMT Limited Secures Rs 27 Crores from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

Matter’s e-Motorcycle Push in a Scooter Dominated Market

When electric motorcycle startup Matter Motor Works Pvt Ltd, was founded by Mohal Lalbhai in 2019, the electric two-wheeler market in India was still at a nascent stage. Barely 30,000 units were being sold annually, and scooters were seen as the natural spearhead of electrification. Startups such as Ather Energy and Okinawa had entered early,… Continue reading Matter’s e-Motorcycle Push in a Scooter Dominated Market

Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand

Ford Motor Co. will cut as many as 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle plant in Cologne, Germany, citing weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars, Fortune reported Tuesday. The company said the reductions would be carried out primarily through voluntary departures and buyouts. The move comes on top of a restructuring announced in November 2024 that… Continue reading Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand