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Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ set to begin June 22

Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi at the AutoMobility LA 2024 auto show on Nov 21, 2024. Robyn Beck | AFP | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that his company’s robotaxi service is “tentatively” set to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. In a post on X, Musk indicated that he’s flying from… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ set to begin June 22

Electric Truck Market worth $32,133.4 million by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The electric truck market is estimated at USD 5,247.2 million in 2025. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 29.5%, reaching USD 32,133.4 million by 2032, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The electric truck market is swiftly evolving as governments and fleets push for… Continue reading Electric Truck Market worth $32,133.4 million by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

Vauxhall Grandland Electric gains 4WD variant with 321bhp

The Vauxhall Grandland Electric has gained a dual-motor variant, making it the first electric car from the British brand to send power to all four corners. Topping the line-up, the new SUV uses the same set-up as its Peugeot e-3008 and Peugeot e-5008 cousins. This combines the standard Grandland Electric’s front-mounted 210bhp motor with a 111bhp motor on… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland Electric gains 4WD variant with 321bhp

The Chevy Equinox EV is selling like hotcakes

Starting at under $35,000 with over 315 miles of range, Chevy’s electric SUV is proving to be a hit. The all-electric Equinox helped propel Chevy past Ford to become the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Chevy races past Ford in the US with the Equinox EV With over 37,000 electric vehicles sold through May,… Continue reading The Chevy Equinox EV is selling like hotcakes

China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India

A significant threat of large-scale production disruption is looming over global automotive manufacturers due to China’s recent restrictions on the export of rare earth elements (REEs). The gravity of the situation is underscored by recent news that Suzuki Motor Corporation has halted production of its popular Swift model as of the end of May 2025,… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India

May Fleet Sales Flat, Year-to-Date Total Dips

Commercial, rental, and government fleet sales in May totaled 216,917 vehicles, flatlining at a minuscule 0.1% increase from 216,378 vehicles sold in May 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on June 5. However, those numbers rose monthly compared to April 2025, which had fleet sales at 207,582 vehicles, up 2.6% compared to… Continue reading May Fleet Sales Flat, Year-to-Date Total Dips

Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says

China produces around 90% of the world’s rare earths, which are essential for the production of vehicles, especially electric vehicle motors. Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year and it does not expect any near-term impact from global supply chain disruptions caused by China’s export curbs, said a person… Continue reading Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says

Your CarPlay is getting a major overhaul on iOS 26: 3 new features arriving to your dashboard

Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) is happening right now, and the tech giant just announced new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades to Apple CarPlay users. Also: Everything announced at Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote: Liquid Glass, MacOS Tahoe, and more In particular, Apple CarPlay gets new features iOS 26, which is expected to be released… Continue reading Your CarPlay is getting a major overhaul on iOS 26: 3 new features arriving to your dashboard

Transit vans the key to Ford’s European sales growth

Ford Pro has been the sector leader in commercial vehicles in Europe for the past 10 years, and so far in 2025 it has achieved a market share of close to 20%. “And that’s just the vehicle business,” said Hans Schep, general manager of Ford Pro Europe, Ford’s European commercial vehicle arm. Vehicle sales aside,… Continue reading Transit vans the key to Ford’s European sales growth