Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas

For years, the loudest and most persistent argument coming from the Tesla camp, including Elon Musk himself, against Waymo has been simple: “Sure, it works, but it can’t scale.” The narrative, usually pushed by those heavily invested in the promise of Tesla’s “generalized Full Self-Driving”, was that Waymo was a geofenced parlor trick. They argued… Continue reading Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas

Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings

Refreshed versions of the Tesla Model Y are shown outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S. October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. electric vehicle sales leader Tesla made notable strides in Consumer Reports’ influential annual auto brand rankings, cracking the top 10 overall for the U.S. The EV manufacturer… Continue reading Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings

GM’s new product chief Sterling Anderson eyes technology renaissance for automaker

GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson during the automaker’s “GM Forward” event on Oct. 22, 2025 in New York City. GM DETROIT — General Motors’ newest product and technology executive has said he thinks of the Detroit automaker as a canvas. One that can be curated, retouched or even torn apart. After roughly six months… Continue reading GM’s new product chief Sterling Anderson eyes technology renaissance for automaker

Inside Europe’s biggest rare earths factory on Russia’s doorstep

A view of the NEO magnetic plant in Narva, a city in northeastern Estonia. A plant producing rare-earth magnets for Europe’s electric vehicle and wind-energy sectors. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images NARVA, Estonia — Europe’s big bet to break China’s rare earths dominance starts on Russia’s doorstep. The continent’s largest… Continue reading Inside Europe’s biggest rare earths factory on Russia’s doorstep

Robots’ Holiday Wishes Come True: NVIDIA Jetson Platform Offers High-Performance Edge AI at Festive Prices

Developers, researchers, hobbyists and students can take a byte out of holiday shopping this season as NVIDIA has unwrapped special discounts on the NVIDIA Jetson family of developer kits for edge AI and robotics — available through Sunday, Jan. 11. Whether tapping into the breakthrough capabilities of Jetson AGX Thor, the versatility of Jetson AGX… Continue reading Robots’ Holiday Wishes Come True: NVIDIA Jetson Platform Offers High-Performance Edge AI at Festive Prices

Five minutes with… Till Oberwörder, CEO of Daimler Buses

Tell us about your new eIntouro battery-electric bus? The eIntouro, based on the familiar diesel‑powered high-floor Mercedes‑Benz Intouro, is the first battery‑electric intercity bus from Daimler Buses. It is available in two lengths: 12.18m and 13.09m, with seating variants from 50 to a maximum of 63 seats. The bus is suitable not only for school bus, intercity… Continue reading Five minutes with… Till Oberwörder, CEO of Daimler Buses

The CV dealer world: New developments

Over the past few months there has been much activity in the commercial vehicle dealership sector, with a series of new dealer points built and announcements about fresh facilities in the pipeline. For example, family-owned Ciceley Commercials has announced plans for a new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Work on… Continue reading The CV dealer world: New developments

@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011007

The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011007

Nayax acquires Lynkwell to enhance EV charging platform with integrated software and payment solutions

Nayax has announced the acquisition of Lynkwell, an artificial-intelligence-enabled EV charging platform. Nayax says this deal will integrate Lynkwell’s advanced management software with its existing payment technologies, resulting in a unified solution for EV charging infrastructure deployment and operation. Lynkwell’s platform has been evaluated and approved by numerous utilities, government funding programs, and procurement contracts.… Continue reading Nayax acquires Lynkwell to enhance EV charging platform with integrated software and payment solutions

Electric Motor Market to Reach $373.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 9.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

An increase in demand for energy-efficient electric motors, increased sales of consumer electronics and appliances in developing countries, and rise in demand for electric vehicles drive the growth of the global electric motor market. PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Electric Motor Market by Motor type (Alternate Current… Continue reading Electric Motor Market to Reach $373.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 9.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research