Transportation Autonomous Cars The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 11:00… Continue reading Self-driving truck startup Waabi is teaming up with Uber on robotaxis
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Automotive Transmission Market: IC Engines Share at 72.94% in 2025 as Global Market Value is Set to Reach USD 209.72 Billion by 2031 says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report
HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the automotive transmission market is valued at USD 163.39 billion in 2026, is projected to reach USD 209.72 billion by 2031, growing at a 5.12% CAGR. This growth is driven by the shift from manual gearboxes to software-defined, electrified drivetrains, with stricter fuel economy regulations… Continue reading Automotive Transmission Market: IC Engines Share at 72.94% in 2025 as Global Market Value is Set to Reach USD 209.72 Billion by 2031 says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report
@BMW: Even more Freedom: the MINI Countryman E with a purely electric range of over 500 kilometres.004542
Munich. The all-electric MINI Countryman models – MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE All4 – are destined to set new benchmarks with technological innovations arriving in March 2026, while showcasing notable versatility as compact SUVs suited for everyday life. The MINI Countryman E offers a purely electrical range up to 501 kilometers (WLTP),… Continue reading @BMW: Even more Freedom: the MINI Countryman E with a purely electric range of over 500 kilometres.004542
Metamaterial Market worth $5.45 billion by 2032 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Metamaterial Market is projected to reach USD 5.45 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.49 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 49.5% during the forecast period. Browse 180 market data Tables and 65 Figures spread through 283 Pages and in-depth TOC on “ Metamaterial… Continue reading Metamaterial Market worth $5.45 billion by 2032 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Loitering Munition Market worth $13.26 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Loitering Munition Market size is estimated to be USD 5.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 13.26 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19.9% during the forecast period. Browse 245 market data Tables and 65 Figures spread through 310 Pages… Continue reading Loitering Munition Market worth $13.26 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Commercialization With ATBB, Advancing Asset-Light Scaling Across Urban and Airport Mobility
BEIJING, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pony.ai, a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Beijing ATBB Travel & Express Service Co., Ltd., a premium mobility service provider in China, as it continues to scale Robotaxi commercialization through an asset-light, partnership-driven model. Under… Continue reading Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Commercialization With ATBB, Advancing Asset-Light Scaling Across Urban and Airport Mobility
The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing
A trip in a Waymo robotaxi still costs more, on average, than a comparable ride in a human-driven Uber or a Lyft. But that gap is narrowing, according to new data published Tuesday by Obi, a company that aggregates real-time pricing and pickup times across multiple ride-hailing services. Two factors, working together, are behind the… Continue reading The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing
Dreame Unveils “Beyond Smart” Home Ecosystem in Silicon Valley, Showcasing a Future of Robotic Autonomy and AI-Powered Living
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing, today launched its visionary 2026 home appliance lineup at the “Beyond Smart” event in the heart of Silicon Valley. The event marked the North American debut of multiple world-first technologies, signaling Dreame’s strategic expansion and its commitment… Continue reading Dreame Unveils “Beyond Smart” Home Ecosystem in Silicon Valley, Showcasing a Future of Robotic Autonomy and AI-Powered Living
Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The value of Tesla’s brand lost $15.4 billion, about 36%, in 2025, marking a third-straight annual decline, according to research and consulting firm Brand… Continue reading Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
German Manager Magazine: Aumovio: Another 4,000 jobs in research and development cut004670
The automotive supplier Aumovio wants to cut up to 4,000 research and development jobs worldwide due to the difficult market environment. The company announced on Tuesday in Frankfurt that the dismantling should be largely completed by the end of 2026. Aumovio wants to reduce costs and reduce the expenditure ratio for research and development by… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Aumovio: Another 4,000 jobs in research and development cut004670