Lyft and May Mobility launch robotaxis in Atlanta

Riders in Atlanta can now hail a May Mobility robotaxi on the Lyft app, marking the first commercial deployment in the two companies’ partnership. The small fleet of autonomous vehicles is Lyft’s latest attempt to carve out a presence in the robotaxi market.  Lyft’s Atlanta launch signals an effort to carve out a piece of… Continue reading Lyft and May Mobility launch robotaxis in Atlanta

Uber will add Blade’s helicopters to its platform as early as 2026

Uber users living near New York City or Southern Europe may have a new travel option to pick from in 2026: helicopters. Electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation announced Wednesday that Blade Air Mobility helicopters will be on the Uber app starting “as soon as next year.” While Joby is not saying specifically where the… Continue reading Uber will add Blade’s helicopters to its platform as early as 2026

Munich Motor Show, 94mpg Audi A2 and saving the car industry

The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about some of the stars of the Munich Motor Show, driving standards, Lotus and the car spots of Swedish and French towns. Plus, Prior’s 94mpg Audi A2, how to save the European car industry from mass Chinese imports, the Toyota Alphard, and… Continue reading Munich Motor Show, 94mpg Audi A2 and saving the car industry

AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

The City Skies Turn into a Race Circuit! Yoshihide Muroya, Patrick Davidson, and Aarron Deliu – the world’s top pilots go head-to-head in an ultimate showdown above Osaka. OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A brand-new form of motorsport has taken flight, transforming city skylines into racetracks. From Osaka’s high-rise cityscape to Shibuya’s iconic scramble… Continue reading AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

The City Skies Turn into a Race Circuit! Yoshihide Muroya, Patrick Davidson, and Aarron Deliu – the world’s top pilots go head-to-head in an ultimate showdown above Osaka. OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A brand-new form of motorsport has taken flight, transforming city skylines into racetracks. From Osaka’s high-rise cityscape to Shibuya’s iconic scramble… Continue reading AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

The City Skies Turn into a Race Circuit! Yoshihide Muroya, Patrick Davidson, and Aarron Deliu – the world’s top pilots go head-to-head in an ultimate showdown above Osaka. OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A brand-new form of motorsport has taken flight, transforming city skylines into racetracks. From Osaka’s high-rise cityscape to Shibuya’s iconic scramble… Continue reading AIR RACE X – A New Era of Aerial Motorsport, Powered by Cutting-Edge Technology – 2025 Series Finale Decided in Osaka!

SMMT International Update September 2025

Visiting China and the USA Matt Smith, Head of International, shares about upcoming activities for the September edition of the SMMT International Update. Over the next five weeks, SMMT will be taking member companies to the world’s two biggest vehicle producers and markets – China and the USA. Both these visits are rare opportunities to engage… Continue reading SMMT International Update September 2025

@Toyota: Toyota Submits Fourth Progress Report on Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Sep. 09, 2025 News Release Toyota City, Japan, September 9, 2025―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it has submitted a progress report on recurrence prevention of model certification application issues to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) today in light of the correction order issued by the ministry. This report, summarizing… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Submits Fourth Progress Report on Measures to Prevent Recurrence

@Toyota: Lexus world premieres the new IS

Sep. 09, 2025 The pursuit of an exhilarating drive that allows true dialogue between the driver and car. The evolution of a more aggressive, sportier interior and exterior design. Enhanced Lexus Safety System + and next-generation multimedia system deliver greater safety and peace of mind. Lexus IS (Prototype) Lexus world premiered the new IS on… Continue reading @Toyota: Lexus world premieres the new IS

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in South Korea’s LG-HY BCM – Establishing a Stable Supply System for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials –

Circular Economy 2025-09-09 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that it has entered into a share transfer agreement with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (“Huayou Cobalt”) to acquire a 25% stake in LG-HY BCM Co., Ltd. (“LG-HY BCM”), a joint venture between LG Chem Ltd. (“LG Chem”), a company of South Korea’s LG Group,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in South Korea’s LG-HY BCM – Establishing a Stable Supply System for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials –