VisIC Technologies Announces $26M Round B Investment Led by Global Semiconductor Leader; Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (Together as “HKMC”) Joins as Strategic Investor

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for electric mobility, today announced the successful second closing of its Round B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with HKMC joining as a strategic investor. This milestone reinforces VisIC’s… Continue reading VisIC Technologies Announces $26M Round B Investment Led by Global Semiconductor Leader; Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (Together as “HKMC”) Joins as Strategic Investor

@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011050

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 Porsche011050

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will remove “safety monitors” from the passenger seats of Tesla’s Robotaxi vehicles in “about three weeks,” which would mean we’d see completely driverless Teslas in the Austin area potentially by the end of the year – if that timeline sticks. Tesla has been working on a system that… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks

Grok, Now Built Into Teslas for Navigation, Says It Would Run Over a Billion Children to Avoid Hitting Elon Musk

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Tom Brenner For The Washington Post via Getty At least Grok has its priorities straight: it would rather sacrifice droves of children instead of its creator, Elon Musk. On X, where the AI model is allowed to run wild and respond to all kinds of user inquiries, the… Continue reading Grok, Now Built Into Teslas for Navigation, Says It Would Run Over a Billion Children to Avoid Hitting Elon Musk

This Is the Best Razor I’ve Ever Used—Save Big With This Sale

Razors are one of the most heavily and competitively marketed products in American capitalism. Made with steel and plastic that costs a few pennies, but sold for a thousand percent profit, the razor market is the subject of vigorous academic study and debate. The founder of Gillette famously came up with a model of basically… Continue reading This Is the Best Razor I’ve Ever Used—Save Big With This Sale

Vauxhall Astra update brings bold new face and EV range boost

The Vauxhall Astra has been updated with a new look that draws on the brand’s 2023 Experimental concept, as well as a range boost for the electric version. The reworked front end emphasises the brand’s ‘Compass’ motif, which was previously a much subtler element of the Astra’s design. The crease that runs through the centre of… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra update brings bold new face and EV range boost

GAC’s AION and HYPTEC New Energy Lineups Debut at Riyadh Motor Show, Opening a New Chapter in the Middle East Market

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 9th, the Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia grandly opened. GAC showcased a range of star models and officially announced the launch of its two NEV product series, AION and HYPTEC. Three new energy models—AION V, AION ES, and HYPTEC HT—were simultaneously introduced to the… Continue reading GAC’s AION and HYPTEC New Energy Lineups Debut at Riyadh Motor Show, Opening a New Chapter in the Middle East Market

Motorq and Volvo Cars Partner to Expand Access to Connected Vehicle Intelligence Across U.S. and Europe

Partnership brings hardware-free insights to fleets and dealerships, improving safety, operations, and sustainability SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Motorq, the leader in Connected Vehicle Intelligence, and Volvo Cars today announced a partnership to make real-time embedded vehicle data and insights available to fleets and dealerships across the United States and Europe. The integration… Continue reading Motorq and Volvo Cars Partner to Expand Access to Connected Vehicle Intelligence Across U.S. and Europe