Kia India announced that its subcompact SUV, the Sonet, has achieved cumulative sales of 5 lakh units in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone for the automaker since the model’s launch. The achievement comes as Kia India continues to expand its presence in one of the country’s most competitive automotive segments. Mr. Sunhack Park,… Continue reading Kia Sonet Crosses 5 Lakh Sales Mark in India
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@Groupe PSA: OP With Electricity, Courage and Tailwind000859
The wind sweeps coolly over the asphalt of Jarama. A track where Lauda, Hunt and Fittipaldi once fought for tens of a second. Today, Lea van Acken sits in the passenger seat of the Mokka GSE – helmet on, looking ahead. An electric sprint through the corners. No intake howling, no cylinder strokes – 345… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP With Electricity, Courage and Tailwind000859
Government of Telangana and Blaize Sign MoU at Davos to Launch Telangana AI Innovation Hub and Advance Applied AI Initiatives
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Government of Telangana today announced that it signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blaize Inc. earlier this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, outlining the intention to launch the Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) and marking a significant step in the state’s ambition… Continue reading Government of Telangana and Blaize Sign MoU at Davos to Launch Telangana AI Innovation Hub and Advance Applied AI Initiatives
Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one
Globally, only a few automakers, including Toyota, have expressed some support for EV retrofitting, while most manufacturers cite concerns over structural integrity and safety. Electric carmakers in India are moving beyond product launches to address the biggest anxieties of potential buyers. From assured buybacks and battery subscriptions to exchange schemes and dense charging networks, incumbents… Continue reading Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one
Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses
Waymo founder John Krafcik made headlines this week with claims that Tesla’s cameras-only approach to Full Self Driving was “myopic,” but the self-driving taxis from the company he helped found keep illegally passing school buses – and putting kids at risk. Despite several attempts to correct the potentially dangerous problem with fresh software updates, the Austin… Continue reading Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses
Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60
On today’s highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla’s Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV! The Waymo founder says it’s Tesla’s antiquated camera tech, not necessarily its FSD software, that’s keeping… Continue reading Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60
GAC Enters Australia with AION V, M8 PHEV and EMZOOM; Launches Australian Local Strategy to Build a Benchmark Market in the South Pacific
SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On November 18, 2025, GAC hosted its brand and new model launch ceremony in Sydney, officially unveiling its Australia Local Strategy—”GAC: Growing Australian Confidence”—the localized implementation of the company’s global “One GAC 2.0” strategy. One of the event’s major highlights was the simultaneous debut of three strategic global models:… Continue reading GAC Enters Australia with AION V, M8 PHEV and EMZOOM; Launches Australian Local Strategy to Build a Benchmark Market in the South Pacific
Fair Holdings, Inc., Led by TrueCar Founder Scott Painter, Completes $227 Million Take-Private Acquisition of TrueCar with PenFed, Zurich North America, AutoNation and Others
The acquisition of TrueCar will refocus the business on profitability and the future of how consumers access mobility. SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TrueCar, one of the most recognized and trusted automotive brands, today announced the completion of its sale in a take-private transaction with Fair Holdings, Inc., led by TrueCar Founder… Continue reading Fair Holdings, Inc., Led by TrueCar Founder Scott Painter, Completes $227 Million Take-Private Acquisition of TrueCar with PenFed, Zurich North America, AutoNation and Others
Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving
Tesla has published a new patent that describes a way to squeeze more performance out of its aging HW3 self-driving computers. While the technology is interesting, nothing points to it actually enabling Tesla to deliver on its long-standing promise of unsupervised self-driving on HW3 vehicles. In 2016, Tesla announced that all vehicles produced thereafter would… Continue reading Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving
Opaia Launches Angola’s Only Car Assembly Plant
LUANDA, Angola, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Opaia, Angola’s leading diversified group of companies focused on value creation throughout Africa, is pleased to announce the launch of Opaia Motors – Angola’s only domestic producer of quality, affordable, commercial and private cars and buses. This new industrial platform marks a milestone for Angola’s transport sector, strengthening national… Continue reading Opaia Launches Angola’s Only Car Assembly Plant