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The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8

After images of an the new mid-sized electric crossover were leaked by the Chinese MIIT, Nissan pulled the wraps off its all-new NX8 – and it looks so good, I’m wondering if it couldn’t spearhead the brand’s American turnaround. Nissan has had a rough go of it in the US, if not, well – everywhere of late.… Continue reading The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8

Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo

A new video surfacing from a Tesla demonstration in Miami this weekend shows the Optimus humanoid robot taking a nasty fall. But it’s not the fall itself that is raising eyebrows, it’s the specific hand movements the robot made on its way down, which strongly suggest it was mimicking a remote operator frantically removing a… Continue reading Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo

New seven-seat Mercedes GLB brings ICE and 392-mile EV

Mercedes has revealed the new, second-generation GLB as the chunky, seven-seat SUV sibling to the CLA. Familiar on the surface but all new underneath, the GLB is the second model to use Mercedes’ new MMA architecture for compact cars, which accommodates both pure-electric and hybrid powertrains. The new GLB is also the largest MMA-based model,… Continue reading New seven-seat Mercedes GLB brings ICE and 392-mile EV

Matthews International Provides Update on Actions to Create Shareholder Value and Addresses Director Nominations

Ongoing strategic review has resulted in divestitures generating significant proceeds, simplifying Matthews’ business mix and strengthening its balance sheet Confirms receipt of another notice of director nominations from Barington, less than one year after Barington unsuccessfully ran a proxy contest at the 2025 annual meeting Matthews’ shareholder proposals will include board declassification and the adoption… Continue reading Matthews International Provides Update on Actions to Create Shareholder Value and Addresses Director Nominations

Siemens’s Heliox brand launches new 44 kW V2G-capable DC charger

Heliox, a Siemens business, has launched a next-generation, all-in-one DC fast charging system with intelligent vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. The Heliox 44 kW V2G charger provides bidirectional charging and discharging capability, allowing vehicles to return energy to the grid. Programmability features enable time-of-use charging and scheduled energy transfers, enabling fleet operators to generate new revenue streams… Continue reading Siemens’s Heliox brand launches new 44 kW V2G-capable DC charger

Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights

India Auto Inc opened December on a strong footing, with wholesale volumes of SUVs, two-wheelers and tractors growing in double-digit in November. The uptrend was supported by post-festive demand, improving rural sentiment and steady traction from new model launches. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, pushed back strongly against what it called the “wrong narrative’’ surrounding small cars… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights

Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Ola Electric announced on December 7, 2025, that it has started mass deliveries of vehicles equipped with its indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery packs. The S1 Pro+ scooter with a 5.2kWh battery is the first product to use these domestically produced cells, making Ola Electric the first Indian company to control both cell and… Continue reading Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Nio Stock Sank Nearly 25% Last Month. Is It a Buy Now?

Nio wanted its new brands to drive sales, and it’s working. Electric vehicle (EV) sales in China remain robust. Over 1.1 million fully electric vehicles were sold there in October alone. Nio (NIO +0.60%) has been taking a bigger piece of that pie this year, too. Investors might wonder, then, why Nio stock tumbled 24.1%… Continue reading Nio Stock Sank Nearly 25% Last Month. Is It a Buy Now?

Old Teslas Are Falling Apart

Alex Martin / AFP via Getty Images / Futurism Want a used car that works? You’d be wise to not get an older Tesla. In Consumer Reports’ latest ranking for used cars, the Elon Musk-run automaker came dead last in terms of reliability, trailing by over forty points from the top spot on a scale… Continue reading Old Teslas Are Falling Apart