Wayve Raises $1.2B to Scale End-to-End AI Autonomous Driving
UK autonomous driving firm Wayve secures $1.2B Series D funding, partners with Uber for London robotaxi launch in 2026 and scales AI Driver for global automakers.
BMW and CATL Deepen EV Battery Partnership with Focus on Decarbonisation and Battery Passport
BMW and CATL expand their EV battery partnership, focusing on supply chain decarbonisation, Battery Passport compliance and Catena-X data exchange.
Waymo Expands Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando
Waymo launches fully autonomous ride-hailing in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando, expanding its U.S. footprint to 10 cities and targeting 1M rides per week.
Polestar Energy Expands Grid Rewards in Europe, Adds Car-Controlled Smart Charging
Polestar expands grid rewards to Germany and France and introduces car-controlled smart charging for Polestar 2 and 4, cutting home charging costs by up to €300 per year.
Renault 5 E-Tech Wins UK Car of the Year 2026 as EVs Dominate Awards
Renault 5 E-Tech wins UK Car of the Year 2026. Discover why the retro-inspired EV beat Kia EV4 and Škoda Elroq, plus full category winners list.
High-Performance Opel Corsa GSE Electric Hot Hatch Confirmed
Opel confirms the all-electric Corsa GSE is coming soon. Europe’s bestselling small car gets GSE performance, sporty design and zero-emissions driving.
2026 Volvo EX30 Adds New Entry-Level Powertrain, V2L and Interior Upgrades
The 2026 Volvo EX30 brings new single-motor options, up to 296 miles of range, Vehicle-to-Load capability and upgraded interiors. Here’s what U.S. buyers need to know.
Toyota bZ4X Touring Goes On Sale in Japan with 734 km Range
Toyota unveils the new bZ4X Touring electric SUV with 734 km range, 280 kW AWD, 0–100 km/h in 4.6s and 619L cargo space. Rapid charging in 28 minutes and enhanced off-road capability.
EU Car Sales Dip 3.9% in January 2026 as EV Market Share Climbs to 19.3%
EU car registrations fell 3.9% in January 2026, but battery-electric vehicles reached a 19.3% market share. Hybrids lead, while petrol and diesel sales continue to decline across Europe.
Ampere and Basquevolt Partner to Develop Lithium Metal EV Batteries
Renault Group’s Ampere signs a Joint Development Agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate lithium metal battery technology, promising higher energy density, lower costs and faster charging for next-gen EVs.
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