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- 5 things to expect from Waymo's autonomous taxi rides in London – from pricing to in-car music
5 things to expect from Waymo's autonomous taxi rides in London – from pricing to in-car music
16 October 2025 at 16:11
Waymo says it is currently mapping routes in over 20 London boroughs – here's what to expect when it rolls out next year.
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- Mercedes-Benz reveals new Vision Iconic EV – and it’s the vintage Batmobile you always needed in your life
Mercedes-Benz reveals new Vision Iconic EV – and it’s the vintage Batmobile you always needed in your life
16 October 2025 at 04:00
Mercedes just built a Batmobile for the boardroom with its luxurious Vision Iconic concept
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- This iOS 26 upgrade fixes one of the most irritating things about wireless CarPlay for AirPods owners
This iOS 26 upgrade fixes one of the most irritating things about wireless CarPlay for AirPods owners
9 October 2025 at 15:51
Keep your music stream or hands-free calls private with this new iOS 26 feature.
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- Tesla was once an EV innovator, but its cheaper Model 3 and Model Y show it’s now being lapped by Chinese rivals
Tesla was once an EV innovator, but its cheaper Model 3 and Model Y show it’s now being lapped by Chinese rivals
8 October 2025 at 16:38
There are now more affordable Tesla models in the US, but they sure are basic – here's what's been cut to hit those lower price tags.
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- I rode the BMW CE 02 e-motorbike and it is one of the finest applications of electrification in the two-wheeled world
I rode the BMW CE 02 e-motorbike and it is one of the finest applications of electrification in the two-wheeled world
4 October 2025 at 03:00
Compact, cool and a joy to ride, BMW's CE 02 shows how EVs can make a difference
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- I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades
I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades
17 September 2025 at 01:00
Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a refresh to CarPlay and after trying it, I’ve landed on my favorite aspects.
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- Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes
13 September 2025 at 12:00
Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.
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- BMW reveals new iX3 EV with a monster 500-mile range, but I was expecting more from the first of the 'Neue Klasse'
BMW reveals new iX3 EV with a monster 500-mile range, but I was expecting more from the first of the 'Neue Klasse'
8 September 2025 at 23:30
After much conceptual teasing, BMW reveals what the New Class of its electric vehicles looks like –and I've been left a bit cold.
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- The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs
The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs
23 August 2025 at 00:00
With keen pricing, an impressive range and cutting-edge tech, Nissan hopes the upcoming Leaf will capture a big slice of the US EV market.
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- 'This is a Model T moment for us': Ford teases new family of affordable EVs, here's what to expect
'This is a Model T moment for us': Ford teases new family of affordable EVs, here's what to expect
4 August 2025 at 13:09
The results of Ford's 'skunkworks' EV development team will be revealed later this month –here's what we expect to see.
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- Honda's tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too
Honda's tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too
1 August 2025 at 22:00
The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.
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- America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices
America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices
1 August 2025 at 16:00
A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.
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- The Tesla Cybertruck is officially a flop, but a smaller version could be en route – here are 5 things I think it needs
The Tesla Cybertruck is officially a flop, but a smaller version could be en route – here are 5 things I think it needs
30 July 2025 at 14:01
A more practical, affordable pick-up could be exactly what Tesla needs to boost sales.
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- Automakers appear to be turning their backs on CarPlay Ultra but that hasn’t stopped Apple adding this new feature
Automakers appear to be turning their backs on CarPlay Ultra but that hasn’t stopped Apple adding this new feature
16 July 2025 at 12:29
Apple continues to work on its CarPlay Ultra offering, despite a number of automakers stating they won't be adding it to future vehicles.
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- Tesla introduces Grok AI into some of its cars, but it can’t control the vehicle… yet
Tesla introduces Grok AI into some of its cars, but it can’t control the vehicle… yet
14 July 2025 at 13:10
Tesla adds Grok to some US-made vehicles, but its abilities are currently limited.
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- The Lucid Air just broke the world record for the longest EV journey on a single charge – across three countries without stopping
The Lucid Air just broke the world record for the longest EV journey on a single charge – across three countries without stopping
10 July 2025 at 18:25
The Lucid Air has just smashed the world record for the longest EV journey on a single charge –with driver Umit Sabanci adding 237 miles to the vehicle’s official WLTP range.
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- Zeekr could soon launch the most powerful Chinese EV ever – a hypercar that can break the 2,000hp barrier
Zeekr could soon launch the most powerful Chinese EV ever – a hypercar that can break the 2,000hp barrier
10 July 2025 at 16:51
The Chinese automaker is keen to take back the performance crown from Xiaomi, as the race for performance figures continues.
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- More bad news for Tesla – Xiaomi's new Model Y rival beats it on price and just smashed pre-order records
More bad news for Tesla – Xiaomi's new Model Y rival beats it on price and just smashed pre-order records
27 June 2025 at 16:27
Xiaomi's new electric SUV deliberately undercuts the Model Y on price –and the tech giants says it's sold more than 2,000 YU7s within three minutes of launch.
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- Forget Tesla's robotaxis – this new VW ID Buzz will soon be the sleekest self-driving ride on the roads
Forget Tesla's robotaxis – this new VW ID Buzz will soon be the sleekest self-driving ride on the roads
20 June 2025 at 20:30
Hitting the streets in 2026, VW's driverless ID Buzz offers space and style, without the need for a driver.
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