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Mercedes-Benz signs deal to put Wayve AI Driver in cars within 2 years

Mercedes-Benz has signed a definitive production agreement with British self-driving startup Wayve to build its “AI Driver” into future Mercedes vehicles, with integration starting within the next two years. It’s the first time Wayve’s end-to-end driving AI is going into a production car in the premium segment, and it deepens a relationship that already includes Mercedes investing in…
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BYD's $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here's our first look [Images]

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even “bigger” hit. BYD Seagull EV grows up with new ‘Great’ version BYD’s low-cost electric hatch is among the world’s best-selling electric vehicles. In China, the…
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Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again

Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline, and no cost. It’s a version of a promise Musk has been making for more than a decade. So far, he hasn’t built any of them. “Boring Company is working on a simple…
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As diesel hits $10/gal., rumors swirl that stations are running out

Last week, a number of diesel stations in California appeared on social media with the prices pinned at 9.99 – the highest number the pumps could display. Today, the pictures are showing something different: gas stations that are out of diesel entirely. Sensational posts about America running out of diesel have been popping up on YouTube pretty regularly since the US launched military strikes…
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