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Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with 'Full Self-Driving' anymore

I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once. This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and…
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Hyundai reveals stunning IONIQ 9 Black Ink Edition, and we got a first-hand look at it [Images]

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Performance Black Ink edition is more than just another blacked-out model, and we were invited to see it in person at Hyundai’s plant in Savannah, Georgia. Meet the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV is already impressive with a commanding presence on the road, but the new Black Ink model takes it to the next…
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BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp

BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range in five minutes. It marks the first time the Blade Battery 2.0 and flash charging combination land in a full-size sedan, positioning it as a…
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THEY TOOK R JOBS: new DroneDog robot security guard gets to work

Humanoid robots are supposed to be the biggest thing in the history of anything, but despite real progress elsewhere, they’re still perpetually two years away. The quadrupeds? They’ve proven to be a little bit closer to prime time – and Boston Dynamics says its latest DroneDog is ready to stop job site theft and vandalism TODAY. The new robotic DroneDog combines Boston Dynamics’ Spot…
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