Waymo and Toyota to Test Self-Driving SUVs in Japan in 2027

Waymo and Toyota plan to test self-driving bZ4X robotaxis in Japan in 2027, with factory-integrated technology supporting future international expansion.
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Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial Before IFA Demo

Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots.
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This Week in Security: AI is a Mess, Hacking Car Chargers, an OpenSSL DoS, and Factories Under Attack

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Apple Wallet Car Key Support Could Expand to Lucid, Xiaomi Vehicles

iOS 27 beta code hints that Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles could gain Apple Car Key support, though compatible models and launch timing remain unconfirmed.
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G7 Critical Minerals Push Targets AI and Chip Supply Chain Risk

The G7’s critical minerals push is putting AI hardware, chip supply chains, data centers, and APAC manufacturing under sharper scrutiny as governments look for ways to finance alternatives to China-linked supply chains.
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China’s EV Giants Race Tesla to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots

Chinese EV makers, including BYD and XPENG, are racing Tesla to commercialize humanoid robots, betting that physical AI will become the next big market.
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China’s BYD Challenges Tesla With 5-Minute EV Charging

BYD’s Flash Charging stations, capable of charging an EV’s battery three times faster than Tesla’s V4 Supercharger, are being rolled out across Europe.
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Xpeng Flying Car Deliveries Target 2027 as Certification Gaps Remain

Xpeng’s flying car factory is moving from prototype to production, but certification gaps still separate delivery plans from public passenger service.
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Jeff Bezos-Backed EV Startup Raises $650M to Launch $25K Electric Pickup

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, secures $650 million in funding for an affordable pickup truck slated for delivery by the end of the year.
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