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Rivian acquires UK world-model startup Third Dimension to speed self-driving work
Rivian has bought Third Dimension, a 15-person British startup that uses AI to convert images and video into lifelike 3D environments. The electric vehicle maker plans to use the technology as a simulator to speed development of its driver-assistance features and robotaxi self-driving system.
Rivian's RJ Scaringe outlines a broader remit: AI, custom silicon and robotaxis
Rivian is pushing deeper into software, chips and autonomy as CEO RJ Scaringe describes a company that wants to be more than an electric vehicle manufacturer. The automaker now runs its own AI models, is designing a 5-nanometer processor and holds a $5.8 billion technology venture with Volkswagen Group.
Zeekr opens Australian-first airport experience centre at Sydney Airport T3
Premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr has unveiled a six-month experience centre in Sydney Airport's Terminal 3, its first of the kind in Australia, showcasing a rotating line-up of models in the check-in area.
Porsche Macan Turbo EV pairs 630 hp with a low-key crossover shape
The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row electric crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery. Its performance drew praise in city, suburban and winding-road driving even as its styling attracted little attention.
China's Factory Base Moves From Cheap Labour to AI and Automation
China's manufacturing sector is shifting away from its reputation for cheap, mass-produced goods toward highly automated plants turning out electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy equipment, with up to $12 trillion in investment projected through 2035.
Tesla Pushes Roadster 2 Reveal to Oct. 15, Citing Severe Weather
Tesla has again postponed the debut of its redesigned second-generation Roadster, moving the Waco, Texas, event from October 1 to October 15 because of forecast severe weather.
Lucid details $1.4B savings plan, delays midsize EV to next year
New CEO Silvio Napoli’s operational reset prioritizes $1.4 billion in cash savings, an overdue midsize EV, the Saudi Arabia factory and robotaxis.
Tesla Delays Volume Production of Cybercab, Semi, and Megapack Beyond 2026
Tesla has pushed back volume production targets for the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Megapack 3, previously expected this year, as rising spending on new products and battery capacity weighs on its finances.
Foreign luxury car sales in China tumble as wealthy buyers shift to EVs
International luxury auto brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Land Rover saw a sharp drop in China last month, as affluent consumers increasingly favor electric vehicles over petrol-powered models.
China Shock 2.0 Sparks European Concerns Over High-End Exports
European leaders warn that Chinese exports are 'literally killing' parts of European industry as Beijing pivots from low-cost goods to electric vehicles, batteries, and clean tech.
China Missing from FIFA 2026 Pitch but Dominates Stadium Infrastructure
Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, China has become an 'invisible' home team through widespread technological and product presence, from electric buses to POP MART's Labubu mascots.