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Tesla has opened orders for the long‑wheelbase Model Y L in eight Asian markets—Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines—targeting families seeking three‑row electric SUVs. Local pricing translates to roughly $57,200 in Malaysia, $184,300 in Singapore and $49,800 in Macau after taxes and duties. The Model Y L stretches to 4,976 mm with a 3,040 mm wheelbase, offering a 2+2+2 layout, up to 2,539 liters cargo capacity, 0‑100 km/h in about five seconds and a WLTP range of up to 681 km. Deliveries are slated for the second quarter of 2026, while the model remains unavailable in the United States despite strong demand.
Baidu's Apollo robotaxi fleet in Wuhan experienced a mass failure, with roughly 100 vehicles freezing in traffic and leaving passengers stranded. The incidents caused minor collisions as cars halted mid‑lane. Baidu has remained silent, offering no public explanation or remediation...
The piece argues that autonomous vehicle (AV) operations involve far more human roles than the traditional driver versus non‑driver dichotomy. Remote Assistants, Drivers, Operators, and Deciders each carry distinct safety responsibilities, contradicting industry claims that only the AI bears liability....
A software malfunction in Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet caused dozens of vehicles to halt on Chinese highways, leaving passengers stranded for extended periods and resulting in several low‑speed collisions. The outage highlighted gaps in real‑time monitoring and emergency response...
Subaru unveiled its 2027 lineup in New York, introducing the Forester Wilderness Hybrid and the all‑new Getaway EV. The Forester Hybrid delivers a 25% fuel‑economy boost and 194 hp using an optimized 2.5‑liter Boxer engine paired with a lithium‑ion battery. The...
London is poised to become the next major robotaxi market as Waymo, Wayve and China’s Apollo Go plan trials this year, targeting over 146 million annual taxi and private‑hire trips. The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act 2024 fast‑tracks driverless licensing to spring 2026,...
At the New York Auto Show, Kia unveiled the 2027 Seltos, a larger, wider version of its compact SUV that shares design cues with the Telluride and Sorento. The model introduces a new hybrid powertrain exclusive to the X‑Line trim,...
The U.S. regulatory gap lets automakers market Level 2+ (or Level 2++) driver‑assistance systems without dedicated safety oversight, despite their robotaxi‑like capabilities. A proposed liability rule would presume any crash caused by non‑malicious driver inattention to be a product defect, shifting the...
Renault Australia slashed the drive‑away price of its Megane E‑Tech hatch to $49,990 AUD (about $33,000 USD), a $10,000 AUD (≈$6,600 USD) discount from the previous $54,990 AUD list. This is the second price reduction since the model’s 2024 launch, which originally cost $64,990 AUD. The...
