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CATL’s 15C Shenxing Battery Charges 10% to 80% in Under 4 Minutes
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CATL’s 15C Shenxing Battery Charges 10% to 80% in Under 4 Minutes

CATL’s new 15C Shenxing battery enables ultra-fast charging with strong cold resistance and long lifespan. Its...

Apr 25, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Electrifies C-Class C400 4MATIC | auto connected car news
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Mercedes-Benz Electrifies C-Class C400 4MATIC | auto connected car news

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-electric C 400 4MATIC Electric, due in the US in 2027. With dual-motor AWD, 482...

Apr 25, 2026
EV Battery Brains Are a $24.9B Business by 2033, and the Industry Is Betting Big on Smarter Packs
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EV Battery Brains Are a $24.9B Business by 2033, and the Industry Is Betting Big on Smarter Packs

The global EV battery management system market is projected to surge from $7.2 billion in 2026 to $24.9 billio...

Apr 24, 2026
Auto Industry R&D Hits $125B, Outspending Software and Aerospace as AV Policy Roadmap Drops
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Auto Industry R&D Hits $125B, Outspending Software and Aerospace as AV Policy Roadmap Drops

Auto industry R&D spending reached $125 billion in 2018, surpassing software and aerospace sectors, while Auto...

Apr 24, 2026
Tesla Q1 Earnings Beat Masked by Fresh Delays on Robotaxi, FSD, and Roadster
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Tesla Q1 Earnings Beat Masked by Fresh Delays on Robotaxi, FSD, and Roadster

Tesla beat Q1 2026 earnings expectations with a 21.1% gross margin, but the earnings call revealed significant...

Apr 23, 2026
Rivian R2 Production Begins as Tesla Plots Micro Factories for FSD Retrofits
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Rivian R2 Production Begins as Tesla Plots Micro Factories for FSD Retrofits

Rivian has officially started production of the R2 with deliveries planned for spring, while Tesla announced i...

Apr 23, 2026
The Takata Shadow Lingers: How to Verify Your Toyota Recall Status Today
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The Takata Shadow Lingers: How to Verify Your Toyota Recall Status Today

Toyota has updated its owner portal allowing drivers to check safety recalls and service campaigns by VIN or l...

Apr 22, 2026
Q1 Sales Data Shows a Two-Tier Auto Industry Emerging in 2026
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Q1 Sales Data Shows a Two-Tier Auto Industry Emerging in 2026

GM, Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Nissan saw Q1 2026 deliveries decline amid rising gas prices and high interest ra...

Apr 21, 2026
Stop Romanticizing the Past: Why This Is the Auto Industry's Golden Age
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Stop Romanticizing the Past: Why This Is the Auto Industry's Golden Age

The Henry Ford museum's curator Matt Anderson argues that today is the auto industry's golden age, citing 75 y...

Apr 20, 2026
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