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London grants first licences for supervised Uber robotaxis

London’s first licensed robotaxis are preparing to carry passengers, but the person behind the wheel is not disappearing just yet. Transport for London has authorised a small fleet of autonomous electric vehicles developed by British technology company Wayve for journeys booked through Uber. The decision moves autonomous ride-hailing beyond closed demonstrations and engineering tests, while stopping well short of approving a genuinely driverless service.

Tesla FSD secrecy puts Europe’s safety oversight under scrutiny

Europe’s argument over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised system has moved beyond the familiar contest between technological optimism and regulatory caution. It is now a dispute about evidence: how much the public should be allowed to know when a driver-assistance product is cleared for use on ordinary streets.

Mercedes-AMG GT 53 balances speed, range and daily usability

Mercedes-AMG’s new electric GT family was introduced with headline-grabbing output figures and a four-figure-horsepower flagship. The GT 53 takes a more measured route. As the new entry point to the 2027 AMG GT 4-Door Coupé range, it trades the three-motor architecture of the GT 55 and GT 63 for two synchronous motors, but retains the 800-volt battery system, all-wheel drive, active aerodynamics and grand-touring practicality.

Luxury car buyers trade prestige for mainstream value

For much of modern motoring, the luxury-car business rested on a straightforward promise. A prestigious badge offered access to richer materials, quieter cabins, superior performance and technology that ordinary vehicles could not match. In 2026, that promise is becoming harder to defend. Increasing numbers of American buyers are discovering that a generously equipped mainstream vehicle can deliver most of the comfort, digital capability and everyday refinement they want, while leaving tens of thousands of dollars in their bank accounts.

Changan uses FILDA 2026 to accelerate its African expansion

Changan’s appearance at the 41st Luanda International Fair was not simply a product display. By placing the all-electric DEEPAL S05 beside the range-extended DEEPAL G318, the CHANGAN CS75 PLUS and the new CHANGAN UNI-S, the Chinese manufacturer presented a deliberate picture of how it intends to grow in Africa: not through a single propulsion technology, but through a broad portfolio supported by dealers, spare parts, service capacity and increasingly localised operations.

Honda plots a profitable European comeback without a price war

Europe has become one of Honda’s smallest major car markets, but the Japanese manufacturer is not preparing to retreat. Under regional president Hans De Jaeger, its new strategy is built around a deliberately modest recovery: move annual European sales back towards roughly 100,000 vehicles within the next two to three years, preserve pricing power and avoid the costly discounting that has become increasingly common as new brands fight for recognition.

Only two vehicles earn perfect child-seat scores for 2026

The family-car market is crowded with promises of space, safety and everyday versatility, yet a year-long assessment of child-seat compatibility has exposed how few new vehicles turn those promises into consistently effortless real-world use. Among 56 model-year 2025 and 2026 vehicles examined across SUVs, saloons, minivans, pick-up trucks, hybrids and electric cars, only the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan achieved the highest grade in every category.

Ford Fathom turns affordable electric pickup into reality

Ford has attached a name, a price and a firmer timetable to the vehicle that could determine whether its second attempt at mass-market electric mobility succeeds. The Ford Fathom will be the first model built on the company’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, with pre-orders due to open in early 2027 and customer deliveries scheduled for the autumn of that year.

Chinese car brands reshape Australia’s automotive market

Australia’s new-car market has crossed a decisive threshold. Chinese manufacturers are no longer peripheral challengers attempting to win over a limited group of price-conscious motorists. They have become one of the principal forces shaping vehicle prices, equipment levels, electrification and consumer expectations across the country.

Electric cars enter their most decisive generation yet

The next wave of electric vehicles is no longer defined by one spectacular statistic. From sub-€20,000 city cars to long-range saloons, seven-seat family models and electric performance flagships, the market is developing the breadth required to challenge combustion cars on their own terms.

Europe’s electric car boom exposes a widening market divide

Europe’s battery-electric car market moved from steady expansion to genuine acceleration in the first half of 2026. Registrations rose far faster than the wider new-car market, and June pushed the technology beyond a quarter of all new cars sold. Yet the same figures reveal a continent divided between mature electric markets, rapidly scaling mass markets and countries where battery power remains a marginal choice.

Three Chinese carmakers enter the global automotive top 10

For decades, the upper reaches of the global motor industry changed slowly. Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford and the large European and Asian alliances traded places, but the basic hierarchy remained familiar. The first half of 2026 has broken that pattern. BYD, Geely and Chery all entered the world’s ten largest automotive groups by market share at the same time, turning what had once been described as a future threat into a present commercial reality.

AZIO AI Executes Master Services Agreement with AT&T to Provide Fiber Interconnectivity on its First 500MW AI Data Campus

Enterprise fiber connectivity agreement establishes the digital infrastructure foundation supporting AZIO AI's initial 500-megawatt Texas AI data center platform and creates a standardized framework for future expansion

Worksport Announces Q2 2026 Earnings Call and Investor Town Hall for August 11, 2026; CEO Believes Current Market Valuation Does Not Yet Fully Reflect Recent Positive Operating Progress

Worksport will host its Q2 2026 earnings conference call on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET, following market close, with an investor townhall immediately afterward featuring CEO commentary, business updates, and shareholder Q&A.

Worksport Announces 132% Gross Profit Growth from April to June; June 2026 Marks Strongest Month in Company History

Net sales increase 46%, while gross profit materially outpaces top-line growth, Company materially closer to cash-flow breakeven.

Dubai Police Unveil Next Generation of ‘Ghiath’ Smart Patrols Powered by BYD

In line with Dubai’s vision to lead in security, sustainability and smart mobility, Dubai Police, in partnership with Al-Futtaim, the exclusive distributor of BYD in the UAE, has launched the second generation of its ‘Ghiath’ smart patrol vehicles.The launch ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD Company, Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Al-Futtaim, Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, Major General Rashid Al Falasi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, along with senior officers and representatives from both organisations.The launch coincided with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Dubai Police and Al-Futtaim, the exclusive distributor of BYD in the UAE. The agreement was signed by Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei on behalf of Dubai Police and Yousuf AlRaeesi, Director of Government Affairs at Al-Futtaim, on behalf of the company. The partnership aims to develop the second generation of ‘Ghiath’ smart patrol vehicles using the plug in hybrid DENZA B8, combining advanced security technologies, high performance and environmental sustainability. The new patrols will support police operations with more advanced smart vehicles that improve response times, enhance field operations and meet the evolving demands of future policing.Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri said Dubai Police remains committed to maintaining its position among the world’s leading police organisations by equipping its operations with the latest technologies and advanced equipment to enhance community safety and security. He noted that the partnership with Al-Futtaim and BYD represents an important step in developing the second generation of ‘Ghiath’ smart patrols and expanding Dubai Police’s fleet with highly advanced vehicles designed to deliver optimal performance across policing and security operations.

Priority Tire Joins Cosmo Tires to Take on Blood Cancer

Tire retailers set aside their rivalry for a greater cause. Priority Tire is proud to support Blood Cancer United with every set of Cosmo tires sold. Tire retailers set aside their rivalry for a greater cause. Priority Tire is proud to support Blood Cancer United with every set of Cosmo tires sold.

California's New Rolling Resistance Proposal Could Change the Way America Drives

California's new tire efficiency regulation has the potential to save hundreds of dollars in fuel, but the key question is whether the rule's actual benefits match its predicted results.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Regains $1 Bid Price Requirement, Announces CEO Town Hall, Highlights Multiple Recent Growth Drivers in CEO Letter

CEO Shares Letter to Shareholders, inviting them to attend the townhall; Management to discuss Nasdaq bid price compliance, 35% May gross margin, Meyer Distributing, $36M+ revenue run-rate target, direct investments, insider alignment, NEXUS traction, Terravis Energy, and the Company's 2026 execution plan.The live event will provide shareholders an opportunity to hear directly from CEO Steven Rossi and ask questions about Worksport's business momentum and long-term value creation strategy.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Achieves 35% May Gross Margin, Lands Meyer Distribution, Targets $36M+ Revenue Run-Rate

Company announces three major operating inflections: preliminary May record breaking gross margin of approximately 35% (up 660 Basis Points), a new Meyer Distributing relationship, and a $36M+ 12-month revenue opportunity supported by accelerating B2C and B2B growth.The announcement follows last week's premium-priced direct investment and highlights the distribution scale, margin expansion, and revenue drivers that management believes lead the Company's path toward near-term operational cash-flow positivity.

Leggett Dynamics Launches Mid-Class Massage System & Makes Luxury Comfort Accessible on High-Volume Programs

DETROIT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Leggett Dynamics today launched its Mid-Class Massage System (MCM), a breakthrough non-electronic innovation that makes premium massage more accessible beyond the luxury vehicle segment. Now in production with a global OEM, MCM was also shortlisted for the 2026 Auto Tech Partnership Award for industry-leading innovation and collaboration.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Announces $1.20 per Share Direct Investment at 100% Premium to Market; Institutional Investor Signals Interest in Up to $10 Million

Major Investor Completes a Direct Investment Priced at $1.20 per Share - a Premium of More Than 100% to Recent Trading LevelsThe Investor Has Also Expressed Interest in Evaluating Up to $10 Million in Potential Additional Financing as Worksport Advances Its 2026 Growth Plan

Leggett Dynamics Launches Smart Brushless Motor & Advances Quiet, Software-Defined Comfort & Motion

Reduces Complexity & Cost, Improves Performance, Supports Next-Gen Architectures

EVTV Advances 500 MW AI Data Center Vision as AZIO AI Adds A16Z Fund Strategy Leader to Advisory Team Amid Growing Interest in AI Infrastructure with Companies like SpaceX and xAI

Appointment Adds Institutional Capital Markets and AI Infrastructure Expertise as EVTV Pursues Off-grid Power-Backed Hyperscale Data Center Development and AI Compute Expansion Following the Historic SpaceX IPO

Small, efficient and revolutionary: The IPOP electric car from Alsace

In early May 2026, the French start‑up IPOP Automobiles unveiled a prototype of its mini electric car at the National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse. Nicknamed IPOP, the vehicle breaks with conventions: instead of a central motor, each wheel houses its own electric motor. The company promises that nearly all components are manufactured in France, with battery cells from China being the only exception.Visually, the IPOP resembles a hybrid of a beach buggy and a golf cart. It can be configured as a two‑ or four‑seat vehicle, with open or enclosed bodywork, and with either two‑ or four‑wheel drive. Inventor Christophe Winkelmuller believes that wheel‑hub motors are the next big leap in vehicle electrification, comparable to the battery revolution of the past decade. By eliminating bulky drivetrains, the wheel motors are intended to save space and increase efficiency.

Leggett & Platt Automotive Launches New Brand Identity: Leggett Dynamics

ACCELERATES INNOVATION & GROWTH IN COMFORT, MOTION & SOFTWARE INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

Worksport Ltd. Reports Additional $50,000 CEO Insider Stock Acquisition, Reinforcing Confidence in Long-Term Value Creation

Founder & CEO continues to acquire equity, reflecting his confidence in the Company's progress toward achieving operational cash-flow positivity and his belief that the Company's current market valuation, trading significantly below book-value. does not fully reflect its underlying business, or growth potential.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Reports Q1 Revenue Up 48%, Gross Profit Up 116% (YOY)

Q1 net sales reached $3.3 million with gross margin of 26%; Company enters Q2 with SOLIS and COR shipping, COR certified, NEXUS launched, Tri-State distribution added, and operational cash-flow targeted within 2026.

Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) Announces Q1 2026 Earnings Call Date and Launch of Investor Townhall Series

Worksport will host its Q1 2026 earnings conference call on May 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed immediately by the Company's inaugural investor townhall with CEO commentary, business updates, and shareholder Q&A.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Appoints Jennifer Kartychak As CFO to Drive Financial Scale-Up

New CFO brings public-company reporting, manufacturing finance, technical accounting, governance, and cash-flow planning experience in-house as Worksport scales toward its 2026 growth targets.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Invited to Present at D. Boral 2026 Global Conference

Worksport CEO Steven Rossi will share the Company's growth story with institutional investors in New York City as Worksport continues expanding commercial execution, product availability, and investor visibility. Existing shareholders may also request meetings with Worksport management on May 6 and May 7.

Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) Secures Tri-State Distribution, Books Initial Orders, Projected to be 7-Figure + Annual Account

Partnership advances Worksport's 2026 U.S. distribution expansion strategy, accelerating velocity and building recurring revenue from high-volume accounts.

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