Clicks Communicator, the phone that was originally pitched as a secondary device to your main phone, is getting a few upgrades before it launches and reservation holders won’t have to pay anything extra. The makers of this phone now don’t appear to know how to categorize it any longer, but at least…
Movie nights and gaming marathons demand more from a tablet. These five options offer sharper displays, capable hardware, immersive audio and big batteries.
Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs. Also packing a 180 Hz display, the new Nitro V 16S combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture with a 76 Wh battery for up to 20 hours of battery life in official tests.
EnBW has opened a flagship charging site with twelve fast-charging points at its headquarters in Karlsruhe. The site uses new XCharge C7 chargers and will also serve as a testbed for charging technology, construction methods and amenities at future charging sites.
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Fleet operators need charging infrastructure that can keep pace with changing schedules, growing vehicle counts, and demanding operating environments. Join Lincoln Electric to explore how the Velion® line of DC fast chargers help fleets achieve reliable, flexible charging through dynamic power…
EV charger design consultancy Versinetic is launching two charge controller boards for manufacturers of AC chargers. CongaEEL is a power controller board and MinnoRay is a communications and controller board. Two CongaEEL boards can pair with a single controller to build a dual-socket charger, so…
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Indian EV charging platform ChargeIndia has launched a new aggregation service that brings more than 40 charge point operators together into a single interface. It states this gives EV drivers access to charging stations in over 1,200 cities.
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VinFast has unveiled the production version of the VF Wild pickup truck concept introduced in 2024 and plans to launch it first in Vietnam. While the concept version showcased an electric pickup truck, the final model is the company's first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).
Mercedes-Benz has signed a definitive production agreement with British self-driving startup Wayve to build its “AI Driver” into future Mercedes vehicles, with integration starting within the next two years. It’s the first time Wayve’s end-to-end driving AI is going into a production car in the…
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France's Ministry of Ecological Transition has launched a consultation around the criteria for environmental assessment of EVs. In France, this assessment determines the eligibility of electric cars for subsidies. The aim is to introduce a third vehicle category, which could also lead to stricter…
Tesla’s newest Full Self-Driving update, v14.3.9, is telling owners their cameras are dirty when they aren’t — and sending them to service to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. Tesla has confirmed the bug and is canceling the service appointments it triggered. A fix is expected in a coming update…
Waymo is now offering a $2.85 credit to any rider who pairs their ride with public transit, expanding a pilot program it previously ran in two cities – but it’s only available for Visa users, for now. more…
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Iveco Bus is entering the electric compact minibus segment with a new six-meter-long series. The 5-tonne vehicle will be available in two versions - the eFlexy City for urban use and the eFlexy Line for scheduled, shuttle, and intercity services.
Tesla’s active robotaxi fleet in Austin has fallen back to just 8 vehicles over the past seven days, according to data from community tracker Robotaxi Tracker. That’s about the same number Tesla had on the road when it launched the service in June 2025. Fifteen months of promises, and no net…
Osprey Charging network has launched what it calls the UK's largest Autocharge service. It provides a similar experience to Plug & Charge, whereby drivers can start charging without using a payment card or app - although it uses different technology.
Saudi Arabia's first automaker, Ceer, has unveiled 1,111-hp electric cars with a massive 48-inch 8K display. The electric sedan and SUV are expected to launch in early 2027 and offer up to 1,111 hp in their most powerful configurations.
Amazfit has now released a new high-end smartwatch featuring an AMOLED display. Available globally, the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar boasts up to 180 days of battery life, as well as up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and offline maps support.
Honda is best known for motorcycles, cars, generators, lawnmowers, robots, jets… basically anything with a motor attached to it. But now the Japanese giant appears ready to add another two-wheeler to that list: an electric mountain bike. more…
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Czechia has formally recognised the provisional approval for FSD (Supervised) granted in the Netherlands. This means Tesla's driver assistance system can now be used in seven EU member states - with a vote on EU-wide approval imminent.
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Otokar is exhibiting five bus models at FIAA 2026 in Madrid, including the electric e-TERRITO and e-KENT and the Level 4 autonomous e-CENTRO. The Turkish manufacturer is attending the 16th edition of FIAA together with its Spanish dealer Somauto, presenting a line-up spanning urban, intercity and…