Tesla’s 2027 Semi, the company’s first production electric Class 8 truck, was driven and showcased at the new Sparks, Nevada factory. The 82,000‑pound vehicle uses three permanent‑magnet motors and 4680 battery cells from GigaTexas, offering a GVWR of 48,800 pounds and a GCWR of 82,000 pounds. The design places batteries low between the frame rails, and the dual‑motor torque‑drive axle engages only when extra torque is needed, while the single‑motor efficiency axle powers the truck at cruising speeds. [...]

Chinese electric‑vehicle makers have surged ahead in technology, price and volume, reshaping the global auto market. By 2025 Chinese firms exported roughly 2.5 million EVs, and they now produce about 75 % of the world’s electric cars, projected to claim 57 % of global sales in 2026. BYD delivered 557,090 vehicles, overtaking Tesla’s 480,126 deliveries for the second consecutive year. Innovations include five‑minute battery charging, AR head‑up displays, massage‑seat luxury, water‑floating SUVs and a “dance mode” that syncs vehicle motion [...]

Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) Supervised system will not receive an EU‑wide vote on October 6 as previously anticipated, pushing a bloc‑wide decision back to at least December. The Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles listed only a brief continuation of discussions on the Netherlands’ Article 39 request, and the next session that could host a vote is scheduled for December. While seven member states—Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, Slovenia and Czechia—have already granted national approvals covering about 53 million people, a [...]

Tesla began delivering its Semi electric trucks to a select group of customers this week, marking the first commercial shipments since the vehicle’s 2017 unveiling. The deliveries, announced at the Sparks, Nevada plant, include orders from PepsiCo, DHL, and US Foods, with trucks bearing their logos displayed outside the facility. Tesla did not reveal pricing or production volumes, though it reiterated a target of 50,000 units annually. The long‑range model offers 500 miles per charge, while the [...]

Tesla announced the formal launch of its Semi electric truck at a Nevada plant inauguration, marking the first production‑grade rollout nearly nine years after the 2017 unveiling. The Semi, capable of up to 500 miles on a single charge, is intended for long‑haul freight and will be produced at a facility designed for 50,000 units annually. The company confirmed a 2,500‑unit order from a coalition of major shippers, including Microsoft and PepsiCo, nearly doubling the current U.S. [...]

Air India has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award in the Concepts category for a generative‑AI‑driven booking system that will soon be deployed across its app, website and chatbot. The AI tool lets passengers convey travel preferences via simple text or visual prompts, cutting the steps required to complete a reservation and shortening overall booking time. The accolade, presented at the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore, underscores the airline’s focus on user‑centric digital design as part of [...]

Mercedes‑Benz India unveiled the Mercedes‑AMG G 63 Offroad Pro, a limited‑edition variant of its flagship luxury SUV, priced from ₹3.80 crore ex‑showroom. The model retains the 4.0‑litre V8 biturbo engine delivering 585 hp, 850 Nm of torque and a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid system, while adding AMG‑specific off‑road technologies such as Active Ride Control suspension, Traction Pro and Active Balance Control for improved axle articulation and stability on unpaved terrain. Exterior upgrades include a professional roof luggage rack, removable rear ladder, and matte‑black 20‑inch five‑twin‑spoke alloy wheels. [...]