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Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Texas is still playing catch-up to Waymo
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (259+ words) Nearly a year after launching its robotaxi service in Texas, Tesla has just 42 vehicles on the road, compared with Waymo's fleet of 577. The figures come from newly available records on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website, which were disclosed…...
Ethiopia's new transport roadmap could make it one of Africa's biggest EV hubs
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (196+ words) Ethiopia has launched a national electric mobility roadmap aimed at transforming its transport sector, reducing emissions, and building a domestic clean-technology industry over the next five years. The National Electric Mobility Strategy and Implementation Plan (20252030), unveiled in Addis Ababa, outlines…...
We tried out Waymo's spacious new robotaxi Ojai. It glitched, but we had way more space and could fit in 6 suitcases.
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (882+ words) Waymo's new robotaxi is certain to be a game changer for the over-packers. Waymo, Alphabet's robotaxi company, said on Thursday that it will start giving select riders access to its new baby-blue vehicle, the Ojai, in San Francisco, Phoenix, and…...
Cheap, new cars are vanishing " but these models still start under $25, 000
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (199+ words) Need a fresh set of wheels? Well, it's a tough time to buy an affordable car. In April, the average list price for a new vehicle accelerated past $50, 000, per Car Gurus. High prices are forcing Americans into some scary-looking finances,…...
African automakers brace for impact as U. S. moves to ban Chinese car imports
2+ week, 4+ day ago (335+ words) A new bipartisan push in the United States to ban Chinese-made vehicles and auto parts could have significant implications for Africa's growing automotive industry, particularly for countries investing heavily in local vehicle assembly and manufacturing. The proposed legislation, introduced by…...
Fuel shocks push Ethiopia deeper into EV transition with 115, 000 electric cars already on the road
2+ week, 6+ day ago (311+ words) As conflict in the Middle East drives up global fuel prices and creates shortages, Ethiopia is turning to electric vehicles to secure its energy future. By prioritizing Electronic Vehicles (EVs) over traditional cars, the country is now leading Africa's transition…...
Stellantis opens first MEA vehicle dismantling hub in Morocco
3+ week, 2+ day ago (280+ words) Stellantis has opened its first vehicle dismantling centre in the Middle East and Africa in Morocco, targeting the region's growing market for reused auto parts and recycling. | Business Insider Africa...
Chinese brands break into South Africa's top car sales amid shift toward cheaper vehicles
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (106+ words) Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground in South Africa's automotive market as consumers increasingly shift toward cheaper vehicles amid economic pressure and rising living costs. | Business Insider Africa...
South Africa emerges production base for Chinese brand Jetour's T1 and T2 SUV models
3+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) Chinese vehicle manufacturing company Jetour has recently announced its plan to manufacture the primary models in its rugged T-series, dubbed T1 and T2, in South Africa. Jetour's parent company, Chery Automobile, acquired Rosslyn in January this year; this facility, previously owned by…...
The EV graveyard: All the electric cars axed by automakers this year
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (170+ words) American EV sales are slumping. Since September 2025, when the federal $7, 500 tax credit for US-made EVs ended, fewer shoppers have chosen a battery-powered car for their next set of wheels. In the first quarter of 2026, deliveries dropped 27%, according to Cox Automotive…...