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Transportation Volkswagen’s ID. AURA T6 starts at €17,500 in China — Europe pays more Volkswagen is selling its ID. AURA T6 electric crossover in China from €17,500, with high-end trims under €22,000. In Europe, the equivalent model costs nearly €10,000 more with fewer features. August 30, 2026

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Renault 5 E-Tech Five now includes fast charging as standard

The Renault 5 E-Tech Five, the entry-level version at €24,990, now comes with an 80 kW DC fast charger as standard. Combined with a more powerful motor and an LFP battery, this update makes it a more versatile electric city car, with no price increase. August 30, 2026

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EU fines Uber €825M for unchecked algorithmic decisions

The European Commission has imposed a record €825 million fine on Uber for entrusting critical decisions to algorithms without sufficient human oversight. The penalty targets illegal practices in pricing, driver assignments, and account suspensions. August 29, 2026

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Tesla Semi: European details in September as US production ramps up

Tesla will reveal the specifications and European launch timeline for its Semi at IAA Transportation in Hanover, September 15–20, 2026. Meanwhile, the dedicated Nevada factory is set for inauguration after already starting volume production. August 25, 2026

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BYD Qin Max: Electric sedan at €14,000, half the price of a Tesla Model 3

BYD is launching the Qin Max in China, an electric sedan the size of a Tesla Model 3, priced from €14,000. With 97% charge in 9 minutes and premium features, it directly challenges Western automakers. August 22, 2026

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Tesla Robotaxis now driverless in Austin, but not incident-free

Tesla Robotaxis are now operating without human drivers in Austin. This shift, confirmed by crowdsourced data, comes just days before the Cybercab launch, the autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. August 21, 2026

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Tesla Semi: European specs and timeline coming in September

Tesla will reveal the Tesla Semi’s technical specifications and European launch timeline at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, from September 15 to 20, 2026. The electric truck, awaited since 2017, enters a market already dominated by Volvo, Mercedes and Renault Trucks. August 21, 2026

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Waymo opens its next-gen robotaxi Ojai to all in three US cities

Waymo is rolling out its Ojai robotaxi, cheaper to produce and operate, to all users in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Designed with Zeekr, the model marks a step toward a more scalable and profitable fleet. August 20, 2026

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Samsung Wallet turns smartphones into digital keys for Volkswagen EVs

Volkswagen electric vehicle owners in Europe can now use their Samsung smartphone as a digital key via Samsung Wallet, for ID. models produced since late April 2026 with ID. 6.0.1 software. August 20, 2026

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Hyundai Ioniq 3 pricing hints at French launch vs Renault 5 E-Tech

The Hyundai Ioniq 3, an electric city car rival to the Renault 5 E-Tech, will start at €29,995 in Belgium and Luxembourg. This suggests a similar price in France, with first deliveries expected from October 2026. August 19, 2026