The BMW Group is advancing the use of Physical AI in production with the Figure 03 project at its Plant Spartanburg in the USA. Following a successful deployment of the humanoid robot Figure 02, the next-generation Figure 03 robot will…
A new analysis links the rising hood heights of modern trucks and SUVs to America’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis, with taller front ends striking victims above their center of gravity and pushing them into the pavement rather than allowing a…
A Dutch startup named Sanrivatti is attempting to redefine the hypercar segment by flipping the script on driver engagement. Instead of the conventional seated posture, the company is developing a hypercar architecture that prioritizes a superbike-inspired seating position—placing the driver…
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, has announced the pricing for its electric pickup and SUVs. The electric pickup starts at $24,950 before fees and taxes, with a projected range of 205 miles on the standard battery. The company is taking…
Automakers are sounding alarms over a California law that could, in theory, halt new car sales starting July 1, but the actual risk of a showroom shutdown is vanishingly small. The dispute isn’t about whether automakers comply with core protections…
Danilo Petrucci is set to make his comeback to the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Donington Park this July, following a fractured coccyx injury sustained at the Czech Republic’s Most circuit. The Italian rider will rejoin the ROKiT BMW…
BMW has launched the next round of its innovation campaign, featuring humorous videos that highlight the intelligent technologies in the BMW iX3 and BMW i7. The campaign showcases five new short films that demonstrate how modern innovations can make the…
The BMW Group is extending its holistic approach to sustainability to the new BMW X5, focusing on decarbonisation, improved efficiency, and the use of secondary materials across the entire vehicle lifecycle. The aim is to minimise the carbon footprint of…
Mercedes-Benz marks its centenary in 2026, tracing its origins to the 1926 merger that created Daimler-Benz AG on 28–29 June. The brand’s iconic three-pointed star inside a laurel wreath—registered on 21 August 1926—still adorns every Mercedes-Benz today and remains one…
The Mercedes-Benz Art Collection presents VOLLGEPACKT, a new exhibition in Stuttgart opening July 10, 2026, that delves into Turkish-German migration narratives through photography, literature, and documentary perspectives. The centerpiece is the photo series “Başardık” by Alwin Maigler, commissioned for the…