DeepSeek Pushes For Nex-Gen Smart Car AI Tech

After they dethroned OpenAI's ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store, China's DeepSeek is rapidly making its presence felt across key sectors in the country. The artificial intelligence company has partnered with Hangzhou-headquartered automaker Geely to integrate its R1 LLM model with the next generation of smart cars.

The Chinese EV maker will now conduct distillation training on its Xingrui car control FunctionCall AI model using DeepSeekR1, a process where outputs from a larger, more advanced AI model are used to improve a smaller model’s performance.

What Country Is About To Turn Full 100% EV?

Norway is on track to be the first all-electric vehicle country. Last year, 88.9 percent of all new cars sold were EVs, according to the BBC. These stats are a far cry from the U.S., where only 8 percent of car sales were EVs in 2024, as reported by Reuters.

"We think it's wrong to advise a customer coming in here today to buy an [internal combustion engine] car because the future is electric," the chief executive of an Oslo-based car dealership Harald A Møller, Ulf Tore, told the BBC. "Long-range, high-charging speed. It's hard to go back."

Automatic Break System Under Review In The U.S.

Last 24 January, a U.S. auto safety agency said that it is reconsidering a landmark rule from the administration of former President Joe Biden requiring nearly all new cars and trucks by 2029 to have advanced automatic emergency braking systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it would delay the effective date to 20 March to give the new Trump administration time to further review the regulation.

Leaked Memo Revealed "Thousands Of Car Jobs" Are In Danger

An intentionally leaked memo put out by the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) was aimed to weaken the EU's Green Deal policies for reducing car tailpipe pollution, Reuters reported.

The EPP urged that the 2035 ban on harmful tailpipe pollution should be changed. The ban is set to bar the sales of combustion-engine cars with the intent for consumers to purchase electric vehicles — which are drastically better for the environment as they do not run on dirty fuel.

The Half-Boat, Half-Plane Transport Will Be Available In 2025

A new form of aircraft was envisined way back in 2021 that will offer passengers the opportunity to zip between coastal towns at a high speed. Best of all, this half-seaplane, half-boat creation will run solely on electricity.

The Boston-based company Regent announced two-years ago the launch of the seaglider, an all-electric machine that flies just above the water. The first of its kind, the seaglider will be zero-emission, high-speed, and affordable.

Reservations Started For Afeela 1 EV

Sony is not known to be a car-maker, but with the help of Honda, it has not only started discussing its EV ambitions for five years, but is even ready to sell a car. This was made clear during the Sony CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

Through Sony Honda Mobility, consumers can reserve an vehicle now with a US$ 200 fee. The car that was once the Vision-S and Vision-S 02 will actually be a thing everyone can buy. Now known as Afeela 1, the EV has a host of convenience updates, including an in-vehicle assistant and updated interior design.

Rocket One's New E-Bike Has Some Serious Speed

The electric motorcycles are getting a facelift with the Rocket One that looks straight out of a science-fiction movie, ushering in a new era of electric vehicles with serious speed, New Atlas reported.

Created by Toulouse-based company EyeLights, the Rocket One boasts an impressive 180 horsepower and 885 pounds of torque per foot, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.6 seconds, according to New Atlas. EyeLights also claims its electric motorcycle can drive up to 248 miles on a single charge.

Shelby Cobra Crashed In California Highway

Car enthusiasts know that driving something like a Shelby Cobra on the open road sure can be a lot of fun. However, they also know that they have to stay aware of the risks. The driver of the car in the ohoto above found out in a hurry, things can suddenly go wrong if you don’t stay on your toes.

According to California Highway Patrol, the driver was tooling along when he encountered a "wet patch of roadway" while dropping the hammer in the Shelby. Accelerating hard on wet pavement in any vehicle is a bad idea, but it's especially not good in a lightweight, high-powered, rear-wheel-drive roadster.

Nissan-Honda Merger Is In The Works

Big Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have just announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding last 23 December and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors Corp. also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses.

Brisbane Metro Can Recharge Its Batteries In Just 3 Minutes

The city of Brisbane in Australia is making a big headway towards a cleaner, more sustainable future with its all-electric Metro bus fleet. Officially launched last October, the cutting-edge system represents a major step in the city's effort to decarbonize urban transit ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

As reported by The Fifth Estate, the Hess-manufactured buses feature cutting-edge technology that helps to reduce pollution. Each 24.4-meter vehicle features wireless fast-charging technology that can recharge the buses in under three minutes.

Towed Supercars Stirred Germany's Social Media

There was photo in Berlin involving a red Ferrari 488 Spyder and turquoise Lamborghini Huracan recently where it showed both being loaded onto wreckers on the same day. Surprisingly, it caused quite the stir on social media.

Berlin police posted images of both supercars suspended mid-air by the wrecker’s crane before the Italian beauties were finally loaded. Plenty of Germans and others flooded the comments section to let everyone know their disdain for anyone who owned such machines.

Jaguar's Pink Type 00 Concept Falls Flat

This could be another case of Bud Light advertisment fiasco after Jaguar's alleged attempts to woo Generation Z with a Barbie-pink electric vehicle backfired spectacularly. Zoomers even dubbed the luxury UK automaker’s creation "cheap" and compared it to a "pink Batmobile."

Pictures of new Jaguar Type 00 concept, dubbed the Design Vision Concept, had leaked online ahead of its official release at Miami Art Week this week, the Telegraph reported.

PCY Offers An All-Electric Delivery Motorcycle

Motorcycle company PNY has released a concept of their newly created electric motorcycle designed for making deliveries. According to a recent article published in Electrek, the unique design was created as a van replacement, offering a sustainable solution to larger delivery vehicles.

Known as the Ponie P2, the new electric motorcycle is built with a huge cargo case underneath the seat and an optional rear trunk. To mimic the capabilities of a van, PNY created the motorcycle with as much storage as possible.

A Luxury EV Is Gaining Traction In Europe

Despite the planned tariff increase on several Chinese Electric Vehice (EV) manufacturers by the European Union (EU), a luxury electric vehicle brand is quietly making an impact in the continent while more people are opting for EVs over gas-powered cars.

According to Electrek, Lucid Motors is picking up speed in Europe's largest auto market, Germany. The car company saw record EV registrations two months in a row. It has had 256 registrations in 2024 so far, with 41 in September and 129 in October.

Uber Offers New Option For Big-Luggage Travelers

Christmas vacation is near and for those who don't like to travel light during the holiday season, Uber is offeringa new XXL option.

The ride-hailing company's new ride category comes with "access to larger trunk space," it announced last 20 November. This option is available for more than 60 airports worldwide, including 40 in the US and Canada.

Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider Lands In The U.S.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider just landed in the American soil. Considered as one of the most exclusive hypercars ever produced, the car was delivered to Utah-based collector Supercar Ron.

Originally commissioned by renowned supercar enthusiast Manny Khoshbin, the car has already been put through its paces at New York's Monticello Motor Club.

Jaguar Has Changed Its Logo

Car-maker Jaguar has decided on a new logo that emphasizes its posh British pronunciation as it transitions into a "new era" that emphasizes its upcoming all-electric vehicle lineup.

The 102-year-old luxury automaker is replacing its former logo, resplendent in all capital letters, with a new one that is supposed to be a "powerful celebration of modernism," the company announced last 19 November.

Chinese Company Made Some Breakthrough In Flying Cars

There is one Chinese company known for its electric vehicles that is very confident that they will be the first to break ground on a potentially revolutionary facility that could help change the face of transit forever.

According to Electrek, AeroHT, the flying vehicle arm of EV manufacturer XPeng, made some headway on a facility in China capable of producing 10,000 of the company's vehicles each year.

California Clean Air Policies May Adversely Affect Motorhome Sales

The pursuit of clean energy may upend a lot of industries in California, including the massive motorhome market. A recent change to the state’s clean air rules could kick start a change that would end new motorhome sales in the state before 2024 ends.

California’s Air Resources Board recently made an amendment to the Advanced Clean Truck regulations last 24 October, SFGate reports. These regulations would see a gradual increase of zero emission vehicles from manufacturers who make vehicles weighing over 8,500 pounds. The recent amendment was changed to include motorhomes, an industry that has yet to catch on to electric vehicle technology.

Xpeng’s Kunpeng EV System Has A Vehicle Range Of 869 Miles

Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has just recently revealed a gas-powered range extender called the Kunpeng Super Electric System.

The company's extended-range EV powertrain offers up to 267 miles (430 km) on electric alone, and up to 869 miles (1,400 km) when using both the battery and gas.