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AutoblogBMW Concept Skytop developed with small-run production in mind
BMW Group design director Adrian van Hooydonk says the Concept Skytop could make sense with a run of 50 units priced at $500k apiece.
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BYD unveils new plug-in hybrid tech — with a claimed 1,200-mile range
BYD's latest plug-in hybrid technology, launched in sedan versions of its Qin L and Seal 06 models, is priced from 99,800 yuan ($13,775).
- Autoblog
Strong new-vehicle inventory brings better incentives and more sales, says J.D. Power
J.D. Power's recent research showed that dealers have more cars to sell and automakers are more willing to throw incentives at buyers, driving an increase in overall sales numbers.
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2025 Rivian R1 certification document reveals new battery, wheel options
Rivian's certification paperwork for the R1 models reveals changes like new LFP batteries, a standard heat pump, tire and wheel changes, and new colors.
- The Yodel
Israel faces condemnation over Rafah airstrike, closing arguments to begin in Trump's hush money trial and the Celtics head to NBA Finals
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Aftermath of Israel’s Rafah strike, Trump trial closing arguments and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
- Engadget
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is better as a retro gaming device than a streamer
Every cheap streaming stick kind of sucks. I’ve been thinking about this since buying Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max a couple of months ago. But I'm not using it to stream TV and movies, like most people do. Instead, I’m using it to emulate old video games, which is forever the easiest path to my heart.
- Autoblog
Genesis Neolun concept reportedly becoming GV90 electric SUV
Genesis will reportedly turn the Neolun concept into a GV90 flagship electric SUV due in 2026, just ahead of launching a second-gen GV80 Electrified.
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Is this a mistake? The top-notch 24-inch Fire TV dropped to a wild $65 — plus other incredible Memorial Day deals
Also on our cheat sheet: stellar sales on Frigidaire, Dyson, All-Clad and more.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage rates today, May 27, 2024: Rates are lower than 6 months ago
These are today's mortgage rates. Even though rates are still relatively high, they're around 30 basis points lower than six months ago. Lock in your rate today.
- TechCrunch
This Week in AI: OpenAI and publishers are partners of convenience
This week in AI, OpenAI announced that it reached a deal with News Corp, the new publishing giant, to train OpenAI-developed generative AI models on articles from News Corp brands including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and MarketWatch. The agreement, which the companies describe as "multi-year" and "historic," also gives OpenAI the right to display News Corp mastheads within apps like ChatGPT in response to certain questions -- presumably in cases where the answers are sourced partly or in whole from News Corp publications. News Corp gets an infusion of cash for its content -- over $250 million, reportedly -- at a time when the media industry's outlook is even grimmer than usual.
- Engadget
SpaceX Raptor engine test ends in a fiery explosion
A SpaceX testing stand at the company's McGregor, Texas facilities went up in flames during a test of its Raptor 2 engines on the afternoon of May 23.
- TechCrunch
Feds add nine more incidents to Waymo robotaxi investigation
Federal safety regulators have discovered nine more incidents that raise questions about the safety of Waymo’s self-driving vehicles operating in Phoenix and San Francisco. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation earlier this month into Waymo’s autonomous vehicle software after receiving 22 reports of robotaxis making unexpected moves that led to crashes and potentially violated traffic safety laws.
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Fortnite's new post-apocalyptic season taps into Fallout, Mad Max and X-Men
Fortnite's new Mad Max-inspired season is now live. It includes a Fallout crossover and, later in the season, an X-Men collab.
- Yahoo Entertainment
Quiz: Scarlett Johansson takes on OpenAI, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez make headlines, Elvis's home dodges foreclosure attempt
Test your knowledge about this week's entertainment headlines.
- Yahoo Sports
Cavaliers GM Koby Altman does not expect major roster changes after firing J.B. Bickerstaff
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman said he doesn't expect to make major changes to the roster after firing head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. But that will depend on re-signing Donovan Mitchell.
- Yahoo Sports
Daniel Jones 'wasn't fired up about' Giants’ attempts to draft his replacement
Jones heard the chatter about the Giants’ interest in other QBs, but the team passed on drafting one. That means Jones' job is safe. For now.
- Yahoo Sports
Mavericks take Game 1, Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff & 76ers plan to pursue third star | No Cap Room
Dan Devine and Jake Fischer recap the action from Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Cavaliers firing J.B. Bickerstaff and the 76ers plans to pursue another star this offseason
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Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells to recycle GM's EV battery scrap
Redwood Materials, the battery recycling startup founded by former Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, will be recycling production scrap for batteries going into General Motors electric vehicles. The company announced Thursday that it’s working with Ultium Cells, the joint battery manufacturing venture between GM and LG Energy Solution, to recycle cathode, anode and cell scrap from both their Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee facilities. Battery recycling is a hot industry as automakers and battery manufacturers seek to control their battery material supply, rather than rely on China, the global leader in the space.
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The new Kia EV3 will have an AI assistant with ChatGPT DNA
The Kia EV3 — the new all-electric compact SUV revealed Thursday — illustrates a growing appetite among global automakers to bring generative AI into their vehicles. The automaker said the Kia EV3 will feature a new voice assistant that is built off ChatGPT, the text-generating AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. The Kia EV3, and its AI assistant, will first come to market in Korea in July 2024, followed by Europe in the second half of the year.
- Autoblog
Best used SUVs for the money in 2024: Long-lasting, reliable machines
iSeeCars found the best used SUV models that offer the longest lifespans and most value-forward pricing.