Waymo safety concerns
Waymo has been investigated after several incidents where its driverless cars passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas. The NTSB opened a probe to examine how the vehicles interact with buses during student loading and unloading. Local officials have asked Waymo to stop service during school‑pick‑up times, but the company has kept operations running.
Chinese electric‑vehicle market update
In 2025 Xiaomi's SU7 sold 258,164 units in China, surpassing Tesla's Model 3 sales of 200,361 units. This marks the first time another brand has out‑sold Tesla in the world’s largest EV market.
Volvo’s upcoming EX60
Volvo plans to launch the EX60, a five‑seat SUV built on a new platform that promises longer range and faster charging. The model will include software that uses AI to manage vehicle functions.
- Target segment: midsize SUV buyers
- Key features: new architecture, improved range, AI‑enabled software
- Expected launch: 2027