France Wants to Let Drivers Hit 93 mph on Some Highways in 2026, Here’s the Catch
France may test 93 mph limits on select highways in 2026, pilot zones first, strict criteria, and a political brawl over safety and speed gaps.
China’s Export King Chery Hits 5.17M Cars Shipped, But BYD’s Gaining Fast
Chery says it’s exported 5.17M vehicles, leading China, while BYD’s exports are surging 118% as emerging markets drive the boom.
Orange wants to kill sketchy robocalls by putting a “verified” business name on your screen
Orange says its new “Branded Calling” will show verified business names on incoming calls, no app needed, starting in France in 2026.
Xiaomi poaches a BMW EV design boss, and it’s coming for Europe’s car market by 2027
Xiaomi hired ex-BMW i design leader Kai Langer in Munich as it gears up to sell EVs in Europe by 2027, backed by year-long waitlists in China.
Europe’s Anti–Money Laundering Dragnet Is Growing, and So Is the Privacy Blowback
Europe’s anti–money laundering push is expanding surveillance, and courts are warning Brussels it’s trampling privacy.
China’s Testing a Giant “Flying Wind Turbine”, 3 MW in the Sky, Fewer Angry Neighbors Below
China flew a blimp-like wind turbine and says it could hit 3 MW, aiming for quieter power with fewer land fights, but scaling won’t be easy.
