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BYD launched its DM hybrid technology in Indonesia, with the M6 DM MPV being the first model equipped with the tech. Indonesia’s EV penetration has grown rapidly, surging to about 20% in the first quarter of 2026. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKEX: 1211) has launched its DM (Dual Mode) hybrid technology in Indonesia, initiating a more flexible product layout in the Southeast Asian country. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant introduced its DM technology to a local audience at an event held in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on May 18, according to a statement on Thursday. BYD has…

Meta has reportedly notified thousands of employees that they’ve been laid off as the company attempts to compensate for its hefty AI investments. In an email from Meta management shared by Business Insider, impacted staffers were told that the planned headcount reduction was part of the company’s “continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the other investments we’re making.”Reports of an upcoming wave of layoffs started circulating in March, though at that time Meta was believed to be cutting up to 20 percent of its total company headcount. According to a recent memo…

Lotus is a brand that elicits so much goodwill. It would be lovely to see a firm that has produced so many iconic sports cars get back on track after spending the past couple of decades and more stumbling from one crisis to the next under a variety of owners. Advertisement – Article continues belowEven Geely, the Chinese parent company that has made a pretty successful job of Volvo, has struggled to plot a path for Lotus in the nine years it has owned the Norfolk-based firm. Staff culls followed the failure of the Vision 18 plan, devised in 2018…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Ford F-150 Lobo who? Chevy what? Ram just brought the noise and with the Father of the Hellcat in the driver’s seat threw down with claws out. On Wednesday, the Ram Rumble Bee roared back to life, but it’s not one truck, or two trucks, or three trucks. It’s a family of four trucks, all powered by Hemi V8s, and the range topper? A Hellcat-powered street truck that absolutely checks all the boxes for what a street…

The moped-style electric bike market continues to grow, and now Heybike is throwing its hat further into the ring with the launch of its new Saturn e-bike. And the company is coming out swinging with specs that jump right off the page and a price tag that will make you say, “wait, whaaat?” The new Heybike Saturn leans heavily into the increasingly popular retro-moped aesthetic that has become one of the hottest trends in the US e-bike market over the last several years. Featuring a long bench seat, fat tires, full suspension, and motorcycle-inspired styling, the Saturn looks designed to…

It’s on track to post $10.9 billion in revenue, according to The Wall Street Journal. Chesnot/Getty Images Anthropic is on track to post a revenue of $10.9 billion for the quarter ending in June, double the revenue it made for the first quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Out of that total, the company expects to post $559 million in operating profit, making it the company’s first profitable quarter since it was founded in 2021 if it hits that target. The company reportedly revealed those figures to a group of investors for its current funding…

Hyundai is having an issue with the hybrid electrics in nearly 55,000 units of its popular Elantra Hybrid sedan. The company has just announced a recall covering model year 2024-2026 vehicles to fix a control unit that could overheat, leading to damage and the risk of fire. Here’s what you need to know. Overheating Transistor To Blame 2025 Hyundai Elantra HybridHyundai Specifically, the problem affects 54,337 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid sedans built between October 31, 2023, and December 31, 2025. That’s model years 2024, 2025, and into model year 2026. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…

Germany has been producing engines from the dawn of motoring until the present day. In nearly 140 years, the country’s portfolio of engines has developed into something quite remarkable. It includes simple but effective motors for everyday transport, as well as gigantic units of awesome power, and almost everything in between. Restricting this list to just 20 engines inevitably means that many worthy contenders have had to be left out, so our apologies in advance: Audi R10 TDI Audi developed a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-litre V12 diesel engine which made its debut in the R10 TDI sports racing car in 2006. The…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. You know the old saying, “Muscle weighs more than fat”? You will be hearing it even more in the coming months thanks to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis and the rest of his adrenaline-chasing team, which is trying to shake off a few turbulent years with the reveal of three new V8 street trucks under an old-school name. Meet the 2027 Ram Rumble Bee. Ram’s reborn performance pickup will in three flavors: the base model with a 5.7-liter…

Lincolns are often dismissed as little more than dressed-up Fords, but that characterization sells them short. Yes, the brand’s vehicles have long shared platforms and powertrains with their Blue Oval counterparts, yet Lincoln typically goes much further in its pursuit of comfort and refinement. Better interior materials, quieter cabins, and softer suspension tuning help separate the experience from the mainstream vehicles they’re based on. Take the Lincoln MKC from a decade ago. Beneath the sheetmetal, it shared much of its DNA with the contemporary Ford Escape, yet in some respects it could genuinely challenge compact luxury SUVs from Germany, such…