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The traditional auto insurance model is somewhat of a farce because safe drivers are essentially subsidizing the reckless. For decades, the industry has relied on proxy data – credit scores, zip codes, and marital status – to estimate risk rather than measuring the actual time behind the wheel of your Toyota Tacoma. Now, though, that archaic paradigm is showing its cracks and the goal posts are moving. Telematics technology has introduced a new and different framework, shifting the industry toward a personalized risk assessment model. At its core, pay-as-you-go car insurance promises a fairer proposition: you pay for exactly what…

A screenshot from a video shows Firefly testing the compatibility of Nio’s fifth-generation battery swap station. Nio will open the first batch of fifth-generation battery swap stations in mid-to-late June, with mass deployment starting in the third quarter. Firefly users previously received a software update adding a parking assist feature in preparation for the new facilities. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) will open its first batch of pioneer fifth-generation battery swap stations in mid-to-late June, opening up the redesigned infrastructure to users of its compact EV brand Firefly for the first time. Firefly president Daniel Jin confirmed the timeline on Weibo…

Aliyah, a light-skinned Black woman dressed in country-western gear, is struggling to sell metal buckles she handmade on TikTok. In a video for the social media platform from March, she cries to the camera and pleads for views: “Even as a black woman, I have more faith that white women will stay 13 seconds [on this video] to save my belt buckle business,” the onscreen text reads. She wipes a tear off her cheek.But Aliyah isn’t real, and neither are her supposedly handmade products — she’s one of many AI-generated influencers created to sell mass-produced products via dropshipping on TikTok,…

Related 13 Adventure Bikes Owners Rarely Trade In From the Honda CRF300L Rally to the BMW R 1300 GS, these ADVs are reliable, fun, and built to last Suzuki SV650 MSRP: $8,149 Suzuki Cycles The SV650 has spent more than two decades being the motorcycle everyone recommends, but almost nobody brags about. That might end up being exactly why it becomes a future classic. Generations of riders learned to ride, race, commute, and tour on Suzuki’s humble V-twin, creating one of the most loyal fanbases in motorcycling history. Suzuki SV650 front 3/4 shotSuzuki The current bike still uses its lovable…

The Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, is among BYD’s best-selling vehicles. After launching the third-generation model with a longer driving range and Flash Charging, BYD said the new EV received over 30,000 orders in one week. BYD’s new Yuan Plus receives 30,000 orders in one week BYD officially launched the third-gen Yuan Plus on March 21, starting at just 119,900 yuan ($17,600). While that’s a bit more expensive than the outgoing model’s starting price of 115,800 yuan ($17,000), it received several major upgrades. The Yuan Plus is among the first mass-market EVs to feature BYD’s new Blade…

The long-awaited Mina the Hollower from Yacht Club Games (Shovel Knight) finally arrived this week and the reviews have largely been glowing. This is an action-adventure game in which you play as a mouse named Mina. She can burrow underground to temporarily become invincible and pop out of the ground to cross short gaps. Mina the Hollower looks like an 8-bit Game Boy Color game and it’s clearly inspired by classic top-down Zelda adventures. It has a gothic horror tone and Soulslike progression. It’s also a platformer. So, there’s a lot going on here. The world seems to be appropriately…

The S60 we found in particular is tremendously well equipped. Along with the swathes of kit you got on the R Design Plus, it has options including a powered and heated passenger seat, power-folding and heated rear seats, a Harman Kardon sound system and an electric panoramic sunroof.  Advertisement – Article continues belowIs this Volvo S60 the one that got away? Don’t worry, there are more to be found through Auto Express Buy a Car service… Latest Volvo S60 deals Audi S3 – £17,999 Matching the Volvo’s 0-62mph acceleration time of 4.6 seconds is this Audi S3. And while it too…

In a world of soaring gas prices and overbearing advertisements, sometimes it’s nice to get into a car and forget about the world. No exhaust tone, no clunk when changing gears, no stopping to get gas. This idea of the perfect commuter car is exactly the niche the electric car fills, and no electric car does it like a Tesla. While its products are on the older side, the American automaker is still one of the gold standards in the range to price ratio. The Model S and Model X paved the way, but the more cost-conscious Model 3 and…

If you thought the crossover and SUV segments ruled America, think again. Because the US automotive landscape is dominated by the pickup truck, particularly the best-selling Ford F-150. Yet, the very idea of a BMW truck has historically been treated as boardroom heresy in Munich. The Ultimate Driving Machine (Sheer Driving Pleasure, globally) ethos rejects the utilitarian compromises associated with pickup trucks. However, with the premium lifestyle truck segment exploding globally, the demand for a utility vehicle from Bavaria is reaching a fever pitch. If the bigwigs of this German brand ever decided to green-light a high-performance utility vehicle for…

An Aito M6 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost The new brand is targeting the younger and sports-oriented markets and will deeply integrate AI technology from ByteDance’s Volcengine. Chongqing state capital becomes the largest shareholder of the new brand’s operating entity, with Seres’ stake recently reduced to 32.5%. Seres Group (HKEX: 9927), one of Huawei’s major partners in the automotive sector, will reportedly launch a new brand targeting the youth and sports market in June. The project has received financial support from Chongqing local state capital and features deep involvement from ByteDance’s Volcengine, according…