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Autonomous cars 'lack common sense, industry chief warns
1+ week, 1+ day ago (540+ words) 16th May 2026 " (London) A senior executive involved in developing autonomous vehicle technology has cautioned that self-driving cars still fall short of human judgment, warning that artificial intelligence systems lack the "common sense" needed to respond reliably to unexpected road conditions. Igal…...
Tesla Canada slashes Model 3 price, some Canadian motorists thank China online
2+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) 8th May 2026 " (Vancouver) Tesla has slashed the price of its Model 3 in Canada by as much as 50 per cent, making the country one of the most affordable markets globally for the electric saloon. At its new price point, the Canadian Model…...
Togg and CATL partner on new EV platform
2+ week, 3+ day ago (196+ words) Dimsum Daily 7th May 2026 " (Ankara) T'rkiye's electric vehicle manufacturer Togg has entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese battery leader CATL to develop a new vehicle platform for its forthcoming B'segment electric car range. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, will see…...
HK government rules out extending EV "One'for'One Replacement" Scheme
2+ week, 5+ day ago (582+ words) Dimsum Daily 6th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) The Government has confirmed that it will not revive the "One'for'One Replacement" Scheme for electric private cars, despite mounting concerns over high fuel prices and calls for stronger green transport incentives. In a written reply…...
13, 500 EV applications filed before One'for'One Replacement Scheme ends
2+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Dimsum Daily 6th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong's One'for'One Replacement Scheme for electric vehicles officially expired on 31st March, prompting a surge in last'minute applications that more than tripled the usual monthly average. The Transport Department revealed that approximately 13, 500 applications were received…...
Transport Department to issue 332 new driving instructor licences
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) 14th April 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong's Transport Department plans to issue 332 additional private driving instructor licences, in response to a shortfall in active permit holders. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on 13 April, the Transport and Logistics Bureau said…...
Middle'aged woman praised for hefting car exhaust in Kwai Chung
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (128+ words) dimsumdaily. hk 21st March 2026 " (Hong Kong) A middle'aged woman has won plaudits online after she was filmed lugging a car exhaust system on her shoulder through the Kwai Chung industrial area. The clip, shared widely on local social platforms, shows her…...
Over 300, 000 Ford vehicles recalled in Canada due to engine heater fire risk
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (165+ words) Dimsum Daily 18th January 2026 " (Ottawa) Transport Canada has issued a major recall for more than 300, 000 Ford vehicles following the discovery of a potential fire hazard linked to a common engine component. The safety notice, issued on Saturday, applies to a range…...
BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top electric vehicle seller in 2025
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (176+ words) Dimsum Daily 3rd January 2026 " (Shenzhen) China's leading new energy vehicle producer BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world's largest seller of electric vehicles in 2025, after recording sales of about 2. 26 million battery-powered cars last year. By comparison, U. S. manufacturer Tesla reported global…...