Bitcoin institutional investment vehicles have reduced their holdings by 10% since May, with analysts warning that the corporate treasury model is under strain as company valuations fall and the Coinbase premium records a historic 93-day negative streak.
Defense tech company Hadrian announced a $1.37 billion funding round at a $7.87 billion valuation, backed by major investors to support its automated manufacturing facilities for military vehicle parts.
China's upstream supply chain for multilayer ceramic capacitors is rapidly expanding capacity to meet surging global orders driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
Uber and Wayve secured London's first minicab licences for self-driving taxi rides with human safety drivers, as over 100,000 people join the waiting list.
A 39-year-old driver died in a crash with a cement truck near Appin, Sydney, while police vehicles with lights and sirens were approaching from behind; investigation underway.
At least four people died in a head-on collision between two vehicles on the Stuart Highway near Marrakai, NT. Both vehicles caught fire, leaving no survivors. Police investigate the cause, with the highway closed in both directions.
Economists and experts warn that proposed EV policy moves in Malaysia, including a potential sales levy and changes to import tax exemptions, could raise costs and weaken the nation's appeal as a manufacturing hub as charging infrastructure lags behind targets.
Chinese military researchers Shi Guanglei and Shi Haiming warn that unmanned undersea vehicles and the AUKUS pact are lowering barriers to undersea warfare by offering low-cost, scalable capabilities for seabed control.
The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a phased mandate for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in new vehicles starting October 2028. The technology aims to improve road safety by enabling real-time data exchange between vehicles.
Federal police investigate a defence manufacturer vandalism incident as terrorism, Aboriginal community police officers sue the NT government over discrimination, and world oil companies face criticism over massive profits.
Australian authorities are investigating an anti-weapons protest and vandalism at Melbourne's Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act linked to far-left extremists, with suspects facing possible life imprisonment.
Used electric car leasing in the UK surged by 170% over the past year as drivers sought cheaper transport options to counter rising petrol prices driven by conflict involving Iran.
India's road ministry issued a draft notification proposing mandatory Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication systems for L, M, and N category vehicles built on or after October 1, 2028, aiming to reduce road accidents.
Australian household spending increased by 0.8 per cent in June, driven by rising transport and recreation costs, though economists expect growth to soften later in the year.
One year after heavily armed immigration agents raided a Camarillo greenhouse complex, detaining hundreds and causing one death, three men—an undocumented worker, a protester and a security guard—reflect on the lasting fallout of aggressive federal operations.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has escalated its investigation into 135,000 Ford Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport vehicles (2014-2021) with 1.0L engines, citing "unreasonable safety risks" from a timing belt defect causing sudden power loss or engine seizure.
U.S. auto companies like Stellantis and startups are investing in electric low-speed vehicles (LSVs) as an affordable alternative to traditional cars, with President Trump also supporting smaller vehicles. The market, currently small, is projected to grow significantly by 2030, offering a new mobility solution.
Russian air defense forces reportedly shot down 131 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, resulting in six deaths and 18 injuries in Crimea, Krasnodar, and Vladimir regions. A Wildberries logistics facility caught fire, and the Russian Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case.
A 17-year-old boy allegedly driving a car crashed into a two-wheeler and seven other vehicles in Hyderabad's Madhuranagar, killing a 55-year-old man and injuring another. The minor has been taken into custody, and an investigation is underway.
Australian motorists are buying electric and hybrid vehicles at the same rate as petrol cars, with EV sales doubling in Q2 2026, as fuel prices are set to rise again with the end of the federal government's excise reduction.
China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical manual door releases on both the inside and outside, effectively banning most hidden and electric handles. This regulation aims to enhance safety in emergencies and has prompted Australia to review its own vehicle design rules.
Russian Battlegroup West's 9th Engineer-Sapper Regiment eliminated Ukrainian personnel and several unmanned ground vehicles near Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People's Republic on August 2, facilitating the advancement of assault units in the special military operation zone.
Australia saw its largest quarterly surge in electric vehicle sales, with new EV purchases doubling in Q2 and nearly half of all new vehicles being electric or hybrid. This growth coincided with high fuel prices, leading the opposition to criticize government subsidies, which are now being phased out.
Australia experienced its largest quarterly surge in electric vehicle sales, doubling new purchases by June 30, with nearly half of all new vehicles sold being electric or hybrid. This boom coincided with high fuel prices and is occurring as the government plans to gradually reduce its EV tax discounts, a move criticized by the opposition.
