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Sep 21, 08:05 AM UTC· Signal 171.5

EU moves to restrict Chinese hybrid imports; BYD overseas sales surge 134.6% in August

The European Union is seeking to restrict imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles, prompting China's Foreign Ministry to defend the bilateral trade relationship as mutually beneficial. Separately, BYD reported overseas sales of 188,746 passenger vehicles and pickups in August 2026, a 134.6% year-on-year increase. China's MIIT announced plans to optimize auto industry management and regulate competition, while Beijing launched an intelligent driving enhancement project.

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Sep 3, 11:00 AM UTC· Signal 170.8

Tesla to launch driverless Cybercab in Austin on Thursday amid stock surge and regulatory progress

Tesla will host an invitation-only Cybercab event in Austin, Texas on September 3, 2026, showcasing a fully autonomous two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals. The event follows pilot production at Gigafactory Texas and over 380,000 unsupervised miles from its Austin Robotaxi service. Tesla shares rose 5.5% on Monday, capping an 18% August gain, though the stock remains down 18% year-to-date. The company faces competition from Waymo and regulatory hurdles, but recently gained approval for a limited robotaxi rollout in Nevada.