Exclusive: US Auto Industry Has a Big Software Problem—and China Is Pulling Ahead, Expert Warns
Auto industry is facing a software integration overhaul, as risk for legacy players losing ground to newer entrants grows.
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Tesla's Optimus May Soon Have Company as China's BYD Confirms Its First Humanoid Robot Will Debut in August
Tesla rival BYD to debut humanoid robot in August, aiming to impact the retail market with 2-3 robots per store.
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