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DailyTuesday, March 10, 2026
Electric Vehicles
- The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt returns with faster charging, a new LFP battery, and improved Super Cruise system, starting under $30,000 - though GM says it's only available for a "limited time" (Electrek, The Drive, Ars Technica, TechCrunch)
- Chevy is dropping one exterior color option from the 2026 Equinox EV lineup (Electrek)
- Scout buyers won't receive their electric trucks until "sometime in 2028," CEO confirms, later than originally anticipated (The Drive)
- Porsche may launch a Panamera EV that could share naming with the Taycan, merging combustion and electric sedan lines (The Drive, Electrek)
- Geely joins BYD in deploying ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers that can charge vehicles as quickly as filling up with gas (Electrek)
- Genesis GV90 electric SUV spotted charging at Tesla Supercharger ahead of its expected debut later this year (Electrek)
- Kia EV4 hatchback and fastback models are both due for GT performance upgrades (Electrek)
- Rad Power Bikes' new owner says the e-bike brand will build products in the US after emerging from bankruptcy, though execution remains uncertain (Electrek)
- BYD Brazil raises its 2026 sales target and aims for 10% market share after leading pure EV registrations in February (EV Blog)
- Nio posts first-ever quarterly profit in Q4 2025 as margins jump with record deliveries, expects 32,000-35,000 deliveries in March (EV Blog, EV Blog)
- Bezos-backed Slate Auto replaces CEO with Amazon veteran months ahead of its affordable EV truck launch (EV Blog, TechCrunch)
- Donut Lab's third independent test shows its solid-state battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days, though key performance claims remain untested (Electrek, The Verge)
Rental Car Industry
- Auto Rental News explores how rental companies can successfully operate electric vehicle fleets despite industry challenges (Auto Rental News)
- EV adoption in rental fleets requires a local, targeted approach after the "EV frenzy" has disillusioned consumers about going all-electric (Auto Rental News)
- Rental fleet sales dipped in February, ending a strong streak, while commercial fleets posted the most gains (Auto Rental News)
- Wholesale used vehicle prices rose in February with solid demand at Manheim auctions indicating dealer appetite to buy (Auto Rental News)
- Georgia city of Alpharetta may have opened the first city-branded Tesla Supercharger station (Electrek)
Autonomous Vehicles
- Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas after surpassing 1 million autonomous miles, though still awaiting federal approval for commercial operations (Electrek, TechCrunch)
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving drove through railroad crossing barriers in viral LA video on same day as NHTSA deadline for FSD traffic violation data (Electrek)
- Tesla loses software director Thomas Dmytryk who built its over-the-air update infrastructure and Robotaxi ride-hailing service backbone after 11 years (Electrek)
Airline Industry
- Oil price shock could trigger 10%+ fare increases and $24 billion in additional costs for US airlines as jet fuel is their largest expense (Skift)
- TSA staffing shortages create hours-long airport wait times as agents miss first paychecks during partial government shutdown (Skift)
- Iran war is costing small airlines $200,000 daily, with insurers estimating airlines could mitigate costs through higher ticket pricing (Skift)
- Federal government selects eight proposals to test electric air taxis across 26 states (TechCrunch)
- Archer countersues Joby alleging concealed Chinese ties, four months after Joby sued for alleged corporate espionage (TechCrunch)
Rideshare Industry
- Sixt launches SIXT ONE, its first global rewards program with transparent points system, faster pickup, and exclusive benefits across US and Europe (Sixt LinkedIn)
- Uber for Business promotes time-saving platform that keeps rides, meals, and expenses connected for admins (Uber LinkedIn)
- Lucid outlines investor day agenda featuring Uber president, signaling focus on affordability and profitability path (EV Blog)
Customer Experience
- Two-thirds of consumers lack confidence in how companies use generative AI for customer interactions, preferring human-led service (CX Dive)
- CX teams struggle to prove their bottom-line impact before outcomes get absorbed into other departments' metrics (CX Dive)
- Costco ties $470 million in sales growth to digital personalization through product recommendation carousels and modernized display pages (Retail Dive)
- Target readies next-day delivery expansion to 20 more metro areas this spring, boosting supply chain spending (Retail Dive)
- Target opens 2,000th store in North Carolina, representing "the future of Target's elevated guest experience" (Retail Dive)
- Kroger's new CEO Greg Foran plans to accelerate turnaround by improving store experience and cutting prices to drive faster growth (CX Dive)
Product Launches
- 2026 Dodge Charger R/T features twin-turbo inline six that outperforms the old Hemi V8 in first drive review (The Drive)
- Target debuts Free People intimates assortment in select stores and online with exclusive offerings (Retail Dive)
- Belk adds Michael Strahan's brand to menswear assortment with suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts (Retail Dive)
- Primark names new CEO Eoin Tonge and prepares New York flagship as it expands US presence beyond being retail's "best kept secret" (Retail Dive)
Travel & Hospitality
- Airbnb faces World Cup shortfall in NYC as New Jersey dominates after authorities refuse to lift short-term rental ban (Skift)
- T20 World Cup triggers nearly 20-fold price surge at Ahmedabad hotels, showing how much Indians will spend to watch cricket live (Skift)
- Rare India plans tech expansion and B2C growth after Samhi Hotels acquisition provides Marriott-led lifeline (Skift)
- MakeMyTrip acquires Flamingo Transworld tour operator to complement holiday packages business and drive growth across India (Phocuswire)
- CMF Capital investor challenges Booking Holdings' balance sheet and buyback strategy in letter to board of directors (Phocuswire)
- OpenAI's shift away from instant checkout to ChatGPT apps shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution (Phocuswire)
- Gen Z loves loyalty programs, just not in traditional ways, according to new Phocuswright research (Phocuswire)
AI/Automation
- Horizon Media pilots AI solution with Sightly and Vurvey Labs to detect cultural shifts mid-campaign and help brands respond to news developments (CX Dive)
- Nvidia plans to launch an open-source AI agent platform similar to OpenClaw ahead of its annual developer conference (Wired)
- Meta's former chief AI scientist Yann LeCun raises $1 billion for new startup AMI to build AI that understands the physical world (Wired)
- Anthropic sues Department of Defense over supply-chain-risk designation, claiming Pentagon overstepped on contract dispute (Wired)
- OpenAI and Google workers file amicus brief supporting Anthropic against US government, with Google DeepMind chief scientist among signatories (Wired)
- Anthropic claims Pentagon feud could cost billions as companies pause deal talks after supply-chain risk label (Wired)
- Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down, with venture capitalist Toni Schneider taking over as interim CEO ([Wired](https://www.wired.com