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Tesla and BMW have filed lawsuits against the EU's executive body over recently imposed tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, challenging the trade policies. The legal action, filed with the EU's General Court last week, marks an escalating tension between major automotive manufacturers and European regulators.

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MANSORY, the well-renowned German luxury car modification firm, has now brought into view a six-wheeled behemoth, the “MANSORY Gronos 6x6,” based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463A). It is limited to a run of just 10 units worldwide and heaves off-road capability and luxury to hitherto unseen levels.

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In a deal that could make even the most hardened defense analyst crack a smile, the UK Ministry of Defence has agreed to a record-breaking £9 billion contract with Rolls-Royce, the automotive company turned nuclear powerhouse. This deal, dubbed "Unity," isn't just about powering up submarines, it's about revamping Britain's defense sector and ensuring our submarines don't run on last season's batteries.

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Huawei is making a strategic pivot in China's artificial intelligence chip market, targeting Nvidia's stronghold by focusing on inference processing rather than model training. The Chinese tech giant is positioning its Ascend AI processors as the preferred choice for companies running inference tasks - the computational process where AI models generate responses to prompts.

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Apple faces a lawsuit alleging its smartwatch bands contain high levels of toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, linked to severe health risks. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, focuses on the Sport Band, Ocean Band, and Nike Sport Band, which are reportedly made from fluoroelastomer, a material resistant to sweat and oils. Plaintiffs claim Apple concealed the presence of PFAS in these bands, violating consumer protection laws.

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Gaming giant Nintendo has finally lifted the veil on its latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, during an announcement that has had gamers buzzing with anticipation for years. Scheduled for release in 2025, this successor to the wildly popular Nintendo Switch promises to blend innovation with continuity, ensuring its appeal to both seasoned players and newcomers alike.

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 smartphone series, signaling a bold strategic pivot to reinvigorate its competitive position in the global mobile market. The new lineup, powered by Qualcomm's advanced chips and Google's Gemini AI engine, represents the company's most ambitious attempt to leverage artificial intelligence as a key differentiator.

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Apple lost its position as the best-selling smartphone brand in China last year, according to new data released Thursday, as two local rivals, Huawei and Vivo, surpassed the tech giant with increasing shipments. Industry data provider Canalys reports that Apple held a 15 percent market share in China, trailing behind Huawei's 16 percent and Vivo's leading 17 percent.

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