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It's just Sam and Robbie this week and Robbie has the BMW M5 Touring while Sam drove the Rivian R1T Quad.Audi took the wraps off its new Q9 three-row SUV this week while Mercedes-Benz went for the opposite end of the scale with the new GLA crossover. Zoox got a NHTSA waiver for its robotaxi and the feds are finally going to start working on AV regulations. Nissan and Honda are expected to partner on next-generation software platforms. If a bill in congress goes through, Mercedes-Benz could get booted from the US market and Jim Farley expects the Chinese to be here within a decade anyway. BYD is launching its new Racco Kei EV in Japan and NHTSA may also try to make door handles safer. Walmart is pushing ahead with deployment of its charging network while Florida wants to use EV charging funds to build infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis. Links The 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New FlagshipShaq’s One-Off Electric Coupe Just Turned Up In A Salvage Yard - Autoblog2027 Mercedes-Benz GLAZoox granted first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxiHonda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system - The Japan TimesWalmart Is The Future Of EV Charging In America - The AutopianFord’s Jim Farley Warns Staff Chinese Cars Could Hit America Within 5-10 Years | CarscoopsUnder pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. businessAurora reports Q2 results, details per-mile pricing - FreightWavesBYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000It Was a Trap? Electronic Car Door Handles May Finally Get SaferFlorida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis Instead Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy