Autonomous Driving Liability: BYD says it will cover damage from accidents caused by functions in its “God’s Eye” semi-autonomous system, extending the promise to Urban NOA and new LiDAR-based upgrades. Autonomous Driving Partnerships: Hyundai Motor Group is pushing global partnerships to speed up commercialization of self-driving tech, aiming to scale faster and more safely. EV Charging Simplification: GM unveiled “Energy Pass,” a single interface inside its apps to unify public fast-charging access across major networks. Grid Storage Push: GM is partnering with Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion battery cells for grid-scale storage, targeting trial production in 2028. Labor & Parts Disruption: An American Axle strike in Michigan is entering its second week, while Ford argues USMCA review could affect imported collision parts costs. Quality Cost Shock: Stellantis reportedly paid over $10B in warranty expenses for 2025/26, prompting a process reset ahead of new STLA One platform launches. New Model Watch: BMW’s updated X1 is spied with Neue Klasse styling cues ahead of a 2027 arrival. Dealership Fallout: A Kentucky Nissan dealership abruptly closed after a Nissan lawsuit tied to unpaid lender obligations. Motorsport Viewership: Rain-delayed IndyCar’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 drew 945,000 viewers on Fox, down 7% year over year. F1 Spotlight: Kimi Antonelli heads to Barcelona after a Monaco win, with Mercedes chasing momentum.