TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft buys its way into Europe, Kodiak SPACs, and how China’s new ADAS rules might affect Tesla

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future…

Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads

China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,”…

XPeng: On The Road To Profitability, But BYD's Free ADAS May Hit The Brakes

XPeng: On The Road To Profitability, But BYD's Free ADAS May Hit The Brakes #XPeng #Road…

BYD to offer Tesla-like driver assist, even on its cheapest models 

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled “God’s Eye,” an advanced driver assistance system that will be…

RPC and Greenfield secure planning permission for second GB BESS project

Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield have been granted planning permission for Tredington – a 40…

US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation

A U.S. federal safety regulator has “upgraded” its investigation into Ford’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system…

NXP to buy automotive safety software firm TTTech Auto for $625M

Dutch semiconductor giant NXP on Tuesday said it plans to acquire TTTech Auto, an Austrian company…