Tag: Cars

Ford is switching some battery focus from cars to data centers – with plans for huge 20GWh capacity

Ford pauses electric pickup production as consumer demand fails to meet expectationsRange-extended trucks replace pure electric models...

Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving

Mercedes-Benz sent out a notice to customers recently announcing its plans to discontinue MBUX Sound Drive, ...

Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now it’s pivoting to hybrids and energy storage

Ford announced a series of changes to its gas- and electric-powered vehicle business aimed at dramatically increasing...

The inevitable has happened – the EU has U-turned on its plan to ban the sale of ICE cars by 2035

Ban on ICE cars could be pushed back to 2040Manufacturers have argued against the legislationMore hybrid and...

Ford taps Renault for help building cheap EVs in Europe

Ford is teaming up with France's Renault to design and produce affordable electric vehicles for the European...

Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America

This picture taken on August 31, 2017 shows Honda Motor's new N-BOX mini-vehicles at its headquaters in...

Trump embraces gas guzzlers and air pollution by weakening fuel economy standards

Motorists drive on Interstate 210 during the morning commute on December 03, 2025 in Pasadena, California. President Donald...

No, EVs aren’t an ‘electrosmog’ health risk, experts say – with some petrol cars performing even worse

Germany’s ADAC auto club tested electromagnetic fields in EVsFindings suggest radiation exposure isn’t a riskDC fast charging...

Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets

In June of this year, Honda launched and landed a prototype, 20-foot-long reusable rocket at its research...

The best thing I bought this year: a portable jumper box

Having a jumper battery handy for emergencies can prevent a lot of problems for you and your...

Porsche crowns Cayenne Electric ‘most powerful production Porsche of all time’

It’s no surprise that the Porsche Cayenne EV is a beast. Of course the famed German automaker...

EA will skip next year’s F1 game and release update DLC instead

EA has announced some big changes for the future of its F1 racing series. Next year, instead...

Looks who’s back – Jeff Bezos has a new company which wants to use AI to build better cars, spacecraft, and more

Jeff Bezos returns with a majorly-funded startup Project PrometheusHigh-profile recruits signal an aggressive attempt to accelerate development...

Europe banned new gas cars after 2035 — now it’s reconsidering

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is the eternal optimist, and for good reason. He has long pushed the...

I rode in one of the UK’s first self-driving cars

I never really believed self-driving cars would make it to the UK, so you can imagine my...

Waymo’s driverless cars will start driving on freeways in three US cities

Waymo is bringing its driverless cars to freeways in three major US cities and the surrounding environs....

The Czinger 21C is a halo car for the future military-industrial complex

Countless cars have received military-grade marketing over the years, their performances likened to some form of ordnance...

Thinkware’s new U3000 Pro dash cam acts as a sentry for parked cars and can track stolen vehicles

Thinkware U3000 Pro allows up to three-channel coverageIt packs front (4K) and rear (2K) Sony Starvis 2...

Google Gemini will arrive in GM cars starting next year

Google Gemini is coming to GM vehicles in 2026. The company will be integrating a conversational AI...

Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden

Volvo unveils new incentive that offers a year of free home chargingPartnership with Swedish energy company Vattenfall...

Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much pollution as gas cars, report finds

The difference in emissions between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and gas cars is merely 19 percent...

The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?

A weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles.

Electric Muscle Misfire? Dodge Pulls Charger Daytona R/T from 2026 Lineup

Stellantis is dropping the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026

Archer’s flying taxis head to LA for the 2028 Olympics

Archer Aviation was named the exclusive air taxi provider for LA28.

Cheaper EVs ahead? GM and LG say new battery cells are the key

GM and LG Energy are developing a new battery-cell tech to lower the cost of EVs.

Waymo recalled 1,200 robotaxis following collisions with road barriers

Waymo’s autonomous-car technology has made great advances over the years to the point where it’s now allowed to offer paid robotaxi rides in select locations in the U.S. But the development of the technology is ongoing, and the robotaxi rides continue to gather valuable data for Waymo engineers to pore over as they further refine […]

Toyota unveils 2026 bZ: A smarter, longer-range electric SUV

Toyota's bZ electric SUV brings major upgrades on range and charging.

Zoox recalls robotaxis after Las Vegas crash, citing software fix

Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi unit, issues a safety recall after a Las Vegas crash.

Mitsubishi’s back in the EV game—with a new electric SUV coming in 2026

Mitsubishi re-enters the EV scene with an EV slated for 2026.

Jeep Compass EV breaks cover—but will it come to the U.S.?

Jeep unveils electric version of the Compass SUV but it might not make it stateside.

You Asked: State of smartphone design, Slate Truck breakdown, and soundbars under $600

On today’s You Asked: What's to come with the new Slate Truck and its potential availability? Is it worth the hype? Why does it feel like smartphone design and innovation has stalled recently? And why do directors think that ultra wide 21:9 is a good ratio for movies?

The Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the $7,500 tax credit

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit.