Cruise says it’s nearing approval for mass production of futuristic robotaxi
Robotaxi company Cruise claims it's days away from getting regulatory approval for mass production of its purpose-built driverless vehicle.
BMW scraps its unpopular approach to heated seats
BMW has abandoned charging customers a monthly subscription fee for heated seats after it proved so unpopular with owners.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally kicks up some dirt
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally combines the powertrain from the Mach-E GT with rally-inspired styling and suspension.
Some Tesla fires were reportedly caused by Idalia floods
Fire crews in places hit by Idalia have warned owners of EVs that took on water to move them away from buildings as their batteries could be a fire risk.
Volkswagen ID.GTI concept is another icon reimagined as an EV
The Volkswagen ID.GTI concept shows how VW plans to make its GTI hot hatchback electric.
Rivian R1T gets estimated 410 miles of range with Dual-Motor powertrain, Max Pack battery
The Rivian R1T will get up to 410 miles of range with the Dual-Motor powertrain and the largest Max Pack battery.
Tesla’s Elon Musk can build his unusual Supercharger station
EV-maker Tesla has received planning permission to construct an all-night diner and drive-in movie theater in Los Angeles.
Elon Musk teases Cybertruck ahead of imminent delivery event
Tesla chief Elon Musk has posted a photo of a production candidate Cybertruck, with the man himself behind the wheel of the new electric pickup.
Robotaxi firm Cruise ordered to halve fleet following incidents
Regulators have told autonomous-car company Cruise to halve its robotaxi fleet in San Francisco following a crash with a fire truck on Thursday.
Lanzador concept previews Lamborghini’s first EV
The Lamborghini Lanzador concept previews the Italian automaker's first EV, due in 2028.
Acura’s resurrected ZDX SUV is an EV shortcut
The 2024 Acura ZDX is the brand's first EV, and it only exists thanks to a little help from General Motors.
Lamborghini teases its first all-electric supercar ahead of Friday’s big reveal
Lamborghini's vehicle will be a concept design with the Italian automaker expected to launch the final version in 2028.
An autonomous car in San Francisco got stuck in wet concrete
The mishap came just days after a local regulator made a landmark decision paving the way for the expansion of autonomous ridesharing services in the city.
Tesla launches more affordable Model S and Model X, but there’s a catch
Tesla has launched more affordable versions of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in the U.S. and Canada, but there's a catch.
How to maximize EV range in hot weather, according to the experts
Hot weather is sweeping the U.S., and it's likely to return in future years. Here's how to maximize your electric car's range during the heat.
Lyft says it’s trying to get rid of surge pricing
Lyft's boss says he knows how much riders hate surge pricing and claims his ridesharing company is trying to get rid of the system.
Everything is bigger in Cadillac’s electric Escalade IQ
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ takes Cadillac's full-size Escalade SUV into the electric age.
Charging your EV is about to get easier, as carmakers team up to build 30,000 chargers
A group of major carmakers -- BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Stellantis -- is investing in installing a whopping 30,000 EV chargers in North America.
Waymo taps the brakes on its autonomous-trucking project
Six years after starting tests for its autonomous-truck program, Waymo says it's decided to focus more on ridesharing using its self-driving cars and minivans.
Tesla shows off first Cybertruck after two years of delays
Tesla has shown off the first fully electric Cybertruck to roll off the production line at its new Gigafactory plant in Austin, Texas.
These new NASA EVs will drive astronauts part way to the moon (sort of)
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has taken delivery of three new fully electric vehicles that will play a role in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
Volkswagen is launching its own self-driving car testing program in the U.S.
Volkswagen has announced a new testing program for self-driving cars in the U.S. Initially, this will include 10 ID. Buzz cars in Austin.
Tesla Q2 delivery record shows its EV price cuts are working
Tesla surprised Wall Street in the second quarter, delivering a record 466,140 vehicles globally, beating analysts' expectations of just over 448,000 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT voice control to its cars
The AI-powered chatbot that’s taken the world by storm this year is gradually edging its way into various parts of our lives, including our cars.
Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept looks to the past for inspiration
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept is inspired by the vintage C111 prototype, but packs modern tech.
MediaTek wants to bring its phone tech to cars, and Nvidia’s going to help
MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a partnership to work on a connected platform for cars called Dimensity Auto.
Ford EV drivers can use 12,000 Tesla Superchargers starting in 2024
Drivers of Ford’s EVs will find charging them a little easier starting next spring after Tesla promised availability of 12,000 of its Superchargers.
Your next car could have TiVo built-in
TiVo has announced a partnership with BMW that will see the automaker include TiVo video content as an over-the-air update on its 5-Series.
2024 BMW i5 unveiled as the first electric 5 Series
The 2024 BMW i5 offers the same luxurious interior and tech features as the new 5 Series and adds an electric powertrain.
Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to Uber’s ridesharing app
In a partnership announced on Tuesday, Uber will soon offer ridesharing trips in Waymo's autonomous vehicles using the regular Uber app.
The gas-guzzling Cadillac Escalade is going all-electric with the IQ
General Motors is taking one more step towards electrifying Cadillac's lineup, with the announcement of an all-electric Escalade.
Big driverless buses are now serving passengers in Scotland
A fleet of full-size autonomous buses is now serving passengers along a 15-mile route in Scotland in what is the first service of its kind in the U.K.
The locations of over 2 million Toyota cars were exposed for 10 years
Toyota has disclosed that the location of over 2 million cars was potentially accessible over a 10-year time span.
You’ll soon be able to watch YouTube videos in your Android Automotive car
Android Automotive is getting better. At Google I/O 2023, Google announced several entertainment-related improvements to the in-car infotainment system.