Kia starts to pull back the curtain on its 2024 EV9 SUV
An affordable three-row all-electric SUV?
Tesla hit with right-to-repair class-action lawsuits alleging monopolistic practices
Tesla faces claims of exorbitant wait times and supracompetitive prices
GM plans to develop an Azure-powered in-car AI assistant
Chatbot could provide instructional information and schedule car appointments
Forward-looking: The ability to receive assistance from a talking car has been a popular fantasy since Knight Rider aired on TV. Modern artificial intelligence models like OpenAI might bring car manufacturers and tech companies closer than ever to that dream.
Ford said to be dropping AM radio in its 2024 Mustang
Would you buy a new car without AM radio?
Waymo robotaxis have now driven 1 million miles autonomously with no recorded injuries
And only 18 minor contact events
Ford seeks to patent repo system that could drive your car back to the lender... or the junkyard
Is Ford crossing the line?
In-car conference calls coming to 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class sedans
Coming later this year with native app store that includes Zoom, TikTok, Zync, and more
Swappable batteries in EVs aren't feasible, but a big breakthrough could change the game
The case against swappable batteries in full-size EVs
The big picture: We've said it before and we'll say it again: by hook or by crook, automakers are on track to phase out gas-powered vehicles and replace them with all-electric models. Arguments abound over whether or not enough raw materials exist to back the transition or if the charging infrastructure can be built in time to support some states' deadlines for zero-emission vehicle sales. One possible solution to help mitigate the charging conundrum would be swappable batteries but willing it into reality would be a very tall order.
China on autos: Consider yourselves warned
The Chinese EV market is showing a new way to build cars, or at least new ways to build supply chains for cars
GM patents infotainment system display that uses photocatalytic oxidation to self clean
The screen will use specialized RGB-UV pixel arrays to activate the process
Tesla recalls almost 363,000 cars due to self-driving defects
The latest of many recalls amid longstanding criticism of FSD
Biden administration mandates EV chargers be standardized to be eligible for federal funding
Tesla has already committed to opening 7,500 Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Converting gas-powered cars to electric remains cost prohibitive
What will happen to gas cars once EVs take over?
Ford pauses production and shipments of F-150 Lightning over potential battery issue
Ford is investigating a potential Lightning EV battery issue
Kia and Hyundai issue anti-theft updates in response to viral TikTok challenge that led to eight fatalities
The Kia challenge will soon be over
European Union will ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035
A green future: EU votes to go all electric
NTSB determines that Autopilot was not engaged at time of fatal Tesla crash
First responders found the driver's seat was empty
Steve Wozniak slams "dishonest" Elon Musk and Tesla, says they robbed him and his family
The Woz sees similarities between Musk and Steve Jobs
What just happened? People's opinion of Elon Musk tends to be split between those who love him and those who hate the billionaire. It appears that Steve Wozniak is closer to the latter camp. The Apple co-founder said Musk and Tesla "robbed" his family of money over false claims about the EV company's self-driving technology. "A lot of honesty disappears when you look at Elon Musk and Tesla," said Wozniak.
Researchers propose a fourth traffic light for autonomous vehicles
Light would instruct humans to do whatever the robocars do
BMW EV won't install OTA software update if parked on an incline
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
San Francisco robotaxis are causing false 911 calls and other chaos
Police and Firefighters rush to find passengers napping inside robotaxis
Tesla is investing an additional $3.6 billion into Nevada Gigafactory
The investment will fund two new factories and 3,000 more jobs
Uber is working with automakers to develop custom ride sharing and delivery vehicles
Uber wants purpose-built vehicles for its business
Chevrolet unveils the E-Ray, the first hybrid AWD Corvette
The quickest production Corvette in history