Autonomous cars confused by San Francisco’s fog
Driving in thick fog is a big enough challenge for humans, but it turns out self-driving cars find it pretty tricky, too.
Robo-bus fleet aims to carry 10,000 passengers per week
A fleet of full-size autonomous buses will soon be carrying passengers along a route with single-lane roads, a 50-mph highway, stoplights, and traffic circles.
Tesla recalls electric Semi truck just months after launch
Tesla has issued a recall for its all-electric Semi truck just a few months after it launched, citing a safety issue with its brakes.
GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay for EVs, go all-in on Android integration
General Motors plans to phase out popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in favor of built-in Android systems.
Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack
Ferrari has been targeted by a hacker who is threatening to release data linked to its customers unless the automaker hands over a ransom payment.
Cruise’s robotaxis have driven 1 million miles fully driverless
Despite a few hiccups along the way, GM-backed Cruise is celebrating 1 million miles driven by its robotaxis with no one behind the wheel.
Tesla recalls 363,000 of its vehicles over safety issue
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for about 363,000 of its electric vehicles in the U.S. to fix a safety issue with its Full Self-Driving beta software.
Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with minor changes
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted on public roads with some changes that may carry over to production.
Mercedes is finally bringing an electric van to the U.S.
The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is the first electric van from Mercedes to be offered in the U.S.
Audi ActiveSphere concept is part luxury sedan, part pickup truck
Audi's ActiveSphere concept is an electric, fastback-like sedan that turns into a pickup truck. It also offers innovative mixed-reality headsets.
Robotaxis have a passenger problem that no one thought of
San Francisco officials are asking regulators to slow the expansion of robotaxi tests on public roads until the technology is more advanced.
Tesla invests billions in U.S. gigafactory to boost Semi production
Tesla has announced a major plan to expand its gigafactory in Nevada, with billions of dollars going into two new production facilities.
Lyft starts charging riders who keep drivers waiting
Don’t be late for your Lyft ride or you’ll have to cough up some extra cash. Seven years after Uber introduced the same rule, Lyft has followed suit.
2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year
The 2024 Polestar 2 gains a long list of updates including a new rear-wheel-drive model, more equipment, and increased range.
Watch Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV perform a crab walk
Hyundai is making exciting progress with its e-Corner technology that lets a driver crab walk out of a tight spot, among other maneuvers.
Ram EV concept previews truck brand’s electric future
The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept previews the brand's first production EV, due in 2024.
Mercedes EV charging hubs are coming to North America by the end of the decade
Mercedes-Benz is launching a charging network for its growing lineup of EVs.
CES 2023: BMW is going all-in on Android Auto Open Source – here’s why
BMW is moving to Android Auto Open Source in 2024 – but why? We have the answers.
The Sony Honda Afeela car is peak CES, and I’m totally here for it
Where else but CES will you get thousands of people excited for something that won't actually be available for years?
Amazon Alexa aims to streamline the EV charging experience
Drivers will be able to ask Amazon Alexa for EV charging locations beginning later in 2023.
The Sony car is real. Sensor-studded Afeela EV destined for U.S. roads in 2026
The Sony Afeela will go on sale in 2025, and represents the first product of Sony’s collaboration with Honda.
Aska’s ludicrous SUV-sized flying car gets closer to reality at CES 2023
A drone-like design allows the Aska A5 to take off vertically and fly up to 250 miles, then drive from the airfield to its final destination.
The wildest electric motorcycle got wilder at CES 2023
The Verge TS Ultra not only sports a hubless motor that gives it a look straight out of Tron, but it also boasts 885 ft-lb of torque and 201 hp.
Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator brings more screens and software to vehicle cockpits
The Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews a new generation of infotainment systems for the automaker's upcoming EVs.
VW previews its next electric car in trippy camouflaged form
The Volkswagen ID.7 sedan is VW's next electric car for the North American market.
Tesla used car market no longer as lucrative, data shows
For a while, a used Tesla has cost more than a new one, but recent developments have led to a fall in the resale value of the automaker's EVs.
Rivian adds Snow Mode through software update just in time for winter
The latest Rivian software update adds many features, the biggest of which is a dedicated Snow Mode.
CES 2023-bound Ram Revolution concept previews electric pickup
The electric Ram Revolution concept will make its debut at CES 2023 to preview an electric pickup truck tentatively due out in 2024.
Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren launch special-edition Px8 headphones
Bowers & Wilkins and supercar maker McLaren celebrate their longstanding partnership with a special edition pair of Px8 wireless noise-canceling headphones.
Apple’s rumored car could cost the same as a Tesla Model S
A report on Tuesday suggests Apple has made significant changes to its plan for an autonomous car, while some elements have yet to be agreed upon.
Elon Musk delivers Tesla’s first all-electric Semi truck
It's taken a while, but Tesla finally delivered its first all-electric Semi truck at a special event at its Gigafactory in Nevada on Thursday night.
Tesla’s Model 3 is reportedly heading for a redesign
Tesla is currently working on a redesign of the Model 3 in a bid to help the automaker reduce production costs, a new report claims.
Elon Musk: fully loaded Tesla Semi aces 500-mile drive
Just days before Tesla delivers its first all-electric Semi truck, company chief Elon Musk said a test drive saw it complete a 500-mile trip fully loaded.
Ford recalls more than half a million SUVs over fire risk
Ford has recalled more than 500,000 Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs in the U.S. due to a fire risk involving the fuel injector.