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Ford finally pulls off the sub-$30K electric truck it promised years ago
Ford reveals the Fathom, its affordable electric pickup starting at $29,945, with a 300-mile range, production in Louisville, and deliveries beginning in 2027.
EVgo is bringing Tesla V4 Superchargers to its US charging network
EVgo will deploy hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers under a licensing deal, offering 500kW charging, Magic Dock compatibility, and visibility in Tesla's navigation starting this fall.
Europe is reaping the benefits of an open market with a terrific $22K EV, while the US market stays boring
Geely's E2 hatchback launches in Belgium at $22,490, spotlighting how far ahead Europe and China are on affordable EVs.
Google Assistant finally has a shutdown date, and it’s only weeks away
Google will begin phasing out Assistant on eligible mobile devices from September 4, replacing it with Gemini while leaving some unsupported devices, cars, and smart-home hardware temporarily unaffected.
Your next boat could finally feel like your car, thanks to this major navigation upgrade
Getting around on the water is about to feel a lot more like driving your car, with smarter navigation arriving right at the helm.
Volvo’s purported EX50 could be the budget-friendly plot twist nobody saw coming
Volvo's rumored EX50 electric SUV could replace the EX40 in 2027 with more space, a lower price, and a fresh look.
Xiaomi just launched an SUV with seven seats and a bedroom upstairs
The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max combines seven seats, a transforming cabin, an optional rooftop bedroom, and 1,705km of claimed range for around $44,400.
Mazda chief says the MX-5 Miata could go electric
Mazda says the next-generation MX-5 Miata is being designed with an electric future in mind, without giving up its lightweight sports car DNA.
Mercedes-Benz reveals the 2028 GLA in two flavors and plenty of cool tech
Mercedes-Benz revealed the redesigned 2028 GLA in electric and hybrid form, featuring an 800-volt architecture, up to 408 miles of range, and AI-powered MBUX with Gemini and ChatGPT.
Hongqi says its new EV tech can charge a battery in just eight minutes, beating BYD
FAW's Hongqi brand claims a battery that charges from 10% to 90% in under 8 minutes, joining an increasingly wild Chinese EV charging race against BYD, CATL, and Geely.
Everyone mocked Ferrari’s first EV. Now it’s already a sales success.
Ferrari's oddly styled Luce got roasted online and tanked the stock 8%, but it just hit its 2026 sales target just two months after launch.
Waymo wants your next robotaxi ride to feel less like a taxi and more like your living room
Waymo has unveiled its Ojai in-car experience, adding Google Gemini, adaptive multi-screen controls and a redesigned interface to make future robotaxi rides more personal.
Two Indian automakers just beat Tesla at the one thing you’d expect it to own
Tata Motors and Mahindra topped a global EV efficiency ranking ahead of Tesla and BYD, even as India's automakers lag badly on charging speed and range.
BYD’s new Racco is Japan’s first electric kei car with over 300 km range
BYD has launched the Racco, its first electric kei car for Japan, offering up to 320 km of range and a starting price below the Nissan Sakura.
Xiaomi’s sleek seven-seater SkyNomad EREV gets a specs reveal. It’s a template US carmakers must desperately follow
Xiaomi has revealed fresh SkyNomad EREV details, including its Kunlun range extender, fuel economy and testing progress ahead of the July 30 debut.
BMW could finally be building the electric convertible fans have always wanted
BMW's electric i4 Convertible is locking in for 2028, but the i4 nameplate is taking a short break first.
Waymo’s driverless cars keep getting parking tickets in Austin, and humans aren’t the only ones complaining
Waymo’s Austin robotaxis have received 83 parking citations worth $9,325, exposing how repeated curbside mistakes can become a larger operational problem when they spread across an autonomous fleet.
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America
NHTSA has denied a new defect investigation into Tesla's emergency door releases but agreed to develop industry-wide federal safety standards.
Ford’s UEV platform will feature Apple Maps built in
Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform will run Apple Maps as its built-in navigation system.
WhatsApp’s new in-car experience is built around hands-free control
WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better hands-free controls.
Tesla’s Summer Update adds smarter Grok, personalized navigation, and Caraoke scoring
Tesla's 2026 summer update brings a phone calling Grok, scored caraoke sessions, smarter navigation, self-driving stats in the app, and custom wraps sent right from your phone.
Volvo is rolling out Apple Music to over 2 million cars with a simple OTA update
Volvo is rolling out native Apple Music support to over 2 million vehicles, complete with Spatial Audio on select models and free subscription offers.
Chery’s latest EV packs flagship tech for the price of a base Tesla, but you can’t buy it
Chery's Exeed brand launches the 2027 Exlantix ES, packing a 27-sensor Falcon 700 driving system and up to 860 km of range starting under $27,000.
A new AI model wants self-driving cars to think before they swerve
A Seoul National University team built an AI that scores self-driving cars' safety choices in real time, and it just landed a rare CVPR highlight paper nod.
Your next car’s software update could become its biggest security risk
Experts say over-the-air vehicle updates are transforming the auto industry while creating new cybersecurity and national security risks that governments can no longer ignore.
This sleek Chinese EV pairs supercar styling with three AI brains
Xpeng’s globally focused L03 combines three in-house AI chips, deeply integrated Google Maps, two powertrain choices, and enough towing and cargo capability for proper road trips.
A new sodium battery posts wild four-minute charging numbers, but don’t expect it in an EV yet
A sodium-metal battery reached a four-minute laboratory rate, but its strongest lifespan figures came from slower and smaller tests. The pouch-cell results show why EV use remains a long way off.
The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence
Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.
Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 09 just leaked, and it’s the kind of EV I want to see in the US
Volkswagen's ID. Unyx 09 has been exposed in China's MIIT regulatory database ahead of its H2 2026 launch.
China’s GWM is making a Beetle lookalike EV, and it somehow looks better
GWM has upgraded its Beetle-inspired Ora Ballet Cat with a more powerful electric motor, a higher top speed, and a possible new name as it prepares the EV for a relaunch.
Slate’s new EV truck colors are straight out of a Crayola box
Slate Auto has partnered with Crayola to launch five colorful wrap kits for its affordable electric truck, marking the crayon maker's first-ever collaboration with an automotive brand.
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