Apple may soon open CarPlay to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants
Apple loosens CarPlay's rules to let AI apps plug in
US bans Chinese software from connected cars, triggering a major industry overhaul
From chip labs to smart tires, US carmakers are being forced to rethink "Made in China"
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for the first time
After BYD overtook it globally, the US brand faces another blow in its most competitive region
BMW admits heated seat subscriptions were a mistake, but the paywalls aren't going away
Heated seats crossed a line – other unlocks didn't
Flush door handles were futuristic, now China says they're too dangerous
The new rule is likely to reshape car design globally
Tesla expands the Model Y lineup with a lower-priced AWD option
The fifth configuration aims to fill the gap between affordability and performance
Tesla Robotaxis are crashing more often than human drivers, data shows
Despite being marketed as "autonomous," each Robotaxi still carries a safety monitor – yet collisions continue.
NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo after robotaxi hits child near school
Waymo says the vehicle braked hard but could not avoid contact
America is building EV chargers at record speed, just as demand cools
18,000 new fast-charging ports transform the US EV map
Tesla to phase out Model S and Model X so it can focus on robots
The company is phasing out its oldest EVs to focus on humanoid robots
Electric cars outsold gas vehicles in Europe for the first time
Over 300,000 electric cars were registered in Europe last month
Tesla is making drivers pay monthly for features the car already has
Model 3 and Model Y now ship with cruise control only, not full Autopilot
Most plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their cars, undermining the benefits
The biggest problem with plug-in hybrids isn't the technology
Mercedes is hitting pause on Level 3 hands-off driving, for now
The tech worked, but hardly anyone could actually use it
What just happened? Autonomous driving remains a long-term goal for Mercedes-Benz, but regulatory frameworks continue to limit how and where "eyes-off" systems can operate. For now, the company appears focused on refining solutions that can function reliably within those boundaries rather than pushing prematurely toward full automation.
BMW M goes fully electric, powered by a computer called "Heart of Joy"
M division is betting software will define its first true EV
Study finds EV batteries are surprisingly durable, but DC fast charging is bad news
Hot climates and frequent charging cycles speed up degradation
Tesla ends Full Self-Driving purchases, shifts to subscription-only next month
Musk's $1 trillion pay package may explain the timing
Hilarious viral video shows driverless delivery vans causing chaos on Chinese streets
Not exactly the future tech companies promised
The next EV breakthrough isn't the car, it's the battery factory
Solvent-free electrodes promise smaller factories and lower costs
Why it matters: High-efficiency battery factories, not faster cars, are emerging as the real test of who wins the next phase of the EV race. The companies that can strip energy use, floor space, and solvents out of cell production are beginning to show how electric vehicles could finally hit mass-market price points without sacrificing range or performance.
Nvidia's Alpamayo AI platform for autonomous cars will debut in the new Mercedes-Benz CLA
Designed for robots, industrial automation, and Level 4 driver assistance software
BYD sold 2.2 million EVs worldwide in 2025, topping Tesla's 1.6 million
The Tesla era is fading as BYD takes the lead
While the world cools on EVs, Norway pushes to 96% electric sales
Strong subsidies keep Tesla on top in Norway
Florida is building a highway that can wirelessly charge EVs while you drive
Delivering 200kW charging - with caveats
Tesla's robotaxi vision faces a reality check from Waymo's head start
Tesla talks trillion-dollar robotaxis, but Austin tells a slower story
The auto industry is being forced to move faster by China's EV makers
Building a new car now takes two years, and that's the new normal