General Motors to launch eyes-off self-driving Cadillac Escalade IQ
The 2028 system combines lidar, radar, and visual sensors
Uber is offering drivers $4,000 to switch to electric, but it comes with some serious caveats
A real incentive program or guerrilla marketing?
The great EV markdown is here: resale prices plunge, squeezing fleets and early adopters
Batteries were the selling point – now they're the liability
In context: Industry analysts expect 2026 to mark a year of recalibration for the electric vehicle market as both supply and demand adjust. For now, however, it remains in flux – its promise of cleaner transportation tempered by the hard economics of depreciation.
How ultralight eVTOLs are bringing personal flight closer than ever
Software and electric power redefine what a flying car can be
Bottom line: For now, eVTOLs remain niche products – technological curiosities that combine drone automation, recreational aviation, and the promise of personal air mobility. Their development illustrates how digital flight control has simplified piloting, while underscoring how far regulations must evolve before such aircraft can become a practical alternative to driving.
Tesla brings back "Mad Max" full self-driving mode that ignores speed limits
"What a lovely day!"
WTF?! What do you do if your electric vehicle company is under constant scrutiny from regulators over its safety record and dealing with multiple wrongful death lawsuits? If you're Tesla, it's to bring back "Mad Max" mode for the Full Self Driving System that breaks speed limits and adds more frequent lane changes.
Tesla offloads Cybertrucks to SpaceX and xAI as sales slump continues
Musk aimed for 250,000 Cybertrucks a year by 2025 – reality is closer to 20,000
Facepalm: Elon Musk appears to be improving Cybertruck sales figures by selling large numbers to his own companies. Truckloads of the eight-times-recalled electric pickups have been arriving at SpaceX and xAI, boosting sales of a vehicle that sold just over 5,000 units in Q3 2025.
Average new car price tops $50,000 for first time as Americans shift to EVs and luxury models
The expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit helped spark record sales that reshaped September's pricing landscape
Bottom line: Five years ago, the average new vehicle cost roughly $40,000. The current average of over $50,000 illustrates the rapid escalation of prices and the transformation of what constitutes a "typical" new car purchase in the US. For many Americans, the new car market has shifted decisively toward affluent buyers and technologically advanced vehicles, with economic pressures and regulatory changes redefining both supply and demand.
Toyota targets 2027 launch for first EV with all-solid-state battery technology
Part of Japan's push to build a self-sustaining advanced battery supply chain
Tesla targets budget EV buyers with pared-down Model 3 and Model Y
New models are among the least expensive all-electric vehicles in the US
Automakers extend EV discounts after federal subsidy expires
Hyundai is giving buyers $7,500 in cash on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and up to $9,800 off the 2026 model
Self-driving Waymo pulled over for illegal U-turn, officer has no one to ticket
For now, police can only report such cases, not punish the companies directly
EV market faces uncharted territory as federal tax credit ends
EVs hit record sales in the US – now comes the hard part
World's tallest bridge debuts in China, soaring 2,000 feet above a canyon
The new bridge cuts travel time across the canyon from hours to minutes
Mercedes-Benz hits the brakes on touchscreens, signaling return to physical buttons
Automakers are rethinking touchscreens and interior design as safety concerns rise
Infinite Machine's Cybertruck-like P1 e-scooter is launching soon
A stunning design with an equally steep price tag
Tesla robotaxis crash within days of Austin pilot launch
Three crashes within the first 7,000 miles, possibly the first few days - far worse than Waymo and other rivals
Lidar maker Hesai CEO warns society not ready for rapid self-driving rollout
Big quote: Shanghai-based Hesai Technology is the world's leading supplier of lidar sensors – a critical component that helps autonomous vehicles "see" their surroundings. CEO David Li recently warned that the road to fully self-driving cars will be far slower than many in the industry expect, citing significant societal and regulatory hurdles. He noted that public tolerance for fatal accidents involving self-driving cars remains near zero, far lower than the acceptance of traffic deaths caused by human drivers.
Panasonic accelerates work on anode-free batteries for longer-range EVs
Panasonic is pursuing battery innovation as competition intensifies
Solar panels on cars could soon power daily commutes
Integration challenges and added costs could initially limit adoption
Waymo teams up with Lyft to expand self-driving services to Nashville
Autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are coming to the Music City
Used electric vehicle prices now lower than comparable gas cars
Sales of used EVs jumped 40% in July compared with a year earlier
New electric car battery could last 600,000 miles and recharge in minutes
No more concerns about long-term battery life
Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to cars through LG's in-vehicle platform
LG's automotive platform is also receiving a native Zoom app
Tesla's EV market share falls below 40% for the first time in the US
Rivian, BYD, and others are eating into Tesla's market
BMW unveils Vision CE, a self-balancing electric scooter with protective cage
Combining the best elements of a car and scooter in one futuristic design