Get ready to ditch the cables as Nissan fixes the in-car wireless charging conundrum

Nissan’s 2026 Murano and Pathfinder debut Qi2 magnetic wireless charging in the U.S., bringing stronger alignment, faster power delivery, and fewer charging failures.
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BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance
BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance

BMW teased its forthcoming all-electric M-series performance sedan today, promising that the quad-motor M3 sports car would feature specs that are truly next level when it arrives in 2027. The M3 will have four electric motors and simulated gear shifting, a feature that is quickly becoming a must-have for electrified sports cars. BMW says the […]

Elon Musk confirms major shake-up for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package

A new monthly subscription will come into play for FSD from February 14, 2026.
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Honda relaunching Acura RDX as a next-gen two-motor hybrid
Honda relaunching Acura RDX as a next-gen two-motor hybrid

Honda announced that the next-generation Acura RDX will be the brand’s first SUV to feature a two-motor hybrid system. While this next-gen platform is under development, Honda said it would suspend production of the current RDX, which launched in 2018 and has sold nearly 740,000 units in the US. Honda confirmed that current RDX production […]

Nissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US
Nissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US

Wireless phone chargers are now common in vehicles, but they’re typically missing one very useful feature. Nissan announced last month that it will be the first automaker in the US to offer wireless chargers with a magnetic mount, ensuring charging coils remain aligned for faster charging of mobile devices, even while a vehicle is in […]

Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature
Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature

Mercedes-Benz is pausing the roll-out of Drive Pilot, an “eyes off” conditionally automated driving feature that was available in Europe and the US. As first reported by German publication Handelsblatt, the revised S-Class will not have the Level 3 system when it arrives at the end of this month. Mercedes was one of the first […]

This is what impressed me most about Mercedes’ new driver-assist tech

It’s a remarkably sunny day for San Francisco. The fog that often encases the city in the morning has lifted, opening up spectacular views of Golden Gate and its eponymous bridge. I’m sharing a 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with two other people, and as…

This EREV SUV just claims a new record for the longest driving distance, leaving Tesla far behind

XPeng has unveiled the G7 EREV, a range-extended electric SUV that claims the longest driving distance ever recorded, challenging Tesla’sTesla’s EV dominance.
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Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people

I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won’t want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo – be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes – it leaves me energized and excited. But up to […]

Ford is building an AI assistant that knows your vehicle inside out

Ford just demoed a new AI assistant at CES that has a deeper understanding of its vehicles and the driver’s needs.
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