Tesla adds a new Model Y AWD option, and a new price point for you

Tesla listed a $41,990 Model Y AWD trim in the US, adding a new step above the Standard rear-wheel drive model as buyers face higher effective costs and tougher EV competition.
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Pop-out door handles may be on their way out as China cracks down on the controversial design

China has banned hidden door handles on new cars, citing safety concerns around the controversial design.
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This new battery tech will let you fast-charge your EV without hurting battery health

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has developed a new battery that supports ultra-fast charging while preserving long-term battery health.
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Honda just tested an AI system that lets your car automatically report potholes and damaged signs

Honda just tested an AI system that lets vehicles detect and automatically report potholes, damaged signs, and other road hazards.
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You might finally see CarPlay Ultra beyond a $200,000 Aston Martin

CarPlay Ultra has been hard to find outside a $200,000 Aston Martin, but it may finally reach a mainstream Hyundai or Kia model later this year, signaling Apple’s first real chance to scale its bespoke dashboard system.
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Slate wants to build more than just a cheap truck

Slate Auto’s CEO says the affordable EV pickup success could lead to a wider lineup of electric vehicles in the future.
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Volkswagen should be a bigger EV player — and maybe it can be

Affordable EVs are on a lot of people’s minds these days, but one name is missing from the conversation. Volkswagen launched its ID family of EVs seven years ago with the promise of electric mobility for “the millions, not millionaires,” but in the Uni…

Uber will soon have you riding in style in a driverless Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Uber has teamed up with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz to bring driverless S-Class robotaxis to select cities.
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Volvo says it will continue to offer CarPlay as rivals shift away

Volvo confirms it will continue supporting Apple CarPlay, distancing itself from rivals dropping third-party smartphone integration in favor of proprietary infotainment systems.
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Tesla kills Models S and X in a shocking twist to make more robots

Tesla’s decision to kill the Model S and X signals the end of an era, and a clear pivot toward robotics, autonomy, and higher-margin future technologies.
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