2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron have some of the coolest tech we’ve seen in a car

From in-car games with controllers to Power Nap mode and trained parking, Audi’s 2027 A6 and Q6 e-tron updates redefine what luxury EV tech should feel like.
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Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.
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Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?
Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?

Is the long freeze on Chinese automakers selling cars in the US finally starting to thaw? China is the largest auto market in the world and now the largest car exporter, too. But high tariffs and geopolitical tensions have kept Chinese automakers away from US customers. Many of those cars are ready for primetime and […]

Hyundai has no Kona EV plans for 2026, but it isn’t retiring for good

Facing soft EV sales and shifting market dynamics, Hyundai pauses Kona Electric production for 2026, leaning on inventory and prepping a reinvigorated 2027 model to revive interest.
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I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US
I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US

It only took a brief drive in a Zeekr 7X to convince me: Chinese cars are now competitive and could be sold in the US tomorrow. The compact battery-electric crossover, a bestseller in Europe, is aimed directly at the Tesla Model Y with its five seats, two rows, impressive road grip, energetic performance, and smooth […]

Porsche might shelve plans for electric Boxster and Cayman sports cars

Reports suggest Porsche could cancel electric 718 models amid spiraling costs, software woes, and weaker EV sales, raising questions about the future of electric performance cars globally.
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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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