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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New sensor tech may help cars and planes detect black ice before it’s too late

University of Michigan researchers have developed dual sensors that detect black ice and freezing rain early, offering safer driving and aviation by identifying hazards before they become dangerous.
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Waymo triggers another probe over its robotaxis passing stopped school buses

The NTSB has launched an investigation into Waymo following multiple reports of its self-driving taxis passing stopped school buses in Austin.
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Tesla Model 3 got outsold by an EV from a Chinese smartphone brand

In what is one of the most important developments in the Chinese auto industry, Xiaomi’s SU7 has outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in 2025. The information comes from the China Passenger Car Association (via scmp.com). The Chinese smartphone maker delivered 258,…

Your future BMW electric M3 will still sound like a real M car

BMW’s electric M3 will feature authentic audio built from real M-engine recordings, offering selectable sound profiles and simulated gear shifts to preserve the signature M driving experience.
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