Chinese parts already power American cars, and that’s exactly why Congress is panicking
Chinese parts already power American cars, and that’s exactly why Congress is panicking

  Somewhere in the wiring of the car you drove this morning, there is almost certainly a Chinese component. An airbag inflator. A windshield. A steering column bearing. According to global consulting firm AlixPartners, more than 60 US-based auto suppli…

Volkswagen is bringing back the electric ID.Buzz bus with some cool upgrades for 2027

VW’s electric microbus is back for 2027 with a fold-out mattress Tourer trim, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, updated infotainment, and new tech features.

After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs

Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.

Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes
Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes

Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda’s first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid […]

Polestar says ‘pump anxiety’ has replaced range anxiety. Its balance sheet tells a more complicated story.
Polestar says ‘pump anxiety’ has replaced range anxiety. Its balance sheet tells a more complicated story.

  For years, the electric vehicle industry’s biggest problem had a name: range anxiety. Now, according to the chief executive of Polestar, the anxiety has moved to the other side of the forecourt. “People are concerned, ‘how much do I pay at the gas st…

EV batteries just need some AI top-up nudge, and they get a big 23% life boost, finds research

Researchers have developed an AI-powered charging system that speeds up EV charging while actively protecting battery health, potentially extending battery life by nearly 23%.

GM is firing 600 IT workers and hiring AI engineers. It calls it transformation, not termination.
GM is firing 600 IT workers and hiring AI engineers. It calls it transformation, not termination.

General Motors is laying off 500 to 600 salaried IT workers and replacing them with engineers who know how to build AI systems. The cuts, centred in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, represent more than 10 per cent of GM’s IT department. The company…

Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all

This week at I/O, Google rolled out a series of major updates for Android Auto that include better sizing for unconventionally shaped screens, video streaming through YouTube, widget support, and of course, more AI-powered Gemini features. The company also announced some updates for cars that run on Google’s built-in native software, including the ability to […]

This Android Auto update is trying to change how you drive and use your car

Android Auto is getting a major upgrade that goes beyond design tweaks, bringing smarter navigation, richer entertainment, and a more helpful driving experience.

Waymo recalls 3,791 robotaxis after a vehicle drove into a flooded road
Waymo recalls 3,791 robotaxis after a vehicle drove into a flooded road

Waymo is recalling 3,791 robotaxis in the United States after federal regulators identified a software flaw that could send the vehicles into flooded roads at higher speeds, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. The recall…