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How Mercedes’ Craziest Experiment Gave Us Its Most Important EV Yet

A Mercedes-Benz engineer tells us how the learnings from the record-breaking EQXX led to the upcoming CLA sedan.

By Tim Stevens

Technology - Dec 16

Why Hyundai Is Sticking With CarPlay 'Right Now'

The brand is open to better alternatives to CarPlay in the future. But right now it wants to give people options.

By Tim Levin

Technology - Dec 03

Rivian Was Inspired By Anime And ‘Optimism’ To Transform Car Controls

In-car software looks awful. Rivian’s latest updates to the 2025 R1S and R1T fix that problem in a unique and even philosophical way.

By Patrick George

Design - Dec 02

Finally: This Kit Adds Apple CarPlay To General Motors' EVs

White Automotive & Media Services says it can add full-featured Apple CarPlay—and Android Auto—to most GM Ultium cars.

By Kevin Williams

Technology - Nov 26

The 2025 Kia EV6 GT Gets Ioniq 5 N-Style 'Virtual Gear Shift'

Simulated gear shifts will pair well with 641 horsepower, don't you think?

By Patrick George

Technology - Nov 21

Extended-Range EVs Are The Next Big Thing. Will Drivers Plug Them In?

Automakers won’t say how plug-in hybrid owners behave. Is assuming EREV owners will plug in just magical thinking?

By John Voelcker

Charging - Nov 19

77% Of Tesla's Stock Value Rides On Self-Driving

CEO Elon Musk has written a very big check with all his promises about autonomous cars. When will that check come due?

By Rob Stumpf

Technology - Nov 18

We'll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES

The screen-filled electric sedan is still on track to start deliveries in 2026. Is this how Japan Inc. can keep up with China's EVs?

By Patrick George

Technology - Nov 14

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 Is A Charging Hero. Here's How It Does On A Tesla Supercharger

The Tesla NACS revolution comes to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Here's how Hyundai engineers worked to get charging speeds just right.

By Patrick George

Charging - Nov 08

Silicon Anode EV Batteries Are The Real Deal, But It's Complicated

Silicon anodes are arriving in electric vehicles soon, but they still have pros and cons.

By Peter Holderith

Technology - Nov 07

Xpeng Has Only Ever Made EVs. Now It Wants To Do Gas Range Extenders

The Chinese automaker says you won’t even be able to hear the engine running with its new Kunpeng Super Electric System.

By Andrei Nedelea

Technology - Nov 07

Kia PV5 WKNDR EV's 'Hydro Turbine' Wheels Can Generate Electricity With Air Or Water

Kia’s latest off-road electric van concept showcased at SEMA stretches the boundaries of imagination.

By Suvrat Kothari

Technology - Nov 07

Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.

Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world.

By Patrick George

Software - Nov 05

Scout Motors' EV Gas Range Extender May Give It A Big Edge

Plus, the Scout EV could potentially use technology from parent company Volkswagen's new joint venture with Rivian.

By Patrick George

Technology - Oct 25

Forget Screens. Hyundai Wants To Bring Controls To Your Windshield

Hyundai's high-tech parts arm and German optical company Zeiss are working on a way to move on from screens. Will it be better?

By Patrick George

Technology - Oct 19

The Ferrari F80’s Hybrid System Is An Engineering Marvel

Ferrari’s new flagship supercar has a 48-volt electrical system–but no dedicated battery for it.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Oct 17

Fisker Ocean EVs Will Remain Cloud-Connected After All

American Lease, the company that wants to buy the bankrupt automaker’s remaining inventory, agreed to pay extra for cloud services.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Oct 12

I'd Want A Tesla Cybercab—If It Had A Steering Wheel

The Cybercab's design could appeal to driving enthusiasts with a few changes, like the ability to manually control the car.

By Kevin Williams

Technology - Oct 11

Mercedes Is A Leader In Autonomy. You Just Haven't Seen It Yet

There's a reason for that, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D said in an interview. But is being more cautious than Tesla risking the future?

By Patrick George

Autonomous Vehicles - Oct 10

Honda's EV Plans: Simulated Shifting, VR Passengers And Leaderboards

Honda's taking a page out of Hyundai's book, introducing game-like features to its next-generation EVs.

By Kevin Williams

Technology - Oct 09

Why Autonomous Trucks Are Harder Than Everyone Expected

Tesla's Robotaxi Day event is coming, but Aurora CEO Chris Urmson makes clear it's hardly the only name in the space. And trucks aren't easy either.

By Patrick George

Autonomous Vehicles - Oct 08

BMW Thinks Hydrogen Has A Bright Future. Here’s Why

Average hydrogen pump prices reached a record high in September. BMW is moving forward with fuel-cell vehicles anyway.

By Suvrat Kothari

Technology - Oct 07

GM Wants Super Cruise To Do Hands-Off, Eyes-Off Driving Assistance

That would make it the first American-designed Level 3 driving assistance system.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Oct 07

California May Require Bidirectional Charging EVs. That Could Save Lives

A new California law could require the battery power in EVs to feed other devices, homes and even the grid could be a game-changer.

By Patrick George

Charging - Oct 06