As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles – and in particular hybrids. After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with automakers posting some of their best numbers since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit last […]
Waze is getting an AI makeover. Google is integrating its flagship AI assistant, Gemini, into the driving app with the goal of letting users personalize their trips a little more. Of the four new updates, only two are being described as involving Gemini. Waze says its updating its conversation reporting feature, first introduced in 2024, […]
Apple’s canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today’s iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.
It could go on sale in China in H2 2026, and the rest of the world should be annoyed it’s not coming here.
GWM has upgraded its Beetle-inspired Ora Ballet Cat with a more powerful electric motor, a higher top speed, and a possible new name as it prepares the EV for a relaunch.
Volkswagen has announced plans to gut its sprawling product range as it fights the worst crisis in its history. The carmaker will cut its model lineup by up to half over the coming years, CNBC reports. The group will also shrink production capacity to …
Last month, Polestar shocked the auto industry when it announced that it was pulling out of the US. The EV company’s decision came after the federal government denied its authorization to continue selling its cars despite a rule banning vehicles with Chinese-made connected vehicle software. Polestar, which is headquartered in Sweden but majority owned by […]
This week, two of the world’s biggest car regulators looked at the same question and reached opposite answers. The question is simple. What should sit between a human and a moving vehicle? In the United States, the top auto-safety official floated pull…
Slate Auto has partnered with Crayola to launch five colorful wrap kits for its affordable electric truck, marking the crayon maker’s first-ever collaboration with an automotive brand.