Tesla could be planning its cheapest EV yet with SUV styling and some deep cuts

Tesla’s next could be its cheapest electric car yet, opting for a single-motor format and smaller battery. But given the brand’s history, take this rumor with a hefty dose of skepticism.

Skoda’s bike bell will pierce your noise-canceling headphones, and hopefully, save your life 

With a precisely tuned frequency and an irregular strike pattern that defeats ANC algorithms, Skoda’s DuoBell is quietly the cleverest urban safety innovation of the year.

China’s Geely showcases EV charging tech that hits 10-97% in under 9 minutes

Chinese automaker Geely has claimed a new EV charging milestone with its new Lunk & Co 10 going from 10% to 97% in under nine minutes.

Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 update with quicker reaction time and other improvements

From yellow light logic to pothole avoidance on the roadmap, FSD v14.3 is Tesla’s most ambitious supervised driving update in recent memory, and early impressions are already turning heads.

Mercedes brings steer-by-wire to production cars, and it’s a big shift

Mercedes introduces steer-by-wire in the 2026 EQS, replacing mechanical steering with electronic controls and enabling a new driving and interior experience.

Mercedes adds steer-by-wire — and a dang steering yoke — to the EQS
Mercedes adds steer-by-wire — and a dang steering yoke — to the EQS

Steer-by-wire, in which a car can be steered electronically rather than through a physical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack, is coming to Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker says it will use the steering technology in its forthcoming refreshed EQS sedan, marking its first foray into the world of steer-by-wire. Steer-by-wire systems replace traditional […]

Google Meet rolls out on Apple CarPlay and leaves Android Auto drivers behind

Google Meet is now on Apple CarPlay, so you can join meetings from your dashboard without touching your phone. Android Auto is still waiting for its invite.

Kia finally brings the entry-level EV3 SUV to the US market

Kia has officially unveiled the EV3 for the US, an entry-level electric SUV with up to 320 miles of range and a focus on affordability.

Geely says it will stop building factories and start borrowing everyone else’s instead
Geely says it will stop building factories and start borrowing everyone else’s instead

Li Shufu, the billionaire chairman of Geely Holding Group and the man who bought Volvo Cars from Ford for $1.8 billion in 2010, has arrived at a conclusion that many of his peers in the global automotive industry have been slower to reach: the world ha…

Land Rover brings Freelander back as EV brand with six models planned

Land Rover is reviving Freelander as a standalone EV brand with six models planned. The first launch lands this year in China, signaling a fast, tech-heavy push into the premium electric market.