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Disney Is Testing 'Cars' Robots To Help You Find A Parking Spot

Field AI and Walt Disney Imagineering built a four-wheeled prototype that waves, flashes, and displays signs to guide drivers into open spaces.

By Brian Potter

Nov 11 -

The Manual C8 Corvette Is Real, And Really Expensive

Chevy won't build a manual C8 Corvette, so one aftermarket company is taking matters into its own hands. But it could cost up to $70,000.

By Anthony Alaniz

Nov 10 -

Older Bentley Models Get Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Thanks To New Infotainment Upgrade

Owners of 2012-2019 Continental GT, GT Convertible, and Flying Spur gain a sharper touchscreen, phone mirroring, and navigation but lose physical climate dials.

By Brian Potter

Nov 10 -

Ford: Mustang Mach-E Batteries Age Better Than Expected

Ford examined 36,000 first-year Mustang Mach-Es and found that the average battery retained 92 percent of its original health.

By Anthony Alaniz

Nov 9 -

Mercedes Was 'Too Early' On Hands-Free Driving. Now It's Taking A Step Back

Mercedes is backing away from Level 3 autonomy after realizing the technology isn't as useful as it once hoped.

By Jeff Perez

Nov 5 -

Mercedes Found Another Place To Put A Screen: The Windows

From windows with integrated LEDs to windshields projecting holographic images, the screen craze isn't over.

By Adrian Padeanu

Nov 4 -

Tesla Could Soon Start Taking Orders For Its Humanoid Robot

A single analyst report, a one-word denial, and a vague 2027 target leave Tesla Optimus reservations in a gray area.

By Brian Potter

Nov 3 -

BMW Takes Aim At Tesla With New Driver Assistance Tech Coming In 2027

The BMW City Assistant update targets DCAS rules, using BMW Maps guidance and an attentive-driver camera to manage complex urban maneuvers.

By Brian Potter

Nov 3 -

BMW's Electric Cars Are Helping Keep Its V8s Alive

The German automaker believes it can sell electric cars and high-performance V8s without sacrificing one for the other.

By Anthony Alaniz

Nov 2 -

Hyundai Says The Biggest Challenge For Hydrogen Cars Is Finding Customers

Hyundai remains committed to hydrogen but admits that attracting enough buyers is its main hurdle.

By Adrian Padeanu

Nov 2 -

Toyota And Waymo Join Forces To Launch Driverless bZ4X Fleet In 2027

Factory-built Toyota bZ4X robotaxis will start testing in Japan in 2027, with right-hand-drive markets targeted before any private-vehicle plans emerge.

By Brian Potter

Oct 30 -

Volkswagen Will Take China-Developed Technology Global In Major Strategy Shift

China Electronic Architecture and VEGA could support Volkswagen, Skoda, and Cupra models in Europe as well as next-generation cars for the Global South.

By Brian Potter

Oct 30 -

Mazda Is Quietly Killing One Of Its Most Unusual Engines

Mazda's Skyactiv-X may be disappearing, but its experimental combustion technology is helping pave the way for the Skyactiv-Z hybrid.

By Anthony Alaniz

Oct 29 -

The New Tesla Roadster Has A Slick Retro-Futuristic User Interface

Tesla shows off the Roadster's 80s-inspired retro display with red graphics, a black background, and plenty of performance data.

By Anthony Alaniz

Oct 28 -

BMW Moved 1 Million Cars Inside Plants Without Drivers

Automated Driving In-Plant now runs at four BMW Group factories, logging about 3,500 driverless vehicle moves every day inside production areas.

By Brian Potter

Oct 28 -

Tesla Roadster Thrusters Need Up To 6 Hours To Refill After Just 5 Seconds Of Use

A 200-liter nitrogen tank powers the Tesla Roadster’s thrusters, but current refill times and pressure needs limit everyday use.

By Brian Potter

Oct 28 -

The Volkswagen Group Reportedly Wants To Put Chinese Software In European Cars To Cut Costs

Internal calculations suggest the company could save up to €5 billion on its most important model, but VW refuses to comment.

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 27 -

Alfa Romeo Has Had It With Huge Screens

The company's design boss believes oversized displays will eventually become obsolete.

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 23 -

Audi Q9 Debuts World-First Curved OLED Taillights

Curved digital OLED panels on the Audi Q9 use 512 segments and ultra-thin glass to sharpen rear visibility and brake signal clarity.

By Brian Potter

Oct 23 -

Volvo, Mercedes And VW Turn To Nvidia For European Self-Driving Push

European partners use Nvidia Hyperion and Halos Safe to tie testing and fleet data into traceable safety evidence.

By Brian Potter

Oct 23 -

Audi Is The First To Offer Spotify As A Native App Without Your Phone

Spotify’s native app on Audi’s latest platform splits driving and parked modes, with video and lyrics limited to the main screen when stopped.

By Brian Potter

Oct 22 -

GM Is Turning OnStar Into An AI Assistant For Your Car

GM is turning OnStar into an AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about your car and help EV drivers plan charging stops.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 21 -

Mercedes Isn't Sold On Extended-Range EVs: 'Would You Really Switch?'

Mercedes says its plug-in hybrids already offer enough electric range for most daily driving needs.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 20 -

Tesla Flips The Roadster Upside Down In Crazy Flying Demo

At a SpaceX test site in Texas, the Tesla Roadster used suction and cold-gas thrusters for a tethered flip that still leaves major claims unproven.

By Brian Potter

Oct 16 -

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