Swappable batteries in EVs aren't feasible, but a big breakthrough could change the game
The case against swappable batteries in full-size EVs
China on autos: Consider yourselves warned
The Chinese EV market is showing a new way to build cars, or at least new ways to build supply chains for cars
GM patents infotainment system display that uses photocatalytic oxidation to self clean
The screen will use specialized RGB-UV pixel arrays to activate the process
Tesla recalls almost 363,000 cars due to self-driving defects
The latest of many recalls amid longstanding criticism of FSD
Biden administration mandates EV chargers be standardized to be eligible for federal funding
Tesla has already committed to opening 7,500 Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Converting gas-powered cars to electric remains cost prohibitive
What will happen to gas cars once EVs take over?
Ford pauses production and shipments of F-150 Lightning over potential battery issue
Ford is investigating a potential Lightning EV battery issue
Kia and Hyundai issue anti-theft updates in response to viral TikTok challenge that led to eight fatalities
The Kia challenge will soon be over
European Union will ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035
A green future: EU votes to go all electric
NTSB determines that Autopilot was not engaged at time of fatal Tesla crash
First responders found the driver's seat was empty
Steve Wozniak slams "dishonest" Elon Musk and Tesla, says they robbed him and his family
The Woz sees similarities between Musk and Steve Jobs
What just happened? People's opinion of Elon Musk tends to be split between those who love him and those who hate the billionaire. It appears that Steve Wozniak is closer to the latter camp. The Apple co-founder said Musk and Tesla "robbed" his family of money over false claims about the EV company's self-driving technology. "A lot of honesty disappears when you look at Elon Musk and Tesla," said Wozniak.
Researchers propose a fourth traffic light for autonomous vehicles
Light would instruct humans to do whatever the robocars do
BMW EV won't install OTA software update if parked on an incline
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
San Francisco robotaxis are causing false 911 calls and other chaos
Police and Firefighters rush to find passengers napping inside robotaxis
Tesla is investing an additional $3.6 billion into Nevada Gigafactory
The investment will fund two new factories and 3,000 more jobs
Uber is working with automakers to develop custom ride sharing and delivery vehicles
Uber wants purpose-built vehicles for its business
Chevrolet unveils the E-Ray, the first hybrid AWD Corvette
The quickest production Corvette in history
Tesla's director of software admits 2016 Autopilot demo video was staged
It was supposed to "portray what was possible to build the system"
WTF?! Remember the video Tesla released in 2016 that showed off the Autopilot driver-assist system, including its ability to stop at a red traffic light and move away once it turned green? According to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's director of Autopilot software, the video was staged.
Android Auto's big overhaul is finally here with major interface improvements
Split-screen interface refines navigation, messaging, and audio controls
Researchers find serious vulnerabilities in cars and emergency vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Nissan, more
Attackers could have taken over fleets of police cars and ambulances
Sony shares sneak peek of Gran Turismo movie, and its car project with Honda
Gran Turismo hits theaters this summer
TechSpot's top car tech stories of 2022: Autonomous driving aids get a failing grade
Fossil fuels are on the way out
Tesla is rolling out Steam integration to its Model S and Model X vehicles
Play Cyberpunk 2077 on your EV's infotainment system
Rethinking auto manufacturing: Poised for disruption?
Automakers have already tried every manufacturing model, and yet...