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Nissan's New Paint Uses Electromagnetic Waves To Keep Temperatures Down

It's in the testing phase, but early results show a significant drop in both surface and interior temperatures for cars.

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This $900 Kia EV9 Upgrade Would Cost Thousands On A Gas Car

On Kia's electric family hauler, $900 will get you a lot of speed.

Aug 7 2024 -

Rivian Won't Get Rid Of The PRNDL Stalk Like Tesla

"Yes you could save some costs, but we don’t see it as a customer benefit," Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe said.

Aug 2 2024 -

These Are The Features New Car Buyers Want Most

AutoPacific surveyed more than 14,000 drivers on what features they want most. Wireless charging and driver profiles top the list.

Aug 1 2024 -

Porsche Won't Join The EV World's Most Controversial Trend

"We are not following what most of the other brands are doing," Porsche's style chief said. That's good news for your user experience.

Aug 1 2024 -

Volkswagen And Rivian Are Teaming Up On Software In $5 Billion Deal (Updated)

The California startup gets a big cash pile, and Volkswagen gets the expertise it needs to solve some long-running tech problems.

Jul 29 2024 -

Car Companies Know When You Speed. Then They Sell That Data

Now two U.S. Senators are urging the federal government to intervene. Will you ever have true privacy in the connected car era?

Jul 28 2024 -

Hate Touchscreens? See How This EV Lets You Add Buttons

Every car with a touchscreen should work like this. Oh, and its accessory game is worthy of Apple itself.

Jul 26 2024 -

The Affordable Kia EV3's Tech Is A Much Bigger Deal Than You Think

Kia's affordable, compact EV actually gets some serious tech upgrades beyond even the more expensive models. Here's what we know.

Jul 24 2024 -

Rivian's CEO Is Right. Apple CarPlay Is Overrated

Automakers are getting better at software than most customers realize, but they still cling to Apple CarPlay. How does that change?

Jul 23 2024 -

The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Has 24% Fewer Parts Than The 2024 Model

GM CEO Mary Barra said customers won’t spot the differences. But it's key to reducing EV costs, just like Rivian and others are doing.

Jul 23 2024 -

Pagani Is Still Working On An Electric Hypercar

Just don't expect it anytime soon.

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Here's How The Tesla Robotaxi Might Clean Itself

A patent filing reveals cutting-edge self-cleaning techniques Tesla intends to use on its robotaxi fleet.

Jul 1 2024 -

Volvo Email to Customers: EX90 Will Be Missing Features at Launch

Wireless Apple CarPlay, bidirectional charging, and a light theme for the displays could be missing when owners take delivery.

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Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models

ChatGPT is coming to "most" U.S. 2025 model-year Volkswagen vehicles, including its EVs. Will this up VW's voice assistant game?

Jun 24 2024 -

Next-Generation Apple CarPlay: The Most Interesting New Features

With endlessly customizable gauge clusters and infotainment screens, Apple wants you to tailor CarPlay to your taste.

Jun 12 2024 -

2025 Rivian R1S And R1T: See How It's Different

A video tour of Rivian's lab showcases just how new and different the 2025 R1 models are, even if that's not obvious from the outside.

Jun 7 2024 -

The 2025 Rivian R1T And R1S Cut 1.6 Miles Of Internal Wiring

A new electrical architecture and computing platform should help improve the service experience for Rivian owners.

Jun 6 2024 -

How GM Made The $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV Into A 319-Mile Range Champ

The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.

May 17 2024 -

The Rivian R1S And R1T Are Getting A YouTube App And Google Cast (Updated)

After years of waiting for an in-car video streaming solution, Rivian is turning its flagship EVs into rolling Chromecasts.

May 15 2024 -

Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation

The investigation aims to determine whether Tesla lied to customers and investors about its vehicles’ autonomous driving capability.

May 9 2024 -

Here's How Tesla's FSD 12 Handles Manhattan Traffic

Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software did a decent job in one of America's most chaotic driving environments.

May 1 2024 -

Ford Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Train Its Dealership Staff

Ford University uses gamification to create an online experience that inspires dealership staff to use the system often.

May 1 2024 -

Mercedes Says 'No Thanks' To The Apple CarPlay Takeover

But that's only part of the story. In a new interview, Mercedes' CEO explains where the German automaker's software game is headed.

Apr 30 2024 -