Android Auto gets Gemini today, here’s what you gain and lose

Google is rolling out Gemini on Android Auto for some users today. The assistant replaces Google Assistant, keeps the "Hey Google" hotword, adds Live for back and forth, and drops contact nicknames. Message translation is included.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     November 7

BMW brings Alexa+ onboard and your car just got a personality update

BMW has tapped Amazon’s upgraded voice-AI platform, Alexa+, to power its next-generation in-car assistant, promising richer, more conversational voice control in future models. Integration begins soon, and when it lands it could shift how you interact with your car, turning commands into true conversations.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     November 6

Google Maps will soon help you stay in the right lane

Google has announced a new AI-powered Maps feature that intelligently analyzes lane markings to offer real-time lane guidance.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     November 4

Waymo robotaxis are heading to these three cities

Riders will be able to book trips just like they do with any other ridesharing service.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     November 3

Your Cybertruck might need to go to the shop as Tesla issues a major recall

Tesla recalls 6,000+ Cybertrucks over faulty light bars. Check if your vehicle is affected and how to get it fixed.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 3

Android Auto could soon get smarter with Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets

Google’s testing Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets to make your drive faster and easier.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     October 29

Watch this little humanoid robot pull a car with ease

Unitree's G1 robot displays remarkable balance and steadiness during the feat.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     October 27

Nissan’s Sakura EV goes fully self-sufficient, gets new solar roof

Nissan’s new Ao-Solar Extender system powers its best-selling Sakura EV using solar panels, generating up to 3,000 km of annual driving range while reducing reliance on traditional charging stations.

Cars     Moinak Pal     October 24

Google Gemini AI will soon make your GM car smarter than ever

GM is integrating Google’s Gemini AI into its vehicles starting in 2026, followed by an advanced “eyes-off, hands-off” driving system by 2028.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     October 22

Tesla’s “Mad Max” driving mode is back, and it’s already bending the road rules

Tesla has quietly reinstated a controversial "Mad Max" driving profile in its FSD v14.1.2 release, allowing the car to exceed speed limits and perform aggressive lane changes.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     October 17

6 exciting challenges awaiting Waymo robotaxis in London

Waymo's driverless cars are heading to Europe's ancient streets for the first time.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     October 16

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic might be too beautiful to actually drive

Mercedes-Benz’s new Vision Iconic concept car redefines luxury for the digital age. Blending heritage and innovation, the show car pairs an illuminated chrome grille and Level 4 automation with solar paint, neuromorphic computing, and a lounge-style interior draped in velvet and brass. It’s part sculpture, part laboratory, and all Mercedes Benz.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     October 14

Self-driving Teslas can’t stop breaking laws and raise federal eyebrows, again

Over 2.9 million vehicles are now being looked into for traffic violations made by its self-driving system

Cars     Moinak Pal     October 10

Google’s Gemini takes the wheel in Mercedes cars, and it’s more than just talk

Google’s Gemini AI is hitting the road, literally. A live demo with Mercedes-Benz showed Gemini handling in-car conversations with natural, context-aware replies. Integrated into the new CLA’s MBUX system, this next-gen assistant could mark the shift from simple voice commands to full-blown AI copilots that understand intent, not just instructions.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     October 10

Ferrari’s first EV won’t fake it, turning real motor vibrations into a soundtrack

The four-door EV with 1,000hp and a 0-62mph time on 2.5 seconds will have a unique sound.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     October 9

Scientists create smart indicator that can solve EV battery anxiety for good

Researchers at the University of California has come up with a smarter way to estimate the remaining range in an EV's battery.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     October 8

Tesla reveals its most affordable Model Y and 3 EVs, but don’t miss the fine line

Tesla has released new affordable versions of the Model Y and the Model 3 EVs with some compromises.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     October 8

Watch this Tesla drive itself off the production line with aplomb

It ends the drive with a spot of precision parking.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     October 2

Cops pulled over an empty robotaxi for a violation. What happened next?

Regulators are still trying to catch up with the technology.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     October 1

This week in EV Tech: Your emotionally-attuned AI car might soon be here

The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near

Cars     Nick Godt     September 29

Tesla has quietly ditched its most affordable Cybertruck

Tesla started selling it in April, but it can no longer be ordered.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     September 15

This week in EV Tech: VW pushes budget EVs as Ram pulls plug on pricey truck

Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.

Cars     Nick Godt     September 15

Major automaker continues to grapple with crippling hack

Production plants have been closed for well over a week.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     September 10

This Week in EV Tech: Rivian adds Apple Car Key — is CarPlay next?

Rivian finally activates Apple Car Key; Stellantis steps back from self-driving tech.

Cars     Nick Godt     September 2

Porsche acknowledges long EV charge times, wants you to game while you wait

Porsche and AirConsole announce in-car gaming in the new Porsche Macan

Cars     Ian Bell     August 29

Atlanta’s robotaxi fans spark a quirky Uber trend

Waymo's robotaxis have been in the city for the last couple of months. And something's happening ...

Cars     Trevor Mogg     August 18

The week in EV tech: Glitz on the coast, grit from Detroit

Monterey Car Week features exclusive, luxury concept EVs while Ford follows through its "Model T moment" promise with a $30K midsize EV pickup.

Cars     Nick Godt     August 17

Watch this robot muralist cover a Tesla gigafactory in graffiti

The aim is to cover all of the gigafactory's exterior walls in different artwork.

Cars     Trevor Mogg     August 14

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