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 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 has announced a new AI-powered Maps feature that intelligently analyzes lane markings to offer real-time lane guidance.
| Cars | Pranob Mehrotra | November 4 |
Riders will be able to book trips just like they do with any other ridesharing service.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | November 3 |
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 |
Google’s testing Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets to make your drive faster and easier.
| Cars | Shikhar Mehrotra | October 29 |
Unitree's G1 robot displays remarkable balance and steadiness during the feat.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | October 27 |
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 |
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 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 |
Waymo's driverless cars are heading to Europe's ancient streets for the first time.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | October 16 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 has released new affordable versions of the Model Y and the Model 3 EVs with some compromises.
| Cars | Shikhar Mehrotra | October 8 |
It ends the drive with a spot of precision parking.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | October 2 |
Regulators are still trying to catch up with the technology.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | October 1 |
The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near
| Cars | Nick Godt | September 29 |
Tesla started selling it in April, but it can no longer be ordered.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | September 15 |
Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.
| Cars | Nick Godt | September 15 |
Production plants have been closed for well over a week.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | September 10 |
Rivian finally activates Apple Car Key; Stellantis steps back from self-driving tech.
| Cars | Nick Godt | September 2 |
Porsche and AirConsole announce in-car gaming in the new Porsche Macan
| Cars | Ian Bell | August 29 |
Waymo's robotaxis have been in the city for the last couple of months. And something's happening ...
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | August 18 |
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 |
The aim is to cover all of the gigafactory's exterior walls in different artwork.
| Cars | Trevor Mogg | August 14 |
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