GM Reportedly Blocks Dealership from Installing CarPlay in Newer EVs
(macrumors.com)
A few years ago, the American automaker General Motors (GM) announced that it would be phasing out support for CarPlay and Android Auto in its new electric vehicles, in favor of its own software platform.
A few years ago, the American automaker General Motors (GM) announced that it would be phasing out support for CarPlay and Android Auto in its new electric vehicles, in favor of its own software platform.
BYD Unveils Battery System That Charges an EV in Five Minutes
(bloomberg.com)
BYD Co. shares jumped to a record after the Chinese automaker unveiled a line-up of electric vehicles that it says can charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
BYD Co. shares jumped to a record after the Chinese automaker unveiled a line-up of electric vehicles that it says can charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
(bbc.co.uk)
Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating to Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating to Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
Tesla's upcoming cheaper electric car is basically a stripped-down Model Y
(electrek.co)
Tesla is preparing to launch a couple of new more affordable electric vehicles and the first one is expected to basically be a stripped-down Model Y, according to a new report from China.
Tesla is preparing to launch a couple of new more affordable electric vehicles and the first one is expected to basically be a stripped-down Model Y, according to a new report from China.
Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
(theguardian.com)
In recent years, Volkswagen’s financial woes may have become emblematic of Germany’s economic downturn. But, amid a slump in car sales, one of its more obscure products that has nothing to do with automobiles is experiencing a boom: the VW currywurst.
In recent years, Volkswagen’s financial woes may have become emblematic of Germany’s economic downturn. But, amid a slump in car sales, one of its more obscure products that has nothing to do with automobiles is experiencing a boom: the VW currywurst.
Volkswagen Bringing Back Physical Buttons, Says Removing Them Was a Mistake
(pcmag.com)
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons to all its vehicles after pivoting to touch screens in recent years. In an interview with Autocar, Andreas Mindt, design chief at the German auto giant, called the decision to remove these buttons "a mistake."
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons to all its vehicles after pivoting to touch screens in recent years. In an interview with Autocar, Andreas Mindt, design chief at the German auto giant, called the decision to remove these buttons "a mistake."
Tesla Cybertruck Banned and Seized by Police in the U.K
(forbes.com)
The iconic Cybertruck was finally launched in the U.S. in 2019—after sizable delays—and has since generated a cult following. The controversial supposedly “bullet-proof” vehicle with the radical, edgy design, however, has generated intense debate outside of America.
The iconic Cybertruck was finally launched in the U.S. in 2019—after sizable delays—and has since generated a cult following. The controversial supposedly “bullet-proof” vehicle with the radical, edgy design, however, has generated intense debate outside of America.
Volkswagen gets the message: Cheap, stylish EVs coming from 2026
(arstechnica.com)
In two years, this small electric Volkswagen will go on sale, for less than €20,000 ($21,338). In Europe, at least.
In two years, this small electric Volkswagen will go on sale, for less than €20,000 ($21,338). In Europe, at least.
Jeep owners fed up with in-car pop-up ads
(kbb.com)
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Over 60k Volkswagen and Audi electric cars recalled for risk of rollaway
(nbcnews.com)
Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles have been recalled for a faulty gear display that could increase the chance of the vehicle rolling away, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles have been recalled for a faulty gear display that could increase the chance of the vehicle rolling away, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla is suing drivers who complain about their cars after accidents and winning
(the-independent.com)
Zhang Yazhou was sitting in the passenger seat of her Tesla Model 3 when she said she heard her father’s panicked voice: The brakes don’t work! Approaching a red light, her father swerved around two cars before plowing into an SUV and a sedan and crashing into a large concrete barrier.
Zhang Yazhou was sitting in the passenger seat of her Tesla Model 3 when she said she heard her father’s panicked voice: The brakes don’t work! Approaching a red light, her father swerved around two cars before plowing into an SUV and a sedan and crashing into a large concrete barrier.
It's Official: The Cybertruck Is More Explosive Than the Ford Pinto
(fuelarc.com)
We now have a full year of data for the Cybertruck, and a strange preponderance of headlines about Cybertrucks exploding into flames, including several fatalities.
We now have a full year of data for the Cybertruck, and a strange preponderance of headlines about Cybertrucks exploding into flames, including several fatalities.
BYD Is Absolutely Dominating the Chinese Market and Western Brands Can't Keep Up
(jalopnik.com)
Chinese mega-brand BYD shifted 4,272,145 automobile units in the 2024 calendar year.
Chinese mega-brand BYD shifted 4,272,145 automobile units in the 2024 calendar year.
US to ban Russian, Chinese software and hardware in vehicles
(abcnews.go.com)
The United States is going to ban Russian and Chinese software in vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce, due to national security concerns.
The United States is going to ban Russian and Chinese software in vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce, due to national security concerns.
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don't we treat them like one?
(vox.com)
With an annual toll of 40,000 American lives, the deadliness of secondhand smoke is now common knowledge. But it was only a few decades ago that puffing on a cigarette was defended as an act that affected only the smoker.
With an annual toll of 40,000 American lives, the deadliness of secondhand smoke is now common knowledge. But it was only a few decades ago that puffing on a cigarette was defended as an act that affected only the smoker.
Headlights seem a lot brighter these days – because they are
(cbc.ca)
If you feel a bit like a deer caught in the headlights every time you hit a dark road recently, you're not alone. Experts say the LED headlights on newer vehicles are, in fact, more blinding than what most people grew up with.
If you feel a bit like a deer caught in the headlights every time you hit a dark road recently, you're not alone. Experts say the LED headlights on newer vehicles are, in fact, more blinding than what most people grew up with.
Too many people are killed by supersized cars. This new rule could help
(vox.com)
The deadly consequences of “autobesity,” in 3 charts.
The deadly consequences of “autobesity,” in 3 charts.
Alpine's first 6-cylinder hydrogen engine
(alpinecars.com)
Alpine presents Alpenglow Hy6 with the brand's first 6-cylinder hydrogen engine
Alpine presents Alpenglow Hy6 with the brand's first 6-cylinder hydrogen engine
the US gov't is finally doing something about giant pedestrian-killing SUVs
(electrek.co)
After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs.
After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs.
There Is No Technology Fix for Car Bloat
(slate.com)
The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States is skyrocketing. In 2022 traffic crashes killed 7,805 people on foot—that’s an 83 percent rise from 2009, and a 40-year high. The vast majority of those deaths involved a car colliding into a human.
The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States is skyrocketing. In 2022 traffic crashes killed 7,805 people on foot—that’s an 83 percent rise from 2009, and a 40-year high. The vast majority of those deaths involved a car colliding into a human.
Rust is rolling off the Volvo assembly line
(tweedegolf.nl)
Rust is rolling off the Volvo assembly line
Rust is rolling off the Volvo assembly line
Tesla's Cybertruck racks up fifth recall in under a year
(techcrunch.com)
Tesla’s 2024 Cybertrucks have been on the road for less than a year and they’ve already been recalled five times, as of Thursday.
Tesla’s 2024 Cybertrucks have been on the road for less than a year and they’ve already been recalled five times, as of Thursday.
Stolen Ferrari worth $575,000 was found by tracking the owner's AirPods
(9to5mac.com)
In Waterbury, Connecticut, the police department arrested a suspect in the theft of a very expensive vehicle.
In Waterbury, Connecticut, the police department arrested a suspect in the theft of a very expensive vehicle.
Arizona Town Cracks Down on Project Cars with Single 'Inoperable' Vehicle Limit
(thedrive.com)
Car enthusiasts and collectors are having a rough go. There have been the right-to-repair battles in Maine and Massachusetts that eventually led to the feds getting involved. Kei cars have been banned and then (hopefully) unbanned in Rhode Island and Massachusetts (again?). But now the Southwest wants in on the anti-auto action by limiting “inoperable” vehicles to just one, even on private property.
Car enthusiasts and collectors are having a rough go. There have been the right-to-repair battles in Maine and Massachusetts that eventually led to the feds getting involved. Kei cars have been banned and then (hopefully) unbanned in Rhode Island and Massachusetts (again?). But now the Southwest wants in on the anti-auto action by limiting “inoperable” vehicles to just one, even on private property.