Google is rolling out a much-needed privacy upgrade for cars running Android Automotive: the ability to lock specific apps behind a PIN. Known officially as Sensitive App Protection, this feature finally fixes a major headache for anyone who shares their vehicle with family members, passengers, or valets. Up until now, unlocking your driver profile was an all-or-nothing deal once you...

A new study from the University of Washington (UW) and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has found that the increasingly common touchscreen interfaces in modern cars significantly impair both driving performance and touchscreen accuracy especially when drivers are under additional cognitive strain. The findings arrive as automakers replace physical knobs and buttons with large digital displays, raising questions about safety...

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Ottocast Ottocasts new OttoAibox P3 Pro is a palm-sized device which transforms your car into a smart mobile living living room. From wireless phone mirroring and slick performance, to streaming your favorite TV shows and an AI assistant, the OttoAibox P3 Pro is packed with features. And for a limited...

QuickCharge: This Week in EV This story is part of our regular series, QuickCharge: This Week in EV Updated less than 2 minutes ago The history of innovation at Mercedes-Benz goes back to the invention of the car itself. For most of that time, innovation has gone hand in hand with classism. Mercedes typically introduces new tech on its most-expensive...

Ford has confirmed a significant shift for its iconic F-150 Lightning pickup. Its next generation wont be a fully battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Instead, it will be an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) that pairs the electric motofrs of the outgoing generation with a gasoline engine to increase the total range. While the new EREV setup retains its electric propulsion system electric...

General Motors recently announced plans to phase out support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across its vehicles over the coming years. To compensate for this move, the company is now adding native Apple Music support to the infotainment system on select models. According to The Verge, the automaker is rolling out Apple Music to select 2025 and 2026 model...

Rivian is gearing up to change how you talk to your car. After quietly working on it for two years, the EV maker confirmed that its homegrown AI assistant is dropping in early 2026. The best news? Its not reserved for the shiny new models its rolling out to every single R1T and R1S already parked in driveways. Rivians AI...

QuickCharge: This Week in EV This story is part of our regular series, QuickCharge: This Week in EV Updated less than 3 minutes ago The Nissan Leaf was one of the first modern electric vehicles to go on sale, but Nissan has been slower to adopt plug-in hybrids. Its only just now getting one in its lineup, and only by...

Are you ready to kick off the new year with a tsunami of new technology? I hope so, because CES 2026 will opens its doors on January 6, where some of the biggest names in the consumer tech and automotive worlds will grace the myriad of convention halls spread across Las Vegas. CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the worlds biggest...

Ford and Renault are officially teaming up. Theyve signed a new strategic partnership that requires Renault to build two new Ford electric cars in Europe, using the formers Ampere EV platform. The production will take place at Renaults ElectriCity hub in northern France. Meanwhile, Ford will handle the design, tuning, and overall feel of the vehicles. Both automakers have also...

Most dash cams still top out at 1080p or give you a sharp front view and a muddy rear feed. The F77 Starvis 2 4K+4K Dual IMX678 dash cam goes much further: it records in 4K from both the front and rear, uses Sonys latest Starvis 2 sensors, and right now its marked down to $225.62 from $399.99. Thats serious...

Whats happened? Tesla has announced a major 2025 Holiday Update heading to its vehicles, which includes a nifty feature that drivers have been requesting for ages. In a recent post on X, the electric vehicle maker revealed that the update will bring a new feature that will alert drivers if they accidentally leave their phone in the car. Once enabled,...

Rivian owners, your phone is finally becoming a proper key. The companys software chief, Wassym Bensaid, has confirmed that the upcoming .46 update will officially turn on Digital Key support for second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles. This isnt just an app update; it introduces native keys that live right inside your Apple Wallet on your iPhone and Apple Watch. The...

QuickCharge: This Week in EV This story is part of our regular series, QuickCharge: This Week in EV Updated less than 51 seconds ago Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Kia EV9 was one of the first EVs from an established automaker truly designed for American tastes. Its a big, boxy SUV that gives...

A new year is right around the corner, and that means the countdown to CES 2026 has begun. CES is the most important time of the year for tech news and that includes automotive tech. As automakers have sought to appear more like tech companies and integrate more software-based features into their vehicles, CES has rivalled auto shows as a...