Solid-state batteries have been hyped as the technology that will transform electric vehicles, promising higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety over the lithium-ion cells powering most cars today. But the head of the worlds largest battery maker says buyers should not hold their breath. CATL chairman Dr. Robin Zeng told Caijing Magazine (via CarNewsChina) that large-scale commercialization of...

Apple barely talked about CarPlay at its WWDC 2026 keynote, giving most of the spotlight to Siri AI and the broader Apple Intelligence additions in iOS 27. But that doesnt mean CarPlay is a no-show this year. The Cupertino giant buried most of the CarPlay updates in a developer-only video, and, as it turns out, theres genuinely more here than...

For years, the idea of Tesla and SpaceX becoming a single company has lived somewhere between ambitious business theory and Elon Musk fan fiction. The two companies already share DNA, leadership influence, engineering talent, and long-term goals. But every time the topic surfaced, it felt more like an interesting thought experiment than a realistic possibility. Now, one of the most...

Teslas driver-monitoring systems are designed to ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road while using Autopilot and other assisted-driving features. But in China, some Tesla owners have reportedly found an unusual workaround: tiny plastic doll heads. According to a recent Wired report, a growing niche market has emerged around figurines and gadgets designed to trick Teslas in-cabin camera into...

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.3.4, and one of its standout additions makes the end of a trip feel notably more polished. The update introduces a new dialog box that appears as the car approaches its destination, showing the driver exactly how it plans to park before it begins the maneuver. 　　A robotaxi-style arrival experience The...

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor component that could make autonomous vehicle cameras and robots far more reliable in shifting lighting conditions. The work, published Monday in Nature Communications, takes direct cues from how the human eye adjusts between bright and dark environments. 　　Biology as a blueprint Current camera systems in self-driving cars are tuned for consistent lighting,...

Rivian has officially launched the R2, a smaller, more affordable two-row electric SUV. Despite the lower price point, the company does not seem to have cut any corners on the new vehicle. Instead, many of the savings seem to have been achieved through more efficient engineering. Examples of that efficiency can be seen in things like the vehicles wiring, which...

As promised, Rivian has started deliveries of its R2 electric SUV. The first version reaching buyers is the R2 Performance with Launch Package, which starts at $57,990 before fees. That model gives early R2 customers the most powerful version in the confirmed lineup. It comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive, 656 horsepower, 609 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-estimated range of...

Audi has just pulled the wraps off the Nuvolari, its first hybrid supercar, and the numbers are genuinely hard to comprehend. Named after Tazio Nuvolari, one of motorsports most iconic figures, the car produces 1,001 PS and can reach a top speed of over 350 km/h. Only 499 people will ever get to own one, with deliveries kicking off in...

In 2025, one in four cars sold anywhere in the world was electric. However, in the US, that figure is closer to one in ten, and it is not moving in the right direction. The falling EV prices globally have pushed sales to record levels. American buyers, on the other hand, are marching through 2026 with fewer incentives, higher prices,...

Toyota and Lexus may have just shelved one of the most exciting electric vehicle concepts shown in recent years. According to reports from Automotive News and Nikkei Asia, Toyota has halted development of the next-generation Lexus EV that was expected to be based on the futuristic LF-ZC concept. For EV enthusiasts and Lexus fans, the news is particularly disappointing because...

Rivian has once again defended its controversial decision to skip Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but this time the company says the future of in-car technology is moving beyond smartphone mirroring altogether. According to Rivians software leadership, rapid advances in artificial intelligence could soon make the entire CarPlay debate irrelevant. The comments come as Rivian continues expanding its own AI-powered...

Slate Autos minimalist electric truck gets closer to finally rolling out on the roads. The startup has confirmed that preorders are opening on June 24, 2026, for $300. The EV maker has also been taking refundable $50 reservations, and its latest emails to prospective buyers encourage them to reserve now to secure a delivery window before people who wait for...

A commercial sodium-ion battery already used in China is moving into Tesla-like territory, putting fresh pressure on lithium-ions cost advantage. Researchers testing Hinas cells found consistent output across a large sample, high power capability, and a design that echoes key choices in Tesla batteries. The low-cost sodium battery still has work ahead, especially around charging in freezing conditions, but it...

BYD just delivered another blow to Tesla. The companys new self-driving package just dropped with a price tag that basically embarrasses Teslas driver-assistance service. The Chinese EV giant announced a new service package dubbed Gods Eye, with chairman Wang Chuanfu claiming BYDs first goal is to achieve zero traffic accidents. In a recent press conference, he announced that BYD will...