Owners of the Rivian R1S and R1T electric vehicles are in for a treat as the auto maker pushes out a significant navigation update to drivers. Rivian has partnered with Google to bring Google Maps to the formers EVs, providing owners with all the features weve come to expect from the latters mapping solution. As part of Rivians 2025.22 version...

Uber has inked a deal with Chinese tech giant Baidu to add thousands of its robotaxis to the American companys ride-hailing app. Baidu has been testing its Apollo Go robotaxis in several Chinese cities since 2019. But the partnership with Uber will involve Apollo Go ride-hailing services outside of China and the U.S., with the first deployments expected in parts...

Week in EV This story is part of our regular Week in EV round-up series Updated less than 0 just now ago The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N tried to win over driving enthusiasts with simulated gear shifts, a combustion-car soundtrack, and of course lots of power and it succeeded. So it was only a matter of time before Hyundai...

Week in EV This story is part of our regular Week in EV round-up series Updated less than 1 minute ago The Nissan Leaf helped kick off the modern EV age, but Nissan squandered that lead. Its now looking to make up for lost time with the first redesign of the Leaf in nearly a decade. As Giovanny Arroba, VP...

F1: The Movie has given Apple its first-ever box office hit. The racing movie starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski dominated the weekend box office in North America and also globally on its debut, raking in $55.6 million in the U.S. and Canada, and about $144 million worldwide, making it the top-performing release. This is star Brad Pitts...

In what is being described as a world first, a new car has just driven itself from the factory to the customers home all by itself, with no one inside the vehicle. The feat was performed by a Tesla Model Y on Friday, with the electric-car maker posting a video (top) of the cars journey, which used Teslas driver-assist Full...

Week in EV This story is part of our regular Week in EV round-up series Updated less than 1 minute ago Whether its an established automaker trying something new or a freshly-funded startup looking to find its niche, electric cars present more questions than which battery supplier or charging standard to use. They give automakers a chance to define or...

Theres only going to be one winner at the domestic box office this weekend F1: The Movie. You can watch the trailer above. Landing in U.S. theaters today, the Apple-produced movie about a Formula One driver (Brad Pitt) coming out of retirement to mentor a younger driver, is forecast to rake in between $45 million and $55 million across the...

If youre considering buying a new Audi you will want to read this, as theres a major sound upgrade coming to a number of the auto makers models. From July 2025, new Audi Q7, Q8, A8 and e-tron GT EV models will come with Dolby Atmos support. This immersive surround sound experience has been common place in movie theaters and...

Tesla kicked off its robotaxi service on Sunday, transporting passengers around Austin, Texas. The automaker shared a bunch of videos taken by riders who recorded some of the first trips. https://t.co/JzsaIs75bk Dave Lee (@heydave7) June 22, 2025 First Ride in Robotaxi @Tesla @KalenaKBrown @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/ZN62yNEvgb Kim Java (@ItsKimJava) June 22, 2025 Robotaxi slows down really nice for speed bumps. Extremely...

Welcome to Digital Trends weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles. If youre hesitant about electric vehicles (EV), its likely that your top concerns include how far you can drive in a single charge, how long it takes to charge the battery, and how much this advanced tech will cost you. And youre...

Amazon-owned Zoox has opened its first facility producing fully autonomous robotaxis. A video (above) released by the California-based company offers a peek inside the factory, which, when it reaches full capacity, could roll out as many as 10,000 autonomous vehicles per year. Zooxs robotaxi does away with the steering wheel, pedals, and drivers seat, giving it a futuristic design. While...

Week in EV This story is part of our regular Week in EV round-up series Updated less than 2 minutes ago The road to the future runs through the present, and its not a straight line. This week, were focusing on how Audi is negotiating the twists and turns on the way to an electrified future. EVs are here to...

Before this year, Id never even touched an e-bike before, and the thought of riding one was never on my radar. With life already in constant motion thanks to two toddlers, biking wasnt something I ever considered adding to the mix. Id always assumed e-bikes were for hardcore commuters or serious cyclists, not someone like me. I wasnt looking for...

Tesla chief Elon Musk has said that the automaker is aiming to launch its robotaxi service on June 22, in Austin, Texas. Tentatively, June 22, Musk said in a post on X on Tuesday, adding: We are being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift. Recommended Videos But take note, the vehicle used for the upcoming robotaxi service...