Waymos autonomous-car technology has made great advances over the years to the point where its now allowed to offer paid robotaxi rides in select locations in the U.S. But the development of the technology is ongoing, and the robotaxi rides continue to gather valuable data for Waymo engineers to pore over as they further refine the driverless system to make...

Amazons self-driving vehicle unit, Zoox, has issued a voluntary safety recall after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a minor collision in Las Vegas. The incident, which occurred in April 2025, led the company to investigate and identify a software issue affecting how the robotaxi anticipates another vehicles path. The recall, affecting 270 Zoox-built vehicles, was formally filed...

Hyundai has used the clean-sheet nature of electric powertrains to make new vehicles radically different from its internal-combustion models, but what happens when the best thing a new car can be is ordinary? The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row SUV that, to succeed, needs to prioritize space and an effortless ownership experience over radical styling or sports-car driving...

Waymo and Toyota have announced theyre exploring a strategic collaborationand one of the most exciting possibilities on the table is bringing fully-automated driving technology to personally owned vehicles. Alphabet-owned Waymo has made its name with its robotaxi service, the only one currently operating in the U.S. Its vehicles, including Jaguars and Hyundai Ioniq 5s, have logged tens of millions of...

In recent years, Waymo has been edging toward its long-held goal of revolutionizing urban transportation by deploying a fully autonomous, scalable, and sustainable ride-hailing service. The Alphabet-owned company has just taken another step in that direction with the opening of a new vehicle factory in Metro Phoenix, Arizona, in partnership with automaker Magna. Recommended Videos The new 239,000-square-foot site will...

Toyota is back in the electric SUV game with the 2026 bZ, a major refresh of its bZ4X that finally delivers on two of the biggest demands from EV drivers: more range and faster charging. The headline news is the improved driving range. Toyota now estimates up to 314 miles on a single charge for the front-wheel-drive model with the...

The writing was pretty much on the wall for the Cybertruck range extender last month when Tesla removed the option from its website. Now, its officially scrapped it and is refunding the $2,000 deposits that customers put down for the $16,000 battery pack. The Cybertruck range extender was designed to address Teslas failure to deliver on the promised ranges for...

Welcome to Digital Trends weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles. A ride in a robotaxijust you and a machine at the wheel. Tempting? Terrifying? I havent taken one yet, so I can easily picture myself nodding serenely on the outside, while my inner backseat driver screams in silence at every unexpected turn....

Ram is revving up excitement with the return of an old favoritethe 2026 Ram 1500 Express. Reintroduced as a more affordable option in the full-size truck lineup, the Express trim brings back a combination of rugged style, respectable performance, and most importantly, a price tag that wont send buyers running for the hills. Starting at $41,105 for the base Quad...

Table of Contents Table of Contents How Android Auto and CarPlay work in most cars The varying types of dual display CarPlay and Android Auto Why Chevrolet has my favorite implementation Ive been driving a Chevrolet Equinox 2025 SUV rental car for the past week, and its reminded me exactly what my next car needs. It runs Android Automotive, which...

Mitsubishi is officially jumping back into the U.S. electric vehicle sceneand this time, its not just dipping a toe. The company confirmed it will launch a brand-new battery-electric SUV in North America starting in summer 2026, marking its first fully electric model here since the quirky little i-MiEVleft the stage back in 2017. The new EV will be a compact...

Jeep just pulled the wraps off the all-new Compass EV, and while its an exciting leap into the electric future, theres a catchit might not make it to the U.S. anytime soon. This is a brand new electric version of the Jeep Compass, and being built on Stellantis STLA platformthe same architecture underpinning models like the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008it...

After a brief and confusing absence, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit and this time, its sticking around (at least for now). So, what happened? Lets unpack the ride. The Ioniq 5, a sleek and tech-savvy electric crossover, initially made headlines not just for its design, but for being built at...

The Baltasar Revolt R is an all electric race car built for speed and its going on sale soon. While the image above is of the concept car, the Spanish company behind it has announced that it will launch proper in 2026. Recommended Videos While it already looks likes something youd see rolling out of the Batcave, that wing on...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled almost 5,700 ID. Buzz electric vans because the VW-made vehicle has too much space in the back. OK, let us explain. The U.S. regulator has found that the third-row bench seat of the ID. Buzz is ostensibly designed for two people and therefore has two seat belts built in. But its...