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...

Elon Musk has been promising a fully autonomous Tesla for the better part of a decade. If you believe him, that future is right around the corner. But a new Reuters investigation suggests the people closest to the technology, the ones actually training it, want nothing to do with it. Hundreds of Tesla workers spend their days watching footage captured...

Waymos new robotaxi, the Ojai, doesnt really look like something trying to blend into traffic. It looks like it skipped a few years ahead, landed in the future, and didnt bother checking whether the rest of us were keeping up. This isnt just an incremental update to Waymos existing fleet. It feels more like a reset a rethink of what...

After years of waiting, Rivian R2 reservation holders are finally getting a concrete date to circle on their calendars. According to Rivian, order invitations go out starting June 9, and the first R2 electric vehicles will start making their way to customers soon after. If you have a reservation, here is what you need to know before that email hits...

If you own a Mercedes-Benz or just like the brand enough to want your accessories to match, Chipolos latest Loop tracker is made with you in mind. The two brands have teamed up on a new premium Bluetooth tracker designed specifically for Mercedes-Benz car keys. The tracker has a black matte shell, a brushed metal key hook, and a chrome...