1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (613+ words) It's down to subscriptions, data and new AI-driven infotainment systems. Since 2015, consumers and automakers have had a handshake agreement: we'll buy their cars if they let us connect our smartphones to Android Auto or Apple Car Play. For ten years…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (382+ words) Waymo is recalling over 3, 800 of its self-driving taxis due to a software issue that could cause them to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed. Waymo recalls over 3, 800 robotaxis that might drive onto closed freeways The company is working on…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (287+ words) Sales are still completed online. Carvana just announced something rather unusual. It turned a pre-existing car dealership into a test drive center, with an emphasis on "customer exploration and discovery." This particular location is in Dallas, but the company has…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (213+ words) This week's science news. NASA this week announced the four-person crew that will lead its Artemis III mission in 2027: NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio and Randy Bresnik along with ESA's Luca Parmitano as the flight's pilot. Plus, the Parker…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (462+ words) Engadget Waymo's monthly membership seems like a bad deal You'll pay way mo' for a lot less compared to the competition. Waymo " the Alphabet-owned driverless taxi service which has seen a rapid expansion in recent years " is rolling out a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (266+ words) The company likened the system to a behavioral crash dummy. What is it that makes human drivers better than autonomous systems? Waymo is trying to figure that out with a new cognitive system called Re D (Reference Driver) that models…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) EVs from GM will soon be able to top up at more kinds of public chargers. GM's EVs will soon support more kinds of public chargers It's also rolling out a vehicle-to-grid firmware update. GM shared two announcements today about…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1041+ words) It's not perfect, but Rivian's latest shows this company is playing for keeps. The Rivian R1, in both its pick 'em up R1 T truck form and family-focused R1 S SUV shape, has proven to be a strong statement from the plucky EV…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) Only 4, 999 units of the HP Scuderia Ferrari AI PC will be available. Ferrari and HP made a vivid red laptop with a transparent 'engine bay' It's available as a limited run of 4, 999 units. Banish any memories of Ferrari's 2004 venture into…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (279+ words) BYD is giving its self-driving tech a big vote of confidence. BYD is assuming financial liability if you crash while using its self-driving tech The offer is only available in China and valid for a year after delivery. BYD is…...