Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated
Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated Last month, over a dozen automobile and smartphone manufacturers gathered in Palo Alto, California, for the 16th annual “Plugfest,” hosted by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to test out the latest in digital key technology. Digital keys, which allow vehicle owners to lock, unlock, and start their cars […]
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay CarPlay users could soon be able to use their chatbot of choice instead of Siri. As Bloomberg reports, Apple is working to add support for CarPlay voice control apps from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. Previously, users who wanted to access third-party chatbots in the car would […]
I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US
I drove three Chinese cars — here's why they would clean up in the US It only took a brief drive in a Zeekr 7X to convince me: Chinese cars are now competitive and could be sold in the US tomorrow. The compact battery-electric crossover, a bestseller in Europe, is aimed directly at the Tesla […]
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people The Pioneer Sphera can be installed into a single-DIN space in your dash. I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won’t want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every […]
Ford’s AI voice assistant is coming later this year, L3 driving in 2028
Ford's AI voice assistant is coming later this year, L3 driving in 2028 Ford’s new AI-powered voice assistant will be rolling out to customers later this year, the company’s top software executive said at CES today. And in 2028, the automaker will introduce a hands-free, eyes-off Level 3 autonomous driving feature as part of its […]
What surprised us the most at CES 2026
What surprised us the most at CES 2026 There are some things you can reliably expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show every year. Companies will announce big splashy TVs, there’s going to be a bunch of new gadgets for charging your other gadgets, and the odds are good that a robot or two […]
Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
Sony and Honda's Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026 Sony and Honda’s joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), said it will start customer deliveries of the $90,000 Afeela 1 electric vehicle in in the US in late 2026. The company also showed off an SUV concept that it said would inform a […]
Boston Dynamics’ Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028
Boston Dynamics' Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028 Boston Dynamics unveiled the latest version of its humanoid Atlas robot Monday at CES in Las Vegas. The robot, with a glowing circle for a face and a fully electric, battery-powered body, is so advanced that it will soon be working alongside […]
BMW iX3 first drive: a ‘New Class’ is in session
BMW iX3 first drive: a 'New Class' is in session BMW has been peppering us with teasers and bits and pieces about its next-gen EV platform, Neue Klasse, for so long – fully two years now – that I confess I’ve become a bit numb to the hype. I’d seen the dashboard-filling displays, talked to […]
You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon
You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon Ford will be the next automaker to allow its vehicles to be featured on Amazon’s new online car buying site. Starting today, customers can browse, finance, and purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles online through Amazon Autos, with in-person pickup at a local Ford dealership. Ford is […]