GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration
GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration General Motors is going to be scaling back production of the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, as well as the Chevy Bolt EV as it expects sales of electric vehicles to slow dramatically. The $7,500 consumer tax credit for purchasing a new EV is set to expire […]
How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry
How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry How it started When I was growing up in the Midwest, everyone I knew drove small cars. My dad had a light pink Volvo 240, my mom drove a Dodge Dart, and my grandmother had a 1988 Honda Accord – which would eventually become […]
BMW M5 review: a PHEV worth its weight
BMW M5 review: a PHEV worth its weight After 40 years and six generations, 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation of the BMW M5: the G90 chassis. Featuring a ground-up redesign and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, the specs are impressive. It’s not just its horsepower and torque numbers but its curb weight […]
Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving
Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving I like to drive without the distractions of my work life interrupting me, but if you’re eager to stay connected then Mercedes-Benz is ready. You’ll soon be able to join a Microsoft Teams call in some Mercedes‑Benz vehicles and use the in-car […]
Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm
Rivian R1S review: second time's the charm Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S’ second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. […]
Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption
Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption It’s been more than a decade since Apple unveiled the original version of CarPlay. In that time, the system has become indispensable for countless drivers all over the world. But while new iterations of iOS have introduced user interface tweaks and some additional customization features, its basic […]
Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony
Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony With the dawning of a new era of hybridization in the automotive industry, more and more manufacturers are integrating electric propulsion into their lineups. Mild-hybrid systems are well-established, and more beneficial plug-in hybrid systems keep getting better and better. Even Lamborghini’s participating in the latest wave of hybridization, which might […]
Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry
Apple's more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry Apple’s next-generation CarPlay is splitting the auto world down the middle. Several automakers are eagerly lining up to adopt the newly immersive CarPlay Ultra, which takes over more screens and includes embedded vehicle features like speedometers, heating […]
Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions.
Tesla's robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions. Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions. A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing purposes on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Tesla finally did the damn thing. The company launched its hotly anticipated […]
Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat
Tesla's first robotaxi rides will have a 'safety monitor' in the passenger seat Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat Tesla has begun sending out invitations for its highly anticipated robotaxi service, but there’s one significant caveat: it’s installing a “safety monitor” in the front passenger seat, as previously […]