automotive

Xiaomi announces the SkyNomad N90 Max, a 7-seat SUV with a 2+2+3 layout, and invites to a livestream on July 30.

After two years of declining sales and profits, Tesla reported a 26% increase in revenue and 25% increase in vehicle deliveries in Q2 2026, signaling a recovery despite challenges in its robotaxi operations and FSD safety.

Tesla's Q2 shareholder update highlights progress on Cybercab production, Tesla Semi, Optimus robot assembly, FSD and robotaxi expansion, AI training compute growth, and energy storage deployments.

The 2026 Honda Prelude is a hybrid grand touring coupe with a two-motor system, no conventional transmission, and clever engineering for fun driving, achieving 200 hp and 44 mpg combined.

Range Rover unveils its first non-SUV, the Range Rover GT, an electrified grand tourer built on the EMA platform, blending EV performance with luxury and all-terrain capability.

Range Rover has announced an all-electric grand tourer, the Range Rover GT, built on the EMA platform and set to launch in 2027. The sleek coupé-style EV aims to redefine the grand touring segment while retaining off-road capability, potentially overlapping with Jaguar's upcoming Type 01.

Stellantis will use Mobileye's EyeQ chip and Road Experience Mapping data to enable hands-free driving assist in its vehicles starting in 2027, joining a growing race among automakers for advanced driver assist systems.

A first-drive review of the 2027 Kia Seltos, a subcompact SUV starting under $25,000 with three powertrain options, including a hybrid arriving later.

Ford is developing a $30,000 electric truck as part of its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, aiming for efficiency and profitability, with a reveal planned for 2027.

A review of the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring, the entry-level electric SUV from Lucid, highlighting its comfort, ample range, and easy charging via Tesla Superchargers.

Ars Technica reviews the 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid, highlighting its 52-mile electric range and 324-hp combined output, with trim-specific efficiency differences.

Cars24 uses OpenAI's technology to build AI-powered voice and chat agents that handle over a million conversation minutes per month, automating the full customer journey for buying, selling, and financing cars.

Lucid Motors faces bankruptcy rumors causing a stock plunge of up to 50%, though the company denies the claims and points to cash reserves. The situation highlights broader concerns about the viability of EV-only automakers amid slowing demand and financial losses.

The Verge's Decoder podcast interviews Nvidia's head of automotive Xinzhou Wu about the company's role in the auto industry, the transition to software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving challenges, and competing for compute resources within Nvidia.

An investigative look at ECU tuning, covering its evolution from chip-swapping to software-based modifications and the ongoing arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners seeking to unlock performance gains.

Starting soon, every new car sold in the European Union must be equipped with a driver monitoring camera to enhance safety. This regulation mandates the inclusion of technology that tracks driver attention and alertness.

Bentley has teased its first electric vehicle, named the Torcal, drawing from a Spanish natural landmark and hinting at high torque from its electrified powertrain.

Bentley has announced its first fully electric SUV named Torcal, with a range over 300 miles and a full reveal scheduled for September 23. The Torcal is a slightly smaller SUV than the Bentayga, featuring a new grille design and switchable glass sunroof, and arrives amidst a challenging luxury EV market.

The Czinger 21C hybrid hypercar uses 3D-printed components and generative design from parent company Divergent Technologies, achieving exceptional performance and lap records.

Ford admits it over-relied on AI for quality control, which failed to replace veteran engineers' expertise, and has hired 350 technical specialists to improve vehicle quality.