Is your car tracking your location? Here's how to check and opt out
Modern cars are great for farming user data, and big tech companies know it. It's important to know how this information is collected and how to opt out.
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Uber drivers' information stolen in a third-party hack
Uber sends warning to drivers whose information was stolen in a data breach.
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What the circled "Z" on Google Maps means
If you've seen a circled capital Z on your Google Maps route, you should know what it means. It might save you from a ticket.
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Tesla starts taking Cybercab orders for personal use
Tesla is sending select customers invitations to purchase the Cybercab for personal use.
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FAA allows flights to resume after hours-long ground stop across the US
The FAA grounded flights for hours on November 13, and the transportation secretary blamed it on old and malfunctioning air traffic control system.
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BYD admits wheel assembly error on its flagship electric SUV
The electric automaker has apologized and said it will fix the issue for affected vehicles.
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt review: RIP to the GOAT of low-cost electric motoring
Like a budget-minded phoenix, the Bolt is back — but not for long.
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Lucid CEO says the company didn't know where its own cars were
Tesla rival Lucid has an interesting excuse for its third quarter earnings underperformance.
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Polestar is banned in the US, but we still want its latest concept car
The Formula 2030 has inflatable seats, a pop-up LiDAR sensor and physical buttons.
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DOJ lawsuit says Lyft routinely refuses service to passengers with disabilities
The Justice Department has sued Lyft, accusing its drivers of routinely refusing service to passengers with wheelchairs and service animals.
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NHTSA investigates if Waymo robotaxis are still running school bus stop signs
The latest probe questions the effectiveness of Waymo’s software recall from 2025.
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Why EV fast charging slows down after 80 percent
EV fast charging will only take you so far — the speed slows down as you near a full charge. Turns out there's a good reason.
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Those white cameras mounted above traffic lights serve a little-known purpose
Many people are up in arms over Flock and similar cameras that can track you when you drive. But these cameras are there for a whole different reason.
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What is the Slate Telematics Module and what can it be used for?
When you buy a Slate Truck, you only pay for the tech you want, and that includes connectivity between the vehicle and your phone. Is this a minimalist's dream?
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These experimental EV batteries can eject themselves during a fire
EV battery fires are highly dangerous and difficult to extinguish, but is launching a battery pack out of the car a smart or realistic solution?
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Your EV's battery is big enough to run your house — here's what stops most people
Today's EV batteries could let you power specific appliances or your entire house. But a few factors line up to make that idea a non-starter for most folks.
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Tesla is 'winding down' Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory
Tesla Cybertruck production will wind down in the middle of 2027 to make room for the Cybercab robotaxi.
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Spotify is coming to United's seatback screens
The streaming service's entire library of content will be available in the air.
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What type of battery does the Slate Truck use?
Slate had made arrangements in 2025 to buy its batteries from a Georgia company, then switched this year to an Illnois firm with a different kind of technology.
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6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay
You would think that Maps would be the same regardless of your phone's brand, but there are some differences between the Android Auto and CarPlay experiences.
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Android Auto could upset your work-life balance with its next update
A hidden toggle buried in the Android Auto app's code isn't functional yet. Here's what it could do, what it might not, and what Google hasn't said so far.
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The biggest problem with trying to directly power EVs with solar roofs
Solar roofs promise a future where EVs rarely need plugging in, but turning that vision into reality presents some surprisingly difficult challenges.
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The Slate vs Ford Fathom debate might be settled by this one key tech feature
Slate and Ford are both building affordable electric pickups, and that means compromises. But the two automakers are taking very different paths to get there.
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Why you should never point a laser pointer at any aircraft
Unfortunately, some people need to hear this.
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General Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit
GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.
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Harley-Davidson's electric motorbike brand has 'substantial doubt' about its future
LiveWire warns that it may not survive its current financial difficulties.
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Waymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan
Waymo and Toyota will start testing autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year. (edited)
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