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What it's like to drive a Lucid Air after its first major update
ucid did an exquisite job with the Air, its first ever car. But like all automakers, the company found that developing good software is tougher than it looks. While the Air's driving dynamics are top-notch and the design has been praised, there have been reports of laggy elements plaguing the infotainment system. With Lucid UX 2.0, the automaker is hoping to squelch those issues with nearly a complete rewrite of the vehicle’s software.
BMW's next in-vehicle voice assistant will be built from Amazon Alexa
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is working with BMW to create an Alexa-based in-vehicle assistant specifically developed with the driver in mind.
Hertz to purchase 175,000 General Motors EVs over the next five years
Hertz announced Tuesday that will purchase from General Motors 175,000 electric vehicles including Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop over the next five years.
Jeep adds new Grand Cherokee and Wrangler trims to its 4xe lineup
Stellantis executives unveiled the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willy 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition at the Detroit Auto Show. Both models will be on display through September 25th.
Jeep announces plans to bring four new EV models to market by 2025
Jeep revealed on Thursday plans to release four new EV models in the US and Europe by 2025 as the company seeks to "become the leading electrified SUV brand in the world."
China's emergence as an EV powerhouse has been a long time coming
American ingenuity may have initially ushered in the EV era, but it’s been China’s relentless commoditization of the technology that has put the asian nation’s automakers at the forefront of the global electric vehicle race.
Kia officially unveils its 576-HP EV6 GT at Monterey Car Week
Kia officially unveiled its upcoming performance EV6 GT variant, sporting 576 HP, 206 miles of range and a fun little feature called Drift Mode.
Lincoln replaced the steering wheel with a 'chess piece controller' in its Model L100 concept
On Thursday, Lincoln revealed the Model L 100, its initial foray into electrified mobility, which draws inspiration from the company’s very first luxury sedan, the 1922 Model L.
Hitting the Books: How much that insurance monitoring discount might really be costing you
Yes, AI/ML systems are better at certain tasks than humans -- but, technically, so are horses. That's no reason to fear robots, argues Gerd Gigerenzer in his new book, How to Stay Smart in a Smart World.
Lucid's Air Grand Touring EV delivers luxurious speed and range
Lucid gave time behind the wheel of its latest top-of-the-line Air Grand Touring Performance EV, with all the proper pieces of hardware and software ready to go.We have to say, it's better than anticipated.
Hyundai's first EV sedan is the futuristic Ioniq 6
Hyundai Motor Group has officially unveiled the Ioniq 6, a streamlined sedan that offers an estimated 610km (380 mile) range and an intelligent interior that George Jetson would mistake for magic.
Panasonic is building one of the world's largest EV battery factory in Kansas
Panasonic announced on Wednesday that it's inked a deal with the state of Kansas to build and operate a $4 billion battery cell production facility — the world's largest.
Ford recalls 100,000 hybrid vehicles over fire risk
Some Corsair, Escape and Maverick hybrids suffer from issues that could result in potential under hood fire.
Human Horizons' next China-only EV will come with a robotic arm and 'light curtains'
Chinese electric vehicle maker Human Horizons unveiled its second EV model on Wednesday, dubbed the GT HiPhi Z.
Rivian says it's still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles despite production woes
Electric transportation startup Rivian says it’s still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles in 2022.
How to buy a used car online
What to know before buying a used car online.
Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines.
Jeep parent company Stellantis will reportedly plead guilty to emissions fraud
The world’s fifth-largest automaker will reportedly soon plead guilty to end a multi-long investigation into its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution created by its diesel engines.
Cadillac's Lyriq EV will start at $62,990
Cadillac has announced pricing and charging service options for the Lyriq crossover EV ahead of orders for the 2023 model opening on May 19th.
Tesla recalls 130,000 cars for overheating infotainment systems
For at least the third time this year, Tesla is recalling vehicles over a software issue.