Automobile

Mercedes VLE 400 4MATIC Adds AWD and 654-Km Range

The Mercedes VLE 400 4MATIC arrives with 416 hp, all-wheel drive, a 654-km range and up to 2.5 tonnes of towing capacity.

Design

Tesla FSD Can Now Intervene During Manual Driving

Tesla updates FSD Supervised with a feature that can take control during manual driving when it detects an imminent collision.

Tech

Panasonic’s 150°C Solid-State Battery Targets Car Sensors

Panasonic develops a compact solid-state battery that operates at 150°C and targets automotive sensors exposed to demanding conditions.

Automobile

Denza Z9 GT Adds 1,140-HP EV Trim at a Lower Price

Denza launches a lower-priced Z9 GT with 1,140 hp, three electric motors, rear-wheel steering and up to 600 km of WLTP range.

Automobile

Tesla Cybercab Begins Driverless Rides in Austin as Federal Regulators Open an Investigation

Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab enters service in Austin while NHTSA reviews its federal safety certification.

Automobile

New Dacia Spring Moves Production to Europe and Keeps Its Price Below €20,000

The new Dacia Spring will be built in Europe with a 250-km range, LFP battery and starting price of €17,900.

Automobile

Audi A2 e-tron Revealed With Up to 401 Miles of Range and a €38,200 Price

The Audi A2 e-tron arrives with up to 401 miles of WLTP range, three battery sizes, bidirectional charging and a €38,200 starting price.

Tech

New AI Safety Tests Could Make Software-Defined Cars More Trustworthy

Keysight and the University of York are developing new methods to test AI safety and reliability in software-defined vehicles.

News

US Automakers Ask Congress for a Permanent Ban on Chinese Connected Cars

US automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, software and hardware over security and competition concerns.