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Unlock Your Rivian With Apple Watch: New App Lets You Leave Your Phone Home

Rivian has officially bridged the gap between your wrist and your vehicle. Starting today, February 19, 2026, the company is rolling out the highly anticipated Rivian Apple Watch companion app alongside its new Autonomy+ subscription service. This update, version 3.9.0 of the mobile app, allows R1T and R1S owners to control their vehicles without needing […]

Ford to Launch $30,000 Electric Pickup Inspired by Cybertruck Tech

Ford is pivoting its electric vehicle strategy with a new “Universal Electric Vehicle” (UEV) platform, designed to deliver a mid-size electric pickup starting at approximately $30,000. In a technical briefing this week, Ford executives revealed they are adopting several manufacturing and electrical innovations popularized by Tesla and its Cybertruck to reach this aggressive price point […]

Detroit’s $50B EV Reckoning: The Grand Gamble Unravels

The EV gold rush in Detroit has officially hit a wall. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the Detroit Big Three — General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis — have collectively racked up more than $50 billion in write-downs tied to electric vehicle investments, as cooling demand and shifting regulations force […]

Rivian R2: Tesla Model Y Rival Launching This Spring

Rivian’s long-anticipated R2 is almost here. In a post on X, Rivian teased the upcoming debut of its more affordable electric SUV, writing, “The wait is almost over. The first R2 variant, featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive, launches this spring.” The company confirmed it will be sharing full details about the R2, including pricing, […]

Ferrari Unveils First EV, Designed by the Man Behind iPhone

Ferrari has officially lifted the curtain on the interior of its first-ever all-electric supercar, and it’s already clear the company is taking a very different approach from most EV makers. The vehicle, called the Ferrari Luce, was designed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the design firm founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, and the […]

Waymo Hits $110B Valuation in Massive $16B Funding Round

Waymo is doubling down on its lead in autonomous ride-hailing. According to the Financial Times, Alphabet’s self-driving subsidiary has finalized a massive $16 billion funding round that values the company at roughly $110 billion, more than doubling its valuation from its last raise just over a year ago. The round is being led overwhelmingly by […]

Tesla FSD Dominates Hyundai’s Internal Autonomy Rankings

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology just scored a major win — and this time, the praise is coming from inside a rival automaker. According to a report from The Elec, Hyundai Motor recently conducted an internal evaluation of several autonomous driving systems, and Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) came out far ahead of the competition. In Hyundai’s testing, […]

Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Now Taking Public Rides in Miami

Waymo has officially launched its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami, opening its doors to the public starting today. According to Waymo, nearly 10,000 residents have already signed up, with invitations rolling out gradually to ensure a smooth experience across the company’s initial 60-square-mile service area. The launch marks a major milestone for Waymo in […]

Ford Announces $30,000 EV With Eyes-Off Self-Driving Tech

Ford is officially entering the race to deliver eyes-off self-driving technology — and it’s doing so in a way that breaks from the industry’s usual playbook. According to a report from CNBC, the automaker plans to debut Level 3 “eyes-off” driving on a roughly $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, making the feature accessible on a […]

Tesla Dethroned as Global EV Leader by BYD

Tesla has officially lost its long-held title as the world’s top electric vehicle seller, with Chinese automaker BYD overtaking the U.S. EV pioneer in global sales for 2025. According to new figures reported by CNN, BYD delivered 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, up nearly 28% year-over-year, while Tesla posted 1.64 million deliveries, marking its […]

Volkswagen Cancels ID. Buzz in the U.S. After Just One Year

Volkswagen has confirmed it is pulling the plug on the all-electric ID. Buzz in the U.S. for the 2026 model year, just over a year after the retro-styled van finally arrived stateside. The automaker confirmed the situation to Carscoops, with a spokesperson stating: “Following a careful assessment of current EV market conditions, we have made […]

Waymo Hits 20M Robotaxi Rides, Targets $100B Valuation

Waymo just hit a major milestone in the autonomous driving race, announcing it has now surpassed 20 million fully autonomous, paid robotaxi trips with public riders. The update underscores how far Alphabet’s self-driving unit has come as it reportedly prepares for a massive new funding round that could value the company at nearly $100 billion. […]