BMW’s Neue Klasse M concept brings next-gen EV tech to motorsports
BMW’s Neue Klasse M concept brings next-gen EV tech to motorsports

Just in time for Le Mans, BMW is pulling the cover off its new M performance concept built on the Bavarian automaker’s Neue Klasse next-generation architecture. The concept is the debut of a new design language for BMW’s M division, signaling a shift toward a more electrified future. The company says it is built on […]

Tesla FSD update adds a new dialog that previews your car’s parking plan

Tesla’s FSD 14.3.4 update adds a new on-screen dialog that appears as the car approaches its destination and shows the driver how it plans to park.

Waymo launches a $29.99/month subscription for its most frequent robotaxi riders
Waymo launches a $29.99/month subscription for its most frequent robotaxi riders

Waymo is launching a $29.99 per month subscription tier called Waymo Premier, targeting its most frequent riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The plan is invite-only to start. Subscribers get prioritised matching, up to five free cancell…

Mercedes-Benz turns to defence, partnering with startup Tytan to build anti-drone vehicles
Mercedes-Benz turns to defence, partnering with startup Tytan to build anti-drone vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is leaning deeper into defence. The carmaker has signed a memorandum of understanding with TYTAN Technologies, a Munich counter-drone startup, to develop vehicle-based systems that detect and shoot down hostile drones, built on its G-Clas…

Musk says the ‘acid test’ for Tesla’s self-driving is sleeping through your commute. His Austin robotaxis crash four times more than humans.
Musk says the ‘acid test’ for Tesla’s self-driving is sleeping through your commute. His Austin robotaxis crash four times more than humans.

Elon Musk has called the ability to fall asleep in a Tesla and wake up at your destination the “acid test” for true autonomy. He first described that vision in 2014 and repeated it on Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call, saying he was confident it would be a…

This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.

Rivian R2 first drive

Rivian’s R2 blends smart cost-cutting engineering with strong performance, off-road capability, and premium feel, making it a compelling new contender in the crowded mid-range electric SUV market.

Rivian R2 SUV deliveries have begun, just not for the version most buyers may want

Rivian’s smaller electric SUV is finally on the road, but buyers waiting for the more affordable R2 trims will have to wait longer.

From cars to data centres, GM pushes into energy storage with three new battery deals
From cars to data centres, GM pushes into energy storage with three new battery deals

General Motors is pushing into energy storage for data centres and the electrical grid, announcing a sodium-ion battery development partnership with Peak Energy, a lithium iron phosphate supply deal with LG Energy Solution, and an expanded relationship…

Rivian begins R2 deliveries as it bets a shrinking US EV market is an opportunity, not a threat
Rivian begins R2 deliveries as it bets a shrinking US EV market is an opportunity, not a threat

Rivian began handing over the first R2 SUVs to paying customers on Tuesday, opening a new chapter for a company that has burned through billions of dollars trying to prove it can build electric vehicles at scale. The R2 starts at $57,990 for the Perfor…