Articles tagged "Misc"

The global appetite for electric cars shows no signs of slowing down - in August alone, 1.7 million EVs found new homes, per research firm Rho Motion. This brings the total for the first eight month of the year to 12.5 million. The August sales...

The sleek, flush door handles have quickly become a signature feature on many new electric cars. They are a symbol of futuristic design. They promise better aerodynamics and a clean look, but regulators in China want to bring this design trend to an...

Electric cars are no different from their gas-powered cousins when it comes to this one thing: official range figures. Those "official" numbers are one thing, but real-world performance is what truly matters to drivers. A comprehensive test...

The world of autonomous driving is dominated by a few household names. When you look under the hood of a vehicle's advanced safety systems, you'll likely find silicon from giants like NVIDIA or Qualcomm. But a new name is stepping into the ring, and...

The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of...

A dramatic shift is underway in what Americans want from their next new vehicle. The heated seats or the fancy sound systems are taking a back seat, and the single most desired feature is now one that takes over the most fundamental task of all:...

Planning a European road trip in the next decade? You might want to get comfortable with the idea of plugging in. While the European Union's widely discussed ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales for the public is set for 2035, your next rental...

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has announced a plan to ban all ICE motorcycles from its city center from July 1, 2026. The plan will expand in 2027 to cover more of the city, and a ban on ICE cars is coming too after that, though an exact date for...

The popular federal tax credits that have helped Americans switch to electric cars could be unplugged much sooner than anyone expected. A new proposal in the US Senate plans to eliminate the financial perks for buying new and used electric vehicles...

The upcoming Vivo X Fold5 is an ambitious attempt to bridge technological divides, connecting to your car and, surprisingly, even to Apple's exclusive ecosystem. Set for a June 25 debut, this new electric car-friendly device is packed with features...

When the European Union erected a tariff wall last year to slow the influx of Chinese-made electric cars, the intended message was clear: protect domestic industry. However, Chinese automakers seem to have read a different memo. Instead of...

The global electric car market is growing fast in 2025, but a closer look at the sales numbers reveals a divided landscape. China shatters sales records, Europe maintains a steady pace, but North America's EV adoption has slowed to a...

Electric cars on European roads are promising cleaner air and, often, cheaper motoring in the long run. But when it comes to "fueling" these EVs, the cost can be a real shocker—or a pleasant surprise—depending on where you plug in. A look across the...

The US Congress is about to change the EV landscape, potentially slowing down the electric car adoption and shaking up the nation's clean energy goals. Two major decisions – one in the House of Representatives and another in the Senate – have sent...

Tired of plugging in your phone every time you hop in the car just to get your maps or music on the dashboard screen? For many drivers, the convenience of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has been tethered by a pesky USB cable. AAWireless, a company...

Google is about to roll out big updates for Android Auto, promising to change how you interact with your car's infotainment screen. Soon, browsing the web and watching videos could be as common as listening to music or navigating, at least when your...

Despite trade disagreements and a slight pause from the previous month, the global market for electric cars continued its strong upward climb in April 2025. Fresh data from Rho Motion, a research firm specializing in battery and energy transition...

US House Republicans are pushing forward a bill that would impose a $250 annual fee on electric car owners to apparently help fund road repairs. The proposal comes as part of a larger tax reform bill under consideration by the House Transportation...

During a visit to Michigan, a central hub for car manufacturing in the United States, President Donald Trump announced a softening of previously imposed tariffs on imported cars and car parts. The executive order, signed by the president just...

For years, drivers using Apple CarPlay have voiced a desire for more entertainment options, particularly the ability to stream videos while their vehicles are stationary. Apple ignored the requests and maintained a tight grip on the types of apps...