A growing number of automakers are scaling back or removing support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in newly launched vehicles. The move reflects a broader shift in how manufacturers approach in-car connectivity, with increasing emphasis on proprietary infotainment systems designed to offer deeper integration with vehicle functions. Even as smartphone mirroring technologies continue to evolve, carmakers are placing greater value on controlling the digital environment inside the vehicle. Software […]

Lemonade says it will cut per-mile insurance rates about 50% for Tesla drivers when Full Self-Driving is engaged, starting in Arizona.

Sony Honda Mobility used CES 2026 to tease a second electric vehicle under its Afeela brand, signaling plans to expand beyond the upcoming Afeela 1 sedan. While customer deliveries of the Afeela 1 are scheduled to begin later in 2026, the company revealed that it’s already working on a larger all-electric SUV targeted at a wider range of users. A planned launch as early as 2028 in the United States. The […]

Alef Aeronautics, a San Mateo-based startup founded in 2015, has begun producing what it describes as the world’s first road-legal flying car. While autonomous ground vehicles continue to face reliability challenges, Alef points out that controlled aerial mobility is both feasible and practical; the company’s original goal of building a flying car in six months proved unrealistic, but steady development resulted in a full-size prototype by 2019 and the start […]

LG Display has just become the first automotive display manufacturer to receive a cybersecurity certification, affirming its readiness for the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The company was awarded the Cybersecurity Assurance Program Certificate for ISO-SAE 21434:2021 (Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity Engineering) by UL Solutions. This global standard verifies that automotive suppliers have established robust processes to manage cybersecurity risks across the entire product lifecycle, spanning development, production, supply, and […]

BYD continues to expand its presence in the electric vehicle segment, particularly in China, with the introduction of a new model that highlights the company’s technological ambition and design evolution. The manufacturer is preparing to launch another fully electric sedan: the BYD Seal 07 EV, classified as a mid-size model and aimed at consumers seeking a blend of performance, modern styling, and advanced safety systems. Information regarding the vehicle became […]

Concerns have grown regarding the reliability of Chinese-made batteries used in certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, following new technical assessments questioning their longevity and repairability. The issue centers on NCM811 lithium-ion battery packs produced by LG Energy Solutions, which are installed in a portion of these popular Tesla models. The topic resurfaces shortly after another report described the Model Y as one of the least reliable vehicles […]

Xiaomi has reached a major milestone in its rapidly expanding automotive division, surprising industry observers with the speed of its progress. The Chinese technology company, widely known for its smartphones and consumer electronics, announced that its 500,000th electric vehicle has rolled off the production line. What makes this achievement remarkable is the timeframe: Xiaomi accomplished it in just one year and seven months of car manufacturing. For comparison, many established […]

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