A stolen Kia reveals the hidden limits of connected car technology

Ian Fogg had a doorbell video, an AirTag, and Kia Connect access when his car was stolen. Eight location requests later, the car is still gone.

BYD and Xiaomi shares surge after June delivery numbers show momentum holding
BYD and Xiaomi shares surge after June delivery numbers show momentum holding

Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese EV makers surged on Thursday after June delivery figures beat expectations. BYD gained around 9% and Xiaomi climbed about 5%. BYD posted 403,472 vehicle sales in June, up 5.46% from the same month last year. Deutsche …

Hyundai and Kia built a UV system that kills bacteria inside a car while you are sitting in it
Hyundai and Kia built a UV system that kills bacteria inside a car while you are sitting in it

Hyundai and Kia have unveiled an in-vehicle sanitization system that uses far-ultraviolet light to kill bacteria and viruses inside a car cabin, even while passengers are present. The technology, called Plasma Care UVC, is what the companies describe a…

GM’s Q2 sales fell four percent as EV demand dropped and Toyota closed in
GM’s Q2 sales fell four percent as EV demand dropped and Toyota closed in

General Motors’ second-quarter US sales fell just over four percent as demand for its all-electric vehicles and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks declined year over year. The Detroit automaker reported selling 714,896 vehicles from April through June, …

Cambrige experts find utterly simple fix for longer lasting EV batteries. Just put some pressure on it.

Cambridge researchers found that applying the right constant pressure to lithium-ion battery cells could double their lifespan without changing the chemistry.

BMW reveals redesigned X5 with petrol, hybrid, EV, and hydrogen options

BMW has revealed the all-new X5 with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric, and future hydrogen powertrains, marking the biggest overhaul in the SUV’s history.

Tesla starts testing its production Cybercab without steering wheel or pedals in Austin
Tesla starts testing its production Cybercab without steering wheel or pedals in Austin

Tesla has begun testing a production version of its Cybercab on public roads in Austin, Texas, with no steering wheel and no pedals. The two-seat vehicle, which Tesla first revealed in October 2024, is being driven entirely by its autonomous software w…

Tesla has a battery theft problem

A WIRED investigation reveals organised gangs repeatedly stole Tesla battery shipments from its Nevada factory, prompting tighter security and raising concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities.

Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration
Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration

Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s app in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city that served as the first test of whether the two former courtroom rivals could work together. Both companies confirmed the split to Tec…

Self-driving firm Momenta opens $752mn Hong Kong IPO
Self-driving firm Momenta opens $752mn Hong Kong IPO

Momenta is heading to the public markets. The self-driving software firm has opened its Hong Kong IPO, seeking up to $752mn to pour into AI research and robotaxis. The Momenta IPO would value the GM-backed company at close to $9bn. The Suzhou-based com…