Sony and Honda have lost that lovin’ Afeela. The joint venture announced today that it would be discontinuing the $90,000 Afeela 1 electric sedan, as well as the unnamed Afeela SUV concept, as it adjusts to slower EV demand and policy pullbacks. In a statement, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) determined there was not a “viable […]
After years of hype and several public showcase appearances, the Afeela 1 is no more. Sony Honda Mobility has officially pulled the plug, and it’s the latest sign that the EV market is on the downturn.
This AI model analyzes eye tracking, heart rate, and personality traits to flag high-risk drivers before they hit the road, potentially reshaping how fleets screen candidates and approach safety.
Google announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles. Whereas previously Android Automotive operated exclusively in the car’s infotainment system, Google is now expanding its “open infrastructure” to the non-safety parts of the car’s internal computer system. As cars have swiftly become “computers on wheels,” there is still a […]
Android Auto connection issues are hitting Pixel and Samsung users, with widespread reports of failed or unstable connections. A recent update or Android 16 feature may be involved, but no fix is available yet.
Samsung has launched a Car-to-Home integration for Hyundai and Kia vehicles, letting drivers manage smart home devices — from air conditioners to robot vacuums — without ever leaving their seat.
Rising EV prices in the US are pushing buyers to look at Chinese alternatives, even though tariffs and policy barriers keep them out of reach.
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Xiaomi has launched the new-generation SU7 in three variants starting at RMB 219,900. Here’s what’s new and why it’s a bigger upgrade than you might expect.
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Uber is investing up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of driverless R2 taxis, with San Francisco and Miami set to be the first cities to see them on roads in 2028.
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These past few weeks have been particularly brutal for the EV industry – and anyone who believes that electric vehicles are the future. Thanks to slowing demand and policy whiplashes, automakers are on an EV murder spree, killing a host of promising new models. The EV graveyard grows bigger by the minute. And unfortunately, as […]