Can Synthetic Fuel Save the Internal Combustion Engine in 2026?
This technology promises a second life for combustion engines—potentially preserving today’s ICE vehicles rather than replacing them.
Michelin Unveils AI-Powered Tires That Monitor Their Own Condition
Michelin introduces tires with AI technology that track their own wear and performance in real time.
Your Car Is Watching You Back: Volvo EX60 to Get Google’s Gemini AI With Access to Vehicle Cameras
Over time, Gemini will be able to use the EX60’s cameras to “see what the driver sees.”
Hyundai and Kia Patent a Removable Roof Concept for a Future Pickup
Newly published patent filings in the U.S. and Germany reveal Hyundai Motor Group is exploring an unusual removable-roof design for a pickup truck.
Mercedes Finds a Way to Simplify Wiring in Split Taillights: Patent Reveals the Idea
A newly published patent filing suggests Mercedes-Benz is looking for a cleaner, simpler way to handle wiring in split rear light assemblies.
Qualcomm and Google: A Decade-Long Alliance to Build Smarter Cars
In Las Vegas, Qualcomm and Google announced an expanded partnership expected to last more than a decade
GWM Dismisses Range Extenders as a “Shortcut,” Unveils World’s First AI-Driven Platform Supporting Every Powertrain Type
Great Wall Motors has outlined the core pillars of its long-term technology strategy
GM Invents Seat-Doors: New Patent Surprises Engineers
General Motors has patented door panels that can transform into seats
GM Comes Up With a Self-Adjusting Armrest That Won’t Spill Your Coffee
GM’s vision of the future armrest: adjusts itself and stays perfectly level
Kawasaki Is Dead Serious: Its Hydrogen-Powered Robo-Horse Is Coming a Decade Earlier Than Expected
What once sounded like a sci-fi promise aimed at 2050 has suddenly turned into a concrete production plan.
World’s First Foldable Steering Wheel for Self-Driving Cars Unveiled at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in the U.S., automotive safety giant Autoliv introduced the world’s first foldable steering wheel designed specifically for autonomous vehicles.
An Old Idea with a New Twist: Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Unveil a Luxury Robotaxi
A self-driving version of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV debuted in Las Vegas, positioning itself as Uber’s most advanced taxi yet and aiming to begin passenger service in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ford Teaches the Trailer to Help the Vehicle—Not Hold It Back
Ford has patented a coordinated control system for electric trailers.
Ford Upgrades the Mustang Without Aftermarket Tuners: Factory Exhaust Gets Louder and Lighter
Ford has unveiled new performance exhaust systems for the EcoBoost-powered Mustang.
Taking Stock and Looking Ahead: What Awaits the Auto Industry in 2026—Our View and Predictions
The future is at the doorstep. Here’s what could surprise drivers in the years ahead.