Ford Will Teach Cars to Measure Firewood From a Photo and Provide Navigation Assistance
Ford plans to integrate an AI assistant into Ford and Lincoln vehicles by 2027
BMW to Use Samsung Exynos Processors in Its Electric Vehicles
Samsung Electronics produces Exynos Auto automotive processors, already used by Audi and Volkswagen — and BMW is set to join the list.
Mazda Unveils Vision X-Coupe Concept: A Car That Captures Its Own Exhaust
The system was successfully tested in Japan’s Super Taikyu endurance racing series.
The End of Winter Woes for EVs: Batteries Announced That Work at −22°F
This would be one of the first uses of solid-state batteries in passenger vehicles.
FAW Hongqi Solid-State Battery: First Prototype Passes Testing at 392°F
FAW Hongqi makes a breakthrough in sulfide electrolytes and safety technology.
Big, Multifunctional Cargo Area—Now With a Motor: Rivian Prepares a New Feature
Rivian has patented a tailgate with independently opening glass.
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