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Did Donut Labs Just Crack the Code on Solid-State Batteries With This Electric Motorcycle?

At CES, Donut touted a head-spinning set of features for its solid-state design, but it was light on details about how it actually works.

By Rob Pegoraro
Verge TS Pro

Waymo Robotaxis Hit the Streets of Miami. Waitlist Riders Get First Preference

At launch, the service is limited to a 60-square-mile region.

By Jibin Joseph
A Waymo robotoaxi drives along California Street

FTC Finalizes Order Banning GM From Sharing Driver Data

The order blocks GM’s data sharing for five years and requires the automaker to provide customers with easy options to disable, view, or delete their data for 20 years.

By Jibin Joseph
GM logo outside company headquarters in Detroit, Michigan

Jeep Kills America's Favorite Plug-In Hybrid

Stellantis will stop producing all PHEVs for the 2026 model year, including the best-selling Wrangler 4xe and Cherokee.

By Emily Forlini
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Ford Adds a Chatbot to Its App, Teases Eyes-Off Self-Driving by 2028

The Ford AI assistant supports image uploads, so you could snap a photo of mulch bags at Home Depot and ask, 'How many of these will fit in my truck bed?'

By Jibin Joseph
Ford's built-in AI assistant

This Is the Robotaxi That Lucid and Nuro Are Building for Uber

Uber plans to start offering rides in vehicles based on Lucid's Gravity SUV in the Bay Area later this year, but it's offering a sneak peek at CES in Las Vegas this week.

By Rob Pegoraro
A rendering of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip, showing its roof-mounted sensor stack

Norway's EV Adoption Hits 96%, But Tax Credits Are Only Part of the Story

Among other things, Norway benefits from the wide availability of lower-priced Chinese EVs.

By Emily Forlini
Tesla Supercharger with Norwegian flag

Calling All Campers: This Is the Coolest, Most Affordable Electric RV I've Seen Yet

The Evotrex-PG5 combines genuinely innovative features with a lower price point than competitors, but it's still a luxury buy.

By Emily Forlini
evotrex exterior

The Best Wireless Adapters for CarPlay and Android Auto for 2026

If your car has wired-only Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, but you hate plugging in your phone while you drive, check out these adapters for wireless connectivity.

By Eric Griffith
Credit: René Ramos-Hadrian

Florida Is Building a Highway That Can Wirelessly Charge EVs

After Indiana researchers demonstrated earlier this month that wireless highway EV charging works, Florida confirms it's breaking ground on another highway test in 2026.

By Emily Forlini
tesla driving

Safe, Autonomous, and More Expensive. Why Robotaxis Create a New 'Pink Tax'

Many New Year's Eve revelers will opt for a Waymo over an Uber or Lyft to avoid riding with a stranger. But that added sense of security comes at a cost that many women know all too well.

By Rakesh Agrawal
women in an uber

Ford Promises to Continue Offering Apple CarPlay, Despite Rivals Dropping It

Ford CFO Sherry House says the company will also incorporate Google Gemini in its cars next year.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple CarPlay with iOS 26

Happy New Year? EV Registration Fees Will Double in This State on Jan. 1

In Minnesota, the current $75 annual fee will now be at least $150, a bipartisan move aimed at offsetting lost gas tax revenue for public infrastructure projects.

By Emily Forlini
Rivian R1S

Zoox Issues Software Recall to Prevent Unnecessary Lane Crossings by Robotaxis

Zoox says its robotaxis crossed into opposite lanes near intersections, either partially or fully, up to 62 times.

By Jibin Joseph
A Zoox robotaxi

Uber, Lyft to Test Robotaxis in London After Waymo

Uber plans to begin testing in the first half of 2026. Lyft also hopes to start tests next year, once it gets the necessary regulatory nods.

By Jibin Joseph
Apollo Go RT 6

Waymo Robotaxis Froze, Slowed Down Traffic During San Francisco Blackout

Waymo suspended its services on Saturday and towed away the stranded vehicles overnight before resuming operations the next day.

By Jibin Joseph
Waymo driverless car is not able to detect traffic lights after a major power outage in San Francisco, California, United States on December 20, 2025

Millions of Hyundai, Kia Owners Now Eligible for Anti-Theft Repairs

If you purchased a Kia or Hyundai between 2011 and 2022, you may be eligible for a free hardware fix to protect it from theft, as well as financial compensation if your vehicle was stolen or damaged.

By Will McCurdy
Kia sorento

PCMag Readers Pick Their Top Electric and Hybrid Car Brands

The federal EV tax credit has vanished, yet many US drivers still eschew gas-powered cars. We polled our readers to determine which electric vehicle makers are doing the best job steering us toward a greener future.

By Eric Griffith
Readers’ Choice 2025: The Top EV, Hybrid, and Charging Network Brands

Tesla Risks California Sales Suspension Unless It Stops Using the Term 'Autopilot'

Tesla has 60 days to remove 'autopilot' from marketing campaigns on cars that don't support fully autonomous driving. Tesla, however says 'not one single customer ' has complained about it.

By Jibin Joseph
a Tesla Model Y in New Delhi

GM Adds Native Apple Music Support After Dropping CarPlay

Apple's music-streaming app is now available on select Cadillac and Chevrolet models with GM's OnStar Basics package.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple Music shown on the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ