Hertz is buying 65,000 vehicles from Polestar to diversify its EV fleet
Hertz said it will initially order Polestar 2 models, which feature a minimalist design and a plethora of amenities including 20-inch forged alloy wheels, a panoramic roof and a large infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS......»»
Two things that might stop me from buying the Google Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like a big upgrade on paper. However, two things may stop me from buying it......»»
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design new molecules for medications. But just like a human, it's hard to read AI's mind......»»
Asbury vows "vigorous defense" against FTC complaint alleging consumer deception, discriminatory pricing
Asbury CEO David Hult: “We will not allow the FTC to coerce fines from us or subject us to onerous requirements that negatively impact the car-buying experience for our customers.".....»»
Factory incentives keep EVs growing as automakers plan more affordable models
In the January to June period, EV registrations rose 7 percent to 579,687 vehicles compared with a 1.8 percent rise in the overall light-vehicle market to 7.8 million, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
EVs outpace broader market, buoyed by fresh models and heavy incentives, U.S. registration data shows
New EV registrations rose 3.1 percent in June to 108,026 vehicles compared with an 8.8 percent drop in the broader light-vehicle market to just over 1.2 million, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Headrests remain top problem for drivers for fifth consecutive year, J.D. Power finds
The study also found that Chevrolet dominated seat comfort and quality for mass-market vehicles, ranking in the top three for all segments except compact cars. For premium vehicles, Porsche vehicles held two of the top three spots for both cars and S.....»»
Chinese robotaxi provider WeRide cleared in Calif. to test with passengers
WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas, state regulators said......»»
Best Walmart TV deals: 43-inch 4K TV for $218 and more
Walmart makes for some serious savings when it comes to buying a TV, so we've rounded up all of the best Walmart TV deals for your shopping ease......»»
Explore the ‘Sound of Apple’ in new two-part podcast series
The excellent podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz recently published a two-part series exploring “The Sound of Apple.” The episodes include conversations with multiple Apple Design Team members, audio engineers, and more, highlighting Apple’s work on.....»»
Polestar starts EV production in U.S., avoiding EU and U.S. tariffs
The Polestar 3 electric crossover will be built in South Carolina as well as China. It will be exported to Europe, which has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs......»»
Polestar to boost U.S. retail network by nearly 75% as new product arrives
The EV brand, which is tripling the size of its lineup this year, plans to add 20 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2025......»»
NHTSA ends Toyota RAV4 battery fire risk investigation after 3-year probe, recall
More than 1.8 million vehicles were recalled and 100-plus fires were reported related to the issue......»»
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start......»»
Waymo robotaxis waking San Francisco neighbors with nightly honking
People who live near a San Francisco parking lot used by Waymo say the self-driving vehicles won't stop honking at each other, even though no one is inside them......»»
NHTSA closes preliminary evaluation of front suspension failure in Tesla vehicles
Safety agency said it closed the investigation as no instance showed that a failure of the part prevented the ability to control the vehicle in testing and reported instances of failure......»»
Best Labor Day deals and sales in 2024: What to expect
Labor Day is coming up fast and we've picked out some fantastic early Labor Day deals, as well as taken a look at what to consider before buying......»»
Apple Music now available in Rivian vehicles
Apple and Rivian today announced that native Apple Music support is rolling out to all Rivian electric vehicles. Get the latest software update for your Rivian car, to start streaming Apple Music through the Rivian dashboard interface. You’ll ne.....»»
12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 7 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another iPhone model right now o.....»»
Apple Music now available in Rivian vehicles, Connect+ subscription required
Apple and Rivian today announced that native Apple Music support is rolling out to all Rivian electric vehicles. Get the latest software update for your Rivian car, to start streaming Apple Music through the Rivian dashboard interface. You’ll ne.....»»
Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over ongoing Takata airbag concerns
Since 2009, more than 30 deaths, including at least 26 in the United States, and hundreds of injuries have been attributed to Takata airbags installed in vehicles from various automakers......»»