Volkswagen ID.GTI concept is another icon reimagined as an EV
The Volkswagen ID.GTI concept shows how VW plans to make its GTI hot hatchback electric......»»
Here’s everything Apple will likely announce next week
Apple has confirmed that it has an “exciting week” of Mac announcements planned starting on Monday. We’re expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini – alongside the launch of the first Apple Intelligence features. Here’s ev.....»»
Scout Traveler and Scout Terra forge a new path for EVs
The Volkswagen Group's new Scout Motors EV brand kicks off with an electric pickup truck and SUV launching in 2027......»»
Does the iPad mini 7 have Face ID?
Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7 sports some much-needed tweaks and improvements. But has the diminutive tablet adopted Face ID yet?.....»»
GM Canada delays St. Catharines EV motor output until 2027, affecting 1,000 workers
Unifor opened a labor action center in Niagara Region this month to help about 1,000 members find work following layoffs and retooling delays at General Motors Canada’s St. Catharines Propulsion Plant. .....»»
VW pushes back launch of ID7 EV in the U.S. to ‘probably" 2025
The VW ID7 electric sedan, similar in size to the discontinued Passat midsize sedan, was supposed to launch in the U.S. in the third quarter, but now it looks like it will likely launch in 2025......»»
Advanced driver-assistance systems could become $307 billion market by 2035, report says
Revenue from advanced driver-assist systems is expected to surge from just $1.7 billion in 2023, according to a report by Oliver Wyman Forum. The firm also expects massive revenue growth in EV charging services......»»
Iowa latest state to adopt Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses
Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch. more….....»»
Iowa rolls out support for driver"s licenses, IDs in Wallet app
Those living in the Hawkeye State can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses.Image Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that state resi.....»»
In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan
Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»
Stellantis to road test EV fleet with solid-state batteries
Stellantis NV plans to operate a test fleet of electric vehicles powered with solid-state batteries in two years’ time, taking a step toward potential commercialization of a technology that’s aimed at improving EV performance. The automaker wi.....»»
The CEO of Ford says he"s been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn"t want to give it up
The CEO of Ford says he"s been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn"t want to give it up.....»»
Trump says he"ll make interest on car loans tax deductible for vehicles made in U.S.
Trump has not specified if the tax breaks would be available to many foreign-owned automakers who produce millions of vehicles in the U.S., including Volkswagen Group, Toyota and Hyundai......»»
Meta testing Face ID-like video selfie to recover your Instagram or Facebook account
Meta is testing facial recognition as a way of letting you instantly recover your Instagram or Facebook account if you find yourself locked out. The process of submitting a video selfie looks much the same as that used to register for Face ID, requir.....»»
TikTok diagnosed creator with Type 1 diabetes before his doctor did
TikTok isn’t the first place I’d think of in relation to the concept of the wisdom of crowds, but it seems I may be underestimating the streaming video app … more….....»»
Anticipating socio-technical tipping points to facilitate positive change
As global climate targets tighten, radical and disruptive changes are becoming inevitable. In this context, the concept of tipping points, by which small changes can trigger rapid systemic transformation, is attracting increasing attention in the soc.....»»
2025 VW ID Buzz: Heavy on the nostalgia, road; light on the range
The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs......»»
EV shipments to Europe soar ahead of planned EU tariffs
Automakers from Asia’s biggest economy shipped 60,517 EVs to the 27 nations in the European trade bloc last month, up 61 percent from last year, according to customs data......»»
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long. Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the ID Buzz......»»
Mercedes-Benz opens its own recycling facility for EV batteries
Making new EV batteries from old EV batteries is a no-brainer. Today, Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany. The new plant will use an "integrated mech.....»»
What motivates people to take action to prevent crime?
When private citizens disrupt a criminal event or avert a potentially dangerous situation, they are termed guardians, and the concept of guardianship forms the foundation of various crime-prevention strategies. Although guardianship has been examined.....»»