Ford’s Next EVs Will Ditch Google For Apple Maps
Ford’s next-generation EVs will feature native Apple Maps navigation. Apple Maps will replace Google Maps as the built-in navigation system. The new software is expected to improve EV route planning…
GM Still Leads The US In Sales. But EV Demand Is Slipping
General Motors sales were down 4.2% to start 2026. The company is still the number one automaker in the United States. EV sales are down, but GM is the number…
The IIHS Will Release Commercial Truck Safety Evaluations
The IIHS will publish safety evaluations for commercial trucks and vans. This data has never been publicly available before. Commercial trucks represent 16% of all road deaths from 2023. Unlike…
Rivian Says AI Will Make The Apple CarPlay Debate ‘Obsolete’
Rivian says it still has no plans to add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to its vehicles. Rivian’s software chief says the company is instead building an AI-powered in-car assistant.…
Rivian R2: More Versions Coming?
Rivian is considering other R2 variants. The CEO said ‘there could be an R2X,’ but that he didn’t want to give away too many details. R2 deliveries begin soon. Rivian…
Meet RAD: The Rivian Adventure Department
RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team is comprised of Rivian designers, engineers, and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a skunkworks division tasked with pushing the limits of what Rivian…
‘It’s a Product Our Customers Really Enjoy’
Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. The company says it prioritizes customers ‘choice.’ Other automakers, like GM, are moving away from CarPlay. General Motors took a lot…
Tesla Is Dead Last In Long-Term Reliability: Study
Buying a used car might be cheaper than a new one, but it comes with risks. Some cars just aren’t as reliable as others, and once the new-car smell has…
Tesla Might Actually Add Apple CarPlay to Its Vehicles
Tesla was one of the first automakers to shun Apple CarPlay and phone mirroring in general in place of its own native software. The automaker believed its proprietary operating system…
‘No More Fuses:’ How GM’s New Architecture Will Transform Gas Cars, Too
General Motors says it’s trying to create “the car of the future.” It’s powered by software that’s continually updated, full of advanced features, and increasingly autonomous. But given recent trends…