U.S.–China Auto Tensions Resurface Over Vehicle Software and Data Rules
The relationship between the United States and China has never been simple when it comes to automobiles. Tariffs and trade disputes have grabbed headlines for years. But the latest friction isn’t about steel or batteries. It’s about something less visible and potentially more consequential: the software that runs modern vehicles and the data those vehicles […]
Insurance Groups Flag Rising Repair Costs Linked to ADAS Sensors
Insurance Groups Flag Rising Repair Costs Linked to ADAS Sensors A fender bender used to be exactly what it sounds like: a bent fender, maybe some scraped paint, a few hundred bucks at the body shop, and everyone moves on with their lives. Those days are disappearing fast. Insurance industry groups are raising alarms about […]
Automakers Push OTA Updates to Address Recent Vehicle Software Issues
Automakers Push OTA Updates to Address Recent Vehicle Software Issues There was a time when fixing a car meant lifting the hood or crawling underneath with a wrench. Now it increasingly means waiting for your sedan to download a patch while it sits in the driveway overnight. Over-the-air software updates have become the industry’s go-to […]
NHTSA Expands Review of Level-2 Driver Assistance Systems in the U.S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is widening its investigation into advanced driver assistance systems, examining how automakers market, implement, and monitor Level-2 semi-autonomous features across multiple brands. The expanded review comes after a series of high-profile crashes involving vehicles using systems like Tesla’s Autopilot, GM’s Super Cruise, and Ford’s BlueCruise. NHTSA officials say the […]
15 Coolest Automotive Finds from CES 2026
Every year, CES transforms Las Vegas into a playground for automotive innovation. While most weeks automakers roll out incremental updates that barely register, CES remains the exception—a showcase where the industry’s boldest ideas take center stage. From ground-effect flying boats to million-dollar combine harvesters, this year’s show delivered surprises that ranged from practical to downright […]
Huawei’s Ultra-Luxury Maextro S800 Is Now Outselling Porsche, Mercedes, and BMW Combined in China
The tech giant’s $100,000+ sedan has conquered one of the last segments where European brands still dominated, and it’s not even close.A sedan made by a Chinese tech company is now outselling the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and BMW 7 Series in their own backyard. Combined. The Huawei Maextro S800, launched in May with pricing […]