Bosch’s brake-by-wire system may be the next big leap in automotive tech

Bosch just completed testing on its new new brake-by-wire technology on public roads. Its development team traveled more than 2,050 miles (3,300 km) across several climate zones to reach the Arctic Circle in six days ... in a Nissan hatchback.

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Lyft aims to start robotaxi rides in 2026, beginning with Dallas

Ride-hailing company Lyft says it's set to launch robotaxis powered by Mobileye tech as soon as 2026, starting in Dallas, Texas. It'll subsequently arrive in more cities with thousands of self-driving cabs, with a fleet operated by Japan's Marubeni.

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Review: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox and Equinox EV aren’t as similar as you might think

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox comes in two basic flavors: gasoline-powered and battery electric. The two are not mechanically related, but their naming means consumers see them as the same. And so I drove them both.

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Two of the most expensive cars in history have sold in the last week

In the last few days, two of the six most expensive cars in history have sold at auction. One for US$54 million in Germany, the other for $36 million in Paris. We're guessing that with financial storm clouds looming, the world's most astute money managers are seeking a proven economic hedge.

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Another car sells for $50 million … And maybe another will tomorrow

A Mercedes-Benz just sold for US$52.4 million (€51.15 million) at auction, though the real story is the relentless and somewhat foreboding rise in collectible automobile prices … and there's another auction tomorrow that might change the story again.

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Musk promises Tesla robotaxis yet again – this time by June

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles that will operate as taxis with no driver behind the wheel in Austin, Texas, in June. He previously promised self-driving cabs by 2020, so maybe don't hold your breath.

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Hymer’s most connected camper van melds homey comfort and serious tech

Hymer's new Xperience camper van better supports the needs of work-from-anywhere roamers. It wraps them in warm, homey comfort trickled down from the incomparable Venture S RV, and equips them with robust 5G connectivity and smart home control.

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Sleek camper van+ from Europe upends the US small RV market

The sleek, space-optimized Wingamm Oasi plus-sized camper van has arrived in the USA. The new "micro class RV" combines Italian exterior flair with high-end European furnishings to become a state-of-the-art camper van alternative for US RVers.

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General Motors gets slapped by FTC order to not collect driver data

The FTC has smacked GM with a settlement for secretly collecting and selling drivers' detailed driving information without their consent - but the practice seems to be endemic throughout the automotive industry.

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Hollowed-out electric motor pumps more power per pound than all others

Donut Lab has premiered its first batch of all-electric motors you can see straight through, ranging from a tiny drone drive to a high-performance hypercar cornerstone the company crowns the world power and torque density king.

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