Mercedes will test the safety credentials of ProLogium’s solid-state batteries. The fourth-generation tech includes a non-flammable inorganic electrolyte. ProLogium is planning a large solid-state battery plant in Dunkirk, France. For more than a decade, Mercedes-Benz
An investigation into the cybersecurity of Chinese EVs showed how much data they collect. One hacker was easily able to take control of a BYD, tracking it and accessing most of its functions. Report highlights
LexisNexis driving scores can run inside an insurer’s existing phone app. The company says raw driving behavior stays on the device; scores reach insurers. Existing programs show why phone use and passenger detection need scrutiny.
Dereck Thomas turned himself in to police after being stopped while driving the stolen Chevy. The 33-year-old ex-police officer was towing a stolen trailer and lawn mower. Thomas was booked into Camden County Jail after
Helderburg’s Land Rover Defender Vermeer retains the original engine. A glimmering shade of white with contrasting black accents is applied to their show car. Inside the cabin, you’ll find high-end Scottish leather with a bright
You hear it all the time: New cars are complicated. Automakers could make them less complicated, but that’s not really their bag, so instead we can only watch as software sinks its claws ever deeper
When I left Indianapolis a couple of weeks ago for the Goodwood Revival in the U.K., I wished my 2026 Honda Prelude long-term test car had one convenient feature: ventilated seats. It’s been abnormally hot
Your vehicle’s engine oil makes a big difference in how it operates—and it affects systems other than the engine, too. For instance, many diesel truck owners hate their rig’s diesel particulate filter, and they might not
Tim Burton’s Batman Returns is one of the best, if not the best, movies in the Batman franchise. What is a fact, however, is that the Batmobile created for the 1992 film is the most
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