Too much is hitting the auto industry all at once: electrification, autonomy and now artificial intelligence.
Western automakers are still trailing Chinese rivals on EVs. And now they may be losing ground on AI as well, Kevin Williams wrote in his latest story. Kevin points to brands like Xpeng and Geely, which are racing to pack more AI features into their cars, creating the next arms race in the auto industry.
Here’s what else is cooking today:
Toyota is getting far more serious about EVs, and the Highlander's bidirectional charging proves it.
A Tesla Model 3 was left outside in one of the world’s coldest places. Here’s how much battery it used to keep the cabin warm.
Breakdown of GM’s next-gen vehicle architecture, starting with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
Photo: Patrick George
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