US bans Polestar but not Volvo in baffling EV ruling — data security fears force exit for premium brand, while its sister company gets a green light Polestar will pull out of the market next year - Connected Car ruling will come into effect in 2027 - Anything with a link to China or Russia is in the spotlight - Volvo has managed to avoid the same fate North American fans of beautifully minimal Scandinavian design will no longer be able to purchase one of Polestar’s innovative and stylish EVs as of next year, as a new Connected Vehicle Rule can prohibit the sale of items with a “sufficient nexus” to China or Russia in the US. The final decision falls to the Bureau of Industry and Security, part of the US Department of Commerce, which declined to grant Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the US from model year 2027, according to Electrek. The rule, which was instituted during the final days of the Biden administration but kept under the Trump administration, centers around national security concerns, particularly with those brands controlled by, or subject to, the jurisdiction or direction of China or Russia. Polestar, which has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, is majority owned by one of the largest automakers in China, Geely Auto, which also happens to own Volvo. However, its Swedish sibling was granted a waiver in May to continue its sales in the US. “Companies from these countries may be compelled to share data or allow remote access to connected vehicles in the United States,” the notice of the rule said, according to CNN. But to add insult to injury, none of the Polestar models that are on sale in North America are assembled in China, with the Polestar 3 built in a Volvo plant
Jun 29, 2026 · via techradar.com
The knockout stage has arrived, and the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is one win away from advancing to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Wednesday, July 1, the United States faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in a win-or-go-home Round of 32 matchup. Fans can follow every moment of the action with live match coverage on the free iHeartRadio app, making it easy to stay connected whether you're at home, commuting, traveling, or celebrating with friends. How To Listen to USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Live The easiest way to hear live coverage of the FIFA World Cup is on the free iHeartRadio app. With iHeartRadio, you can listen from virtually anywhere on your: - Smartphone - Tablet - Computer - Smart speaker - Connected car - Smart TV Simply open the iHeartRadio app before kickoff to stream live World Cup coverage and follow every goal, save, and dramatic moment from the Round of 32. USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Match Details - Match: United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Round: FIFA World Cup Round of 32 - Date: Wednesday, July 1 - Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) - Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California How the Teams Reached the Knockout Stage The United States earned the top spot in Group D after collecting six points with victories over Paraguay and Australia.Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as one of the tournament's best third-place finishers out of Group C, earning four points to secure a place in the knockout rounds. Now, every match is single elimination, meaning the winner moves on and the loser's World Cup journey comes to an end. What's Next for the USMNT? If the United States defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina, they'll advance to the Round of
Jun 29, 2026 · via 945wpti.iheart.com
Connected Dealer Services nearly triples size of corporate headquarters By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. While the pandemic pushed the work-from-home shift in employment, Connected Dealer Services (CDS) made a significant investment in physical headquarters. CDS — whose brands include Advantage GPS for buy-here, pay-here dealers and subprime auto lenders, Elo GPS for independent dealerships, and CarRx for franchise dealerships — recently announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to one nearly three times the size of its previous facility. The company said the facility was designed to bring California-based employees together under one roof, while creating additional capacity for training, operations, engineering, fulfillment, and partner collaboration. “Over the last several years, we’ve continued to grow across multiple dealership segments and partner channels,” Connected Dealer Services chief operating officer Kristen Hale said in a news release. “As the business expanded, we reached a point where investing in additional infrastructure, training resources, and operational capacity became the right long-term decision. “This facility gives us the room and resources to better support our dealers, partners, suppliers, and employees as we continue to grow,” Hale continued. CDS provides connected vehicle technology through its portfolio of brands, including Advantage GPS for BHPH dealers and subprime lenders, Elo GPS for independent dealerships, and CarRx for franchise dealerships. Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may
Jun 29, 2026 · via autoremarketing.com
Premium electric vehicle maker Polestar is abandoning the U.S. auto market after the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security did not grant it authorization to sell vehicles from model year 2027 onwards, because of connected vehicle technology linked to China. The move comes just less than a month after its sister brand Volvo Cars, also owned by China-based automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, granted permission to continue trading in the U.S. The Bureau withdrew authorization under its Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts the import and sale of cars equipped with connected-vehicle technology linked to China or Russia. Polestar will continue to sell existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 EVs in the U.S. and will continue to support its customers, including providing access to its service network, the company said in a June 25 release. The company said it will now concentrate on the European market, which accounts for 80% of its retail sales, by continuing to expand its sales network and prepare to localize the manufacturing of future Polestar models. Despite Volvo Cars’ commitment in April to the exclusive global manufacturing of the Polestar 3 sedan at its factory in Charleston, South Carolina, the U.S. market accounted for just 6% of the brand’s global sales volume. Polestar is now expanding its retail footprint across Europe by entering the Baltic markets of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the company announced in a June 1 release. This expansion is taking place together with its regional importer Volvax Baltic by using its existing network of retailers in the region. The first dedicated Polestar Space will open this month in Tallinn, Estonia, followed by sites in Riga, Latvia, and Vilnius, Lithuania, during the second half of the year. “The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our
Jun 29, 2026 · via wardsauto.com
Adams County Police Seeking Suspect Wanted For 1st-Degree Assault
Police in Adams County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a weekend assault in Lind.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says the crime was committed sometime Sunday by 23-year-old Gage James Remington of Lind, who is now wanted for first-degree assault.
Sheriff's officials say the victim received medical care from an off-duty firefighter near the scene of the crime before being airlifted to a regional hospital for further treatment.
Deputies say Remington was last seen in the Lind area wearing camouflage clothing from head-to-toe, and that he should be considered dangerous and not approached if spotted.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Remington, or who thinks they might have seen him since Sunday, is being asked to contact the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 509-659-1122.
Authorities haven't released any specific details regarding the assault or the victim.
Jun 29, 2026 · via kpq.com
Top 5 Cars In India With YouTube Streaming And Premium Entertainment Features Several cars sold in India now offer YouTube streaming through their infotainment systems. Buyers today expect their cars to deliver more than just mobility, with comfort, technology, and entertainment becoming key priorities. Top 5 Cars In India With YouTube Streaming From connected car technology to streaming platforms, carmakers are now focusing heavily on digital convenience, and YouTube has emerged as one of the most sought-after entertainment features. However, for safety reasons, the feature is usually restricted to when the vehicle is stationary or made available through dedicated passenger screens. Tata Sierra One of the first mass-market cars in India to feature a triple-screen setup is the Tata Sierra. The triple-screen layout is integrated with a centre-mounted soundbar and a 12-speaker JBL sound system. Additionally, it gets 13 different sound modes, iRA connected technology, a dedicated passenger screen with YouTube and gaming support, and the Aircade suite. The Tata Sierra is expected to be priced around Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of the most affordable compact SUVs with such advanced entertainment features. Tata Harrier/Safari Tata Motors recently updated the Tata Harrier and Safari with a new Samsung OLED touchscreen infotainment system. This OLED display is powered by Harman and paired with a 10-speaker JBL sound system. Along with Dolby Atmos support, the visuals are enhanced with cinema-level audio clarity and rich sound output. This new upgrade has given both SUVs a fresh entertainment-focused identity, supported by 13 different Harman audio modes. The price of the Harrier starts at Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Safari is priced at Rs 13.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra XUV 7XO The Mahindra XUV 7XO is one of the best-selling seven-seater SUVs in India and was recently updated with new features. One of
Jun 29, 2026 · via drivespark.com
Your brand-new hybrid is hiding a fragile electrical secret that can instantly turn a simple trip to the dealership into a 42-day service nightmare. While everyone obsesses over the massive high-voltage hybrid pack, a tiny, overlooked 12V auxiliary battery is quietly acting as your SUV's true brain, and, as my ongoing tracking has recently exposed, a flawed software reflash is completely bricking these systems. When a dealership initiates a massive 12.3-inch instrument cluster update without a proper shop charger, this small battery is pushed off a cliff, triggering the exact nightmare detailed in my investigative breakdown of a 2023 Highlander trapped in a six-week dealer backlog. The Microscopic Power Plant Under the Hood Many Highlander Hybrid owners mistakenly believe their massive hybrid powertrain protects them from basic car battery failures. In reality, the 12V auxiliary battery in your hybrid is significantly smaller than the starting battery in a conventional gas-powered vehicle because it never has to turn over a heavy internal combustion engine. Instead, its sole job is to power up the hybrid system's main computers, keep the telematics wide awake, and boot up the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster screens. As recently documented in an investigative technical breakdown by automotive electronics specialists, these tiny AGM or lead-acid cells have very limited reserve capacity when the vehicle's engine is not running. If your hybrid sits in a service bay with the ignition set to "Accessory" or "Ignition On" during a lengthy diagnostic reflash, the vehicle's complex onboard computer networks begin aggressively draining its small power reservoir. When the voltage drops during a two-hour update process, the internal memory chips in your expensive dashboard modules become corrupted, permanently bricking the entire component. The 10-Second Defensive Check Every Owner Must Do Fortunately, you do not need a degree in electrical engineering or thirty
Jun 29, 2026 · via torquenews.com
Jay Li doesn’t recommend getting sued by Tesla if you’re trying to get a startup off the ground. But he does think his company, Proception, might be better off for having endured the experience. “I think it’s kind of like a resilience test, or pressure test,” he told TechCrunch in an exclusive interview. “People say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?” Li, who was a technical lead on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program, was accused by his former employer last year of absconding with trade secrets to start Proception. But after months of trading legal blows, he finally reached a settlement with Tesla, which dismissed the lawsuit earlier this month. (Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.) Now Li is free to tackle what he thinks is an even harder problem: making robot hands work like a human’s. To help do that, Proception announced Monday that it has raised an $11 million seed round led by First Round Capital, with contributions from Y Combinator and early-stage fund BoxGroup. Proception also announced Monday that it is shipping the first batch of its “high-dexterity robotic hand” to “researchers and robotics companies,” while opening up to wider orders. The goal, Li said, is to become the top hand supplier to other companies that don’t want to spend the time or resources developing what’s known in the industry as “dexterous manipulation.” While there’s been an avalanche of money and attention rushing into the world of robotics, Li believes not enough of that has gone to making robotic hands truly mimic a human’s hands. One of the loudest voices talking about this challenge has actually been his old boss, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has said robot hands are one of the biggest engineering problems yet to be solved. While
Jun 29, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
With so many pedigreed supercars around, it’s hard to break into the game as a startup that no one has heard of. But while it doesn’t have decades of backstory or a famous name at the helm, Netherlands-based Sanrivatti does have something unique: You won’t sit in the company’s planned supercar. You’ll straddle it. Sanrivatti has devised what it calls the “Apex Position,” a motorcycle-style seating position the company claims will combine with proprietary tech to give the driver a “heightened sense of awareness, superior balance, and enhanced connection during acceleration, braking, and cornering.” It’s all about making the driver feel more connected with what the car is doing, Sanrivatti boss Santiago Sánchez Rivero said in an interview with Top Gear. “On a high-performance motorcycle, rider and machine move as one,” Rivero said. “By contrast, even the world’s most capable performance cars frequently separate driver and machine through layers of architecture, packaging, systems technologies, and convention.” Exactly how Sanrivatti will achieve this higher level of connection is unclear. The company talks of “immersive ergonomics” and “controls designed around natural human movement.” And according to Top Gear, it counts veterans of McLaren, Lotus, Bentley, and Singer among its staff. But no details of the car’s construction or powertrain, or even a firm reveal date, have been disclosed so far. Other companies have tried to replicate the feel of a motorcycle with more wheels, but by focusing on the way bikes lean into corners rather than the seating position. Also hailing from the Netherlands, Carver was founded in 1994 and went bankrupt in 2024, but in between, it produced a three-wheeler with a pair of conventional seats placed in line. A proprietary control system allowed the extra-narrow vehicle to lean when cornering without toppling. The Mercedes-Benz F400 Carving concept of 2001 was
Jun 28, 2026 · via thedrive.com
- Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding new dealer networks across Canada. - Experts say entering America later could be surprisingly straightforward for brands. - Limited Canadian sales now matter less than bigger potential US opportunities later. Several Chinese brands are preparing Canadian launches despite strict limits on vehicle imports and relatively modest sales prospects. But the appeal of the Canadian market has less to do with immediate profits and more to do with what it could teach manufacturers ahead of a potential future move into the United States, a new report says. Canada recently opened the door to a limited number of Chinese-built EVs, allowing imports under a quota system that starts at 49,000 vehicles annually. That’s hardly enough volume to transform anyone’s balance sheet, especially when multiple brands are competing for the same customers. Related: Canada Tells Chinese Brands They Can Sell EVs Past The Quota, On One Condition Yet automakers including Chery, BYD, Changan and Lotus are all making plans. Some are recruiting dealers, others are carrying out testing programs, and several are already preparing vehicles for regulatory approval. And the reason they’re going to all of that trouble, Reuters reports, is that Canada’s automotive market looks remarkably similar to America’s. Consumer preferences and budgets overlap heavily, regulations are broadly comparable and dealership structures operate in much the same way. That means any company that successfully establishes itself in Canada could gain valuable experience before eventually tackling the much larger US market. Dan Hearsch, global co-leader of AlixPartners’ automotive practice, told Reuters that moving from Canada into the United States later would be like “flipping a switch.” Eyes On The US Prize Robert Karwel of J.D. Power Canada was even more direct in the same report, describing Canada as “the practice run for the US.” That prospect continues
Jun 28, 2026 · via carscoops.com
CHINA, June 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Li Auto has officially entered the Macao Special Administrative Region (Hereinafter referred to as Macao) market with the opening of its first retail center in partnership with Hong Yue Group at Macao’s Gold Island. Alongside the launch, Li Auto has completed a series of localized product adaptations, encompassing window glass, communication networks, and the smart cockpit system, to meet local regulatory requirements and the needs of Macao and the mainland. Recognizing Macao as a premier gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, this milestone represents a pivotal leap forward in connecting mainland China with global markets. Since Macao also plays a unique role in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Macao retail center not only enables local consumers to experience Li Auto’s products and services firsthand but also strengthens the company’s service network across the Greater Bay Area. The opening of Macao’s first retail center allows local customers to explore the Li i6 and Li i8 while enjoying a seamless, all-in-one journey from vehicle purchase and delivery to after-sales care. To address varying regional regulations and driving habits, Li Auto has tailored its vehicles to ensure that Macao customers receive the same high-quality experience as customers in mainland China. In response to local regulations governing vehicle glass light transmittance, Li Auto collaborated with Fuyao Glass, a global leader in automotive glazing solutions, to develop an original-equipment-specification laminated non-privacy glass solution for Macao models. The solution fully complies with local regulations while preserving the vehicles’ performance in noise insulation, thermal comfort, and safety. This commitment to global consistency extends to software as well. Recognizing the high volume of multi-city travel between Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland, Li Auto has fully localized its connectivity, infotainment, and navigation systems. Li Auto vehicles now support
Jun 28, 2026 · via kitsapsun.com
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 21-27, 2026 | | The Auto Channel — Trusted automotive reporting for 31 years. This article is part of The Auto Channel’s independent automotive coverage library — one of the longest-running automotive publications online (since 1995). Our editors test, research, and document vehicles, technologies, recalls, and ownership experiences to help drivers make informed decisions. Unlike short news blurbs, our content is written for long-term usefulness — explaining what the vehicle is, why it matters, and how it affects real owners. Coverage includes reviews, specifications, safety data, recall history, industry context, and real-world driving impressions collected over decades of reporting. | | The full version of today’s News Nuggets — along with hundreds of thousands of additional articles, reviews, and editorial insights — can be found in The Auto Channel’s Million-Page Automotive Library, built and indexed over three decades. To dive deeper, simply copy any headline and paste it into this or any Site Search box on The Auto Channel. LEARN MORE FROM THE WEB'S LONGEST RUNNING AUTOMOTIVE COLUMN Here are Larry’s Top Auto Story Picks of the Week of June 21-27-20, 2026; Larry picked these as important, relevant, interesting and sometimes semi-secret stories you need to know—served up as snappy, opinionated, and insider-sharp, these are expertly crafted, easy-to-understand news nuggets that cut through the noise and get right to what matters to you in the automotive world. | | * Which cars are most American made? Cars.com’s American-Made Index has once again ranked all qualifying vehicles built and bought in the U.S. for model-year 2026. Now in its 21st year of publication, some 379 vehicles of model-year 2026 vintage were analyzed to qualify the vehicles that ultimately made the full list of 86. Click through to see the complete results and where a vehicle
Jun 28, 2026 · via theautochannel.com
My mornings tend to start with a fairly consistent routine. I grab my coffee, get in my car, and hit the gym. Before leaving the driveway, I usually unlock my phone, open my maps app, start the music, and enable do not disturb, making sure that everything is ready to go before I start driving. These are simple tasks, but fairly annoying to do every day, first thing. That’s why I put together a simple automation using Android’s built-in tools so that I didn’t have to do any of these steps manually again. My goal was to achieve all of this using Android’s built-in tools so that it would work reliably instead of depending on an app that could fail because of battery optimization algorithms. In 2026, my phone should be able to recognize when I’m driving to the gym at a consistent time every morning and set all the modes and rules automatically. Turns out, the tools have always been there. I wasn’t using them. Since then, I’ve been using the automation for the last couple of weeks, and it’s been rock-solid and exactly what I was looking for. It has become my favorite feature on my Google Pixel phone. I started automating these routines on my Google Pixel and streamlined my daily routine My Pixel predicts my entire day now My phone knows when I start driving A Bluetooth connection is the perfect trigger The entire routine revolves around a very simple idea. My phone already knows when I’ve started driving, so it should enable my preferred features and modes when I get in the car. The goal was to set my car’s Bluetooth connection as the trigger for everything else. As soon as my phone connects to my car’s Bluetooth, the wireless automation kicks in. Instead of
Jun 28, 2026 · via androidpolice.com
A new car is already a big enough decision before you start thinking about apps, subscriptions, software updates, and trial features. I was reminded of that recently when my mother-in-law needed to replace her car. She had bought a hybrid a year earlier, and unfortunately, it gave her enough problems that she was ready to move on. So I was enlisted to help with the search. She was looking for a compact SUV that fit her needs, which meant comparing four or five options from brands like Subaru, Hyundai, Toyota, and a few others. We had the usual conversations with dealers about price, reliability, warranties, safety features, and what was actually available on the lot. But because I spend a lot of time writing about technology, I also had another set of questions in the back of my mind. Modern cars aren't just cars anymore. They're also app platforms, subscription bundles, connected devices, and software products. Before she bought anything, I wanted to know what would still work a few years from now. A car can feel great during a test drive because everything is turned on, paired, updated, and ready to impress you. That doesn't always mean every feature is included forever. Some features may be tied to free trials. Some may require a paid connected-service plan. Others may depend on an app, a cellular connection, or future software support from the automaker. That's why these four questions are worth asking before you buy, not after the free trial expires or the infotainment system starts feeling old. What subscriptions are tied to this vehicle The free trial is part of the sales pitch The first question I'd ask is simple: what features on this vehicle require an active subscription now, and what features will require one later? That sounds
Jun 28, 2026 · via howtogeek.com
Just last week, we published a story about how companies that maintain automatic license plate readers—and profit from selling the data they collect—are also looking to track electronic signatures from connected devices and even your car’s infotainment hardware with a new product straightforwardly named SignalTrace. And they’re not stopping there. 404media published a report on Tuesday detailing plans to equip schoolhouses with automatic license plate readers and turn the data over to law enforcement. The report is based on leaked documents from BusPatrol, a company that specializes in stop-arm cameras that capture images of drivers illegally passing school buses (“stop-arm” is the proper name of the fold-out stop signs on school buses). The company claims to have over 40,000 of these cameras deployed across 24 states, and at least 30 states permit them. They use AI software to automatically review images and submit them to law enforcement. As noted by Reason, stop-arm cameras have been criticized for not delivering promised safety benefits, but they’ve nonetheless generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the companies that deploy them. And according to the report, BusPatrol now wants to turn those cameras into license plate readers. Instead of activating when a specific law is allegedly being violated, they’ll now reportedly be live at all times, capturing data on any vehicle within sight of a school bus that can then be sold to the law-enforcement agencies BusPatrol already counts as customers. Civil rights advocates are already concerned that the current, unregulated use of automatic license plate readers amounts to unconstitutional mass surveillance by the government. And the potential for abuse is already being demonstrated. This same week, 404media published additional reporting detailing police officers using the wildly popular camera system Flock to stalk people. Taking humans might not help. Speaking to 404media
Jun 28, 2026 · via thedrive.com
- Expected to debut in early 2027 - Will get turbo petrol and hybrid power Spied on test The Renault Duster might be capturing all the headlines right now and seems to be enjoying its place in the spotlight. However, that spot will soon have to be shared with its elder sibling. This is expected to be a localised version of the Dacia Bigster/Renault Boreal SUV, which will be offered with three rows of seating for the first time. Dimensions, features and powertrains The spy images reveal the same silhouette as the Duster, but with the added length at the rear to accommodate the third row. The Duster has a length of 4.3-meters with a wheelbase of 2.65-meters while the Bigster/Boreal has a length of 4.57-meters and a wheelbase of 2.70-meters. It is expected to have the same features and powertrain options as the Renault Duster. The former will include things like climate control, dual digital screens, level 2 ADAS, connected car technology and a full LED light package. It is expected to get the 1.3-litre turbo petrol and the 1.8-litre strong hybrid. The latter will make its debut with the Duster during the 2026 festival season. Piece of the puzzle This SUV will be a large piece of Renault’s India puzzle. It will be the automaker’s new flagship vehicle and will be Renault’s answer to the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It will also spawn an equivalent Nissan model. Renault will launch a facelift for the Kwid early next month and this is expected to be the most major update for Renault’s smallest car. RGMP Deep Dive Reveals New Details on Upcoming Three-row SUV
Jun 28, 2026 · via carwale.com
There’s a new autonomous vehicle (AV) in town: Waymo is launching a specially configured robotaxi, a few of which are circling the streets of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The original Waymos are Jaguar I-PACE luxury SUVs with an added sensor stack including cameras, LiDAR, and radars. The new vehicles, which look like snub-nosed minivans, are made by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely on its Zeekr platform. Waymo then adds the sensor stack. There are more than 100 in the fleet, compared with thousands of I-PACEs. "The technology that collects data and makes our vehicles autonomous—the software, sensors, and computing systems—is developed in the US. Waymo installs the autonomous driving technology on stripped-down, disconnected OEM-provided vehicles in our Arizona manufacturing facility,” says Sandy Karp, a Waymo spokesperson and my tour guide on a recent ride. (Last year, the US banned most Chinese and Russian connected-car tech.) Waymo calls the finished product Ojai. It’s a city in Southern California, but no doubt a playful reference to the pronunciation of "oh, hi!" Its parent company, Alphabet, generally doesn’t have a sense of humor in its product naming, but its subsidiary, Google, did recently launch an AI image-generation product called Nano Banana. When Karp pulled up in my purple chariot, she asked where I wanted to go. San Francisco’s famously twisty Lombard Street, of course! Unfortunately, we couldn’t do that. Waymos are designed to take the fastest route, and eight switchbacks with tourists driving down in awe of San Francisco at 5mph will never be that. Functional Upgrades Over Luxury The first thing I noticed is that the sensors are better integrated into the Ojai. On the I-PACE, it looks like someone added a crown to a Jaguar. (Which is exactly what they did.) Waymo has optimized costs by reducing the number of
Jun 28, 2026 · via pcmag.com
Your Car Is Now a Smart Gadget: Why Connected Apps Are Changing Everything Modern cars are turning into smart gadgets on wheels via connected car apps. These platforms link your smartphone directly to your vehicle for better control. Drivers now enjoy features like remote engine starts and geo-fencing. This digital bridge offers Indian owners a new level of convenience. It proves that software is now just as vital as hardware. Remote control usefulness is the biggest draw for tech-savvy buyers today. You can cool the cabin before entering on a hot summer afternoon. The app also lets you check fuel levels from your living room sofa. Such features make daily commutes more comfortable and less stressful. It effectively turns the vehicle into a personal assistant on wheels. Security Benefits of Connected Car Apps Safety remains a primary concern for every Indian car owner. Real-time theft tracking using the Global Positioning System (GPS) helps recover vehicles quickly. This GPS technology provides the exact location of the car to the authorities. Geofencing alerts notify you if your car moves beyond a chosen area. Digital tools act as a silent guardian for your expensive asset. Remote Diagnostics through Connected Car Apps Predictive maintenance alerts help drivers avoid sudden breakdowns on busy roads. The system monitors engine health and battery life through remote diagnostics efficiently. It sends a notification to your phone when service is needed soon. This ensures your vehicle stays in peak condition for many years. Proactive care reduces the total cost of ownership over time. Subscription ecosystems are now common as brands offer premium digital packages. However, this shift highlights the vital importance of data privacy today. Manufacturers must protect sensitive location data from potential cyber threats constantly. Smart drivers should read terms before sharing their driving habits online. Balancing digital
Jun 28, 2026 · via drivespark.com
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Polestar says US rules will force end to vehicle sales in 2027 STOCKHOLM/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Polestar said June 25 that it will be forced to stop selling vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year after the Trump administration declined to authorize the Swedish electric-vehicle maker under rules targeting China-linked connected-car technology. The company said the U.S. Department of Commerce did not permit it to sell vehicles under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts the import and sale of cars that use certain technology linked to China, effective from the 2027 model year. The rules cover Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity, and some satellite communications technologies, citing national security concerns over the potential collection of sensitive data on U.S. vehicle owners. Polestar shares fell 5.7 percent in early trading. The rule was adopted in January 2025 under former President Joe Biden and has remained in place under President Donald Trump. It is part of wider U.S. efforts to restrict Chinese-made and China-linked vehicles while supporting domestic car manufacturing. Imports of Chinese electric vehicles already face high tariffs, while lawmakers have proposed additional restrictions. Polestar, which is based in Sweden and majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said it would continue selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the United States and maintain access to its service network. The Commerce Department did not immediately comment. Polestar had warned in 2024 that the connected-vehicle rules would "effectively prohibit" it from selling vehicles in the United States, including models manufactured there. "The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe," Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said. The automaker has increasingly focused on Europe as its U.S. sales remain weak amid
Jun 28, 2026 · via bignewsnetwork.com