While General Motors boasts more than a century of engineering triumph, modern factory miracles and earnest investment in electrification of its vehicles, it’s Tesla that commands the mindshare, share price and cultural imagination of customers and investors alike. The reason? Tesla didn’t just engineer a better automobile. It engineered a new market—and a new story. GM is a paragon of manufacturing, supply chain and product adaptation. It was arguably first to mass-produce affordable electrics in America (Chevy Volt, Bolt). Yet, GM’s EV market share lags far behind, its press remains “legacy” focused, and its share price gain over a decade is modest. Even as it promises autonomous futures and “connected vehicle platforms,” the market remains loyal to the story Tesla created: a world where cars are upgraded by code, where range anxiety is banished and where the status of the vehicle is secondary to its place in the technology ecosystem. The difference? GM invested primarily in what it produces; Tesla invested just as rigorously in how the market thinks. In a world of perpetual business turbulence, product innovation, operational excellence and even technical leadership are necessary, but insufficient, for sustainable market dominance. Senior leaders are learning (nay, have learned), often the hard way, that the old playbooks don’t work when every advantage is fleeting, every product can be quickly mimicked and the pace of change collapses differentiation at lightning speed. Technical moats in most markets are, at best, a temporary inconvenience for competitors. What separates winners from laggards today is the discipline I call “Market Engineering”: a term I developed to describe the systematic process of designing the categories you lead, setting the terms of market debate and continuously orchestrating the stories, messaging and thought leadership that shape what the world desires, or even expects. Market engineering is far more
Apr 3, 2026 · via chiefexecutive.net
Cars can now gain new features long after you buy them In early March, thousands of Volvo owners got cars with artificial intelligence-powered digital assistants powered by Google Gemini, capable of holding casual conversations with their owners. What’s unique about that, you might ask? People buy new cars with advanced technology features all the time. Yes. But these people didn’t buy new cars. They simply woke up to find new features in cars they’d owned for years. Volvo pushed out a software update, free to most owners, that applied to cars bought as far back as 2020. Owners went to bed with a car without an AI assistant and woke up to one. It’s part of a growing trend in new cars, though Volvo’s action is the most impressive we’ve seen. Many of today’s new cars maintain internet connections and can download software updates on their own. That allows automakers to fix some problems remotely and, increasingly, allows them to add new features to cars already sold. The first wave of updates is mostly digital Volvo’s over-the-air software update went to cars from model year 2021 and newer equipped with the company’s Android-based infotainment system. Among other things, it added the Gemini AI assistant, made frequently used apps easier to find and gave drivers of plug-in hybrids — which can operate like electric vehicles or gas-powered cars depending on the trip — more flexibility in drive modes. Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work. They often center on high-tech features. Updates can be functional. Subaru recently added a new hands-free highway driving system to thousands of relatively new Outback models that have already been sold. It works at up to 85 mph on many highways, though owners must keep their
Apr 3, 2026 · via ajc.com
Three Democratic senators have made a request to the President Donald Trump. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Chuck Schumer, and Elissa Slotkin called on Trump to stop Chinese automakers from undercutting American workers and putting national security at risk. They also called on the President to crack down on the manufacture, sale, or operation of these companies and their vehicles on the US soil. The Senators urged the Trump Administration to take action to prohibit Chinese vehicles manufactured or titled in Canada and Mexico from entering the United States and to work with our allies around the world to address the serious threat posed by Chinese vehicles. In the letter, the Senators outlined how Americaâs automakers, and the supply chains they support, are a vital component of our nationâs economic security. The auto industry is critical to the American manufacturing sector and supports an entire manufacturing ecosystem â including steel, semiconductors, and tires â with the industry amounting to approximately 3% to 5% of United States GDP, and 10.95 million jobs. Watch âUNFORGIVABLE MISTAKE!â: China BLASTS Trump After Deadly Attack On Iranâs Karaj Bridge | Watch Here's the full version of the letter. Dear Mr. President: We write to express our objection to the comments you made indicating that you would welcome Chinese automakers setting up shop in the United States. At the Detroit Economic Forum on January 13, you said âLet China come in.â Previous Administrations, including the First Trump Administration, have already made strides addressing the threat of Chinese autos. Allowing automakers headquartered in China, which operate with backing from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to build and sell vehicles in the United States would have far-reaching consequences for our economic and national security. We urge you to stay the course and make it clear that Chinese auto manufacturers and
Apr 3, 2026 · via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Three Democratic senators have made a request to the President Donald Trump. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Chuck Schumer, and Elissa Slotkin called on Trump to stop Chinese automakers from undercutting American workers and putting national security at risk. They also called on the President to crack down on the manufacture, sale, or operation of these companies and their vehicles on the US soil. The Senators urged the Trump Administration to take action to prohibit Chinese vehicles manufactured or titled in Canada and Mexico from entering the United States and to work with our allies around the world to address the serious threat posed by Chinese vehicles. In the letter, the Senators outlined how America’s automakers, and the supply chains they support, are a vital component of our nation’s economic security. The auto industry is critical to the American manufacturing sector and supports an entire manufacturing ecosystem – including steel, semiconductors, and tires – with the industry amounting to approximately 3% to 5% of United States GDP, and 10.95 million jobs. Here's the full version of the letter. Dear Mr. President: We write to express our objection to the comments you made indicating that you would welcome Chinese automakers setting up shop in the United States. At the Detroit Economic Forum on January 13, you said “Let China come in.” Previous Administrations, including the First Trump Administration, have already made strides addressing the threat of Chinese autos. Allowing automakers headquartered in China, which operate with backing from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to build and sell vehicles in the United States would have far-reaching consequences for our economic and national security. We urge you to stay the course and make it clear that Chinese auto manufacturers and their products present unprecedented dangers to our economic and national security, and their manufacture, sale,
Apr 3, 2026 · via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Orban Labs and Quu Inc., bringing visual content to broadcast radio in the connected car, have brought to market a strategic integration — just in time for the 2026 NAB Show. This sees the embedding of the Quu360 Visual Radio platform directly into the updated Orban OPTIMOD 5950 HD. This eliminates the need for external PCs and simplifies the broadcast chain. “Traditionally, radio stations have relied on separate systems for automation, metadata correction, visual messaging, and RDS encoding — often requiring dedicated Windows-based PCs in the airchain,” Quu notes. The embedded Quu360 option allows broadcasters to capture metadata directly from modern cloud automation systems via HLS streams; normalize and correct artist/title data in real time; insert synchronized visual messaging for advertising and promotions; and deliver formatted metadata directly to the built-in RDS encoder. External Quu360 PCs are not needed, Quu adds. “By integrating Quu360 directly into Orban’s industry-leading processor, we’re removing complexity from the broadcast chain while expanding what’s possible with visual radio,” said Joe Marshall, Vice President of Technical Success at Quu. “This is a major step forward in making synchronized metadata and advertising more scalable.” Orban President David Day added, “Orban has long been known for best-in-class audio processing as well as innovation to improve the broadcast experience. Partnering with Quu allows us to extend that philosophy into metadata and visual engagement—bringing everything into a single, powerful platform.” Quu embedding will be available as an extra-cost option on the OPTIMOD 5950 HD; availability is scheduled for Q2 2026.
Apr 3, 2026 · via rbr.com
Port Royal police release video of car break-in suspect
Caught on camera: Police ask for help after a series of break-ins
Caught on camera: Police ask for help after a series of break-ins
Caught on camera: Police ask for help after a series of break-ins
Police in Port Royal are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect connected to a series of vehicle break-ins.
According to the Port Royal Police Department, the incidents happened during the early morning hours of April 2 at the Vivo Apartments on Ribaut Road. Investigators say the suspect entered multiple unlocked vehicles in the area.
Authorities have now released surveillance video—slowed down for clarity—showing the individual believed to be responsible. At this time, the suspect has not been identified.
Police are urging anyone who recognizes the person in the video or has information about the case to contact the department or Beaufort County non-emergency dispatch.
Officials are also reminding residents to take simple precautions to prevent similar crimes, including locking car doors, removing valuables, avoiding leaving firearms or electronics inside vehicles, and reporting any suspicious activity.
Apr 3, 2026 · via wjcl.com
Automotive Telematics Market to Reach USD 20.67 Billion by 2032, Says Stratview Research The automotive telematics market refers to the global industry focused on integrating telecommunications and informatics technologies into vehicles to enable services such as navigation, remote diagnostics, safety features, vehicle tracking, and connected car solutions. The market was valued at USD 9.89 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.67 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period of 2025-2032. The most important growth driver is the increasing adoption of connected vehicle services, as automakers are integrating advanced digital features such as predictive maintenance, real-time connectivity, and over-the-air updates to enhance vehicle performance and user experience.Stratview Research, a global market research firm, has launched a report on the global market, which provides a comprehensive outlook of the global and regional industry forecast, current & emerging market trends, segment analysis, competitive landscape, & more. Request a free sample report: https://www.stratviewresearch.com/4077/automotive-telematics-market.html Market Statistics • Market size: USD 9.89 billion (2024) • Forecast value: USD 20.67 billion (2032) • CAGR: 9.6% • Forecast period: 2025-2032 • Base year: 2024 • Total number of segments: 10 • Tables & figures: 100+ • Country-Level Market Assessment: 20 Market Segmentation By Service Type • Emergency Calling • On-Road Assistance • Remote Diagnostics • Insurance Risk Assessment • Stolen Vehicle Assistance • Others By Service Type • Embedded • Integrated By Offering Type • Hardware • Software By Vehicle Type • Passenger Cars • Light Commercial Vehicles • Buses • Trucks By Connectivity Type • Satellite • Cellular • 4G/3G • 5G By Aftermarket-Vehicle Type • Passenger Cars • LCV • HCV By Fleet Management Services Type • Operation Management • Fleet Analytics and Reporting • Vehicle Maintenance and Diagnostics By EV & Hybrid Vehicle-Service Type • Emergency
Apr 3, 2026 · via openpr.com
Drivers risk being pushed off roads as Labour unveils 'better connected' transport shake-up The new strategy hopes to make trains more easily accessible and reduce reliance on vehicles Don't Miss Most Read Labour has unveiled a new transport strategy that aims to cut congestion by encouraging people to ditch their cars and use public transport instead. The plan, called the "Better Connected" strategy, sets out a wide-ranging overhaul of how people can travel across the UK. Ministers explained how the goal is to make transport "greener, safer and more affordable", but critics have warned the move is a clear push to reduce car use. The Department for Transport detailed how the strategy will give "millions of passengers" access to more reliable and affordable transport, while also handing more power to local leaders to design systems that work in their areas. At the centre of the plan is a major expansion of contactless travel. The Government said it wants to replicate systems already used in cities like London, Liverpool and Nottingham, where passengers can move between different types of transport using a single tap of their bank card. The Department for Transport said: "To reduce the amount of congestion on roads, public transport should be the cheapest and most convenient option for the majority of local trips." However, the Government stopped short of abandoning cars altogether. It added: "For journeys that need a car, electric vehicles play a role in reducing emissions and improving local air quality." A major part of the plan is making public transport simpler to use. Officials want to remove confusing ticket systems and modernise payments across trains, buses and trams. The new plans hope to push car sharing as a way to cut traffic and reduce congestion | GETTYThe newly nationalised Great British Railways will aim
Apr 3, 2026 · via gbnews.com
With geomatics, Renault Group maps the mobility of tomorrow Published on Article summary Behind a charging station, a driving simulation or an industrial decision, there is often a map. Or rather, millions of spatial data points, analyzed, cross-referenced and interpreted. This is the realm of geomatics, a still little-known discipline that is already central at Renault Group. From the deployment of Fast Charge stations to the measurement of road noise, this is an immersion into a science that turns data into concrete decisions… and mobility into a field of innovation. Key takeaways - Geomatics makes it possible to turn spatial (geolocated) data into concrete decisions. - It has been used at Renault Group for over 10 years. - It is applied in key areas such as electric mobility, engineering, marketing and simulation. - Concrete projects include Fast Charge, geomarketing, APACHE, driving simulation and the Road Slopes Calculator. - A strategic lever for smarter, more sustainable and connected mobility. Looking beyond the mapping of charging stations Imagine a map. Not the kind you check when heading off for the weekend. A living, evolving map, constantly fed by data from satellites, sensors, vehicles and even human behavior A map that doesn’t just show roads, but also uses, flows and opportunities. That’s what geomatics makes possible. « Geomatics is a combination of geography and computer science. It is a discipline that makes it possible to collect, process and analyze geolocated data in order to represent reality. » In other words: turning the real world into a digital twin. Every point becomes a piece of information. Every journey tells a story. Every data point helps inform decisions. At Renault Group, geomatics is a strategic tool that has been used for more than ten years to address very concrete challenges: where to install an electric
Apr 3, 2026 · via renaultgroup.com
Kia EV2: UK pricing and specs revealed Kia has just dropped full UK pricing and specs for the EV2, its smallest and most affordable electric car to date. It's a five-seat compact SUV, it does up to 281 miles on a charge, and it starts at £27,995 OTR, with the potential to come down further if the Government's Electric Car Grant is confirmed. Here's everything you need to know. The Kia EV2 is a compact electric SUV, a B-segment five-seater, sitting below the EV3 in Kia's growing electric family. It was officially unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, and it's been designed, engineered and built exclusively for Europe, rolling off the production line in Žilina, Slovakia. Think of it as Kia doing what Kia does well: packing a genuinely impressive amount of car into an accessible price point, without cutting corners on the bits you actually use every day. Two batteries, two different approaches Standard range (42.2kWh) Only available on the First Edition. This is the quicker of the two motors, pushing 144bhp and hitting 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds. It charges from 10-80% in just 29 minutes on a 150kW DC charger. Great if most of your driving is local and you want a bit more punch. Long range (61.0kWh) Available on Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. Slightly less powerful at 133bhp, and a touch slower off the line at 9.5 seconds, but you get that headline 281-mile range. It charges from 10-80% in 30 minutes on DC, and a full top-up on an 11kW home charger takes around 7 hours 15 minutes, so it's basically an overnight job. All variants top out at 100mph and produce 250Nm of torque. The trim levels Air (£27,995) is the entry point, and it's genuinely well-equipped. You get 16-inch alloys,
Apr 3, 2026 · via drive-electric.co.uk
Frozen piles of coal outside Green Bay, Wisconsin powerplant are being relocated to aid waterfront development. By EVWorld.com Si Editorial Team The coal lobby is working overtime to convince the public that coal is the last trustworthy grown-up in the room. Their latest Utility Dive op-ed leans on a single planning metric, ELCC, as if it were a divine seal of reliability. It is not. And the way they use it is so misleading it borders on performance art. Here is the part they hope you will not look up: ELCC, or Effective Load Carrying Capability, is not a reliability score. It does not measure whether a coal plant will freeze, fail, or choke during a winter storm. It does not measure forced-outage rates. It does not measure fuel-supply risk. It does not measure cold-weather performance. ELCC answers one narrow planning question: "How much does this resource reduce blackout risk during the grid's highest-stress hours?" That is it. It is a capacity accreditation tool, a modeling input, not a verdict on dependability. Treating ELCC as proof that coal is "more reliable" is like treating your car's insurance premium as proof it will start on a January morning. And when you look at what actually happens during real stress events, the coal lobby's narrative collapses. PJM's own post-mortem shows that coal and gas units caused the overwhelming majority of unexpected outages. Not wind. Not solar. Not batteries. Coal's "high ELCC" did not keep its units from tripping offline when the grid needed them most. The op-ed leans on a fossil-funded model while ignoring independent data from EIA, NREL, and Lazard that all point the same direction: in most regions, it is cheaper to replace coal with new wind or solar than to keep burning fuel in an aging boiler. That is
Apr 3, 2026 · via evworld.com
New York City shows off new cars, concepts Industry insiders agree on growing importance of China's electric vehicles By BELINDA ROBINSON in New York | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-04-03 09:25 Automakers from around the world showcased their latest vehicles at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, with an emphasis on new electric vehicles. The event, which will be open to the public from April 3-12 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, comes as the United States' market grapples with lagging consumer demand and a downturn in EV sales after Washington eliminated a $7,500 EV tax credit. But while the US EV market finds ways to deal with these challenges, many attendees acknowledged the growing importance of China's EVs on the world stage. One carmaker said that allowing China's cars into the US would actually spur healthy international competition. "Competition is good. We see plenty of Chinese brands in Europe and they're really, really good," Jens Sverdrup, chairman and chief commercial officer of Zenvo Automotive, told China Daily. "A brand like BYD, every time I see one, I'm impressed by the build, quality, you know, they drive well, I mean, they definitely have a sort of a head start in terms of efficiency and production." Sverdrup showed off his company's $3 million Zenvo Aurora, a light blue V12-powered hybrid hypercar. He explained that for Zenvo, headquartered in Denmark, the overseas market is very important. At least 60 percent of its cars are sold in the US, mainly in California, as well as Europe and Asia. Broad appeal While his cars offer impeccable design, "done the Danish way", he says that Chinese-made EVs have broad appeal. "Instead of protecting ourselves, we should just not get in the way of progress, and we should actually embrace the Chinese,
Apr 3, 2026 · via global.chinadaily.com.cn
It hides in plain sight, invisible to the human eye. A developer opens a file of code, scans it for problems, sees nothing unusual, and moves on. But embedded in the spaces between characters — in the encoding layer beneath what any editor or terminal will display — a malicious payload is already executing. Credentials are being harvested. Build systems are being compromised. And quietly, methodically, the infection is spreading. This is GlassWorm: a software supply chain attack that security researchers are calling one of the most sophisticated and consequential threats to emerge in the modern era of connected vehicle development. And it is not slowing down. For the automotive industry, which has spent the better part of a decade racing to transform cars into software-defined platforms — updatable over the air, packed with connected features, and increasingly dependent on the same open-source ecosystems that power the broader technology world — the campaign represents an unsettling new category of risk. The threat does not come through the vehicle itself. It comes through the pipelines used to build it. A Worm That Thinks Like a Developer GlassWorm was first identified by security researchers in the fall of 2025, when analysts at Koi Security observed a self-propagating malware campaign moving through developer environments at a scale that caught the industry off guard. The mechanism was deceptively simple and devastatingly effective: a developer downloads a compromised software component, the malware steals their publishing credentials, and those credentials are then used to push poisoned updates to legitimate packages — spreading the infection further with each iteration, silently and automatically. The campaign’s technical signature became its calling card. Rather than hiding malicious logic in code that a reviewer might catch, GlassWorm concealed its payloads using invisible Unicode characters — characters that render as nothing in
Apr 3, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Why play Rocket League on Xbox ...when you can play real-life giant-sized car soccer in Las Vegas? Meet Vegas Rocket Rally, Sin City's newest tourist-tastic activity where four rally cars and a six-foot soccer ball battle it out during a 30-minute match of unconventional automotive competition.. Here's how the Rocket Rally—which was inspired by Germany's nearly-100-year tradition of autoball—works. Two-person teams climb into four specially prepared Honda Civics on a dirt track. Each Honda has the glass removed, and racing seats and harnesses are installed to keep the driver safe. A giant six-foot soccer ball is placed in the middle of the field, and the teams then battle it out over the course of two 15-minute matches. Each driver has an in-car radio connected to a spotter on the sidelines to help guide them to victory. Vegas Rocket Rally handles transportation to and from your hotel; they provide the cars, all required equipment and a safety briefing. All you have to do is try to score some goals. While there are officials on the field to keep the game moving smoothly and ensure safety, don’t expect the rules of traditional soccer to apply here; there’s no referee brandishing red or yellow cards for fouls, no penalty shots for reckless play, and no corner kicks to break up the action. The focus is purely on fun, with the cars (and the giant ball) taking center stage. Las Vegas has never been short on over-the-top attractions—this is a town where places you can shoot a machine gun are a dime a dozen—but this might be in the running for the most unique yet. So if you can’t get your hands on FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets or don’t want to pay as much as $11,000 for a seat, Vegas Rocket Rally will
Apr 2, 2026 · via roadandtrack.com
Passengers and drivers should be able to travel seamlessly across Britain without the need to juggle multiple tickets or apps. This is the key aim of the Better Connected national transport strategy, which seeks to make everyday journeys simpler by making it easier to pay for and more reliable from door to door. The Department for Transport envisages contactless tap-and-go travel becoming the norm across buses, trains, and trams in cities and towns across England. Local leaders will be given the tools to replicate joined-up systems currently in place in areas like Liverpool, London and Nottingham. Drivers will benefit from the expansion of the National Parking Platform, allowing them to use any parking app across participating car parks, ending the frustrating experience of having to download a different app each time. Traffic and technology priorities in the Better Connected strategy are: The strategy has a strong focus on technology, with contactless ticketing, data and innovation playing a key role. The government has announced a new partnership with Google, allowing passengers across England to track their bus in real-time through Google Maps. The service will be especially useful for passengers in rural areas where bus services are less frequent. Better Connected features a ‘Mini Switzerland’ pilot in the Peak District’s Hope Valley, backed by £6m of government funding. Taking its name from best practice in European rural areas, the trial will test more frequent, reliable rural bus services timed to connect with arriving trains to support local communities and tourism. The government is also publishing new local transport plan guidance, giving local leaders clear blueprints for building joined-up transport, making the most of their funding and boosting local growth. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said: “For too long, getting from A to B has been more complicated than it needs to be.
Apr 2, 2026 · via transportxtra.com
News Predictive Vehicle Health: AI-Enabled Reliability Across the Transportation Lifecycle Date: Mar 25 2026 Publication: Machineedgeglobal.com Today’s vehicles are no longer just mechanical machine with few sensors and electronics control units. Over the last ten years or so, developments in vehicle connectivity, software, and data analytics have gradually transformed vehicles to software intensive intelligent devices capable of continuously assessing their own condition and performance. With the growing software content of vehicles, the volume of vehicle operation-related data has grown substantially, opening new doors to improving vehicle reliability in the transportation sector. This transformation has altered the approach of the transportation sector toward vehicle maintenance and design validation. Traditionally, vehicle manufacturers have counted on reactive approaches to vehicle reliability and maintenance. However, with the help of artificial intelligence and digital simulation technology, vehicle manufacturers are now able to use predictive analysis to identify vehicle complications and optimize vehicle performance. Predictive Maintenance Models: Anticipating Failures Before They Occur Modern automobiles use a vast network of sensors to monitor performance and environmental factors. In many circumstances, a single car may have 70 to 100 sensors that continually collect data on engine performance, temperature changes, braking patterns, vibration levels, battery health, and exterior driving conditions. Meanwhile, car links have exploded. More than 400 million automobiles around the world now have some form of connectivity and more than 60% of the vehicles sold today are linked. The growing web of connected cars is generating huge amounts of data on how vehicles actually perform in the real world. The influx of data has arrived alongside major advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. Sophisticated AI algorithms can now sift through large amounts of data and identify patterns that traditional analytic methods might miss. Predictive maintenance models use this skill to monitor vehicle performance data and
Apr 2, 2026 · via tataelxsi.com
The all-new 2027 Kia EV3 has officially made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, positioning itself as the most attainable model in Kia’s expanding EV lineup. Designed as a compact, entry-level electric SUV, the EV3 brings many of the premium features found in larger models like the Kia EV9 and Kia EV6 into a smaller, more accessible package. With a focus on affordability, practicality, and everyday usability, the EV3 is tailored for a wide range of buyers—from first-time EV adopters to experienced electric drivers seeking a compact alternative. Compact Design with EV9-Inspired Styling Built around Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, the EV3 blends bold geometric styling with aerodynamic efficiency. Signature Star Map LED lighting and a modern interpretation of Kia’s “Tiger Face” give the front end a futuristic identity, while a sloping roofline and hidden rear door handles create a clean, streamlined profile. Standard 17-inch wheels are offered alongside optional 19-inch alloys, with sportier GT-Line and GT trims adding exclusive design elements. A U.S.-specific Nightfall appearance package introduces blacked-out styling cues for a more aggressive look. Spacious, Tech-Focused Interior Inside, the EV3 delivers a surprisingly roomy and flexible cabin for its size. A panoramic display setup—featuring dual 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch climate display—anchors the dashboard, forming the core of Kia’s connected car Navigation Cockpit system. Key interior highlights include: – Dual-zone automatic climate control – Optional heated and ventilated front seats – Ambient mood lighting – Reclining rear seats (up to 39 degrees) – Flexible storage with an open center console Cargo capacity reaches up to 56.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, complemented by underfloor storage and a small front trunk (frunk)—a rare feature in this segment. Up to 320 Miles of Range The EV3 is built on Kia’s 400V Electric Global
Apr 2, 2026 · via electriccarsreport.com
Payne: In Mustang v 'Vette, Detroit muscle car war rages at NYC Show New York — The New York International Auto Show has an international vibe with its exotic European car display, melting pot of attendees, and World Car of the Year awards to kick thigs off. So, it’s fun to see a good ol’ American muscle fight break out on the show floor. Located in the adjacent Chevrolet and Ford exhibits on Level 3 of the Javits Convention Center, Corvette and Mustang have brought more firepower to the show than the deck of the USS Nimitz. Though the industry has been under fire by emissions regulations targeting multi-cylinder engines, the brands have remained committed to their howling, V8-powered icons. Indeed, for the eight-generation ‘Vette and seventh-gen Mustang, the two sub-brands have raised their profiles by expanding sales overseas, introducing new models, and going head-to-head on the global GT3 racing circuit from the streets of Detroit to the 200-mph Mulsanne Straight at France’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Oh, it’s on. ‘Vette v Mustang. General vs. Ford. I thought some of New York’s finest might be brought in to police the Javits DMZ. Enter the show floor and Ford’s newest model, the RTR, is front-and-center dressed in blazing orange. The brainchild of drifting champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr., RTR takes Mustang’s standard, $35k, 315-horsepower, turbo-4-powered and turns up the wick. The RTR (you’ll know it by its twin, lit Mustang nostrils in the grille) will likely cost about $45k when it goes on sale this spring. RTR borrows goodies from its V8-powered GT and Dark Horse big brothers like quad exhaust, upgraded suspension and summer tires — then adds a drift brake and anti-lag engine feature to keep the turbocharger boosted for better corner carving. The heck with four cylinders. Corvette
Apr 2, 2026 · via detroitnews.com
As TechCrunch noted in a report Thursday (April 2), Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company last year debuted scaled-back versions of its Model Y and Model 3 starting at $39,990 and $36,990 respectively. However, the company’s first-quarter sales figures show that Tesla delivered 358,023 EVs worldwide in the first three months of the year, below analysts’ expectations of about 368,000. Tesla also produced significantly more cars than it sold, at 408,386, the report added. That means that Tesla only delivered approximately 6% more cars in the first quarter of this year than it did in the first quarter of 2025, its worst quarter in years. The Q1 2025 figures were also impacted by the company halting production for a few weeks for equipment overhauls, TechCrunch added, saying this suggests the new figures aren’t much of an improvement. The report also points out that the figures are noteworthy for a carmaker that once pledged to expand EV sales 50% each year. The quarterly numbers also means Tesla is at risk of an overall downturn in sales for the third straight year, while its profits are also declining. We’d love to be your preferred source for news. Please add us to your preferred sources list so our news, data and interviews show up in your feed. Thanks! This trend is not confined solely to Tesla, TechCrunch wrote, as legacy automakers have scaled back or even cancelled plans for EVs. Advertisement: Scroll to Continue Musk, meanwhile, has argued that robotics and autonomy represent the company’s next growth engines. Tesla said in January it would transform the California factory space used to make its Model S and Model X cars into a dedicated facility for its Optimus robots, targeting long-term capacity of 1 million units per year. “It is time to bring the S
Apr 2, 2026 · via pymnts.com
Government unveils new plan to improve roads… by encouraging you to stop driving New ‘Better Connected’ strategy aims to make public transport “the cheapest and most convenient option for the majority of local trips” The Government has unveiled its ‘Better Connected’ strategy for UK transport. The multi-faceted plan aims to modernise mobility by making it greener, safer and more affordable, with a focus on encouraging people to step out of their cars and onto public transport. As part of the proposal, the Department for Transport said: “To reduce the amount of congestion on roads, public transport should be the cheapest and most convenient option for the majority of local trips. For journeys that need a car, electric vehicles play a role in reducing emissions and improving local air quality.” To make public transport more appealing, the Government highlights its priority to simplify payments for trains, trams and buses. The newly nationalised Great British Rail aims to do away with the necessity of split fares in order to get the cheapest possible ticket, while cities and local regions will be provided support with implementing pay-as-you-go and mobile offerings as alternatives to traditional contactless payments. Additional funding will also be allocated to make journeys more reliable. Google Maps integration will eventually enable bus passengers to track exactly where their bus is as they wait, plus AI will be used to streamline and perfect timetables. Additionally, the Accessible Travel Charter will help ensure those with a disability or mobility restrictions get access to the transport they require, whether that’s via step-free access to platforms, or sufficient training for staff. It’s hoped that changes such as these will encourage drivers to make greater usage of public transport which could then, in theory, push down prices as demand increases. Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander MP, said
Apr 2, 2026 · via autoexpress.co.uk