At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly manages control inside the car. All these design choices are already being locked into vehicles...
Mercedes-Benz is adding conversational capabilities to its virtual assistant with the help of Google. The expanded partnership between the carmaker and the tech giant will employ Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent and Mercedes’ MBUX Virtual Assistant, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) news release. The...
Ford has announced its revised strategy for its Oakville Assembly plant in Canada, originally slated for electric vehicle (EV) production. Instead, the facility will focus on manufacturing larger gasoline-powered versions of its popular F-Series pickup trucks. Ford’s decision follows second-quarter EV sales in the U.S....
Starbucks has teamed with Mercedes-Benz to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging to its stores. The collaboration with Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, announced Wednesday (July 17), will place chargers at more than 100 Starbucks stores across the country, starting along Interstate 5, “a critical west coast travel...
January 07, 2026
At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly manages control inside the car. All these design choices are already being locked into vehicles scheduled for release over the next several years, making software-led […]
January 10, 2024
CES 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed event for artificial intelligence (AI) and the connected economy. After the pre-show hype focused on robotics and the connected home, the...
September 25, 2023
In an increasingly digital world, the way we make purchases is evolving. Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, and with the rise of online shopping, consumers...
July 04, 2023
According to estimates from the American Automobile Association (AAA), a record number of Americans — 43.2 million people — are expected to be traveling by car this July Fourth weekend....
January 13, 2025
Mercedes-Benz is adding conversational capabilities to its virtual assistant with the help of Google. The expanded partnership between the carmaker and the tech giant will employ Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent and Mercedes’ MBUX Virtual Assistant, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) news release. The artificial intelligence agent is designed for the auto industry and […]
April 29, 2024
Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 million in funding. The financial infusion is set to propel the company’s efforts in advancing AI and machine learning (ML)...
September 25, 2023
Mastercard has launched an in-car payment partnership aimed at Mercedes drivers in Germany. The collaboration will let customers use a fingerprint sensor in their car to make digital payments at more than 3,600...
July 26, 2023
Seven major global automakers have created a new charging network joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. The move will expand access to high-powered charging,...