Kia EV6 vs. Niro EV: Why you’re better off paying more
The Kia EV6 has made headlines, but the Kia Niro EV offers a similar experience. So which is better? You should probably pay more for the EV6.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV preview: The EV lineup grows again
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the fifth model in Mercedes' EQ lineup of electric cars.
Sporty Polestar 3 SUV is an EV guiding star
The Polestar 3 borrows heavily from Polestar parent Volvo, but with its own unique style and an emphasis on performance.
2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron first drive: the predictable and traditional EV SUV we need
Audi's new Q4 E-Tron is its long-awaited entry-level EV SUV, and it's a big deal. Here's what you get from a luxury brand at a reasonable $50,000 price.
What’s the environmental impact of EV battery manufacturing and recycling?
Like anything, making an electric vehicle has an environmental cost. Let's find out how an EV battery is made and where it goes when it dies.
We tested the self-driving Mercedes tech so advanced, it’s not allowed in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot reaches a new level of sophistication for driver-assist systems. We hit the track to see what it can do.
We drove Mercedes’ hand-built EQXX concept, and it’s unlike any other EV
The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX shows how EVs of the future can compete with gasoline cars on range.
The 5 most disturbing Uber Files revelations you need to know
The Uber Files leak uncovers a worrying reports of violence, obstruction of justice, and more. Here are the 5 biggest things to know.
Off-roading in a plug-in Jeep is like hiking with A/C
We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid at Jeep's home away from home.
Inside the Vietnamese giant that wants to sell you your next EV
Vietnam-based VinFast wants to gain a foothold in the U.S. by selling affordable EVs. We spent time in the VF 8 to find out if it can succeed.
I bought a gas guzzler with the government’s EV tax credit
My new Jeep weighs well over 5,000 pounds and gets under 20 mpg. But I love it -- because the government paid me $7,500 to buy it.
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2022 Awards
The Top Tech of CES 2022 includes eye-popping TVs, record-setting EVs, and even some weird stuff we didn't know we ever needed.
The future of mobility: 5 transportation technologies to watch out for
From autonomous vehicles to flying taxis, the future of mobility and transportation is set to change dramatically in the next few decades. Here's a preview
How crowdsourced lidar could give your car X-ray-like superpowers
Currently, self-driving cars can only see as far ahead as their onboard sensors can scan. But what if they could use the sensors in the car ahead of them too?
The future of transportation: Self-driving cars? Try self-driving everything
Self-driving cars are further away than you think, but autonomous planes and trains are more or less here … and will shape transportation in the near future.
In-car 5G is around the corner, but a lot needs to happen before it’s widespread
Building a car that's compatible with 5G is only half of the battle; increased coverage of hihg-bandwidth, mmWave networking is necessary to power cars of the future.
Safelite’s advanced safety systems recalibration: Keep your vehicle safe
Safelite doesn't just replace windshields, it also recalibrates your safety systems to work correctly and help keep you safe.
Audi’s electric 2022 RS E-Tron GT is a concept that escaped the drawing board
The 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT sedan is all electric, all the time, and it's one of the company's quickest models.
Driving hands-free with Enhanced Super Cruise in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Enhanced Super Cruise upgrades Cadillac's hands-free driving technology with automated lane changes and easier operation.
Harman wants you to customize how your car reacts in unexpected situations
Harman believes personalization is a major breakthrough that will drive up the take rate of ADAS features.
The future of cars: A new spin on an old idea could revolutionize autonomous vehicles
Most autonomous cars use lidar and other light-based sensors to see the world around them. But what if they could use radar, too?
Forget AR glasses. Augmented reality is headed to your windshield
From the ashes of big AR startups like Magic Leap and Daqri, Envisics hopes to deliver the world's first truly useful augmented reality system -- in your car.
Lucid reveals secret behind electric sedan’s 517-mile range
Digital Trends sat down with Lucid to find out how it gave the Air an estimated 517-mile range. Battery technology helps, but physics play a determining role.
We need right-to-repair laws now more than ever
Faced with an uncertain financial future and ample free time, many people are opting to fix old electronics instead of spending money on new devices.
Aftermarket autonomy: This magic box gives your car self-parking abilities
Do you dream of never having to park your car again? STEER's aftermarket self-parking module adds autonomous driving to regular cars for a budget price.
Your next car might double as an internet-connected doctor
Samsung-owned Harman is creating software that teaches a car to track its owner's health. Based on existing technology, it could monitor vitals like your pulse.
Audi’s Q4 Sportback E-Tron will have customizable LED headlamps, 279-mile range
Audi unveiled a concept car named the Q4 Sportback E-Tron that previews a production crossover due out in 2021. It's electric and has about 279 miles of range.
Autonomous ridesharing isn’t dead: How Waymo is adapting to the post-COVID era
Waymo paused its Waymo One service due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it's ready to welcome back workers and riders, and it expects to keep growing in 2020.
Los Angeles-based Czinger is 3D-printing a 1,232-hp hybrid hypercar
Los Angeles-based Czinger is relying on 3D-printing to manufacture a plug-in hybrid hypercar with 1,232 horsepower on tap. This technology saves time and money.
Automakers are turning your dashboard into a 24-hour digital mall
The popularity of in-car shopping is about to skyrocket. In the 2020s, you'll have dozens of dinner, parking, and customization options at your fingertips.
Why charging speed is as important as range for owners of electric cars
Gauging an EV's usability requires factoring in parameters like its charging time and its charging capacity, not just looking at its maximum driving range.
Lucid Motors CEO gives us the details on the 400-mile Air electric car
Scheduled to start pre-production in late 2020, the Lucid Air electric car is aiming for 400 miles of real-world range. Here's how Lucid plans to achieve that.
Lamborghini is putting race cars in your living room. Hop in and drive one
Lamborghini teamed up with Assetto Corsa to launch a virtual one-make race series named The Real Race. Gamers can hop in the driver's seat starting on May 29.
How Volkswagen is taking the Golf GTI into the digital age
Volkswagen told Digital Trends how it developed a Golf GTI for the 2020s. It's smarter and more connected, but it still looks and feels like a GTI -- on paper.