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Image showing an iPhone with Rivian digital car keys stored in Apple Wallet, alongside illustrated feature panels explaining key benefits such as no app required, improved Ultra-Wideband accuracy, easy key sharing, Apple Watch support, backup access via NFC Power Reserve, and support for up to eight digital keys per vehicle; icons for Apple, Google, and Samsung compatibility appear at the bottom.

iPhone users will soon unlock Rivian R1 trucks with Apple Wallet

A Waymo drives down Grand Ave in Downtown Los Angeles, on its way to pick up its next fare.

NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo for passing loading school buses

A promotional graphic for Amazon Autos featuring three Ford vehicles side-by-side: a blue Mustang Mach-E, a green Ford Bronco, and a black Ford F-150 pickup truck. Large bold text reads "Beep beep," followed by the subheadline, "Certified pre-owned cars have arrived from Ford Blue Advantage."

Amazon now lists certified pre-owned Ford vehicles for sale

Akon mug shot

Singer Akon’s white Cybertruck leads police directly to his arrest

Volkswagen myVW Apple Watch

Volkswagen rolls out Apple Watch support for the myVW app

A promotional image showing the Evotrex hybrid RV trailer, a futuristic, light-green and black camper, parked on a rocky lakeside shore under a starry twilight sky with mountains in the background, with the text "This is Evotrex" overlaid at the top.

Former Anker employees launch Evotrex, a hybrid RV startup

Car dashboard showing Apple CarPlay navigation on the central touchscreen display, with a route starting on Taylor Street visible next to media and app controls.

Apple CarPlay may not survive the next generation of cars

A red Rivian R1S electric SUV driving on a city street, with distinctive vertical LED headlights and a bold, modern design. The vehicle has black rims and a two-tone paint scheme with a black roof, highlighting its rugged yet sleek styling. The R1S is moving under an overpass in an urban setting, showcasing its capability as both a city and adventure vehicle.

Rivian launches a new industrial AI company called Mind Robotics

Futuristic BMW interior with large touchscreen and panoramic windshield view

BMW’s next voice assistant will be powered by Amazon’s new Alexa Plus

A graphic showing three smartphones illustrating new Google Maps AI features: the left shows classic turn-by-turn navigation, the center shows a conversational Gemini AI chat for finding a restaurant, and the right shows Google Lens identifying a building within the Maps app.

Google Maps now uses AI to give you directions “like a local friend”

Rivian Also TM-B electric bike

Rivian’s first e-bike arrives with pedal-by-wire tech and wild new features

2028 Cadillac Escalade IQL. Simulated images. Production vehicle may vary. The ESCALADE IQ will feature next generation electrical architecture in 2028.

GM replacing Android Auto and CarPlay with Gemini-powered AI system