Cybercab production According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company will begin full scale Cybercab production in Q2 of 2026. The Cybercab is a vehicle with no driver controls — steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedals — at all… As reported by InsideEVs, Musk spoke at the most recent quarterly earnings call and claimed the …
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Lexus symbols review adds very little
Lexus symbols A full review of Lexus symbols for 2026 models adds but four new entries, all related to differential lock functions. The page now features nearly 150 indicators and warning lights. The company was the first to exceed 100 on the page and 50 on a single vehicle! The primary reason for Lexus using …
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“My car is becoming a brick” — what?
Becoming a brick From The Atlantic, “My Car is Becoming a Brick” certainly got my attention. It references the idea that software updates can leave older models in the dust. But I have to say, its the last thing on my mind as my car ages. When I read the headline, I was concerned that …
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Chinese companies claim 99.6% key EV battery materials recovery
EV battery materials Materials critical to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries as well as all manner of advanced electronics, often in short supply, are often cited as reasons — or excuses — to avoid the transition to EVs. But companies in China using new recycling techniques claim that they can recover upwards of 99.6% of …
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IIHS study finds headlight glare factors little in crash data
Headlight glare A few weeks ago, we cited a AAA article on headlight glare, noting that, despite what drivers actually think and experience, their own studies have not found a “problem”. Now the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added a study that seems to agree. Their study investigated the prevalence and contributing factors …
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Revue of 2026 Toyota back-up processes for open and start completed
Toyota back-up processes A full revue of Toyota back-up processes for opening and starting 2026 models finds not a single change. Back-up open and start processes become necessary for those times that the battery in the key fob needs replacing. The company has yet to fall victim to the trend that was actually started by …
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Solid-state battery tech poised to take EV range to 800+ miles
Battery tech An automaker in China is touting solid-state battery tech capable of nearly double the energy density of today’s best lithium-ion EV packs. As reported by Autoblog, the company, Chery, says the technology could take driving range up to and over 800 miles on a single charge. Solid-state batteries offer a number of key …
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