Technology

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled several in-car tech upgrades, including a generative AI-powered virtual assistant and a new Sound Drive audio experience that will be rolling out to its new vehicles soon.

VW will launch ChatGPT in vehicles with its latest infotainment tech: the ID family of electric vehicles, as well as the Passat, Tiguan and Golf.

As Hyundai recently did, Kia also has now announced an anti-theft hardware update. The upgrade is free to owners of affected vehicles at Kia dealerships nationwide.

IIHS and Consumer Reports confirmed that all 20 participating automakers have made good on their voluntary commitment to add automatic emergency braking technology into their vehicles.

The fix involves a reinforcement that protects the ignition cylinder — the thing the key slides into in the steering column — and prevents its removal, which is necessary for the means of theft being promoted on social media.

GM is recalling more than 60,100 Buick Encore GX and Envista SUVs and Chevrolet Trax SUVs over an issue that may cause the instrument panel to go blank.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

To combat a wave of vehicle theft, Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix and will even be sponsoring mobile clinics to install the software in five U.S. cities.

Beginning in 2025, Toyota will make adapters available that allow existing customers to use Tesla’s charging network.

Tesla is recalling nearly 55,000 Model X SUVs over an issue that may prevent the vehicle from detecting low brake fluid.