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.
BMW and Harman want to bring 5G to your car. It’s harder than you’d think
Harman is helping BMW make in-car 5G a reality, and other carmakers are also investing in the technology. Getting there is more difficult than it might sound.
This is what professional drivers are using to race remotely during lockdown
iRacing has become big business in the wake of the coronavirus, and some big-name racers have jumped on board. We take a peek at a pro-level virtual racing rig.
Will cheap gas and coronavirus kill electric cars?
Coronavirus-related economic uncertainty and lockdowns will slow the electric car segment's shift towards the mainstream, according to analysts and carmakers.
Not driving your car as much during lockdown? Follow these tips
Cars are designed to be driven, but there's no need to panic if you can't drive yours on a regular basis due to a lockdown. Here's how to keep it in good shape.
Why driverless cars are ugly, and how BMW plans to change that
BMW's design boss Domagoj Dukec highlighted the challenges of designing an autonomous car. Integrating the numerous sensors is far more difficult than it looks.
Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Ultrafast toothbrushes and a laptop/phone hybrid
Every week, Digital Trends combs through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to round up all the best gadgets, gizmos, and gear currently in preproduction. If you're looking for innovative ideas, keep an eye on this column. This week's offerings include a Backyard biodigester.