EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.

What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?

As vehicles become platforms for software and subscriptions, their longevity is increasingly tied to the survival of the ...

The hidden risk of driving a car that runs on someone else's code

The value of a modern vehicle no longer lies primarily in mechanical reliability but in software continuity. Increasingly, the difference between "runs" and "doesn't run" depends ...
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Code Switch

What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore ...

The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn't Deliver

For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport runs the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook with 'M Mode' simulated manual shifting. Here ...