Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December

Photo: Hyundai EV prices edged down in December just as incentives surged to record highs, a one-two punch that helped drive the strongest monthly EV sales since federal incentives were axed. According to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV in December came in at $58,034. That’s… Continue reading Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December

Clean Technica: Competitors Pull Ahead on Tesla’s Technology Tangents at CES004322

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Walking the floor of CES, it is easy to become distracted. Although there was a lot of clean technology, there were also a lot of other cool technologies that were not very relevant. Even though I was on my feet from before the exhibit doors… Continue reading Clean Technica: Competitors Pull Ahead on Tesla’s Technology Tangents at CES004322

Driverless Delivery Vans in China Are Rampaging Through Cities Like Grand Theft Auto

Xiaohongshu The future is here, and it’s bouncing all over the back alleys of China. Numerous clips of autonomous delivery vans ripping around cities have swirled on Chinese social media in recent days, showcasing the new technology’s capabilities — as well as its many, many shortcomings. One video which went viral on the Pinterest-like app… Continue reading Driverless Delivery Vans in China Are Rampaging Through Cities Like Grand Theft Auto

The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car

Every time you get behind the wheel, your car is collecting data about you. Where you go, how fast you’re driving, how hard you brake, and even how much you weigh. All of that data is not typically available to the vehicle owner. Instead, it’s gated behind secure restrictions that prevent anyone other than the… Continue reading The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car

Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’

In President Donald Trump’s second term, everything is content. Videos of immigration raids are shared widely on X by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conspiracy theories dictate policy, and prominent right-wing podcasters and influencers have occupied high-level government roles. The second Trump administration is, to put it bluntly, very online. Trump and his supporters… Continue reading Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’

Why the White House keeps shitposting

A political comms professional breaks down Trump’s meme media strategy. by Tina Nguyen Jan 13, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC A political comms professional breaks down Trump’s meme media strategy. by Tina Nguyen Jan 13, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC Tina Nguyen is a Senior Reporter for The Verge and author of Regulator, covering the second Trump… Continue reading Why the White House keeps shitposting

WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

The car mat CEO has committed to US-based manufacturing. The car mat CEO has committed to US-based manufacturing. by Lauren Feiner Jan 13, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC,… Continue reading WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception

New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: New York City.  Hochul, who made the comments Tuesday during her State of the State address, said the legislation would advance the next phase of the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. … Continue reading New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception

What’s the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Physical AI is the latest trending frontier of the technology. It leverages real-world data for more autonomous robots. Its early stages could be on your face right now. ChatGPT’s release over three years ago triggered an AI frenzy. While AI models continue… Continue reading What’s the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you

Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids

Honda has a new idea to help its upcoming lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles stand out. The iconic H Mark will look a little different as part of Honda’s efforts to “create new EVs from zero.” Here’s what to expect. Honda has a new H Mark for its next-gen EVs and hybrids The H… Continue reading Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids