GM Is Killing Apple CarPlay in All Its Vehicles. Here’s What That Actually Means

GM Is Killing Apple CarPlay in All Its Vehicles. Here's What That Actually Means

Well, this really isn’t a surprise, but General Motors now plans to ditch Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support from all of its vehicles—not just the electrified ones. It’s a disappointing decision that’s indicative of the ongoing anti-consumer choices many companies, not just automakers or General Motors, are desperate to justify today.    When GM first … Read more

A New Bentley Continental Supersports Is Happening. Here’s the First Teaser

A New Bentley Continental Supersports Is Happening. Here's the First Teaser

Update: Bentley has released a teaser of what appears to be the new Continental Supersports. The shadowy image shows the back end of a Continental, and the company says it marks the “return of an iconic name.” The man in charge of Bentley is a hardcore car enthusiast. In his previous job at Porsche, Dr. … Read more

Here’s Definitive Proof That the Lexus LFR Is a Hybrid

Here's Definitive Proof That the Lexus LFR Is a Hybrid

With a launch imminent, Lexus is hard at work testing its new sports car, the one we—and everybody else—have been referring to as the “LFR.” Out on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, we were able to hear its V-8 burble distinctly. But these prototypes reveal another detail: The LFR is a hybrid. In this Nürburgring testing roundup … Read more

Nissan’s New Hybrid Engine Could Beat Hyundai and Toyota. Here’s How

Nissan's New Hybrid Engine Could Beat Hyundai and Toyota. Here's How

Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own. With that, Nissan aims to eke the most efficiency out of its new hybrid powertrain as possible. … Read more

Ignoring Over-the-Air Updates for Your Car Could Cost You Thousands. Here’s Why

Ignoring Over-the-Air Updates for Your Car Could Cost You Thousands. Here's Why

Over-the-air software updates are a game-changer. Whereas before cars had to go to a dealer for a simple software update, costing everyone involved time and money, now automakers can push out important fixes and improvements while their customers’ cars sit parked. But customers are responsible for making sure their vehicles are updated, and the consequences … Read more