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More Than Just Horsepower A report from The Register states that Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra predicted on a company earnings call that an SAE Level 4 automated driving system would require more than 300 GB of RAM. That level of capability would help ensure sensors, cameras, and lidar work together to enable near-fully autonomous driving within specific operating conditions. That is a huge amount of memory. Most videos shared online can be edited on a computer with as little as 16 GB of

Chances of EV Fires are Low, But Not Zero Statistically, EV fires are a rare occurrence compared to hybrid and ICE vehicle fires. Of course, they're reported more often than not, and understandably so. Nonetheless, it's hard to deny the stats, and there will always be the danger of a fire, regardless of propulsion. But what makes EV fires different is the battery's composition. Most use lithium-ion cells, which, when exposed to flames or damaged, explode. Putting out said fires is a different ch

Shaping Trends For the Future Where is car design heading? Answering that question is well above our pay grade, but the young designers of today will be the ones responsible for the cars of tomorrow. Hey, legendary stylists such as Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were juniors once. Over in Japan, Daihatsu, Toyota's small-car specialist and maker of the great Copen, and the HAL College of Technology and Design had students drum up ideas for the future of the kei car, and some pretty crazy

Everyone has seen the floorplan meme that was made for car guys, showing a single bedroom and bathroom in the corner of a GIANT warehouse sized garage, that says something about being the perfect ratio of home to garage, and it’s not wrong. At least not in a car guys eyes. But the reality is that folks like a house, especially if you have a family that needs their space as well. But what if you have BOTH. Yeah, the nice house AND a giant 8,000 square foot shop? Yeah, that’s the dream right! Wel

Data from AAA shows that gas has cracked $4.00 per gallon in the United States on average. In the trailing days of March, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.990, already up more than a dollar from the month prior. The last time prices were so high was in August, 2022. The change in gas prices is somewhat seasonal: as the weather warms, more people take to the roads for fun rather than just commuting on them. However, the real spike is as a result of the American war on Iran. Price

The first quarter of 2026 was a really bad one for Stellantis EV sales in the United States amid the EV retreat in the market. Electric vehicle sales declined across the board particularly after the third quarter of 2025 when the EV federal tax credit was axed, and the trend continued in Q1 this year, with Stellantis seeing some dramatic declines. While the report notes that the automaker’s overall sales rose 4% over the first quarter of 2025, the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Fiat

California drivers are once again paying the highest gas prices in the nation, and the numbers are getting hard to ignore. As of this week, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded has surged to $5.84, according to AAA data. That puts California drivers nearly $2 above the national average of $3.93, a gap that has widened dramatically over the past month. In Los Angeles County alone, prices are pushing toward $6 a gallon, with some downtown LA stations already charging close to $9

Desperate Times, Creative Commutes With fuel prices doing their usual wallet damage, some “enterprising” types have taken things to extremes, like literally drilling into fuel tanks to siphon petrol. For everyone else, there’s a far less criminal, and far more practical, response: carpooling. According to the Today show, a mix of relentless congestion, rising pump prices, and frictionless app-based coordination has pushed shared commuting back into relevance, particularly across major U.S. metro

The Return Of The Commute Hack With gas prices still high amid the conflict in the Middle East, more people are turning to hybrid vehicles, which help improve fuel economy by adding at least one electric motor for propulsion. But a CBS News report shows that high gas prices are not only pushing people into more efficient cars, but also toward public transportation. The report stated that Amtrak saw a 5% increase in passengers in March compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, bus company Trailways

While much of the country is enjoying sub-$3.00-per-gallon gas prices, California is not. Currently, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is around $2.94, but in California, drivers are paying a statewide average of $4.54. This massive delta isn't just a rounding error; a 40-cent surge hit California in the last two weeks, leaving commuters statewide wondering when the bleeding will stop. The current spike is a perfect storm of infrastructure fatigue and regulatory timing. A sig

Filling up in Pennsylvania has always felt like navigating localized tax pitfalls, but the start of 2026 has brought a fresh set of headaches for drivers in the Keystone State. While national gas prices have fluctuated, Pennsylvania has seen a steady climb over the past month or so, causing many commuters to do double-takes. Between lingering effects of a harsh winter and the state’s notoriously high fuel taxes, the cost of a gallon of gas keeps rising. In some areas, local tax rates spike to ov

The US electric vehicle market has had a rough stretch. Federal EV tax credits disappeared, supportive policies were rolled back, and overall EV sales dropped by around 27 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cox Automotive estimates. Then the conflict with Iran hit, and geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices higher. That single shift in what people pay at the pump appears to be influencing buyer behavior—at least in the short term. Hyundai Motor Company CEO José Mu

The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. increased sharply on March 3, amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although an increase in gas prices was expected, the jump of 11 cents in one night suggests further volatility in the weeks ahead. The current national average for a gallon of gas is $3.109, up from $2.997 on Monday. A week ago, average gas prices stood at $2.883 per gallon. For many commuters, the sudden increase will come as an unpleasant surprise, especially the millions o

Geely Already Has One Big Advantage in the U.S. While U.S. politicians continue to push back against Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market, a new CNBC report says Geely Holding may already be the best-positioned Chinese carmaker to break into the U.S. market. Unlike rivals still trying to establish a foothold, Geely already has strong operational ties in the United States through familiar brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus. Industry analysts interviewed by CNBC pointed out that Geel

Uses Less Fuel than a Motorcycle Geely now holds a Guinness World Record for thermal efficiency, with its new i-HEV system rated at 48.4%, according to a report from Car News China. That figure represents how much energy from fuel is actually converted into usable power, and at nearly 50%, it places Geely at the very top tier of mass-production internal combustion engineering. Alongside that, the system delivers a claimed 106 mpg under combined conditions, reinforcing just how tightly optimized

The First Geely Cars In Canada... Sort of It's official, the Geely group has entered Canada, and not with its flagship name brand. If you didn't know, Lotus is now part of the Geely Group, and a batch of the new Lotus Eletre is on its way to Canadian showrooms. Thanks to an agreement between Canada and China to allow 49,000 China-built EVs to be imported annually at a 6.1% tariff rate. The move comes after the deterioration of U.S.-Canada relations. The Canadian government brokered a deal with C

Geely Is Betting Big on Hybrids The mood inside China’s auto industry has changed fast. A few years ago, every conversation was about fully electric vehicles and who could build the next Tesla rival. Now, after slowing EV demand in several markets and growing concerns around charging infrastructure, brands like Geely are starting to revisit the same formula that turned Toyota into a global powerhouse. Hybrid technology is back at the center of the conversation. During my time in China, testing

Geely is setting an unusually bold marker for the rest of the decade, with a stated goal of exceeding 6.5 million vehicle sales a year by 2030 and pushing into the top five automakers worldwide, as per Reuters. The plan also calls for revenue above RMB 1 trillion (143,614,000,000 USD) annually and a lineup that tilts heavily toward electrification, a clear signal that Geely sees scale and new energy vehicles as the only way to compete in a market where Chinese brands are expanding fast.

The New Value Equation With rising gas prices, hybrid cars have become even more appealing, as they typically consume less fuel than pure combustion alternatives. One of the benchmarks in the U.S. is the Toyota Prius, which delivers an EPA-estimated 57 mpg. The catch is that the Prius already starts at nearly $30,000, which can be considered expensive, especially when some cars like the Toyota Corolla still cost under $25,000. Over in China, however, Geely has just launched the Preface i-HEV, wh

A Quiet Corner, A Big Statement We previously reported on Geely developing one of the most fuel-efficient hybrid engines to date. Seeing it installed in a production-ready, driveable sedan at Auto China 2026 in Beijing brings that claim into sharper focus. This is no longer an isolated lab result or a theoretical benchmark. It is now a fully realized application, engineered to deliver that efficiency in real-world conditions. Tucked in a quieter section of the Geely stand sits the Preface iHEV.

Splitting the Dream Car prices are climbing everywhere, and Japan is feeling the squeeze just like the rest of us. The headlines usually focus on the US, but sticker shock is alive and well in Tokyo and Osaka. Even so, Gen Z drivers aren’t letting that stop them. They’re still finding ways to chase after cars most people would call impossible dreams – think a Ferrari or a Porsche. Here’s the twist: these young buyers aren’t suddenly earning more, and supercars aren’t getting any cheaper in Japan

The Fight Over Driving Data The court has ruled that the lawsuit against General Motors over alleged data privacy violations involving OnStar can proceed. Car Complaints reported that about 30 class actions were consolidated into a single lawsuit, though some claims were dismissed. For context, GM is being sued for allegedly collecting vehicle and driver data through OnStar and selling it to third parties, including insurance companies. OnStar is a connected service that provides functions such

GM is pouring more money into the production of its gas-powered cars Detroit automaking mainstay General Motors is making a massive investment to substantially boost its output of gas-powered models at its US factories. In an announcement released on November 20, the automaker announced that it will invest $550 million in two component plants in Michigan and Ohio that directly supply plants making some of its most well-known cars, particularly as it plans to ramp up production of its larger SUVs

The Powertrain That Refuses to Fade There has been a surge of large electric vehicles entering the market, including three-row SUVs and workhorse pickups such as the TeslaCybertruck. But with heavy high-voltage batteries affecting weight, range, and towing performance, big EVs are not always the simplest answer for long-distance hauling, leaving room for a good old diesel powertrain. In a recent press release, General Motors’ Duramax Assistant Chief Design Engineer John Barta highlighted the dri

In an effort to placate those who felt hard done by after General Motors cut both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its cars, the automaker has announced that "Apple Music is coming natively to GM vehicles." 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models will get the app over the coming weeks and months, so don't expect it in every vehicle just yet. Other GM brands - Buick and GMC - will follow in due course. For the vehicles that do get access, some also get access to Apple Music's Spatial Audi