Safety & Security

U.S. regulators aim to eliminate the requirement for steering wheels in autonomous taxis, potentially accelerating deployment of driverless services nationwide.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 10, 2026

Geely Auto Group has experienced a surge in international media mentions, with GDELT reporting ten times more coverage than usual, signaling increased global interest.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 9, 2026

Starting immediately, all new vehicles sold in the EU must be equipped with driver monitoring cameras, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 8, 2026

The Suzuki Vitara Brezza has seen a surge in international media coverage, with mentions increasing tenfold according to GDELT data, signaling rising global interest.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 4, 2026

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has overtaken other non-Tesla electric vehicles to become America’s best-selling EV outside Tesla, marking a significant market shift.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 4, 2026

Lucid Motors has undergone a significant executive leadership change, with key departures and new appointments. Here’s what is confirmed and what it means for the company.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 3, 2026

A Ford worker was dismissed after allegations of stealing cookies from the workplace. The incident raises questions about workplace policies and conduct.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 3, 2026

A motorcycle crash in Waterloo on Wednesday resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the cause, with details still emerging.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 2, 2026

Multiple truckloads of Tesla batteries have been stolen from a manufacturing facility, raising security concerns and impacting supply chains.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• July 2, 2026

Automakers are now investing in redesigns and marketing strategies to win back consumer trust in electric pickups, following widespread skepticism and criticism.

• Car Tech Upgrade Team
• June 24, 2026