Arstechnica Cars

1. It doesn't feel very agricultural: The 2026 Subaru Solterra review

   Subaru's badge-engineered SUV remains on sale alongside the new Trailseeker.

2. Used Waymo robotaxi batteries become backup storage for power grids

   Used Waymo batteries will bolster California and Texas energy storage projects.

3. Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don't?

   Data shows Waymo's robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive.

4. Slate Auto gets serious about privacy for its bare-bones EV pickup

   With no embedded modem, the Slate Truck is the antithesis of today's connected cars.

5. From 15 hours to one minute: How AI/ML is speeding up GM's development

   From CFD and FEA to digital twins, carmaking now involves a lot of virtualization.

6. After years of stability, F1 reliability can no longer be taken for granted

   Until recently, a driver had maybe a six in ten chance of finishing a race.

7. 2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities

   Audi has developed an entirely new electric torque-vectoring rear differential.

8. Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban

   The ban for model year 2027 onward began under Biden and has been enacted by Trump.

9. A global brand but local cars is Audi's future, says CEO

   We talk with Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi AG, about where he's taking the company.

10. Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car

    The interior is spectacular; the exterior looks better in person than on screen.