• Peugeot Partner, Expert recalled | CarExpert

    January 12, 2026

    The Peugeot Partner and Peugeot Expertcommercial vans have been recalled due to a software glitch which could disable safety systems. “Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, lane keep assist and Advanced Emergency Brake System (AEB deactivation warning),” the recall notice said. “A loss of safety system warnings whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.” CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. A total of 451 vehicles are affected across the…

  • Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service

    January 12, 2026

    Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads.  The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up with another $1 billion investment to keep it going. Several layoffs, including a 40% restructuring cut in May 2024, had whittled the company from its peak of about 1,400 employees to less than 600. Meanwhile, advancements in AI were changing how engineers were developing the…

  • Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y

    January 11, 2026

    Mazda is launching another electric vehicle (EV) in Australia this year, giving it a pair of models to take on the top-selling Tesla Model Y and Model 3… and like those, the new Mazdas are also built in China. The Mazda CX-6e mid-size electric SUV will join the 6e mid-size electric liftback that’s confirmed for release here mid-year. Mazda has confirmed a 2026 launch for the new electric SUV, though it hasn’t confirmed exactly when. Additional details like pricing and specifications also won’t be announced until closer to launch. The CX-6e, known in China as the EZ-60, was developed in…

  • Google co-founders may be leaving California

    January 11, 2026

    Sergey Brin and Larry Page appear to be pulling back from the state where they co-founded Google. The New York Times reports that in December, 15 limited liability companies overseeing Brin’s investments and interests were terminated or converted into Nevada entities. Those include LLCs that manage one of his superyachts and his interest in a private terminal at the San Jose International Airport. Similarly, 45 LLCs associated with Page have recently become inactive or moved out of state, and a trust associated with Page bought a $71.9 million mansion in Miami this week, according to the NYT. Brin and Page…

  • 2026 Genesis GV70 price and specs

    January 11, 2026

    The Genesis GV70 enters 2026 with minor changes, including new tech and minor price increases. The model year 2026 (MY26) GV70 entered production in October, and is due in local showrooms this month. All variants of the mid-size luxury SUV are $600 more expensive for 2026, but gain Digital Key 2. Once you’ve registered your GV70 with a Genesis Connected Services account, you can save a digital key in your smartphone wallet that be shared with up to 15 compatible devices. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. This means if…

  • Google’s new commerce framework cranks up the heat on ‘agentic shopping’

    January 11, 2026

    To further push the limits of consumerism, Google has launched a new open standard for agentic commerce that’s called Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). In brief, it’s a framework that combines the power of AI agents and online shopping platforms to help customers buy more things. Thanks to the introduction of UCP, Google is offering three new online shopping features. To start, Google’s AI mode will have a new checkout feature that allows customers to buy eligible products from certain US retailers within Google Search. Currently, this feature works with Google Pay, but it will soon add PayPal compatibility and incorporate…

  • California’s governor plans to set aside $200 million for state EV tax credits

    January 11, 2026

    The loss of the federal EV tax credits may have been a huge blow to prospective buyers, but California wants to fill that gap for its residents. Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for 2026-2027, which was released on Friday, includes a “light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program” that details a one-time infusion of $200 million. According to the budget summary, this incentive program is “a critical part of the Administration’s strategy to keep ZEVs affordable and accessible for all.” The proposed budget still has to make it through the state’s legislature later this year, but if passed, the new incentive…

  • Wing to expand drone delivery to another 150 Walmart stores

    January 11, 2026

    Wing, the Alphabet-owned company that delivers groceries, over-the-counter medicine, and hot lattes, is expanding its partnership with Walmart for the second time in less than a year. The two companies announced on Sunday plans to bring the on-demand drone delivery service to an additional 150 Walmart stores. The rollout, which builds off existing services at stores in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, will occur throughout this year and into 2027, Wing’s new chief business officer Heather Rivera told TechCrunch. The expansion suggests customers are using Wing’s drone delivery service enough to warrant growth. Rivera said its top 25% customers are using…

  • Hyundai Staria Electric: Large people mover gains EV variant

    January 11, 2026

    While the electric Hyundai range has a hatch, sedan, and too many SUVs to count, the new Staria Electric is the automaker’s first EV people mover. Based on the facelifted Staria unveiled in late 2025 that’s due in Australia some time this year, there’s little visual differentiation between the electric, and petrol, diesel and hybrid siblings. Only the most dedicated of car spotters will notice the Electric badge on the tailgate, and the off-centre charging port located just above the front number plate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Staria Electric…

  • Wing’s drone deliveries are coming to 150 more Walmarts

    January 11, 2026

    Don’t be surprised if you see even more drones delivering groceries across the US since the Alphabet-owned Wing announced another service expansion with Walmart over the next year. The partnership said that drone delivery services will be available at 150 more Walmart locations in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Miami and more metros that have yet to be announced. According to Wing, its top 25 percent of customers have ordered its delivery drones up to three times a week. To meet growing demand, Wing and Walmart said it will serve up to 40 million US customers and build up a…