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07/30/2026

Over 1 in 4 cars sold globally this year will be electric — and the shift is accelerating in ways that matter to buyers right now.

📌 The number — BloombergNEF projects more than 23 million EVs will be sold in 2026, representing 27% of all passenger vehicles globally. That's up from just 9% five years ago.
📌 What's driving it — China leads with 63% of global EV sales, but emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America are growing fast. In the U.S., the picture is more mixed due to regulatory rollbacks.
📌 What it means for buyers — More EV options, more competition, and more pricing pressure from manufacturers. The 2026 model year features strong contenders from Lucid, Rivian, Kia, and others.
📌 What to watch — Battery costs are falling, range is improving, and charging infrastructure is expanding. The question for most buyers is no longer 'is an EV ready' but 'is this the right EV for me.'

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BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) annual Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) expects over a quarter (27%) of cars sold globally in 2026 to be electric – up from 9% five years ago – and over half (52%) of all passenger vehicles to be electric by 2035.

07/23/2026

Volvo's new EX60 will feature a conversational AI that can actually see — and it changes what 'smart car' means.

📌 What's new — Volvo's upcoming EX60 electric SUV integrates an AI assistant with access to the vehicle's exterior cameras. It can answer questions about your surroundings, not just your dashboard.
📌 Why it's different — Most in-car AI is limited to vehicle controls and music. An AI that perceives the environment opens the door to real-time navigation context, hazard awareness, and even parking assistance through conversation.
📌 Who benefits — Drivers who want a more intuitive, less button-heavy experience. Especially useful in unfamiliar areas or complex urban driving situations.
📌 What it signals — The software-defined vehicle is becoming real. Automakers are differentiating on AI and software experience, not just horsepower and range.

Read more: https://insideevs.com/news/796383/volvo-ex60-google-gemini-context-cameras/

07/16/2026

AI is replacing the sensors hidden inside your car's seat — and it's making cars both safer and more affordable.

📌 What's changing — Aptiv's new camera-only occupant detection system uses AI and computer vision to replace traditional weight sensors, pressure mats, and seat wiring. One interior camera does the job of an entire sensor array.
📌 Why it matters — The system lowers vehicle build costs by up to 40% on occupant detection hardware. Savings of $80–$200 per vehicle are expected to trickle down to buyers over time.
📌 What it enables — The same camera can handle seatbelt monitoring, driver attention tracking, gesture recognition, and more — 15+ functions from a single device.
📌 What to watch — This technology is rolling out on next-generation vehicle platforms. Thinner seat profiles, fewer wiring harnesses, and smarter safety systems are the downstream benefits.

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Aptiv says one AI-powered camera can replace multiple sensors while adding new safety features.

07/09/2026

Pirelli's Cyber Tire is more than a tire — it's a data platform on wheels.

📌 What it does — Embedded sensors collect real-time data on road conditions, tire status, and vehicle load, then communicate directly with the car's ABS, ESP, and traction control systems.
📌 Why it matters — Tires are the only part of the car that touches the road. Making them intelligent means your safety systems are working with ground-truth data, not inferred signals.
📌 What's new — Pirelli is now producing Cyber Tire at its Georgia facility, bringing the technology closer to mainstream U.S. vehicles. The system also enables V2V and V2I communication — connecting your car to other vehicles and road infrastructure.
📌 What it means for buyers — Connected tires will become a standard spec on premium vehicles first. If you're shopping high-end in the next few years, expect Cyber Tire to appear on the feature sheet.

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The tire takes data from the road and sends it to your car, to other cars, to the cloud, everywhere.

07/02/2026

Colorado's new speed camera system changes the game — and Waze can't help.

📌 How it works — Multiple cameras track your vehicle across a zone and calculate your average speed. Exceed the limit over that distance, you get a ticket.
💡 Why it's different — Slowing at camera locations doesn't help. The system measures sustained speed, not momentary readings.
📊 Where it's deployed — Construction zones and high-risk corridors with the most speeding-related incidents.

This enforcement style is common in Europe and expected to expand across more U.S. states. The safest approach is simply maintaining the posted speed.

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Colorado's automated vehicle ID systems makes using Waze nearly useless as it uses multiple cameras to measure your average speed. Here's how it works.

06/25/2026

The FTC is cracking down on dealerships that advertise cars they've already sold. Here's what drivers and dealers should know.

📌 What's happening — The Federal Trade Commission is targeting dealers who keep ads running for vehicles no longer on the lot. Stricter enforcement and fines are expected.
💡 Why it matters — For buyers, this means fewer bait-and-switch experiences when shopping online. For dealers, it means faster ad removal processes after every sale.
📊 What to expect — Dealerships will need tighter coordination between sales and marketing teams. The days of leaving sold-car listings up 'just in case' are over.

Transparency in auto advertising is no longer optional — it's being enforced.

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Moving forward, dealerships will need to act more quickly to remove advertisements after selling a car.

06/18/2026

The grayscale era may be ending. Experts say more drivers want brightly colored cars — and automakers are responding.

📌 What's changing — After years of white, black, silver, and gray dominating lots, demand for vibrant paint colors is rising across segments.
💡 Why it matters — Color choice is deeply personal. The shift suggests buyers are moving from resale-focused thinking toward self-expression.
📊 What to watch — Manufacturers report growing interest in blues, greens, and warm tones from compacts to SUVs.

Your next car might finally look like you picked it on purpose.

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It looks like more colorful cars are poised for a comeback, displacing the grayscale ones that currently saturate parking lots.

06/11/2026

Google just announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto — and it could reshape the in-car tech experience.

📌 What's changing — Google is building an open-source platform that lets automakers run more core vehicle features directly through Android Auto.
💡 Why it matters — Open-source means more manufacturers can integrate the system more deeply. Expect faster updates, better app support, and a more seamless phone-to-car connection.
📊 What it means for buyers — Android Auto may become more consistent across brands, reducing the 'tech lottery' of choosing between infotainment systems.

The in-car software experience is becoming as important as the hardware.

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Google announced an open-source operating system for Android Auto, which it says will run more key features in cars moving forward.

06/04/2026

Florida just signed a new law paving the way for air taxis and advanced air mobility — and it signals where urban transportation is heading.

📌 What happened — Gov. DeSantis signed legislation creating a regulatory framework for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility vehicles in Florida.
💡 Why it matters — This makes Florida one of the first states to formally prepare infrastructure and regulation for commercial air taxi service. The law addresses vertiport development, airspace coordination, and safety standards.
📊 What it means for drivers — While air taxis won't replace cars, they'll reshape short-distance urban travel. Think airport transfers, cross-city commutes, and coastal routes — areas where congestion makes ground travel inefficient.

The future of getting around isn't just electric. It's airborne.

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The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.

05/28/2026

Acura just recreated a full 1980s dealership experience to celebrate its 40th anniversary — and it's a masterclass in automotive brand storytelling.

📌 What they did — Acura built an immersive retro dealership complete with period-accurate details, giving fans a walk through the brand's history.
💡 Why it matters — In an era of digital-everything, a physical brand experience stands out. Nostalgia-driven marketing creates emotional connections that specs and features alone can't.
📊 The bigger picture — Automakers are increasingly investing in experiential marketing to differentiate in a crowded market. Brand loyalty is built on feeling, not just function.

Sometimes the best way to show where you're going is to remind people where you started.

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Displayed at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the exhibit takes you back to a time when the Legend and Integra shared a showroom.