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Chad Kirchner

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Covers:  Automotive

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General Motors will integrate AI into its cars, plus new hands-free assist

General Motors will integrate AI into its cars, plus new hands-free assist

Ars Technica — Do we want LLMs in our cars? GM thinks we do.

Mercedes-AMG gives us a ride in its next high-performance EV

Mercedes-AMG gives us a ride in its next high-performance EV

Ars Technica — Mercedes-AMG is following the Ioniq 5 N playbook with simulated shifting and sounds.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA feels like a real car, not a science experiment

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA feels like a real car, not a science experiment

Ars Technica — Mercedes' new 800 V electric powertrain is ready for the public, and we've driven it.

Three axial flux motors and 850 kW fast charging? Meet the GT XX.

Three axial flux motors and 850 kW fast charging? Meet the GT XX.

Ars Technica — Mercedes shows us what it has planned for its next performance EVs.

Everything we know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf

Everything we know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf

Ars Technica — Active thermal battery management and a NACS fast-charging port are new features.

Mercedes' next electric GLC rides great-we've driven the prototype

Mercedes' next electric GLC rides great-we've driven the prototype

Ars Technica — It's due to launch in 2026 and we got an early preview at Mercedes' test track.

Volvo added plenty of charm to the EX30 Cross Country EV

Volvo added plenty of charm to the EX30 Cross Country EV

Ars Technica — The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads.