Arstechnica Cars

1. F1 in Monaco: Finally, the cars were flat-out in qualifying

   The cars are too big to race well, but the competition for pole position is thrilling.

2. Michigan politicians want to ban Chinese-badged cars from even visiting the US

   The latest bill would ban day trips from Canada or Mexico in Chinese cars.

3. Not the next R8? Audi reveals mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 Nuvolari.

   The Huracan gave us the R8s, now the Temerario lends itself to a new Audi.

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities

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