Arstechnica Cars

1. Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom

   A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.

2. Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs

   The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.

3. Don't call it an SUV: The Ferrari Purosangue review

   Unlike previous Ferrari four-seaters, this one is better for humans than cargo.

4. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here's what we still like, here's what annoys us

   It’s spacious, efficient, and charges very quickly. But what about reliability concerns?

5. The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once

   Red Bull, Disney+, and ESPN are streaming the race at noon Eastern today.

6. Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report

   EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.

7. GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay

   The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.

8. Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh

   The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.

9. New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40

   The Swedish automaker gives its small SUV a sympathetic makeover.

10. F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

    Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.