Automotive News
California Adds $55.2M for Public Fast Chargers, Most Bound for Underserved Areas
May 28, 2026
California’s Energy Commission committed $55.2 million for public DC fast chargers across two 2026-27 funding windows. What it means for EV drivers in the state.
Charging Anxiety: Why Your Next EV May Grade Chargers A to F
May 28, 2026
Parkopedia’s new EV charging API grades public chargers A to F and forecasts congestion to fight charging anxiety. What it means for US drivers, and the catch.
Velocity Invitational 2026: A Vintage Racing Festival at Sonoma With Tsunoda Saturday, Block Sunday, and a Sung Kang Drift Premiere Friday
May 26, 2026
Velocity Invitational moves to Sonoma May 29 to 31. Yuki Tsunoda’s first historic laps, a Friday drift premiere, and $159 paddock access. Three-day plan.
Ferrari Luce: The First Electric Ferrari Arrives at €550,000 With 60 New Patents and a Reception Maranello Didn’t Plan For
May 26, 2026
Ferrari unveiled the Luce on May 25, 2026 in Rome. A four-door, five-seat, 1,036-hp EV from Maranello with Jony Ive inside and a polarized reception outside.
Google Gemini Comes to Volvo Cars: 16 Models Get the Update, Back to 2020
April 30, 2026
Google Gemini rolls out to 16 Volvo models from 2020 forward starting April 30, 2026. What changes for drivers, who qualifies, and whether conversational AI earns its dashboard real estate.
Auto China 2026: Five Cars That Show Where Driving Is Going (And Why You Can’t Have Any of Them)
April 28, 2026
Five reveals from Auto China 2026 prove the design language of global automotive is being decided in Beijing, not Detroit. The verdict, and what Americans lose.
Podcast Episodes
#285, Hagerty’s 40-year celebration
James Raia
April 17, 2024
#284, Volvo software chief talks new EV SUV, relationship with Nvidia
James Raia
March 25, 2024
#283, Veteran WSJ reporters debut insiders’ look at Formula 1 failures, successes
James Raia
March 13, 2024
