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Technology

Electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connected car tech, and the future of automotive innovation.

Within this department Car Tech17 Electric Cars14 Autonomous Driving6Audi2

Covered by Josh Hartley, Editor-in-Chief, and Elena Marchetti, Technology Writer.

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Separate practical upgrades from hype across driver assistance, EV charging, and diagnostics.

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Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise vs. FSD in 2026 — Where Each Driver-Assist System Actually Stands

Super Cruise, BlueCruise, and Tesla FSD compared for 2026 by compatible-road coverage, driver monitoring, limitations, subscriptions, and buyer fit.

Read: 7 min
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
By: Elena Marchetti

Plan home EV charging
Home EV Charging Setup in 2026 — NEMA 14-50, Hardwired, and When a Smart Charger Is Worth It

6 min Apr 14, 2026
Understand OTA updates
OTA Software Updates in 2026 — What's Actually Changing Under the Hood of Your Car

6 min Apr 7, 2026
Choose a useful OBD2 scanner
OBD2 Apps for OEM Codes: FORScan, Carly & More

6 min Jul 2, 2026

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18 guides published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Oct 10	BeamNG Car Customization: Build, Tune and Save Elena Marchetti	5 min
RevisedAug 11	Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise vs. FSD in 2026 — Where Each Driver-Assist System Actually Stands Elena Marchetti	7 min
RevisedAug 11	Best Car Customization Games in 2026: Tuning, Builds, and Livery Elena Marchetti	10 min
RevisedJul 2	OBD2 Apps for OEM Codes: FORScan, Carly & More Elena Marchetti	6 min
May 5	V2H and V2L in 2026 — Which EVs Can Actually Power Your House, and What It Costs to Set Up Elena Marchetti	10 min
Apr 28	Public DC Fast-Charging Etiquette in 2026 — Queueing Norms, Idle Fees, and What to Do When a Stall Is Broken Elena Marchetti	8 min
RevisedApr 23	Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: Why the Final Big-Power Challenger Matters Elena Marchetti	6 min
RevisedApr 23	Virtual Reality Car Showrooms: What Audi Previewed and What Buyers Still Need Josh Hartley	3 min
RevisedApr 23	Getting Connected in an Electric Vehicle: Apps, Charging, and Trip Planning Elena Marchetti	3 min
Apr 14	Home EV Charging Setup in 2026 — NEMA 14-50, Hardwired, and When a Smart Charger Is Worth It Elena Marchetti	6 min
Apr 7	OTA Software Updates in 2026 — What's Actually Changing Under the Hood of Your Car Elena Marchetti	6 min
Mar 31	Spring Range Check for Your EV — What Winter Actually Did to Your Battery Elena Marchetti	5 min
Mar 25	How Over-the-Air Updates Are Changing the Used Car Value Equation Elena Marchetti	7 min
Mar 21	Why Forced Induction Still Beats Displacement for Street-Driven Cars Josh Hartley	6 min
Mar 20	Welcome to the New Chariotz Josh Hartley	3 min
Mar 19	NHTSA's Tesla FSD Probe: What It Means for Driver-Assist Technology Elena Marchetti	4 min
Feb 17	Used EVs in 2026: Charging Standards, Adapter Questions, and Daily Practicality Josh Hartley	7 min
Jan 6	CES 2026 Auto Tech Signals That Could Reach Mainstream Cars Fast Elena Marchetti	6 min

7 guides published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Dec 23	The Most Useful Automotive Tech We Saw in 2025—and What to Ignore Josh Hartley	5 min
Nov 18	Remote Start, Climate Preconditioning, and App Features: What Drivers Actually Use Josh Hartley	5 min
Sep 23	Is an Aftermarket Head Unit Still Worth It in 2025? Elena Marchetti	5 min
Aug 12	Backup Cameras, 360 Views, and Parking Tech: What's Actually Helpful? Elena Marchetti	6 min
Jun 10	Planning an EV Road Trip in 2025: Apps, Charging Speeds, and Backup Stops Josh Hartley	5 min
May 6	ADAS Calibration After Suspension, Windshield, and Wheel Work Josh Hartley	4 min
Jan 7	2025 Automotive Trends to Watch Without Chasing Hype Josh Hartley	5 min

1 guide published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
RevisedJan 1	2024 Car Customization Trends & Tips to Follow Josh Hartley	21 min

1 guide published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Sep 19	Explore Top Customizations for Electric Vehicles in 2023 Elena Marchetti	14 min

Older coverage, kept for the record

Date	Guide	Read time
Sep 2015	Audi R8 e-tron vs. Porsche Mission E Concept Elena Marchetti	5 min
May 2015	Building your own electric car Josh Hartley	1 min
May 2015	The Best Home Electric Car L2 Charging Stations Josh Hartley	2 min

Start here Track useful auto technology

Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise vs. FSD in 2026 — Where Each Driver-Assist System Actually Stands

Home EV Charging Setup in 2026 — NEMA 14-50, Hardwired, and When a Smart Charger Is Worth It

OTA Software Updates in 2026 — What's Actually Changing Under the Hood of Your Car

OBD2 Apps for OEM Codes: FORScan, Carly & More

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