Galactic treasure hunters, set a course for D23 Expo 2022. The world’s biggest Disney fan event is back — September 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center — and with it, a galaxy of Star Wars items. This year’s offerings include everything from Darth Vader socks to the Guided By the Light Collection, an Ahsoka Tano-themed line from Ashley […]
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A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs
Auto companies are designing ways to build a car’s fuel cells into its frame, making electric rides cheaper, roomier, and able to hit ranges of 620 miles.
Mini’s Aceman EV Is Built for Urban Adventures
The company’s second fully electric car was designed from the ground up to be purely battery-powered, but its sub-300-mile range comes up short.
BMW’s Heated Seats as a Service Model Has Drivers Seeking Hacks
Connected car companies now charge owners to use physical hardware they already bought—but some are pushing back.
The January 6 Secret Service Text Scandal Turns Criminal
Plus: The FCC cracks down on car warranty robocalls, Thai activists get targeted by NSO’s Pegasus, and the Russia-Ukraine cyberwar continues.
Is Your New Car a Threat to National Security?
Putting sensor-packed Chinese cars on Western roads could be a privacy issue. Just ask Tesla.
Jump to Lightspeed with Road Squadron
“Punch it!” What would Star Wars be without the vehicles that transport our heroes and villains across the stars? From iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon to fan favorites like the Ghost, Star Wars is full of memorable vehicles, many becoming beloved characters unto themselves. And the same is true for vehicles from a galaxy […]
Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
A researcher found that a recent update lets anyone enroll their own key during the 130-second interval after the car is unlocked with an NFC card.
The Story Behind Lucasfilm and Volkswagen’s Fantastic Obi-Wan Kenobi-Inspired Vehicles
Doug Chiang couldn’t pass it up. In early 2022, Lucasfilm and Volkswagen agreed to collaborate on designing two vehicles inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming now on Disney+. For Chiang — designer of the podracer, U-wing, and near countless other iconic Star Wars vehicles — it was a rare opportunity to combine two passions. “I got […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: The Art of Set Decorating with “Miles of Junk”
Roger Christian was one of the first people hired to work on Star Wars. As set decorator for the movie, it was his task to transform George Lucas’ idea of a lived-in galaxy into something real, tangible, and filmable. His efforts earned him an Academy Award, sharing the Best Production Design Oscar with John Barry, […]