The days of full-service gas stations are mostly long behind us, but we may be surprisingly close to a future where our cars are serviced completely automatically.

That’s right: Both cars were at least *partly* electric, although the correct answer is Mystery Car B. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid was Edmunds’ top-rated SUV of 2025 across all categories. Meanwhile, the 2025 KIA EV 9 was rated as the outlet’s top electric SUV.

With the tax credits for electric vehicles suddenly in jeopardy, there’s a belief that consumers may shift toward models that offer truly unique experiences — like trucks, vans, and more. Regardless, the change in retail costs will surely affect how many people shop for vehicles

Zoox, which is part of Amazon, is building van-like robotaxis that are currently being tested on select streets in Las Vegas and elsewhere. Meanwhile, Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxis, also known as Cybercabs, will reportedly be a self-driving taxi version of the company’s Model Y — at least at first.

If the U.S. can be competitive with China in the global EV battery market, it could drastically reduce the price of EVs for American consumers.

EV chargers are popping up in all kinds of unexpected locations — from gas stations to fast-food chains to luxury hotels. The question, though, is whether these locations will solve the range-based anxieties that some drivers still have.

The 2026 BMW i5 is expected to be a punchy, fun-to-drive sedan with a price tag starting just under $70,000. Meanwhile, the 2026 Acura RSX, the carmaker’s second all-electric vehicle, is expected to be a luxurious mid-sized sedan with a competitive price of around $55,000.

With countries like China surging ahead in many areas of car technology, many people believe America needs to catch up. But the question ultimately becomes how it happens — and who can lead the charge.