Ed Garsten

Ed Garsten

Senior Contributor|Transportation

Ed Garsten is a metro Detroit-based reporter who covers autos and mobility. He’s covered the standup strikes against the Detroit Three automakers by the UAW, urban air mobility and rise of autonomous trucking. Previously he led auto coverage at CNN as its Detroit Bureau Chief

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Aug 6, 2026

How Self-Driving Cars Work — And Why They're Still Evolving

What exactly is a self-driving car? Learn how autonomous vehicles work, the technology behind them, and where the industry is headed.

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Aug 5, 2026

Hackers Are Hijacking Vehicle Shipments, Auto Shippers Report

An average of three cars — worth around $80,000 each — are stolen at a time by thieves targeting auto carriers in cyberattacks.

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Aug 4, 2026

Ford, Lincoln Add On-Board Autio Road Trip Guide

Loccation-based audio storytelling platform Autio,, announced Tuesday, that it is launching its embedded app directly into select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S.

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Jul 22, 2026

Archer, Electra, Vashon Announce Partnership, Plant, Camper Plane

Archer Aviation and Electra Aero used the Farnborough Air Show to make announcements on new aircraft and production facility. Elsewhere, Vashon unveiled a camper plane.

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Jul 21, 2026

Infiniti VP Reveals Brand’s Major Model Expansion, Hybrid Plans

Infinit, Nissan's luxury brand, is on a path to greatly expand its product line and fully embrace hybrids, its new vice president revealed in a wide-ranging interview.