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The Tesla Model S shook the industry, but its echo is fading
Look at today’s Model S and you still see the car that was released in 2012. It’s quicker and has more range, sure, but it is the same platform and basic design I reviewed over a decade ago.
Tim Stevens03.08.2024
Leaked Rivian R2 specs include a 330-mile range and $47,000 starting price
Specs for the Rivian R2 leaked this week ahead of Thursday’s unveiling. Source code on the automaker’s website suggests the R2 will have up to a 330-mile range and a $47,000 starting price when it arrives in 2026.
Will Shanklin03.07.2024Mini's first electric Countryman has a wild interior that's not to be missed
While Mini will offer the new Countryman with a gasoline-burning engine, the star of the lineup will be the new, $45,200, all-electric Countryman SE.
Tim Stevens03.06.2024
Waymo gets approval to deploy its robotaxi service in Los Angeles
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has given Waymo permission to expand its robotaxi operations to Los Angeles and more locations in the San Francisco Peninsula despite opposition from local groups and government agencies.
Mariella Moon03.02.2024
Fisker halts work on new EV models until it finds more money
Fisker will gradually ramp up production of the electric Ocean SUV, with plans to build around 42,400 units in 2023.
Kris Holt03.01.2024
The US will investigate cars built in China over security concerns
The Biden administration has announced an investigation into cars built in China and other "countries of concern" over potential security risks.
Kris Holt02.29.2024
GM's Super Cruise expansion adds 750,000 miles of rural roads
GM has announced a significant expansion of its Super Cruise operating area by around 750,000 miles to rural roads and minor highways in the US and Canada.
Steve Dent02.15.2024
Waymo issued a recall after two robotaxis crashed into the same pickup truck
In December, two Waymo robotaxies in Phoenix collided with the same pickup truck that was in the midst of being towed, which prompted the Alphabet subsidiary to issue a recall on its vehicles' software.
Mariella Moon02.14.2024
Tesla has won the EV charging wars
Stellantis is the latest company to pledge support for Tesla’s charging standard. It was the last holdout among major automakers, and as a result, the NACS is becoming a true common charging standard.
Kris Holt02.12.2024
Ex-Apple engineer sentenced to six months in prison for stealing self-driving car tech
Xiaolang Zhang, the former Apple employee who pleaded guilty to stealing information about the development of the company's self-driving vehicle, has been sentenced to 120 days in prison followed by a three-year supervised release.
Mariella Moon02.09.2024
US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
After one owner was spotted driving down the highway while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding drivers to be in full control of their vehicles at all times.
Sam Rutherford02.07.2024
Tesla recalls over 2 million EVs because the warning light text is too small
Tesla is once again having to recall almost every EV it has ever sold in the US, this time due to a safety concern over warning lights. The automaker will able to fix the issue via an over-the-air update.
Kris Holt02.02.2024
Volvo pauses deliveries of its EX30 due to software issues
Volvo's EX30 is a technological marvel, but that reliance on software has caused a delay on deliveries.
Steve Dent01.30.2024
Tesla is reportedly building a compact crossover codenamed 'Redwood'
Tesla is reportedly working on compact crossover EV codenamed "Redwood" with production set to start in June 2025.
Steve Dent01.24.2024
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production due to waning demand
Ford is cutting production of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup. Although sales increased by 55 percent last year, they're growing more slowly than the company anticipated.
Kris Holt01.20.2024
The Pebble Flow is an all-electric trailer for the EV age
At CES 2024, the Pebble Flow is showing how you can really optimize an RV to work in the age of electric vehicles.
Sam Rutherford01.13.2024
Nissan unveils its latest Nismo-enhanced EV
Nissan's latest EV to get the Nismo performance treatment is based on the Ariya e-4orce SUV.
Kris Holt01.12.2024
Touring LG’s high-tech camping trailer at CES 2024
The LG Bon Voyage is concept camping trailer that packs in many of LG’s CES “greatest hits,” retooled and restyled for near-future camping that’s both incredibly comfortable and… unlikely.
Mat Smith01.12.2024
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and replacing them with gas-powered vehicles
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and using some of the proceeds to buy gas-powered vehicles. The company cited demand concerns and higher expenses linked to EV repairs for the decision.
Kris Holt01.11.2024
I played Horizon Forbidden West inside Sony and Honda's Afeela concept EV at CES 2024
Sony and Honda’s EV inches closer to reality with SHM offering a slightly clearer idea of what it’ll bring to the competitive world of cars. The company says the Afeela EV will be available for pre-order in 2025 before going on sale in the US the following year.
Mat Smith01.11.2024