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Volkswagen Is Locking Horsepower Behind a Paywall

When automakers own the software, ridiculous paywalls happen.

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Here’s How Long It Takes The BMW iX3 To Beat A Gas Car’s Carbon Footprint

Here's a hint: it's much, much sooner than you probably think.

Aug 6 -

Hands-Free Driving Is Now The Most In-Demand Car Feature

Buyers are increasingly into the idea of their car doing some of the driving.

Jul 25 -

Tesla Wants To Know What Happens If Someone Messes With Its Robotaxis

Tesla is quietly testing if bad actors can use RF jammers and gadgets to mess with its Robotaxis.

Jul 23 -

This Tiny Electric Motor’s Power Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

Over 700 horsepower from something that’s lighter than the weekly shopping bag.

Jul 22 -

GM’s Super Cruise Is Now In Over Half A Million Cars

General Motors doubled the number of cars with the hands-free driving assistance system in just a year.

Jul 22 -

Tesla's Grok AI Has Landed. Here's What We Know

After sparking controversy for anti-Semitic social media posts, xAI's Grok "AI companion" is now enabled on some Teslas.

Jul 13 -

'Is It Something I Can Change In The Settings?': Woman Buys Hyundai Ioniq 5, Realizes She Can’t Stand This Feature

Want to leave the air conditioning running while briefly stepping away from the car? With the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it's complicated.

Jul 9 -

‘Better Than Most’: Toyota Mechanic Says Brakes Last ‘Forever’ on Hybrid Cars. Is That True?

A Toyota service tech claims that Hybrid vehicles don’t just drive longer on the same tank of gas, but on the same brakes, too. Is he right?

Jul 9 -

Plug-In Hybrids Now Have More Problems Than EVs Do: J.D. Power

Plug-in hybrids are among the most mechanically complex vehicles on the road. Unfortunately, that means more problems as well.

Jun 30 -

Science Says Hard Acceleration Might Be Good For Your EV Battery

A new study has found that the occasional spirited acceleration in an EV is actually good for its long-term battery health.

Jun 30 -

'Don’t Invade Our Systems': Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra

Apple's CarPlay Ultra would take Apple's software to your entire screen, including your A/C and speed. Car companies say no thanks.

Jun 26 -

'We're Stranded': Woman is 1,500 Miles From Home On A Road Trip. Then Her Tesla's Doors Lock

"The closest Tesla dealership is literally three and a half hours away."

Jun 24 -

Tesla Robotaxis Are Already Zooming Around Austin

Social media users caught a glimpse of several Tesla Model Ys driving around South Congress Avenue, with no one in the driver's seat.

Jun 21 -

In-Wheel EV Hub Motors Could Be A Game-Changer. Why Aren't They Here Yet?

They seem like a natural choice for electric vehicles, yet hardly any modern EVs have them. That may be changing soon.

Jun 18 -

Audi Put The Windscreen Wiper And Turn Signal Controls Together. Here's How They Work

The next-generation Audi Q3 is the first model to adopt the new layout.

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Here's One Reason To Buy A Lucid Air Over A Tesla Or Rivian

Lucid Air sedans now have both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability—unlike rival EVs from Tesla, Rivian and General Motors.

Jun 16 -

Time Is a Circle: Stellantis Snags Patent for Three-Speed EV Gearbox

It could bring off-road capability to future Jeep and Ram EVs.

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Ferdinand Porsche Created A ‘Range Extender’ EV 125 Years Ago

Porsche’s first car was electric. And it had a range extender, too.

Jun 16 -

Genesis Bets On Hybrids And Range Extender EVs

Genesis is developing new powertrains with varying levels of electrification, including range extender EVs.

Jun 11 -

First Tesla Robotaxi Spotted Driving Around Austin

Look, ma. No driver. The "Robotaxi"-branded Tesla Model Y was seen cruising on South Congress Avenue in Austin.

Jun 10 -

How Apple CarPlay Will Be Less Annoying With iOS 26

Goodbye, call screen that takes up the entire display. Welcome, widgets and Liquid Glass.

Jun 10 -

How Rivian Developed Its Zonal Architecture In Just Two Years

Rivian cut 1.6 miles of wiring from its EVs and reduced the number of computers significantly. This is what it looks like in real life.

Jun 6 -

VW's New EV Platform Still Supports Combustion Engines

But the internal combustion engine won't drive the wheels.

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