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Mazda reveals next-gen CX-5 details, including a hybrid, due in 2027
The new model goes on sale this year in Europe. Credit: Mazda More recently, Mazda borrowed the hybrid…
Lamborghini follows successful racing Huracan with new Temerario GT3
Thanks to performance balancing, older GT3 cars like the Huracan are still competitive. But with the road car…
Why Brembo uses endurance racing as a test bench for brake development
“Ultimately, the more cooling holes, the lower the temperature of the disc,” Miller said. “You have mechanical wear…
Life after two-stroke: Rotax electrifies its bike and kart powertrains
Whether I was riding in the rain in Austria or the blazing heat of the Texas sun (115°…
2025 Volvo EX90: A low-key luxury electric SUV
You don’t get some of the same bells and whistles as in a German or Asian luxury car,…
Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1T and R1S beat the competition in any conditions
Given that, I’d probably skip the Michelin tire setup. But with it equipped, the truck was impressive. Acceleration…
Nissan feels the effect of US-China trade war
Nissan’s future product portfolio is feeling the effects of some of Trump’s other policies. Working with congressional Republicans,…
F1 in Britain: Terrible English summer weather equals entertaining race
The heat dome that oppressed much of Europe has broken. Not a drop of rain marred the 24…
2025 VW ID Buzz review: If you want an electric minivan, this is it
Our test Buzz had one option: the two-tone paint job. Jonathan Gitlin Our test Buzz had one option:…
Tesla Q2 2025 sales dropped more than 13% year over year
Tesla sold 384,122 electric vehicles during the months of April, May, and June of this year. That’s a…
From Le Mans to Driven—where does F1: The Movie rank?
McQueen might have been one of the world’s biggest movie stars at the time, but he mostly wanted…
GOP wants EV tax credit gone; it would be a disaster for Tesla
The Republican Party’s opposition to tax credits for electric vehicles has stepped up a notch. As its members…
Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers
Of the original 14 brands listed by Apple, Jaguar Land Rover said it was still evaluating the system,…
Three axial flux motors and 850 kW fast charging? Meet the GT XX.
The pack in the GT XX concept has 3,000 cells, giving the pack an energy density of 300…
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin
Tesla’s robotaxi service, touted by Elon Musk as the future of his flagging electric-car maker, launched in the…
How long does a lithium battery last?
lithium battery last When considering how long a lithium battery lasts, it’s important to understand that battery lifespan…
Everything we know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf
The first-generation Nissan Leaf was an incredible achievement for the company and for the industry. A mass-market EV…
2025 Audi S5 and A5 first drive: Five-door is the new four-door
The S5 is eager and more engaging to drive than the A5. Jonathan Gitlin The S5 is eager…
How Tesla Takedown got its start
Musk offered no proof of his assertions; to a person, every protester who spoke to WIRED insisted that…
The first Corvette hypercar? Chevrolet’s 1,250 hp ZR1X hybrid breaks cover.
The ZR1 engine already produces more than a thousand horsepower; now, it meets an uprated hybrid system from…
Here’s Kia’s new small, affordable electric car: The 2026 EV4 sedan
The mesh headrests are a clever touch, as they’re both comfortable and lightweight. The controls built into the…
F1 in Canada: Well, that crash was bound to happen
In fact, Red Bull is so concerned that other drivers might try to taunt Verstappen into misbehaving that…
The new version of Audi’s best-selling Q5 SUV arrives in the US
Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Denver and accommodation so Ars could drive the Q5 and SQ5,…
Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program
Do you remember the Pirelli Cyber Tire? No, it’s not an angular nightmare clad in stainless steel. Rather,…
Fair or fixed? Why Le Mans is all about “balance of performance” now.
“We had to think of something which will work independently, whether it’s hybrid power or internal combustion engine…
All-wheel drive EVs at 210 mph? Formula E’s next car gets massive upgrade.
Power gets a massive increase, from the current 470 hp (350 kW) to 804 hp (600 kW). That’s…
Mercedes’ next electric GLC rides great—we’ve driven the prototype
The Sport setting is good, with ride comfort controlled and comfortable while still being firm. If you’re bombing…
Protesters summon, burn Waymo robotaxis in Los Angeles after ICE raids
The robotaxi company Waymo has suspended service in some parts of Los Angeles after some of its vehicles…
2025 Acura ADX review: A crossover that balances budget with spirit
As you might imagine, a steady stream of cars to review comes and goes from my parking spot.…
GOP intensifies war against EVs and efficient cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on record as supporting the repeal of the EV tax credit, as it…
Tesla shows no sign of improvement in May sales data
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s big government adventure appears to be at an end. As promised in April, Musk…
F1 in Spain: Now that was a lapse in judgment
Russell was next, at turn 1, giving Verstappen what looked like a dose of his own medicine. The…
Google Maps can’t explain why it falsely labeled German autobahns as closed
Ars contacted Google to see if the glitch’s cause has been uncovered. A spokesperson remained vague, only reiterating…
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 first drive: Engineered for insane speed
Cooling for the ZR1 became an even higher priority, because the LT6 and LT7 employ extremely tight tolerances…
Amazon and Stellantis abandon project to create a digital “SmartCockpit”
Automaker Stellantis and retail and web services behemoth Amazon have decided to put an end to a collaboration…
F1 in Monaco: No one has ever gone faster than that
The principality of Monaco is perhaps the least suitable place on the Formula 1 calendar to hold a…
200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race
What to expect on Sunday? Kirkwood was bullish about his chances despite starting relatively deep in the field,…
Tesla crushed in Europe as BYD outsells; BEV sales surge 28%
When you look at sales at the brand level, things get a little worse for the American automaker.…
Gazelle Medeo T9 City e-bike review: A steady Dutch ride in lots of sizes
For starters, the bike is almost fully kitted out, with custom fenders and chainguard, a substantial rack, lights,…
Toyota debuts all-new RAV4 with hybrid and PHEV powertrains only
An all-new version of Toyota’s bestselling RAV4 crossover debuted last night. For generation six, Toyota North America is…
Brembo develops brakes with almost no brake dust and less wear
As electric vehicles reduce car exhaust as a source of particulate emissions, people are increasingly focusing on other…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Efficient, for a big one
Only the $58,995 Ioniq 9 S is available with a rear-wheel drive powertrain. In this case, one with…
Removing the weakest link in electrified autonomous transport: Humans
“There are, surprisingly, a lot of trucks today that are standing still or running empty,” Green said. Part…
F1 in Imola reminds us it’s about strategy as much as a fast car
Sunday brought smiles for the Red Bull and Ferrari teams. In the hands of Verstappen, the Red Bull…
The 2025 VW Tiguan caters to US tastes at an affordable price
In the modern era, cars keep getting bigger and bigger between generations. Or at least, they’re certainly not…
Forgive me, Volvo, I was wrong: The 2025 V60 Cross Country review
Perhaps if I was more patient I’d have gotten closer to the EPA combined 27 mpg (8.7 L/100…
Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra is ready, but only in Aston Martins for now
It’s a few years later than we were promised, but an advanced new version of Apple CarPlay is…
Tesla changes lease policy, didn’t use old cars as robotaxis
Tesla has raised the ire of some of its customers, who are accusing the carmaker of misleading them.…
2025 Bentley Continental GT: Big power, big battery, big price
It has become common these days to disclose power and torque; in more genteel times, one was simply…
GM’s LMR battery breakthrough means more range at a lower cost
Kelty also believes it just makes sense to localize production. He pointed out that when consumer electronics with…
Trump cuts tariff on UK cars; American carmakers not happy about it
But according to Automotive News Europe, car imports from the UK have increased by 39 percent since 2022,…
USPTO refuses Tesla Robotaxi trademark as “merely descriptive”
“We are an AI, robotics company,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced last April. Despite the fact that the…
Ford raises prices on Mexican-made cars—but not the full tariff cost
Ford also told Ars that it will continue to offer employee pricing to all its customers until at…
Everything you ever wanted to know about four-wheel steering
The second action of active 4WS is same-phase steering angle input to the rear wheels. Turn the wheel…
Musk’s politics see Tesla sales collapse in Europe
Tesla is in deep trouble in Europe. The electric vehicle maker, which once dominated EV sales in the…
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Turbo review: Italian charm that cuts both ways
They say that with age comes wisdom, so it should come as no surprise that on the eve…
F1 in Miami: Like normal F1, but everyone wears pastels
After a brief reprieve, Formula 1’s teams were back at it this past weekend at the Miami Grand…
NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, F1: GM’s motorsport boss explains why it goes racing
CONCORD, N.C.—We weren’t allowed cameras past the lobby of General Motors’ shiny new Charlotte Technical Center. It’s the…
The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage: Achingly beautiful and thrilling to drive
The new infotainment human-machine interface was a little confusing at first; pairing my phone took about 10 minutes…
Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill
WASHINGTON, DC—The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will meet today to discuss its proposed budget legislation, and there’s…
The BYD Dolphin review: Here’s what we’re missing out on in America
Zero to 62 mph (0–100 km/h) takes 7.0 seconds, and the Dolphin tops out at 99 mph (160…
Trump backs down a bit on auto industry tariffs—but only a bit
President Donald Trump is set to ease up slightly on the automotive industry this week. After being warned…
2025 VW Golf R first drive: The R stands for “really good fun”
I remain perpetually wrong-footed by the Volkswagen Golf R, the more powerful all-wheel drive upgrade to the venerable…
“We’re in a race with China”—DOT eases autonomous car rules
For crashes where none of those conditions are satisfied, NHTSA has to be notified within 15 days if…
A $20,000 electric truck with manual windows and no screens? Meet Slate Auto.
In one of the strangest launches we’ve seen in a while, Slate Auto, the reportedly Jeff Bezos-backed electric…
2025 VW Golf GTI: Buttons are back on the menu, smiles never went away
What’s new? The improvements for model year 2025 amount to new bumpers—shades of Mk2, anybody?—and an illuminated VW…
Tesla’s Q1 results show the financial cost of Musk’s support for Trump
For Q1 2025, Tesla took in $595 million in regulatory credits. Net income amounted to just $409 million.…
Bicycle bling: All the accessories you’ll need for your new e-bike
Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit…
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS first drive: A big ride and handling upgrade
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Before letting us loose on the freshly laid tarmac of Ten Tenths Motor Club,…
F1 in Saudi Arabia: Blind corners and walls at over 200 mph
That is far closer than F1 has ever been—many longtime fans can remember the days when the gap…
Cupra is all about affordable cars, funky styling, electrified performance
“So we are part of Volkswagen Group. We have factories all across the whole planet. We have Mexican…
Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims
Tesla is facing a new scandal that once again sees the electric automaker accused of misleading customers. In…
What happened when Formula E visited an American oval track?
Time to go for it On lap 14, the actual race broke out as everyone started to push…
F1 in Bahrain: I dare you to call that race boring
What a difference a week makes. This past weekend, Formula 1 went back to Bahrain, the site of…
The Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 tears up the roads and conquers climbs
When a cyclist sees the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 for the first time, the following…
Car safety experts at NHTSA, which regulates Tesla, axed by DOGE
The NHTSA has shown no signs of backing down, overseeing three new recalls of Tesla vehicles since Trump…
The 2025 Mini Countryman SE: Whimsy doesn’t make up for annoying
It’s a look Ever since its 21st-century rebirth, Mini has brought a sense of whimsy to its designs,…
The Ars cargo e-bike buying guide for the bike-curious (or serious)
We’ve reviewed several bikes in this category, including the Trek Fetch+ 2, Integral Electrics Maven, and Cycrown CycWagen.…
Road deaths fell below 40,000 in 2024, the lowest since 2019
A rare spot of good news today: For the second year in a row, US roads got a…
97% of drivers want in-car payment system for tolls, parking, charging
Nearly everyone questioned as part of the research study would probably be OK with that, as long as…
F1 in Japan reminds us a great track might not make for a great race
Throughout the practice sessions, the orange and black McLarens had the measure of everyone else, with Mercedes’ George…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT review: This is one long pickup truck
At lower speeds, I found the Silverado EV a little more cumbersome. As noted, it’s a very long…
Employee pricing for all, tariffs on the sticker: OEMs react to tariffs
So VW wants to make it clear to customers why some of its products are about to get…
2025 Audi RS e-tron GT: More range, more power, still drives like an Audi
New motors, new battery The front electric motor has revised electronics and a new pulse inverter, and the…
Tesla sales and production slumped heavily in Q1 2025
Tesla posted its production and sales numbers for the first quarter of 2025 this morning, and they continue…
Honda will sell off historic racing parts, including bits of Senna’s V10
Honda’s motorsport division must be doing some spring cleaning. Today, the Honda Racing Corporation announced that it’s getting…
The 2025 BMW M5 Touring review: Way more power, way too much weight
Basic functions like adjusting the fan speed of the air conditioning system require taking your attention off of…
Trump on car tariffs: “I couldn’t care less if they raise prices”
However, those claims were directly contradicted by Trump this weekend. “No, I never said that. I couldn’t care…
Do car rental companies offer driver for long-term bookings?
Car rental companies offer driver for long-term Car rental companies provide a variety of services to cater to…
Gran Turismo 7 expands its use of AI/ML-trained NPCs with good effect
GT Sophy can now race at 19 tracks, up from the nine that were introduced in November 2023.…
After 50 million miles, Waymos crash a lot less than human drivers
Using human crash data, Waymo estimated that human drivers on the same roads would get into 78 crashes…
Auto industry braces for chaos as Trump sets 25% tariff on all imports
Yesterday afternoon, once the markets were closed and could no longer react immediately, US President Donald Trump announced…
Also, a Rivian EV spinoff, wants us to “move beyond cars”
There’s a new “exciting, small EV” on the way, to be launched early next year by Also, a…
Red Bull makes up its mind: Liam’s out, Yuki’s in for Japan
That was before a mediocre time at Alpine and a disastrous stint at McLaren, and while Drive to…
How Polestar engineers EVs that can handle brutal winters
The power ratings of the three different Polestars wound up mattering less than how their varying drivetrains managed…
Did Red Bull build an undriveable car? Questions from the Chinese Grand Prix.
Formula 1 spent this past weekend in Shanghai for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. There was a little…
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV
On the rough roads of San Francisco, and then up to the headlands of Marin County, the Optiq…
Boeing will build the US Air Force’s next air superiority fighter
Today, it emerged that Boeing has won its bid to supply the United States Air Force with its…
DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say
On Wednesday, Sec. Duffy received a letter from Consumer Reports with similar concerns. “ agencies—staffed by expert public…
Racer with paraplegia successfully test drives Corvette with hand controls
Able-bodied co-driver Milner will use the Corvette GT3.R’s regular pedals when he drives, with the hand controls engaged…
Volvo reconstructs crashes with AI in virtual worlds to make safer cars
“One thing is that we develop this in-house now, so instead of relying on suppliers with long deadlines…
New EV battery boasts 5-min charge time, adding 250 miles of range
“Our goal is to make EV charging as fast as refueling a gasoline car,” said BYD chairperson Wang…
Old Bolt, new tricks: Making an EV into a backup power station with an inverter
I first plugged in my desk and all its accompaniments, then nudged and woke up my laptop and…
A tough race for the rookies as F1 starts 2025 in Australia
Williams’ Alex Albon scored a fine fifth for the storied team. The preseason vibes for Williams were correct—after…
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ first drive: 460 miles on a single charge
SAN FRANCISCO—Newsflash: the new electric Cadillac Escalade IQ weighs over 9,000 lbs, or a fair amount more than…
Used Tesla prices tumble as embarrassed owners look to sell
Similarly, one should take with a pinch of salt a website offering to steal Teslas from owners who…
The EPA is scrapping fuel economy regs, claiming it will bring back US jobs
By 2016, that plan was looking unrealistic, in part thanks to a love of cheap gasoline and big…
Toyota tunes up bZ4x with new battery, more power
Earlier today, Toyota and Lexus debuted some improved and some new electric vehicles. The event was focused on…
Despite everything, US EV sales are up 28% this year
With all the announcements from automakers planning for more gasoline and hybrid cars in their future lineups, you’d…
BEVs are better than combustion: The 2025 BMW i4 xDrive40 review
But it’s not really fair to compare yesterday’s 430i with this i4 xDrive40; with 395 hp (295 kW)…
Yes, you get used to the grille: The 2025 BMW 430i Gran Coupe review
Back in 1995, a 430i badge would have meant that BMW had a 3.0 L engine. But this…
Maserati kills electric version of MC20 supercar for lack of demand
Electric motors are, in so many ways, much better than internal combustion engines. They don’t waste most of…
VW is testing its robotaxis in snowy, icy Norway
There’s a reason that the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, were home to many autonomous vehicle programs: Driving on…
Volkswagen gets the message: Cheap, stylish EVs coming from 2026
A surprise find in my inbox this morning: news from Volkswagen about a pair of new electric vehicles…
Protests, broken windows, even arson: Tesla’s massive Elon problem
But for some people, simply not buying a Tesla isn’t enough to sufficiently register their displeasure. This past…
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe proves to be a real crowd-pleaser
The 27-inch OLED screen combines the main instrument display and an infotainment screen. It’s a big improvement on…
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is good enough to make a believer out of EV skeptics
And, when you run out of juice, the new CLA’s 800-volt architecture enables charging rates of up to…
Driving an EV restomod that costs as much as a house—the JIA Chieftain
The Chieftain Range Rover is a fascinating thing—a refitted, reskinned, restored classic Range Rover is no new thing,…
Driving the new Mercedes CLA made me a believer in Mercedes-Benz’s EV future
And, when you run out of juice, the new CLA’s 800-volt architecture enables charging rates of up to…
In-car advertising glitch may be preview of a distracting future
Last week, a Jeep driver turned to Reddit to do what people do best on the site—complain. Every…
Yes, it turns out you can make a Tesla Cybertruck even uglier
There’s a saying about putting lipstick on a pig, but what if it’s not lipstick? That’s the question…
There’s a battery bigger than in most BEVs inside the Ramcharger hybrid
Ram’s 1500 Ramcharger goes on sale later this year, and the company is taking a slightly different approach…
What we know about Waymo’s 2025 expansion plans
These cities were specifically chosen to challenge Waymo vehicles since both cities have unique layouts and unconventional road…
Kia’s EV strategy: Smaller, cheaper cars like the EV3 hatch and EV4 sedan
The EV3 should go on sale in the US in 2026. Kristin Shaw The EV3 should go on…
Volvo added plenty of charm to the EX30 Cross Country EV
Compared to the EX90 I was also able to take on the ice, the EX30 is more playful…
Donut Lab and the electric motors everyone has been talking about
“The set of benefits is different to each application or each size,” Piippo said. “In small things, you’re…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: The best all-around EV just got better
For the all-wheel-drive SE ($50,500) and SEL ($53,000) trims—probably the ones most people will buy—range increases by a…
The Acura ZDX is an example of badge engineering for the software age
Acura is gearing up to build its first entirely in-house battery-electric vehicles, but it has gotten a head…
Trump rescinds DOT approval for NYC congestion toll, condemns city to pollution
A difficult birth The plan was met with plenty of opposition despite the promise of generating around $15…
Which are the most fuel-efficient Maruti Suzuki Cars?
most fuel-efficient Maruti Suzuki Cars Maruti Suzuki Cars have long been synonymous with fuel efficiency, making them the…
More than 376,000 Tesla Model Y, Model 3s have faulty steering
According to the NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report, NHTSA and Tesla discussed the problem for several months,…
An episode of The Simpsons? Fake speakers found in Chinese Volvos.
The sketchy S60 also had a knock-off crystal gear knob. Credit: Volvo Confronting the dealer brought little success—the…
This EV could reboot medium-duty trucking by not reinventing the wheel
It’s not the most stylish cabin we’ve sat in. Credit: Tim Stevens In motion, though, the experience is…
Nissan’s latest desperate gamble—see if Tesla will buy the company
Senior politicians in Japan are not going to let Nissan die easily. The automaker has been struggling for…
F1 may ditch hybrids for V10s and sustainable fuels
High-revving naturally aspirated engines and their associated screaming soundtracks might be on their way back to Formula 1.…
See a garbage truck’s CNG cylinders explode after lithium-ion battery fire
When firefighters arrived on scene, they asked the driver to dump his load in the street, which would…
Unlock the Full Potential of Your 350Z for Drifting
Full Potential of Your 350Z for Drifting The Nissan 350Z has earned a reputation as one of the…
Lamborghini catapults into the electrified supercar age with the Revuelto
Much more drivable Around town, the Revuelto is a quantum leap ahead of the Aventador in terms of…
Our favorite EV goes Mad Max: The 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT
This was as fun as it looks. Sam Abuelsamid This was as fun as it looks. Sam Abuelsamid…
How are electric new cars changing the market?
electric new cars Electric new cars are transforming the automotive industry, driving innovation and reshaping consumer expectations. As…
Here are all 10 Formula 1 team liveries for 2025
Formula 1 racing turns 75 this year. The sport has been under new management for a few years…
How can I find the lowest insurance price for my car?
lowest insurance price Finding the lowest insurance price for your car, especially when you’re involved in the motor…
Protesters demonstrate outside Tesla showrooms in US
“The worry of the Street is that Musk dedicating so much time—even more than we expected—to Doge takes…
Trump has thrown a wrench into a national EV charging program
In December, MDOT issued a new call for proposals for building up to 29 additional highway charging stations,…
Hyundai’s NACS adapter for EVs will be free to all existing owners
Hyundai Ioniq 5s with NACS (J3400) ports, as opposed to the CCS1 style, are starting to roll out…
After 20% range reduction, I’m waiting for Jaguar to buy my car back
The waiting is the hardest part Given that we know our I-Paces are doomed, owners really want to…
The Honda-Nissan merger is dead
Honda and Nissan were also unable to agree on a management structure, as well as a valuation for…
The Ranger XP Kinetic is the ultimate electric UTV—at a high price
Utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, are multi-seat off-road vehicles used for work or play, and their…
Common factors link rise in pedestrian deaths—fixing them will be tough
American roads have grown deadlier for everyone, but the toll on pedestrians has been disproportionate. From a record…
Tariffs will “blow a hole” in the US auto industry, says Ford CEO
The US has had to pause some of these new tariffs almost immediately, and the proposed 25 percent…
Perfecting Honda’s 2026 F1 powertrain is “not so easy,” says racing boss
The new rules have been extremely attractive to carmakers. In addition to causing Honda to reconsider its exit,…
Citing EV “rollercoaster” in US, BMW invests in internal combustion
BMW has pledged to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology as it warned of a “rollercoaster…
Tesla turns to Texas to test its autonomous “Cybercab”
If you live or drive in Austin, Texas, you might start seeing some new-looking Teslas on your roads…
The EV transition hits some snags at Porsche and Audi
Now Audi has gone a little further, abandoning its almost-new nomenclature in the process. As naming conventions go,…
$58 billion Honda-Nissan merger is in deep trouble
Last week, France’s Renault, which holds a 36 percent stake in Nissan, urged its Japanese partner to negotiate…
2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 review: Wait for the next model year
Speaking of Sport mode, power delivery can even get a little frisky if you press the Boost button…
Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK
Early car sales data for January is starting to arrive from countries across the pond, and they paint…
Polestar CEO says the brand’s tech makes the US a “great market for us”
Being an EV-only brand in 2025 looks to be a harder job than once anticipated, and for Polestar…
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is quite a name, quite a car
The powertrain has been tuned for power delivery, not maximum efficiency—that isn’t the job of a car wearing…
Why it makes perfect sense for this bike to have two gears and two chains
Credit: World Bicycle Relief The S2 model aimed to give riders an uphill climbing gear but without introducing…
Where to buy F1 tickets last-minute for sold-out events?
buy F1 tickets last-minute for sold-out events Securing tickets for a Formula 1 race can be challenging, especially…
How Honda is incorporating EVs into the cars it builds in America
ANNA, Ohio—Honda’s Anna Engine Plant has changed a little since I last visited. As we wound our way…
How car racing data could help NASA build AI caretaker for Mars mission
“And fundamentally, you guys have things that roll and we have things that rotate, and you have things…
Driving the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R makes every other pony feel tame
The steering wheel is track-spec, too, a Sparco steering wheel that replaces the big, leather-wrapped one in the…
Ford made a NASCAR Mach-E, but it’s not sure what to do with it yet
Ford’s no stranger to the NASCAR life. Ford driver Joey Logano was the 2024 Cup Series Champion in…
Tesla’s 2024 financial results are out—and they’re terrible
Tesla released its financial results for 2024 on Wednesday afternoon, following the close of the markets. The maker…
Weight saving and aero optimization feature in the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3
The anti-dive effect of that front suspension is quite noticeable under braking, and in either Normal or Sport…
Trump’s new head of DOT rips up US fuel efficiency regulations
US President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Transportation was sworn in to his new job…
Mazda celebrates 35 years of the MX-5 with anniversary model
The 35th Anniversary Edition is the latest in a long line of special edition Miatas, including anniversary cars…
Jeep’s first battery EV is not what we expected: the 2024 Wagoneer S
“On the exterior design portion, the aerodynamic drag is our biggest contributor,” Galante told me. “It kind of…
Millions of Subarus could be remotely unlocked, tracked due to security flaws
Shah and Curry’s research that led them to the discovery of Subaru’s vulnerabilities began when they found that…
Cadillac gives the Lyriq a race car-inspired glow-up
That’s sufficient for an EPA range estimate of 285 miles (459 km), which is less than the regular…
600 kW fast-charging pitstops are coming to Formula E
“Choosing the right moment to pit, which balances the risk of losing track position with the extra power…
California’s air pollution waiver and the EV mandate are banned by Trump
To do this, it eliminates “state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles.” That spells…
Trek FX+ 7S e-bike is a premium city commuter
Post-pandemic, my creed became “Bicycles deliver the freedom that auto ads promise.” That belief is why I’ve almost…
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates
The FTC said its complaint alleged that “GM used a misleading enrollment process to get consumers to sign…
ChargePoint develops uncuttable charging cables to stop thieves
Electric vehicle chargers are increasingly a target of vandals, often in search of copper. “Even at our headquarter…
GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load
The battery system on an electric car can either charge—from regenerative braking or an external power supply—or discharge—powering…
Tire simulation is so good it’s replacing real-world testing
“If it’s a one-second maneuver, you want it to take one second, right? Those millions of degrees of…
Lawsuit: Allstate used GasBuddy and other apps to quietly track driving behavior
With that data—plus, in some cases, data from connected vehicles—Allstate could see when, how far, and for how…
Ban on Chinese connected-car software is almost ready
However, the ban, as written, is not absolute. Companies can seek authorization to import software or hardware that…
How GM’s Super Cruise went from limo driving to lane changes and towing
The Unified Lateral Controller The algorithm that handles all of that is called the Unified Lateral Controller. “So…
Only 5 percent of US car buyers want an EV, according to survey
Only 5 percent of US consumers want their next vehicle to be a battery electric vehicle, according to…
Tesla’s Model Y crossover finally gets a facelift—just in China for now
Yesterday, Tesla revealed a facelift for its bestselling Model Y crossover. Or at least it did if you…
Winners and losers as EV tax credit changes for 2025
Many more OEMs have lost eligibility, however. The Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV have both fallen off the…
Cold-weather range hits aren’t as bad for EVs with heat pumps
“I’m not gonna lie, I was nervous about it,” said Malmgren, who works as the senior policy director…
Honda shows off new EV prototypes at CES
During a roundtable following Honda’s CES press event, Mahito Shikama, VP and head of Honda’s software-defined vehicle business…
Sony’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89k
ADAS, entertainment, AI The Afeela 1 is loaded with a combined 40 different sensors—a mix of optical cameras,…
Tesla Summon under federal safety investigation
Tesla is the target of yet another federal safety probe, the fourth currently open by the National Highway…
Check out this awesome Street Fighter II car dashboard mod
The car in question belongs to Michael Uehli, and it’s quite far from stock. Originally a twin-turbo model,…
“I’m getting dizzy”: Man films Waymo self-driving car driving around in circles
Waymo says the problem only caused a delay of just over five minutes and that Johns was not…
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: A refreshing alternative to a crossover
This is the hybrid powertrain. Credit: Honda And that can be tempting. The car we tested is much…
VW fixes ID.4 door handles, will restart production, sales
Last September, faulty door handle hardware caused Volkswagen to take the rather drastic steps of suspending sales and…
Tesla sales fell for the first time in over a decade
Tesla sold almost 1.8 million cars in 2024, according to data released by the company this morning. Unfortunately…
How NASCAR and its teams are embracing 3D printing
Carbon fiber, aluminum, maybe the odd bit of titanium here or there: These are the materials we usually…
Whistleblower finds unencrypted location data for 800,000 VW EVs
Connected cars are great—at least until some company leaves unencrypted location data on the Internet for anyone to…
Hertz continues EV purge, asks renters if they want to buy instead of return
Apparently Hertz’s purging of electric vehicles from its fleet isn’t going fast enough for the car rental giant.…
Honda and Nissan plan to merge in 2026
In 2019, then-head of the alliance Carlos Ghosn was arrested by Japanese police on charges of financial misconduct.…
Man versus autonomous car race ends before it begins
The “race” On the Saturday of the race weekend, a demonstration of two A2RL vehicles raced around the…