The tricky search for just the right amount of automation in our cars
The Ariya, an EV. Nissan Nestled in the heart of California’s high-tech Silicon Valley is the Alliance Innovation Lab, where Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi work in partnership. The center is a...
View ArticleThe electrified Dodge Hornet offers a ‘PowerShot’ of extra horsepower
The Dodge Hornet. Kristin Shaw The Dodge brand leans heavily into performance, with commercials talking about “the brotherhood of muscle” and cars with names like “Demon” and “Hellcat.” So it’s no...
View ArticleThese hackers revealed security vulnerabilities in a Tesla—and won a car
Researchers from a French security firm, Synacktiv, won a Tesla after demonstrating vulnerabilities in it. Vlad Tchompalov / Unsplash As we’ve learned over the past few years, almost anything that...
View ArticleColombia is deploying a new solar-powered electric boat
Colombia is not the only country experimenting with electric uncrewed boats. Above, an Ocean Aero Triton drone (left) and a Saildrone Explorer USV. These two vessels were taking part in an exercise...
View ArticleThe new Lamborghini Revuelto is a powerful hybrid beast
The Lamborghini Revuelto is the automaker's first plug-in hybrid. Lamborghini For decades, Automobili Lamborghini has built its reputation on creating supercars with large-displacement engines....
View ArticleHyundai’s new Ioniq 6 is a long-range EV with Art Deco vibes
The Ioniq 6 EV. Kristin Shaw The sleek new all-electric Ioniq 6 looks very different from the original Ioniq EV. It doesn’t even look like the Ioniq 5, for that matter. It’s based on Hyundai’s...
View ArticleTesla employees allegedly viewed and joked about drivers’ car camera footage
Tesla vehicle owners' 'private scenes of life' were seen by employees via the drivers' car cameras, report says. Deposit Photos A new investigation from Reuters alleges Tesla employees routinely...
View ArticleEverything we love about Hyundai’s newest EV
The Hyundai Ioniq 6. Kevin Williams The automotive industry may be going through an electric car revolution, but at the same time, actual cars seem left behind. The shift to EVs has been heavy on...
View ArticleProposed vehicle emissions standards would be America’s toughest yet
Last year, EV sales accounted for less than 6 percent of overall vehicle sales and 2 percent of heavy-truck sales. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on The Drive. The U.S....
View ArticleKia’s powerful EV6 GT has supercar-like chops
The EV6 GT. Kia Boasting 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque, the new Kia EV6 GT is thrilling. Press your finger on the GT button on the steering wheel and, like electrified magic, the...
View ArticleJeep is steering its famous off-roaders towards electrification
Jeep's Magneto 3.0 concept. Jeep Jeep established its roots back in the 1940s, and the brand quickly established itself as a 4×4 expert. Rugged and utilitarian, Jeep has been an icon of off-roading...
View ArticleTesla’s carbon footprint is much larger than it previously disclosed
New Model Y electric vehicles are parked in the early morning in a parking lot outside the plant of the US electric car manufacturer Tesla. Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images...
View ArticleTesla lawyers argued Elon Musk Autopilot statements might be manipulated with...
The judge was less-than-persuaded by the argument. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Earlier this week, a California judge tentatively ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath regarding the Tesla CEO’s past...
View ArticleYou can unlock this new EV with your face
If you've set up facial recognition on the Genesis GV60, you won't need to have your key on you. Kristin Shaw If you have Face ID set up on your iPhone, you can unlock your device by showing it your...
View ArticleWhy you barely see electric vehicles at car dealerships
There are already 1.9 million reservations or pre-orders for recently released EVs. DepositPhotos In the news, it seems like electric vehicles are everywhere—from new tech developments to changing...
View ArticleGet ready for the world’s first permanent EV-charging road
Sweden will use one of three different charging methods on a stretch of one of its highways. Deposit Photos A road capable of charging electric vehicles en route to their destinations could power up...
View ArticleElectric cars are better for the environment, no matter the power source
An Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. Hyundai These days, it seems like every carmaker—from those focused on luxury options to those with an eye more toward the economical—is getting into electric vehicles....
View ArticleFord EVs can soon be charged at Tesla stations
Tesla plans to open its charging stations to other electric vehicles. Tesla Ford and Tesla have been rivals for years in the electric vehicle market, but a new agreement may change their relationship...
View ArticleHonda’s electric go-karts pack a race car’s spirit into a tiny EV
Honda's eGX go-kart. Kristin Shaw At first glance, race cars and electric go-karts have nothing in common except for a vaguely similar shape. Both are open-cockpit vehicles with wide wheels, and they...
View ArticleThe Dallas airport is testing out EV charging bots that roll around like...
ZiGGY will show off its skills this summer at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. EV Safe Charge/YouTube One of the world’s busiest airports will soon showcase an innovative, undeniably cute way...
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