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Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the electric cars and trucks or hybrids you drive, as well as the chargers and charging networks that keep them powered.
Tesla Cybertruck Gets 6th Recall Over Sudden Loss of Drive Power
Over 2,000 Cybertrucks may be affected by this latest problem with its drive inverter.
Waymo Opens Robotaxi Access to All Users in Los Angeles
The company ends the waitlist in Los Angeles, where nearly 300,000 people have expressed an interest in trying out the Alphabet-owned company's self-driving cars.
No Steering Wheel? Zoox Self-Driving Cars Get OK to Operate in San Francisco
The Amazon-backed company clears a new safety measure that will put its Level 4 autonomous vehicles on the road without a backup driver.
Why Electric Cars Won't Tank Under Trump
You may think the new administration is a death sentence for EVs, but the bromance with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and an influx of cheap batteries from China could boost adoption.
Electric Volvo EX30 Is Finally Coming to the US After Tariff Delay
The $45,000 dual-motor model will arrive in late 2024, but the more affordable $35,000 model is still delayed until 2025.
Tesla Ditches Plans for $25,000 EV
Tesla is focused on autonomy, not cheaper EVs, Elon Musk says during an earnings call.
Man Tries to Break Into Waymo Driverless Car With Rider Inside
The rider says the lack of a driver made him feel 'helpless' as he watched the man fiddle with the door handle, knock on the window, and take out what looked like a knife.
Uruguay Is Becoming an Unofficial Tesla Hotspot
Tesla does not provide tech support or a warranty to unsupported countries, but that isn't stopping eager drivers from snapping up these EVs imported from China.
Ford Shipping New Tesla Supercharger Adapters to Those Waiting on Freebies
Ford says the Lectron-made adapters will help ease a backlog; they do not replace those that were recalled earlier this month. Everyone else can buy the adapter for $200 starting in February.
Which Lane Should I Be In? Google Maps Can Now Tell You
Meanwhile, Waze has been updated to let drivers report road incidents via voice through a new 'Conversational Reporting' feature.
The Latest Self-Driving Tech Is Mind-Blowing, But Also a Little Boring
Hands-free driving systems from Ford and Chevrolet are a modern marvel, but their eye tracking keeps 'drivers' staring straight ahead, twiddling their thumbs. No scrolling or napping allowed.
FTC Hands Lyft $2.1M Fine for Misleading Drivers on Pay
Lyft joins Uber, which was also handed a multi-million fine for failing to be transparent with workers about their true earning potential.
2024 BMW i4 Review
The 2024 BMW i4 is one of the best-performing and most practical electric luxury sedans you can buy.
Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion, Eyes Expanding Fleet of Self-Driving Cars
Expect the funding to go toward bringing more Waymo cars to existing markets and possibly expanding to new cities in the future.
Electric Americana: Scout Motors Revives 1961 Truck With Tech-Focused EV Lineup
The Volkswagen-backed startup debuts its SUV and truck concepts, on order now with 300 to 500 miles of range, a 'snappy' touch screen, and a for-Americans-by-Americans ethos.
Qualcomm Revs Up Connected-Car Ambitions at Snapdragon Summit
Mercedes-Benz will build future vehicles around Qualcomm’s Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite platforms.
'Blade Runner 2049' Studio Sues Musk for Using Movie Images at Cybercab Event
Alcon Entertainment alleges Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his team used AI to recreate scenes from the 2017 movie after the studio rejected the EV maker's request to use the visuals.
Ford's Stylish 2025 Mustang Mach-E Is Still Catching Up With the Herd
The electric SUV looks better than ever and costs less, but its tech upgrades follow what competitors already have while declining to lead with a native Tesla NACS port for Supercharging.
Ford Sending Replacement Supercharger Adapters Over Risk of EV Damage
'It is imperative that we receive all adapters affected to reduce the risk of potential vehicle damage,' Ford tells affected customers in an email.
