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The EPA reveals final auto industry regulations to try to keep the world habitable
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the final pollution emissions standards for the auto industry on Wednesday. The regulations mandate that by 2032, most new passenger car and light truck sales in the US must be electric or hybrid.
Will Shanklin03.21.2024
Cowboy’s new all-road e-bike adds suspension and a much bigger battery
The Cowboy Cross is the company’s first “all-road” model, with thicker, bigger tires, seat suspension, inverted fork suspension and a substantially bigger battery for more extended trips—or simply fewer trips to the charger.
Mat Smith03.20.2024
Uber and Lyft are quitting Minneapolis over a driver pay increase
Uber and Lyft say they're ending services in Minneapolis over a city-mandated driver pay increase. The city council pushed through the measure to bring driver pay closer to the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour.
Kris Holt03.16.2024
Rivian’s R2 pre-order numbers hint at pent-up demand for Musk-free EV innovation
Rivian’s R2 reservations are off to a promising start. CEO RJ Scaringe said the automaker had taken more than 68,000 reservations for the SUV in less than 24 hours, suggesting a latent interest in innovative EV companies not helmed by Elon Musk.
Will Shanklin03.09.2024
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 Shanklin03.07.2024
Mini'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