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Safe to Go? Google Maps Adds 'Live Lane Guidance' for Polestar 4 EVs
With an assist from AI (obviously), the car’s cameras can read road markings as a human would.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman Are Fighting Again, This Time Over the Roadster
The Tesla CEO tells Joe Rogan that the much-delayed EV will be demo'd this year. OpenAI's CEO is not impressed and canceled his order, prompting a Twitter spat.
Do You Drive an EV or Hybrid Electric Car? Rate It Right Now
If you regularly operate an electric vehicle (EV), a plug-in hybrid EV, or even a standard hybrid, we want to know about it—and how you charge it.
Tesla Recalls 13,000 Model Y and Model 3 EVs Over Power Loss
The impacted vehicles were equipped with a faulty battery pack contactor that may suddenly open, causing the car to lose propulsion.
Eyes Off! GM Promises to Solve My Least Favorite Thing About Its Self-Driving Tech
Starting in 2028, the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric car can drive itself without tracking your retinas to monitor alertness. Also coming is a new computing platform and Google's Gemini AI assistant.
Waymo Heads Across the Pond to Test Robotaxi Service in London
Fleet operations in London will be managed by Moove, and, once the service becomes available, customers will be able to book rides via the Waymo app.
Ford, GM Backtrack on Plans to Use $7,500 EV Tax Credit Loophole on Leases
Though the credit for consumers expired on Sept. 30 as part of the Big Beautiful Bill, automakers tried to keep it alive via a leasing loophole. Two GOP senators balked, so now that's dead, too.
Musk's Boring Co. Accused of 800 Environmental Violations in Las Vegas
The company allegedly released untreated water onto Las Vegas roads, spilled muck from its trucks, and began drilling before obtaining the proper permits from environmental agencies.
Tesla FSD Under Investigation for Running Red Lights, Ignoring Lane Markers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will examine versions of Full Self-Driving that are active on about 2.9 million Teslas.
I've Been a Tesla Driver for Years, But the Meager Price Cut on the New Standard Models Isn't Worth Losing These Perks
It makes sense to drop premium features on a more affordable EV, but Tesla goes overboard with the new Standard trim Model Y and Model 3. I'd have expected a price cut closer to $10,000.
Tesla Debuts 'Standard' Trim Model 3 and Y, But They’re Not Exactly Low-Cost
After getting fans' hopes up for a $25,000 EV, Tesla opts for just a slight trim off the purchase price and cuts some creature comforts.
Amazon’s Zoox Launches First Stage of Robotaxi-Service Testing in DC
The nation’s capital now serves as a test market for two operators of self-driving car services.
The Jaguar Land Rover Hack Is So Bad the Automaker Needs a $2 Billion Loan
The UK government has authorized a £1.5 billion payout to the British automaker after the hack has disrupted Jaguar Land Rover's manufacturing for about a month.
I Took a Free Ride on the Vegas Strip in a Zoox Robotaxi: How Does It Compare With Waymo?
Here’s what it’s like inside Amazon's toaster-like AV—and how it stacks up against its biggest rival.
Hyundai Teases 600-Mile EREV as Trump Seeks to Limit ICE Raid Fallout
The Korean automaker will launch 18 new hybrid models by 2030, but expects the immigration raid to delay the opening of its new Georgia plant by up to three months.
Waymo Secures Approval for Robotaxi Service at San Francisco Airport
Initially, pickups and drop-offs will be limited to SFO's Kiss & Fly area. Tests with a human driver behind the wheel will begin soon.
Meet the Hacker Who Helped Score a $243 Million Verdict Against Tesla
A hot chocolate-loving computer whiz uncovered data the car company claimed didn't exist. Here's how he did it.
Tesla Drops Its Most Affordable Cybertruck
The Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) retailed at $69,990, about $10,000 cheaper than the second most affordable trim.
US Electric Car Sales Hit Record High in August, But It Might Not Last
Tesla's market share plummets to an eight-year low as shoppers opt for other brands ahead of the federal tax credit expiring on Sept. 30.
Lyft Partners With May Mobility to Test Autonomous Rides in Atlanta
At launch, the service is limited to Midtown Atlanta and will be monitored by human drivers.
