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Audi News

Why Avengers: Endgame Added Fake Engine Sounds to the Electric Audi E-Tron GT

Mr. Stark, these sounds don't make me feel so good.

Porsche News

Watch a Stock Porsche 911 GT2 RS Claim Road America’s Production Car Lap Record

The top-dog 911 went 'round the 4.048-mile Wisconsin track in just 2:15.17, besting the old record (also set by a GT2 RS) by more than two seconds.

Toyota News

Second Toyota Tundra Pickup Hits a Million Miles, Serviced at Same Dealer as the First

Better advertising than a good Yelp review.

Self-Driving Tech

South Korean LIDAR Software Startup Jumps On Renovo’s Middleware Bandwagon

Joining the Renovo ecosystem has become something of a right of passage for AV startups, and now Seoul Robotics is bringing lidar perception to the party.

Lamborghini News

This Driver’s Ed School Lets Unlicensed Teens Learn to Drive in a Lamborghini Aventador

Talk about trial by fire.

Car Tech

Hacked Lime Scooters Ask Riders ‘If You’re Going to Ride my A**, Then Please Pull My Hair’

Lime is not amused.

News

Insurance Penalty for Distracted Driving Up Almost 10,000 Percent Since 2011, Study Says

Car insurance companies used to be lenient toward on-the-road phone users. Now, they'll slap you with an extra $24 monthly if you're caught.

Tesla News

Tesla To Offer 5,000 Free Supercharger Miles For Referrals, Adds Caveats

An update to Tesla's Referral program sees the EV giant offer 5,000 free Supercharger miles, but there are a few caveats.

GMC News

Five Things You Must Know About the 2020 GMC Sierra’s Carbon Fiber Pickup Truck Bed

What's the truth behind all the CarbonPro hype? Let's dig in.

Ford News

General Motors Confirms Plans for Electric Pickup Truck to Rival Ford, Rivian, Tesla

Another member of Detroit's "Big Three" joins the race toward bringing an electric pickup to market, elevating the competition yet again.

Toyota News

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Is Painted in Gorgeous British Racing Green and Headed to the US

Or is it Japanese Racing Green? Is that even a thing?

News

These Are the Custom License Plates the State of Florida Rejected in 2018

No, Florida man or woman, FTR UMP, IEAT A55, IH8 COPS, EAT CACA, H1IGH AF, and many others are not acceptable license plates.

Car Tech

Hacker Claims Ability to Remotely Shut Off Car Engines While Vehicles Are in Motion

It's getting easier and easier to hack a car. Are we on the verge of a dangerous nightmare?

Toyota News

Toyota Will Retrofit Apple CarPlay to 2018 Camry and Sienna for a ‘Small Service Charge’

Sedan and minivan owners rejoice.

NASCAR

NASCAR Hero and Seven-Time Champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. Would’ve Turned 68 Years Old Today

We remember the legend by recapping his achievements, talking about his fabled rivalries, and discussing the impact his death has had on motorsport.

Volkswagen News

VW I.D. Electric Hatchback Will be More Expensive Than Anticipated, Sell at a Loss: Report

Volkswagen reportedly plans to attain profitability on its electric models partway through the 2020s.

Tesla News

Tesla Fleet Company Struggles Raise Questions About Robotaxi Plans

Tesla wants to operate huge fleets of robotaxis, but human-driven Tesla fleets are already struggling to keep the cutting-edge but fragile cars running.

Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric Crossover Makes US Debut at CES 2019

Mercedes-Benz's first mass-produced electric vehicle steals the limelight in Las Vegas.

News

An NYC Man Earned Nearly $5,000 in 2018 by Whistleblowing on Vehicles Illegally Idling on Streets

"Snitches get riches." Wait, that's not the saying, is it?

Toyota News

Toyota Dealership Displays 2018 Toyota Camry That Got Rear-Ended by a Semi-Truck

Customer: Are your cars safe? Salesperson: [Points.]