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Volkswagen News

VW Wants to Sell 22 Million EVs in 10 Years, Will Launch 70 New Models by 2028

VW claims building an EV requires "some 30 percent less effort" than building an ICE vehicle, so layoffs will be necessary.

News

Trump’s 2020 Budget Proposal Threatens to Kill EV Tax Credit

The program is estimated to cost the federal government $7.5 billion by 2022.

Tesla News

Musk Says Lowering Price Was a Mistake, Tesla to Also Increase Autopilot Cost

The latest in a series of pricing adjustment flip-flops.

News

Volkswagen Is ‘100 Percent Investigating’ a New Pickup for the US

If VW builds a pickup for the US, don't just expect a rebadged Ford Ranger.

Toyota News

Moon Rover Signals Toyota’s Entrance To The Space Race

Toyota hopes to put a hydrogen-powered, pressurized rover capable of supporting two people on the moon by 2029.

News

Tesla’s Elon Musk Calls SEC’s Contempt Claim an ‘Unconstitutional Power Grab’

Musk claims the SEC's motion to hold him in contempt limits his first amendment and other constitutional rights.

Mazda News

Mazda Is Considering a Rotary Hybrid Drivetrain Called ‘XEV’: Report

Mazda says it has a Wankel rotary drivetrain concept that could comply with the world's strictest emission regulations.

Nissan Leaf

What Happens When an Electric Car Rookie Has to Drive a Nissan Leaf for 10 Days?

Our writer finds himself thrown into Los Angeles for a week and a half in his first electric car.

F1

Formula 1’s 2019 Theme Song by The Chemical Brothers Has Us Scratching Our Heads

The music video features a dog that's given robotic arms and taught how to drive an F1 car, only for the government to send it to outer space.

Watch This

Watch This Semi Dubbed ‘Filthy’ Disintegrate Tires With 4,000 Pound-Feet of Torque

The Aussie-built Pete is powered by a quad-turbocharged, 28.0-liter Cummins diesel and was created specifically for burning rubber.

Ferrari News

Ferrari’s Upcoming V6 Hybrid Engine Could Produce Up to 723 Horsepower: Report

Ferrari will reportedly reveal its brawny new V6 in May, which suggests a possible debut alongside a new sports car or grand tourer.

Tesla News

Tesla Goes on Truck and Trailer Shopping Spree With $14M Worth of Common Stock

It appears that Tesla is looking to set up its own in-house logistics chain to amplify vehicle deliveries.

Jeep News

Jeep CEO Confirms New Three-Row SUV Will Fit Between Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer

Expect the new model to seat at least seven with the option for a trick, plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Builds

The Top 10 Easily Modified Used Cars to Buy Right Now

These are some of the most affordable, mod-friendly used cars on the market today.

News

Bangladeshi Officials Find 106 Gold Bars Hidden in Boeing 777 Bathroom

The gold, which weighed in at more than 26 pounds, has a value of approximately $500,000.

News

Angry School Bus Driver Gives Kids the Middle Finger, Abandons Them at Gas Station

The bus driver allegedly gave the keys to a gas station employee and walked away, but not before telling the kids to "go f**k themselves."

News

Tesla Abandons Last Week’s Decision to Close Stores, Will Increase Prices Instead

The overall cost of a vehicle across Tesla's lineup could increase by as much as $3,570 by March 18.

History

Why Goodyear’s Illuminated Tires Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Eighteen bulbs were stuffed into the center of the wheel, brightly illuminating the 1950s with brilliant hues for the pure purpose of flair.

Racing

Newgarden, Penske Triumph Over Rivals in IndyCar Season-Opener at St. Petersburg

The 2017 series champion draws first-blood against the likes of Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport.

Toyota News

A 1994 Toyota Supra With 11,200 Miles Just Sold for a Monstrous $173,600

If you've got a Supra stashed away, maybe consider sending it to auction sometime soon.