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This Driverless Semi-Truck Parks Itself If Systems Fail
Self-Driving Tech

This Driverless Semi-Truck Parks Itself If Systems Fail

The fallback system monitors truck hardware and software, automatically pulling it over if something goes wrong.

A Rivian R1T on the road.
Rivian News

Q1 Report Lifts Rivian Stock With News of 10,000 More Reservations

A $1.59 billion loss in Q1 is offset by the promise of new reservations as the company looks to rebuild its share price in coming months.

Gas Prices Average $4.37 a Gallon, Up 20 Cents From 2022’s First Record
Culture

Gas Prices Average $4.37 a Gallon, Up 20 Cents From 2022’s First Record

High demand and maxed-out refinery capacity are conspiring to drive prices to new peaks.

Lewis Hamilton driving on track at the Miami Grand Prix
F1

Mercedes Still Has No Idea Why Its F1 Car Is So Inconsistent

After a good Friday in Miami, Mercedes' fortunes went into reverse. But the team couldn't explain either success or failure, and it's not the first time.

Virgin Orbit Is Building a Fleet of Rocket-Launching Boeing 747s
Culture

Virgin Orbit Is Building a Fleet of Rocket-Launching Boeing 747s

It's all about satellites.

This Lead-Lined Locomotive Hauled Experimental Nuclear Reactors
Culture

This Lead-Lined Locomotive Hauled Experimental Nuclear Reactors

This creepy-looking locomotive played a role in the Air Force's experiments with nuclear-powered planes.

Let VW’s 2026 Scout Be the First Cheap Electric Off-Roader
Volkswagen News

Let VW’s 2026 Scout Be the First Cheap Electric Off-Roader

VW’s new electric Scout should focus on utility and affordability, not capability.

How To Bleed Brake Fluid With a Pneumatic Vacuum Pump
Maintenance & Repair

How To Bleed Brake Fluid With a Pneumatic Vacuum Pump

A vacuum pump eliminates the need for a helper.

Bomb Shelters Keep Auto Parts Factories Running in Ukraine
Manufacturing

Bomb Shelters Keep Auto Parts Factories Running in Ukraine

Maintaining production in a war-torn country takes perseverance and guile.

900-HP Ford Mustang Rentals: A New Way for Hertz Customers to Go to Jail
Ford News

900-HP Ford Mustang Rentals: A New Way for Hertz Customers to Go to Jail

Keep an eye on your rearview mirror, either way.

VW Reviving Scout Name for Electric Off-Road Truck, SUV
Volkswagen Group News

VW Reviving Scout Name for Electric Off-Road Truck, SUV

Soon enough, there will be an all-new Scout to rival the Ford Bronco.

2023 Cadillac Escalade-Vs, one grey one red, facing opposite directions around sunset
Cadillac News

2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Has 682 HP, $151,685 Price Tag

It can also tow a 7,000-pound trailer without the driver's hands on the wheel. Yes, legally and safely.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Shows How Great EV Towing Will Be
Ford News

The Ford F-150 Lightning Shows How Great EV Towing Will Be

Charging remains a big concern, but there are so many benefits to working with an electric truck.

Next Acura NSX Will Go Electric This Decade: Report
Acura News

Next Acura NSX Will Go Electric This Decade: Report

The first NSX was gas-powered and the second-gen is a hybrid. It only makes sense, then, that the next will be fully electric.

Musk Tesla Elon Musk Funding Secured Cyber Rodeo Hero
Tesla News

Elon Musk Back in Hot Water Over ‘Funding Secured’ Tweet

A judge ruled that Musk's talks with investors were "clearly at the preliminary stage."

A 2023 Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover News

The 2023 Range Rover Sport Gets Modern Looks, Cleaner Lines

The revised Rover platform makes its way to the '23 Sport, including hybrid and PHEV versions.

Ford F-150 Lightning.
Ford F-150

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive Review: Nailed It

If you think batteries can't match gas or diesel, this truck would like to have a word.

Carvana Cuts 2500 Jobs Because the Car Market’s So Bleak
Car Buying

Carvana Cuts 2500 Jobs Because the Car Market’s So Bleak

The company bet big on growth that didn't come to pass, and is now facing the consequences.

VW Plans New Off-Road EV Brand to Revive Scout Name [UPDATE: It’s Happening]
Volkswagen Group News

VW Plans New Off-Road EV Brand to Revive Scout Name [UPDATE: It’s Happening]

Rumors are that a vote on the matter is imminent at the company's pending board meeting.

A semi truck and its car carrier trailer burned to a husk. Only the remains of the engine and frame of the truck and trailer remain.
Lucid News

The Lucid Air Didn’t Start That Huge Car Carrier Fire: Report

The fire department claims the fire began in the tow truck, not in the battery of the luxury EV.