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2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Shown in Official Photo After Earlier Leaks
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Read the Legend of Honda's Cursed Paint Code and You’ll Never See a Yellow CRX the Same Way
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Voters Overwhelmingly Passed a ‘Right to Repair’ Law in Massachusetts. Carmakers Are Fighting Back
Jun 18, 2021 2:00 PM
Iconic Roadhouse Newcomb’s Ranch on Angeles Crest Highway Is for Sale
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Daredevil Alex Harvill Dies During Practice for World Record Dirt Bike Jump
Jun 18, 2021 1:13 PM
Tesla’s ‘Knight Rider’ Steering Yoke Is Getting Panned in Early Reviews
Jun 18, 2021 12:19 PM
Listen to a 14-Liter, Naturally Aspirated V16 Blow Past 1,400 HP on the Dyno
Jun 18, 2021 11:30 AM
This Is Mazda’s New Straight-Six, RWD Platform
Jun 18, 2021 10:48 AM
Compact 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup Shows Its Size Next to a Honda Civic
Jun 18, 2021 9:53 AM
2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Revealed in Leaked Dealer Shots
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By Chris Tsui Jun 17, 2021

Porsche's New Infotainment System Might Play Background Music That Adapts to How You're Driving

It essentially aims to make every drive you take feel like you're in a movie.
By Peter Holderith Jun 16, 2021

Wild-Looking ‘Open Rotor’ Engine Could Cut Airliner Emissions by a Massive 20 Percent

Along with boosting fuel efficiency, it's slated to maintain existing performance and noise levels.
By Hazel Southwell Jun 15, 2021

Koenigsegg and Geely Want to Go Right Ahead With Making Volcano Fuel

Heard of rocket fuel? That's for babies.
By Kristin V. Shaw Jun 13, 2021

The Determined Employee Team That Convinced Lexus to Finally Drop the Touchpad

Steve Basra and Daniel Hall floated the idea of a new user interface in 2017 and it's finally in play. Here's how they did it.
By Hazel Southwell Jun 11, 2021

These Wild Battery-Electric Hydrofoils Are Going Racing in a New Powerboat Series

If you've ever thought "I wish electric racing was wetter," then there's great news.
By Hazel Southwell Jun 10, 2021

The Stinky Chemical in Cat Pee Could Fuel the Hydrogen Future

It's big lithium vs. sweet, precious felines...sort of.
By James Gilboy Jun 7, 2021

Cheap Electric Cars Won't Happen in America Until We Fix the Federal Tax Credit

Sure, batteries are expensive. But a lot more could be done to bring down EV costs. 
By Lewin Day Jun 2, 2021

Self-Driving Semi-Truck Completes 950-Mile Delivery 10 Hours Faster Than a Human Trucker Could

Self-driving technology has the possibility to radically change the status quo in long haul trucking. 
By Hazel Southwell Jun 2, 2021

Why BMW Won’t Build Its Own Gigafactory

As automakers rush ahead with a lithium-ion arms race, BMW is looking further ahead.
By Peter Holderith Jun 1, 2021

Rimac Nevera: Croatia's Electric Hypercar Is Finally Here With 1,914 HP, $2.5M Price Tag

It also boasts a 340-mile range and zero-to-60 time of 1.85 seconds.
By James Gilboy May 28, 2021

NHTSA Downgrades Tesla Model 3 Driver Assist Ratings After Tesla Removes Radar Sensors

Various Autopilot functions have also been temporarily disabled while the automaker transitions into what it calls "Tesla Vision."
By John Voelcker May 27, 2021

Tesla Will Have to Ship Its Texas-Built Cars Out of State to Sell Back to Residents

The Texas Legislature has run out of time to advance a bill that would've allowed Tesla's direct sales approach—and it doesn't meet again until 2023.
By Rob Stumpf May 26, 2021

Tesla Removes Radar Sensors From Model 3 and Model Y, so Autopilot Will Use Cameras Only

Certain vehicle features may be temporarily unavailable as new cars are delivered.
By Rob Stumpf May 25, 2021

Wacky RC Fan Car Can Out-Accelerate the Tesla Roadster (That Doesn't Exist Yet)

It draws inspiration from Gordon Murray's Brabham BT46 F1 car.
By Rob Stumpf May 24, 2021

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: The $40K Work Truck Version of Ford’s New Electric Pickup

Ford’s battery-powered pickup truck will be able to put in the work. Here’s how.
By Lewin Day May 21, 2021

New California Rule Will Force Rideshare Fleets to Go Mostly Electric By 2030

New regulations will try to force rideshare fleets into a gradual transition towards electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
By Hazel Southwell May 21, 2021

The First All-Electric Popemobile Will Be Made By Fisker, Apparently

Burn incense, not gasoline.
By Rob Stumpf May 19, 2021

The Electric Ford F-150 Can Power Your Entire House for Three Days on a Single Charge

If you ration your power usage, Ford says it can stretch that to 10 days.
By Rob Stumpf May 18, 2021

Electric Ford F-150 Lightning's Battery Weighs Over 1,800 Pounds By Itself

It's also roughly the size of two mattresses.
By Hazel Southwell May 18, 2021

Stellantis Partners With iPhone-Maker Foxconn To Build Screen-Centric Car Interiors

A new company called Mobile Drive will put "large screens everywhere" within a new connected cockpit.
By Chris Tsui May 18, 2021

Lamborghini Will Hybridize Its Entire Lineup By 2025, Introduce a Pure EV Within the Decade

The company's first series production hybrid will be here in 2023.
By Hazel Southwell May 14, 2021

This 10.6L, Three-Cylinder Diesel Truck Engine Beats Emission Targets, Could Run On Hydrogen

It's now being tested in a Walmart fleet truck, which could pave the way to mass adoption.
By Hazel Southwell May 14, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Could Drop Internal Combustion Cars Even Sooner Than Planned

2039 was the original target year for Mercedes going all-electric, but the company hints that it could come even sooner.
By Rob Stumpf May 13, 2021

The Global Microchip Shortage, Explained—and What It Means for Your Next Car Purchase

Expect higher prices and limited availability well into 2022.
By Hazel Southwell May 11, 2021

Subaru's First Electric Car Will Be the Solterra SUV

It will be available to order around this time next year.