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2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante: All About That Drop-Top Sexiness
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718 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Will Go Electric in Early 2020s, Hybrids Possible: Report
Apr 23, 2019 1:03 PM
New Washington Law Could Force Middle School-Aged Kids to Ride in a Booster Seat
Apr 23, 2019 11:51 AM
Watch a Young Girl Hide Behind a Lifted Ram Pickup Truck to Escape Possible Kidnapper
Apr 23, 2019 11:14 AM
AEV Brute: The Original Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck Waves Goodbye at Easter Jeep Safari
Apr 23, 2019 9:30 AM
Watch a Tesla Model 3 Take Its First Fully Autonomous Drive on Public Roads
Apr 23, 2019 8:30 AM
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By Rob Stumpf Apr 23, 2019

Tesla Network Promises One Million Robotaxis on the Road by 2020

"The fleet wakes up with an over-the-air update. That's all it takes," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 23, 2019

Hydrogen-Powered Kenworth Semi Trucks Are Being Deployed in Los Angeles and Long Beach

Toyota and Kenworth are launching a fleet of 10 fuel-cell trucks to test the technology in the real world.
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 22, 2019

Tesla's Autonomy Day Presentation Leaves Biggest Questions Unanswered

Tesla's extraordinary "Full Self-Driving" claims require extraordinary proof, and that's not what today's investor presentation provided.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 21, 2019

This Ride-Sharing Company Will Ditch Private Rides on Earth Day to Reduce Emissions

Shared rides have many potential benefits, but will customers accept the inconvenience?
By Chris Chin Apr 20, 2019

Watch This Pack of Headless Robotic Dogs Pull a Loaded Semi Truck Across a Parking Lot

Boston Dynamics published a YouTube video showcasing the capability of its latest creation, SpotMini, just as it nears production.
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 19, 2019

Tesla "Streamlines" Board of Directors

Four members of the electric automakers board of directors will not stand for re-election as part of a "streamlining" effort.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 19, 2019

Toyota and SoftBank Revive Uber's Self-Driving Car Unit With $1B Investment

The ride-sharing company is still working to recover from a fatal crash that occurred just over a year ago.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 17, 2019

Lyft's New Data Restrictions May Not Be Enough to Keep Creepy Employees From Snooping on Users

The new security measures were added after Lyft found that employees were spying on riders.
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 16, 2019

Fact Checking Tesla's "Impact Report"

It's no surprise that the electric automaker is having a positive environmental impact, so why does it need to exaggerate the good and gloss over the bad?
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 15, 2019

California Moves Toward Autonomous Delivery Truck Testing

Tired of watching autonomous delivery pilots go to other states, California relaxes rules on goods-delivering robots smaller than a semi truck.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 13, 2019

Ford Transit Smart Energy Concept Resourcefully Extends EV Range Via Solar, Wasted Heat

This concept could serve as an example for future electric cars to combat the major energy drains associated with modern battery packs.
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 12, 2019

Tesla Shakes Up Model 3 Lineup, Killing $35,000 Base Price

Tesla disappears its vaunted $35,000 Model 3 in a confusing update, after apparently failing to deliver a single one.
By Rob Stumpf Apr 11, 2019

MyCar App Makes it Dangerously Easy for Hackers to Locate, Control Connected Cars Remotely

Other re-branded versions of this software are also under increased risk of over-the-air attacks.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 11, 2019

Ford CEO Dials Back Expectations for Autonomous Cars Due to 'Complex Problems'

The Blue Oval still plans to put autonomous cars into production, but their uses will be limited and somewhat pre-determined.
By Edward Niedermeyer Apr 10, 2019

MIT Study Showing High "Functional Vigilance" Among Autopilot Users Comes With Massive Caveats

Elon Musk adds the MIT-AVT study to his list of misleading Autopilot safety claims by glossing over key factors, both disclosed by the authors and not.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 9, 2019

Mercedes-Benz In-Car Delivery Pilot Program Caters to Individuals and Businesses Alike

The new system was created to save consumers time and, in the case of businesses, a little bit of money as well.
By Bertel Schmitt Apr 8, 2019

Volkswagen Adds To Automotive Grade Linux's Growing Clout

The massive German automaker joins the growing Automotive Grade Linux family, in an effort to protect data from Big Tech.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 4, 2019

Goodbye Range Anxiety? Startup Claims Big EV Battery Breakthrough With 600 Miles of Range

In theory, this could be enough to catapult electric cars into the mainstream.
By Stephen Edelstein Apr 3, 2019

Ford, GM, and Toyota Are Working Together to Set Safety Standards for Self-Driving Cars

Will this help gain public trust in autonomous vehicles?
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 31, 2019

Daimler Trucks to Acquire Majority Stake in Autonomous-Driving Firm Torc Robotics

Daimler's commercial-truck division aims to develop self-driving vehicles with help from the Virginia-based company.
By Matthew Klippenstein Mar 29, 2019

The People's Front of Efficiency, or How To End Alt-Energy Factionalism

Batteries versus hydrogen fuel cells. Electric cars versus Micromobility. Why all the factionalism when there is still so much work to be done?
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 29, 2019

Electric Bus Builder Proterra's Autonomous Systems Will Leave Room for Human Drivers

Driver aids and autonomous parking could make drivers' jobs easier without replacing them, Proterra CEO says.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 28, 2019

Electra Meccanica Solo Prototype Drive: Quirk In Progress

Electra Meccanica's three-wheeled single-seater shows potential, but comes up against the constraints of its form factor.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 25, 2019

Tesla Delaying Deliveries of Standard Range Model 3

The saga of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 rolls on, as customers report Tesla is delaying deliveries and attempting to upsell them.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 25, 2019

EV Startup EVelozcity Changes Name to Canoo, Plans to Launch Four New Models

Canoo has dropped its original name and hired executives from BMW and Uber.