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How the Infiniti QX55 Was Designed To Be More Than a Fancy Nissan
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Buying This Grey Market 2001 Lada 110 in Texas Is Like Playing Russian Roulette With Cars
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No, Elon Musk Is Not Dead
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By Rob Stumpf Mar 4, 2021

The Strange Story of DC's Lost AM Radio Station Still Transmitting Inauguration Road Closures From 2013

"Strong 'Fallout 3' vibes," says the man who discovered it.
By Hazel Southwell Mar 3, 2021

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Stealing a Big Chunk of EV Buyers from Tesla: Analyst

Tesla still leads the charge, but Ford's electric crossover is gaining a lot of ground.
By Stef Schrader Mar 2, 2021

Software Issue Strands Volvo's New XC40 Recharge EV at Cargo Ports

Volvo's first electric vehicle may not make it out of U.S. ports for over a month because a vital piece of software wasn't activated.
By Hazel Southwell Mar 2, 2021

The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Heralds a New Age of Online-Only EV Sales

Volvo is taking a typically practical approach to rapid electrification.
By Stef Schrader Mar 1, 2021

Google Tells Search Users It's a Good Idea to Throw Car Batteries Into the Ocean

Maybe using Quora for featured answers isn't such a good idea after all!
By James Gilboy Feb 26, 2021

Why I'm Done Pretending Touchscreen Infotainment Isn't a Stupid, Hazardous Fad

In-car touchscreens are problem enough for average, well-rested drivers. For millions of Americans like me, they're outright dangerous.
By Hazel Southwell Feb 25, 2021

This Ship Is Carrying an Entire Electric Rally Racing Series, and It'll Be Sailing the Globe for a Year

The ship will lower Extreme E's carbon footprint by carrying all team and series personnel, cars, gear, and not return home until the season is over.
By Stef Schrader Feb 25, 2021

Someone Is Selling a Motor-Transaxle Unit For GM’s Doomed EV1 Electric Car on eBay

GM may have destroyed most of its groundbreaking EV1s, but dealerships still stocked spare parts for the cars when they were on the road.
By Caleb Jacobs Feb 24, 2021

Even the Mars Rover Uses Zip Ties

If they're good enough for NASA, then who cares if your Civic has one or 10? Or 100?
By Máté Petrány Feb 23, 2021

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is a Revolutionary EV With Up to 300 HP and a Smart Interior

Hyundai surely did its homework when it came to designing a practical and cutting-edge EV.
By Máté Petrány Feb 22, 2021

The DIY Hero Who Built a Koenigsegg-Style 'Freevalve' Miata Engine Is Making It Open-Source

It already works, but there's so much more potential.
By Hazel Southwell Feb 19, 2021

Lexus Let the Twitch Community Mod an IS and the Result Is Exactly What You’d Expect

It's the ultimate car for gaming. Because that's what cars are for, right?
By Hazel Southwell Feb 18, 2021

All-New 2022 Honda HR-V Goes Hybrid-Only for Europe, Also Looks Surprisingly Great

It's unclear how much will carry over to the next-generation of the HR-V's American counterpart.
By Rob Stumpf Feb 17, 2021

The Apparent Hackers Behind Kia’s Ransomware Attack Are Demanding Millions in Bitcoin

The automaker denies it was the victim of a cyberattack, but the alleged culprit left a pretty detailed digital ransom note.
By Hazel Southwell Feb 16, 2021

Mercedes Cancels US Launch of EQC Electric SUV Over ‘Market Developments’

Instead, the EQS electric sedan will be the first battery-powered Merc to launch stateside.
By Hazel Southwell Feb 14, 2021

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV Might Finally Be the Electric Car for Mass Consumption

GM wants to sell a lot of Bolts and at $31,995, it's got at least one good thing going for it.
By Rob Stumpf Feb 11, 2021

The $48 Million Toyota Prius, and Other Cars Bought in Bitcoin Worth a Fortune Today

With Bitcoin at an all-time high of nearly $50,000, there's a bit of regret to be felt here for these early splurges.
By Stef Schrader Feb 11, 2021

Toyota Announces Two New Electric Vehicles After Years of Relying on Hybrids

The EVs will be Toyota's first in the U.S. since the discontinuation of the California-only RAV4 EV in 2014.
By Chris Tsui Feb 10, 2021

Heavy-Duty Engine Manufacturer Detroit Diesel Is Now in the Electric Semi-Truck Business

Parent company Daimler Trucks just injected $20 million into the Michigan facility.
By Chris Tsui Feb 9, 2021

The 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT Compared to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid+

How does Audi's long-legged electric four-door compare to its Porsche cousin and the Californian establishment?
By Stef Schrader Feb 8, 2021

The Longest Range EVs You Can Buy in 2021

Because going as far away from home as possible sure sounds nice right about now.
By Hazel Southwell Feb 8, 2021

Karma’s Trick for Rapid EV ‘Refueling’ Actually Results in CO2 Emissions

The biggest advantages of EVs are energy efficiency and zero emissions. Boy, does this solve that.
By Peter Holderith Feb 5, 2021

Electrified Genesis Sedan Spotted Charging Outside Hyundai Canada HQ

Could it be an electrified G80 sedan?
By Stef Schrader Feb 3, 2021

Amazon Delivery Vans Will Soon Have Always-On Surveillance Cameras: Report

If the delivery vehicle is on, so is the camera—and the driver can’t turn it off.
By Stef Schrader Feb 2, 2021

Tesla Claims Failing Touchscreens in NHTSA Recall Were Only Meant to Last 5-6 Years Anyway

That's half the average age of a vehicle on U.S. roads at the moment.