Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think
Toyota is the latest automaker to report PHEV charging stats, and they’re encouraging.
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Cars // All things automotive
These clever active beam headlights are finally coming to America
The 2027 Audi Q9’s digital matrix lights satisfy new NHTSA rules on minimizing glare.
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Leaving the V8 in the past: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
The 0–60 time is impressive, the miles/kWh number even more so.
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Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60
Volvo is coming for its competitors with more efficient production and newer tech.
Kristin Shaw
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EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress’ 2026 transportation bill
Politicians say they want EVs to pay “their fair share for the use of our roads.”
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BMW sends off the 6th-gen M3 CS with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive
The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter is lighter and comes with three pedals instead of two.
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Volkswagen shows its first electric GTI; there’s no chance of US sales
The ID. Polo GTI takes plenty of inspiration from the original Golf GTI of 1976.
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Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss
The automaker marked its first annual loss in more than 70 years.
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The perfect commuter bike? Velotric’s Discover M makes its case.
A customized mid-motor and Shimano’s new Cues components are a winning combination.
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Vaporware or not? Aptera assembles its first five validation models.
The three-wheel, two-seat EV has been in development since 2006.
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Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update
The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.
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Audi has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here’s its interior
Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV.
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F1 set for another engine tweak in 2027, and what’s this about V8s?
Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.
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Is your Porsche Taycan too slow at the Nürburgring? You need this Manthey Kit.
Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.
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More than just an SUV? Rivian is working on more R2 variants.
Without giving much away, CEO RJ Scaringe teased the idea of an R2 pickup and an R2X.
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How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford’s skunkworks.
We tour Ford’s top-secret Electric Vehicle Development Center in California.
Kyle Hyatt
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Musk’s Europe gamble: Will others follow the Dutch and approve FSD?
The Dutch road authority will ask other EU regulators to approve the driver assist.
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F1 in Miami: That’s what it looks like when an upgrade works
2026’s Formula 1 championship now looks far from a foregone thing.
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Toyota built a $10 billion private utopia—what’s going on in there?
Woven City is a privacy nightmare but could be helpful to an OEM desperate to be more.
TIm Stevens
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Is your Purosangue SUV not sharp enough? Ferrari has you covered.
We’ll soon get to see the brand’s first EV; first, a more honed V12 four-seater.
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There’s a lot of hype about Chinese EVs—is any of it true?
In addition to being full of screens, China now wants its cars to be packed with AI.
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In motorsport, there’s nowhere to hide as AI becomes new CFD tool
AI finds value in motorsport, multiplying limited computational fluid dynamics resources.
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A billion miles in less than a decade: GM’s Super Cruise reaches a milestone
The hands-free, eyes-on driver assist only works on geofenced highways.
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Start with the sensors, then design the rest: How Zoox built its robotaxi
The bidirectional design has some clear advantages for a working taxi.
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As electric aspirations fade, Porsche sells its stake in Bugatti
Porsche’s stake in Bugatti and Rimac Group have been sold to private equity.
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BMW bumps the 7 Series for 2027, adds all-new battery
The 2027 7 Series is available as an EV, with an inline-six, or an inline-six PHEV.
Stephen Edelstein
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Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings: Still profitable
Car sales are up, battery sales and emissions credits are down.
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As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger
The new design is cheaper and will even fit in convenience store parking lots.
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Our favorite gear at Sea Otter Classic wasn’t the bikes—it was the accessories
A Bluetooth suction-cup rack and a palm-sized tow rope were among our most practical finds.
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CATL’s new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes
The self-heating Shenxing battery still performs even in Arctic temperatures.
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Here’s how F1 is tweaking its hybrid systems to try to save the show
Energy management and speed differentials are the problems of the day.
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$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options
Is $20,000–$25,000 a sweet spot for secondhand electric cars? We think so.
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Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners
Digital services for brands from Jeep to Peugeot will feel the presence of AI.
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First look: Also’s upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels
The company bets that software can create a distinct—and better—riding experience.
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US jobs too important to risk Chinese car imports, says Ford CEO
China has enough spare capacity to swallow the entire US car market, says Ford’s Jim Farley.
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IONNA Rechargeries are coming to more than 350 Circle K stations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
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