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  1. Ford’s wacky electric Supervan 4.2 sets a new lap record at Bathurst

    With Romain Dumas behind the wheel, it lapped Mt Panorama in under 2 minutes.

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  2. The Ford F-150 Lightning’s latest headache? A stop-ship order

    The quality problem does not appear to affect EVs already at dealerships.

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  3. It’s no accident: These automotive safety features flopped

    Over the years, inventors have had some weird ideas about how to make cars safer.

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  4. Here’s what we know after three days of Formula 1 preseason testing

    There's a lot of streaming content for fans ahead of next weekend's race.

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  5. Mercedes-Benz scales back electric ambitions as EV pessimism grows

    Even Europe won't be ready for EV-only sales in 2030, says M-B CEO Ola Kaellenius.

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  6. Honda’s first US-market EV is here—the 2024 Prologue, driven

    The Honda Prologue uses General Motors' Ultium platform.

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  7. Cool cabin, plenty of infotainment lag: The 2025 Mini JCW Countryman

    Mini is revamping its model range, starting with the Countryman five-door crossover.

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  8. White House to weaken climate-fighting fuel efficiency targets for 2030

    The plan faced opposition from OEMs, car dealers, and the United Auto Workers.

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  9. That time the Morgan Motor Company designed a modern coupe, the Aeromax

    Morgan is still best known for making throwback roadsters and for still using wood.

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  10. Car dealers step up opposition to White House fuel efficiency targets

    It's hard to buy a new EV if dealerships aren't interested in selling them.

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  11. BMW’s CE 02 scooter will tug your heartstrings, drain your wallet

    It's slow and expensive, but I still want one.

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  12. Tesla’s biggest EV rival is planning a factory in North America

    Producing cars in Mexico would make it cheaper for BYD to sell cars in the US.

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  1. Stellantis will finally adopt Tesla-style fast charger plug

    The Dodge and Ram owner is adopting J3400 for DC charging.

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  2. Chevrolet announces model year 2024 Equinox EV pricing

    We've known the 1LT will start at $34,995, but a 2LT will cost at least $43,295.

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  3. Retail H2 stations close in California while H2 heavy trucking expands

    Hydrogen still makes sense for fixed-route heavy vehicles—but not passenger cars.

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  4. Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown

    How do you ban a device built with open source hardware and software anyway?

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  5. Toyota invests another $1.3 billion for EV production in Kentucky

    The automaker will build a three-row EV in the US in 2025.

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  6. Ford rethinks EV strategy, is working on a smaller, cheaper EV platform

    Ford now says mass-adoption needs EVs that cost the same as combustion cars.

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  7. Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles due to airbag seat sensor problem

    The problem affects many different Hondas and Acuras built between 2020–2022.

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  8. Andretti Cadillac didn’t snub Formula 1—F1’s email went to spam folder

    Formula 1 emailed the prospective team but never followed up when it got no reply.

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  9. The new electric eSprinter outperforms, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory.

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  10. The 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona put on very close racing for a record crowd

    The around-the-clock race marked the start of the North American racing calendar.

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  11. Tesla’s week gets worse: Fines, safety investigation, and massive recall

    There have been 2,388 complaints about steering failure in the Model 3 and Model Y.

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  12. Study finds that once people use cargo bikes, they like their cars much less

    Even some one-car households ditched vehicles in favor of cargo bike-sharing.

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  1. Andretti’s GM-backed entry wanted to enter F1 in 2025, but F1 says no

    The sport's governing body said yes, but the commercial rights holder says no.

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  2. Ford CEO confirms complimentary charging adapters coming soon

    F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E owners can reserve them soon, CEO says.

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  3. Lamborghini will make hybrid versions of all its cars to cut its CO2

    2024 will see the launch of a hybrid to replace the Hurácan, as well as a hybrid Urus.

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  4. After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids

    After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu.

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  5. Cruise failed to disclose disturbing details of self-driving car crash

    Company did not share all it knew about the accident with regulators.

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  6. Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells

    Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators.

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  7. Here’s the production version of Porsche’s first electric Macan SUV

    Porsche's order books for the Macan are open, deliveries in the second half of 2024.

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  8. Tesla posts underwhelming financial results for Q4 2023

    Revenues only grew by 3 percent year over year, disappointing the market.

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  9. The USPS agrees to buy six Canoo LDV electric vans, delivered by April

    The startup also makes NASA's Artemis crew transportation vehicles.

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  10. Alaska Airlines says it found many loose bolts on its Boeing 737 Max 9s

    Inspections after a near-disaster reveal widespread problems with Boeing fleet.

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  11. Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, study finds

    Single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds hoods a problem.

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  12. Will demand for the Volkswagen ID Buzz outstrip supply?

    The reimagined Microbus appeals to a far wider crowd than just car enthusiasts.

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