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  1. Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it

    Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed.

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  2. Porsche builds a hybrid 911 at long last

    The iconic sports car gets an electrified option as part of the 992-generation refresh.

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  3. Small, cheap, and weird: A history of the microcar

    Tiny EVs come of age again in the third microcar renaissance.

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  4. The single-motor BMW i4 proves the less-powerful EV is usually better

    This rear-wheel drive EV is efficient, practical, and has class-leading technology.

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  5. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s great range comes at a high cost

    At $94,500, the Chevrolet Silverado RST First Edition offers diminishing returns.

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  6. Teslas can still be stolen with a cheap radio hack despite new keyless tech

    Tesla owners should enable PIN-to-drive protection to thwart relay attacks.

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  7. Redwood partners with GM joint venture Ultium to recycle battery scrap

    Production scrap from cell factories in Ohio and Tennessee will be recycled.

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  8. A week with the Chevy Blazer EV shows things to love—but also painful flaws

    The decision to drop Apple CarPlay was a mistake.

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  9. The Motiv Argo is a new modular medium-duty electric truck

    Motiv has made electric powertrains for medium-duty vehicles since 2009.

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  10. On self-driving, Waymo is playing chess while Tesla plays checkers

    We'll know Tesla is serious about robotaxis when it starts hiring remote operators.

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  11. This EV builder has given a Land Rover Defender four electric hub motors

    BEDEO and Protean have been converting commercial vans to hybrid power for some time.

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  12. This is Volvo’s production-ready fully autonomous Class 8 truck

    Some believe autonomous trucks are the answer to a shortage of truck drivers.

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  1. Pedego Moto review: Fast and furious fun for $4,000

    Pedego's newest e-bike is quality even if a little bit impractical.

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  2. Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves

    Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware."

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  3. Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”

    The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad.

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  4. Could your car power your home? GM makes it a reality in EV truck demo.

    GM's Ultium-based EVs can power your house during an outage.

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  5. Elon Musk laid off the Tesla Supercharger team; now he’s rehiring them

    Last week the CEO said Tesla will spend $500 million expanding the charger network.

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  6. Biden set to levy 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs this week

    Both the US and EU are deeply concerned about heavily subsidized Chinese OEMs.

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  7. The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage gets a bold new body and big power boost

    It features modern tech, a better interior, and an extra 150 hp on the old model.

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  8. Forget aerobars: Ars tries out an entire aerobike

    Taking to the road in a modern, high-speed version of a 40-year-old dream.

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  9. Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow

    Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul.

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  10. Phantom braking lands troubled EV-maker Fisker in feds’ crosshairs

    This makes four open federal safety investigations for the Fisker Ocean.

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  11. The Volvo VNL, a heavy truck purpose-designed for North American roads

    Blindspot cameras and radars, a more efficient engine, and lower-drag cab all help.

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  12. Bike brands start to adopt C-V2X to warn cyclists about cars

    More automakers will need to adopt C-V2X to see a real benefit, though.

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  1. Tesla is under a federal wire fraud probe for misleading investors

    Prosecutors are combing subpoenaed materials for evidence Tesla knowingly misled.

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  2. NHTSA sends Tesla massive data request as it investigates Autopilot recall

    Tesla has until July 1 to comply with the data request about its Autopilot recall.

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  3. Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks

    The latest cuts affect engineers, HR, and service advisers.

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  4. Here are all the F1 cars designed by the legendary Adrian Newey

    No other F1 designer has penned more championship winning cars than Adrian Newey.

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  5. Here’s how Jaguar will relaunch as an all-EV brand

    In 2021, it canceled an EV months before production—now it's preparing for 2025.

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  6. What’s happening at Tesla? Here’s what experts think.

    Can things be turned around at Tesla, or is this the beginning of the end?

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  7. First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a PlayStation on wheels

    The AFEELA concept previews an EV from the joint venture, due in 2026.

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  8. The 2024 Acura ZDX Type-S: This electric SUV feels polished but heavy

    It's a badge-engineered Ultium EV, but Acura is responsible for all the software.

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  9. AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing

    A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM.

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  10. Behind the wheel of CXC’s $600,000 off-road racing simulator

    CXC Simulations wanted to build something special for a cruise liner.

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  11. Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles

    Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions.

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  12. Ford BlueCruise driver assist under federal scrutiny following 2 deaths

    NHTSA has opened an investigation after two separate fatal crashes at night.

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