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Kia PV5 concept car.

Kia reinvents the van with its electric Platform Beyond Vehicles

Kia wants to build EVs with interchangeable bodies suited to a variety of tasks.
A Volkswagen Golf GTI in CES 2024 camouflage wrap and a Volkswagen ID.7 in the desert near Las Vegas.

Volkswagen adds ChatGPT voice recognition to some models

Some Volkswagen models will add ChatGPT to their voice-recognition systems beginning later this year.
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Watch Tesla’s synchronized light show using five Cybertrucks

It probably won’t ever replace fireworks, but Tesla’s synchronized light show using five Cybertrucks looks like a fun little endeavor nonetheless.
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Toyota recalls more than 1 million vehicles over potential airbag issue

Toyota's recall is due to a potential airbag defect that could prevent it from properly deploying, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Chris and Julie Ramsey in their EV at the South Pole.

This couple just did something remarkable in an EV

A couple from Scotland has completed an epic pole-to-pole drive in an electric vehicle (EV) in what’s believed to be a world first.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Tesla’s Cybertruck could soon transform into a boat, says Musk

Tesla boss Elon Musk says he wants to offer a mod package that would enable the new Cybertruck pickup to transform into a boat.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E from the front passenger side in a grassy field with dark clouds in the back.

Ford and GM EV drivers will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers in February

Ford and General Motors EV drivers may be getting Supercharger access soon -- and in fact, will seemingly be able to charge at Tesla stations in February.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise lays off quarter of workforce

Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise has laid off 900 workers as it seeks to slash costs ahead of a return to on-street operations.
Tesla Autopilot

Latest Tesla recall shows a need for better nomenclature

There are recalls, and then there are recalls. And modern cars need a better name for something that can be fixed with an over-the-air software update.
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The Toyota Urban could be the low-cost electric crossover we’ve been waiting for

Toyota is finally taking electric vehicles a little more seriously with the new Toyota Urban electric crossover concept.
Profile view of a 2024 Fiat 500e.

Stellantis is bringing battery swapping to the Fiat 500e

Stellantis will use EV batter-swapping tech from startup Ample, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat EVs in Spain.
Front three quarter view of a 2024 Fiat 500e.

Fiat’s 500e returns as a stylish and affordable small EV

The 2024 Fiat 500e fights the weight and price bloat of current EVs.
2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plugged in and charging.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe hit with battery fire recall, owners told to stop charging

America's bestselling PHEV has another battery recall. After eight known battery fires, Wrangler 4xe owners are being told to stop charging and park outside.
Tesla's lead Cybertruck engineer inspecting bullet damage on the new vehicle following a demonstration to highlight the strength of its exterior.

Tesla offers behind-the-scenes look at Cybertruck bullet test

Tesla has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the bullet test that it carried out on the Cybertruck, which was delivered to the first buyers on Thursday.
Tesla's Cybertruck delivery event in November 2023.

How to watch Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event if you missed it

Tesla live streamed its glitzy delivery event for the Cybertruck on Thursday with CEO Elon Musk front and center. Here's how to watch a replay if you missed it.
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Watch Tesla’s new promo video showing off the Cybertruck

Tesla has released a promotional video for the Cybertruck on the same day that it delivered the pickup to the first buyer at a special event.
A passenger getting into a Cruise robotaxi.

GM to cut funding for beleaguered driverless startup Cruise, report claims

General Motors will reportedly slash funding for robotaxi startup Cruise, which has suspended road tests of its vehicles after a number of troubling incidents.
Tesla's Cybertruck.

How to watch Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event today

It’s been a long time coming, but Tesla is about to deliver its first Cybertrucks to customers. Here's how to watch the event online ...
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Honda recalls more than 300,000 vehicles over seat belt safety issue

Honda has recalled more than 300,000 vehicles over a safety issue that means the front seat belt may not properly activate if the car comes to a sudden halt.
Tesla Supercharger

Tesla introduces ‘congestion fee’ for Supercharger stations

Tesla already charges idle fees for fully charged cars at busy Supercharger stations, but the new congestion fee kicks in more quickly.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Cybertruck goes on public display ahead of next week’s launch

We’re just a week away from Tesla delivering the first Cybertrucks. Ahead of the launch, the automaker has started to put the vehicle on public display.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Cruise woes continue as key figures quit the robotaxi firm

Autonomous-car company Cruise has lost both its CEO and chief product officer following a series of troubling incidents involving its vehicles.
Exterior of the Cadillac Optiq compact electric SUV.

Cadillac aims to balance its lineup with a small electric SUV

The Cadillac Optiq will be the smallest Cadillac EV to date, slotting below the Lyriq in the brand's lineup.
A 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in front of a giant Amazon box.

Amazon and Hyundai partner on online car sales, in-car services

Future Hyundai vehicles will get Amazon Alexa Built-in apps, and the two companies will collaborate on car sales through Amazon.
A Lucid Gravity electric SUV on the road.

The Lucid Gravity has more range than any other electric SUV

Due to start production in 2024, the Lucid Gravity raises the bar for electric SUV efficiency.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N makes one of the coolest EVs ready for the track

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brings track-ready features to one of the better electric cars out there -- plus it looks a whole lot cooler.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Tesla U-turns on controversial rule for Cybertruck resellers

Tesla has removed a controversial clause in its purchase agreement that threatened to sue Cybertruck owners if they tried to sell it within a year.
Einride's autonomous truck.

This cool-looking driverless truck is transporting goods for GE Appliances

It's only operating along a short route but as part of a broader system the truck is helping to make big efficiencies in areas like loading times.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Tesla says Cybertruck resellers could face harsh penalties

Should a Cybertruck owner wish to sell the new pickup soon after buying it, they'll first need to get written permission from Tesla – or face getting sued.
An unreleased version of the new SiriusXM app on a Cadillac Lyric EV.

SiriusXM reboots satellite radio with new app, features — and price

New apps, new platforms, new shows, new channels and new talent is all a part of rebirth and reboot of SiriusXM satellite radio in the modern streaming world.
A crash history alert on Waze.

Waze now warns drivers about roads prone to car accidents

Google-owned navigation app Waze has just launched crash history alerts to let drivers know when they're approaching a crash-prone road.
Interior of Cruise's Origin vehicle.

Cruise woes prompt production halt of fully driverless van

Autonomous-car company Cruise has halted production of its fully autonomous vehicle just over a week after it suspended robotaxi operations.
A Lucid Motors EV.

Lucid joins other automakers by adopting Tesla charging plug

Lucid Motors has become the latest automaker to announce that it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles.
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Watch how Tesla’s Cybertruck handles a compound bow’s arrow

Tesla chief Elon Musk appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience again on Tuesday, with part of the encounter involving Rogan testing the Cybertruck's toughness.