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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 ...
2015 Honda Accord Sport

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.
Ioniq 5 N front

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.
watch how teslas cybertruck handles a compound bow arrow

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.
Kia EV9 front exterior

Kia EV5: rumored pricing, design, range, features, and more

Kia is set to expand its much-loved lineup of electric cars -- following up the EV6 and EV9 with the EV5, a compact SUV.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Cruise’s robotaxi service suspended by California regulator

California's Department of Motor Vehicles has suspended Cruise's autonomous car permit, preventing it from testing its robotaxis in San Francisco.
The interior of the EV that will take NASA's Artemis II astronauts to the launchpad.

Check out the NASA EV that will drive Artemis crew (partway) to the moon

NASA and EV startup Canoo Technologies have shown off the vehicle that will transport the next lunar astronauts to the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.
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Toyota joins ‘the Tesla plug’ club

Toyota has become the latest major automaker to ink a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS plug on its fully electric vehicles from 2025.
Tesla's Cybertruck.

Tesla’s Cybertruck finally gets a delivery date

Four years after it was unveiled, and following a series of development delays, Tesla has finally announced a delivery date for its all-electric Cybertruck.
Dubai's autonomous patrol car.

Dubai Police to deploy driverless patrol cars with AI smarts

Dubai Police is planning to deploy fully electric, driverless patrol cars with AI smarts capable of spotting suspicious behavior.
The upcoming Zeekr vehicle from Geely.

Waymo expands robotaxi service area in San Francisco

While autonomous car company Waymo expands its robotaxi service in San Francisco, rival firm Cruise faces ongoing challenges with its own efforts.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Cruise autonomous vehicle drives over woman just after she was hit by another car

An autonomous vehicle operated by Cruise ran over a pedestrian in San Francisco on Monday night just after she’d been hit by another car.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Watch a Cybertruck hubcap come loose and fly through the air

Just weeks before Tesla is expected to deliver its first Cybertrucks, a video has appeared of what seems to be one of its hubcaps coming loose on a freeway.
Interior of Cruise's Origin vehicle.

Cruise says it’s nearing approval for mass production of futuristic robotaxi

Robotaxi company Cruise claims it's days away from getting regulatory approval for mass production of its purpose-built driverless vehicle.
Driver's seat and dashboard of the 2023 BMW iX M60.

BMW scraps its unpopular approach to heated seats

BMW has abandoned charging customers a monthly subscription fee for heated seats after it proved so unpopular with owners.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally driving on a dirt road.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally kicks up some dirt

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally combines the powertrain from the Mach-E GT with rally-inspired styling and suspension.
A Tesla Model S is seen driving to the left.

Some Tesla fires were reportedly caused by Idalia floods

Fire crews in places hit by Idalia have warned owners of EVs that took on water to move them away from buildings as their batteries could be a fire risk.
Front three quarter view of the Volkswagen ID.GTI concept.

Volkswagen ID.GTI concept is another icon reimagined as an EV

The Volkswagen ID.GTI concept shows how VW plans to make its GTI hot hatchback electric.
People and a dog standing in front of a Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.

Rivian R1T gets estimated 410 miles of range with Dual-Motor powertrain, Max Pack battery

The Rivian R1T will get up to 410 miles of range with the Dual-Motor powertrain and the largest Max Pack battery.
The design of Tesla's proposed Supercharger station that will include a 1950s-themed diner.

Tesla’s Elon Musk can build his unusual Supercharger station

EV-maker Tesla has received planning permission to construct an all-night diner and drive-in movie theater in Los Angeles.