Tesla lawyers argued Elon Musk Autopilot statements might be manipulated with...
The judge was less-than-persuaded by the argument. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Earlier this week, a California judge tentatively ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath regarding the Tesla CEO’s past...
View ArticleHow John Deere’s tech evolved from 19th-century plows to AI and autonomy
John Deere Buzzwords like autonomy, artificial intelligence, electrification, and carbon fiber are common in the automotive industry, and it’s no surprise that they are hot topics: Manufacturers are...
View ArticleAustralia wants a laser weapon powerful enough to stop a tank
An armored vehicle in Australia in 2016. Mandaline Hatch / US Marine Corps. On April 4, Australia’s Department of Defence announced the award of $12.9 million to defense giant QinetiQ for a laser...
View ArticleYou can unlock this new EV with your face
If you've set up facial recognition on the Genesis GV60, you won't need to have your key on you. Kristin Shaw If you have Face ID set up on your iPhone, you can unlock your device by showing it your...
View ArticleWhy you barely see electric vehicles at car dealerships
There are already 1.9 million reservations or pre-orders for recently released EVs. DepositPhotos In the news, it seems like electric vehicles are everywhere—from new tech developments to changing...
View ArticleGet ready for the world’s first permanent EV-charging road
Sweden will use one of three different charging methods on a stretch of one of its highways. Deposit Photos A road capable of charging electric vehicles en route to their destinations could power up...
View ArticleWhy the CEO of Ferrari doesn’t care about self-driving cars
Ferrari This article was originally featured on The Drive. Ferrari is perhaps the most well-known supercar manufacturer in the world because it has a long history of making cars people want to...
View ArticleThere’s something magical about driving Alfa Romeo’s first hybrid
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the brand's first hybrid. Kristin Shaw Dressed in a glorious shade of green called Verde Fangio Metallic, the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale slalomed through the city streets of...
View ArticleAn inside look at the data powering McLaren’s F1 team
McLaren’s F1 race car, seen here in the garage near the track, belonging to driver Oscar Piastri. McLaren Formula 1, a 70-year old motorsport, has recently undergone a cultural renaissance. That...
View ArticleThe new Tacoma’s shock-absorbing seats help you keep your eyes on the prize
The 2024 Tacoma. Toyota Rejoice, Tacoma fans: The fourth generation of the beloved pickup is finally here, and there’s a lot to like. The midsize truck was redesigned from the ground up, retaining its...
View ArticleElectric cars are better for the environment, no matter the power source
An Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. Hyundai These days, it seems like every carmaker—from those focused on luxury options to those with an eye more toward the economical—is getting into electric vehicles....
View ArticlePro tips for teaching a kid how to ride a bike
This kid's got a balance bike and their teacher has the right idea. Kampus Production / Pexels Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage in many families and communities, and that means the ability...
View ArticleFord EVs can soon be charged at Tesla stations
Tesla plans to open its charging stations to other electric vehicles. Tesla Ford and Tesla have been rivals for years in the electric vehicle market, but a new agreement may change their relationship...
View ArticleHonda’s electric go-karts pack a race car’s spirit into a tiny EV
Honda's eGX go-kart. Kristin Shaw At first glance, race cars and electric go-karts have nothing in common except for a vaguely similar shape. Both are open-cockpit vehicles with wide wheels, and they...
View ArticleThe Dallas airport is testing out EV charging bots that roll around like...
ZiGGY will show off its skills this summer at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. EV Safe Charge/YouTube One of the world’s busiest airports will soon showcase an innovative, undeniably cute way...
View ArticleThe US doesn’t have a law mandating EV battery recycling. Should it?
Eventually, a robust circular battery economy could all but eliminate the need to extract rare metals at all. Alyssa Pointer / The Washington Post via Getty Images This story was originally published...
View ArticleThis STEM club for girls turned a real BMW into a sweet racing simulator
Loxley Browne (left) CEO and founder of Club Athena in California with Akshaya Koramutla, the Student Advisory Board President. Club Athena Teaching a teenager how to drive is often nerve-wracking for...
View ArticleThis concept cruise ship will have solar-paneled sails, an AI copilot, and...
The ship's three retractable sails will be covered in solar panels. VARD Design Today’s cruise ships are environmental nightmares. Just one vessel packed with a veritable petri dish of passengers can...
View ArticleGM’s new partnership with Tesla could supercharge the EV landscape
GM's announcement follows a similar strategy from Ford last month. General Motors Two weeks ago, Ford took a major step forward within the EV market via a new partnership with Tesla. The new plan will...
View ArticleThe Pentagon wants to retrofit vehicles to drive themselves
Humvees in Kuwait in 2005. Jason Dangel / US Army This post has been updated. It was originally published on June 12, 2023. The most vulnerable part of a military truck is the driver. The Defense...
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