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Tesla’s Model S Plaid breaks the production EV record at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring race course.

September 11, 2021

Tesla has surpassed Porsche's 2019 record. Tesla's Model S Plaid has set a new world record for the fastest unmodified production electric car to complete...

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This year, Ford will launch self-driving vehicles on the Lyft network in the United States.

July 22, 2021

According to the firms, Ford and Lyft are teaming to deliver self-driving vehicles for riders in the United States, with the first one set to...

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Tesla has officially released Full Self-Driving beta 9

July 11, 2021

OTA update is now available, witness it in action Tesla has issued an over-the-air software update that includes the much-anticipated Full Self-Driving beta 9, allowing...

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BMW i4 car and BMW iX crossover provide pure electric vehicles to a wider audience.

June 2, 2021

New electric vehicles are laden with technology and have ranges of up to 300 miles. BMW has already experimented with electrification with plug-in hybrids, the...

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By 2025, the first all-electric Ferrari will be on the road.

April 17, 2021

Purists would be saddened by the absence of the classic Ferrari exhaust note. Ferrari is no stranger to electric powertrains, having previously released two gas...

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Tesla hunts for design chief to create cars for China – sources

January 11, 2021

Tesla Inc is searching for a design director in China, part of efforts to open a “full-function” studio in Shanghai or Beijing and design electric...

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Watch a Tesla travel from SF to LA with almost no human intervention

January 5, 2021

Thanks to its Full Self-Driving feature In brief: It’s incredible just how far self-driving technology has come in the last decade. To give you an idea...

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Volkswagen is developing an adorable EV charging robot

December 29, 2020

It can travel around parking garages autonomously In context: As electric vehicles become more common and affordable than ever, companies have begun turning their attention to...

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Elon Musk says Apple’s Tim Cook refused to meet with him to discuss acquiring Tesla

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

Musk considered a buyout during Tesla's struggles with the Model 3 The big picture: Apple's electric car ambitions have gained mainstream attention once again and recently...

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AutoX is the first company to deploy completely driverless vehicles on China’s streets

December 3, 2020

A major milestone for the country and AutoX What just happened? China's Shenzhen City is aiming to position itself as a city of the future. Back...

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UK Prime Minister bans combustion-engine vehicles starting 2030

November 19, 2020

Do androids dream of electric vehicles? Why it matters: The UK's Boris Johnson has brought forward the deadline for banning the sale of new cars and...

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Stallion Group introduces Nigeria’s first electric car, Hyundai Kona with a big launch in Lagos

November 17, 2020

Nigeria’s first and only locally assembled Electric car, Hyundai Kona, was launched by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as the senior members...

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Ford’s all-electric E-Transit van offers 126 miles of range for $45,000

November 12, 2020

It can carry up to 4,290 pounds of cargo Forward-looking: Ford is delving further into the world of electric vehicles with its latest announcement: the 2022...

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Tesla may reveal the Cybertruck’s new changes next month

November 3, 2020

More Cybertruck news is on the way TL;DR: Remember Tesla's Cybertruck? Everyone else certainly does. The cyberpunk-themed pickup truck had one of the most controversial designs...

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Daimler and Volvo are joining forces to develop fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles

November 2, 2020

A clean alternative to electricity Clean transportation: Electric cars seem to be the world's primary method of achieving an emissions-free future, but not every car company...

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The transforming AirCar is the flying car of your dreams

November 2, 2020

Check out the video of its maiden flight Forward-looking: Flying cars aren't new—many companies have created or are working on vehicles that fall into the category—though...

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Tesla bumps up the price of its Full Self-Driving tech to $10,000

October 31, 2020

A $2,000 increase What just happened? If you're a prospective Tesla buyer who has been holding off on purchasing one of the cars while you wait...

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That SSC Tuatara world record video was misleading

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

The events didn't happen as portrayed in the video A hot potato: SSC could solve all of this simply by releasing raw data from even one...

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Hennessey’s tricked out Ford Bronco will cost as much as a supercar

October 29, 2020

Performance at a premium Alternatives for your money: Considering other ways to spend your money on a high-performance vehicle, a Jeep Trackhawk with 707 horsepower can...

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Bugatti’s Bolide is a track-focused hypercar with 1,825 horsepower

October 28, 2020

High power, low weight Forward-looking: Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Bolide is its "morphable" outer skin on the roof scoop. When driving at slow...

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GM unveils the new Hummer EV, will start production next year

October 22, 2020

Customers can only get the flagship $112,000 Edition 1 at launch Bottom line: General Motors had teased the arrival of an electric version of its iconic...

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Dutch students use Israeli technology to make recycled car

October 20, 2020

The car is made out of recycled waste including food remnants, different kinds of plastic and even used diapers. The Luca car made entirely from...

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Tesla weakens its 4-year used vehicle warranty days after scrapping its 7-day return policy

October 19, 2020

Not a great look for Tesla In context: Tesla news has been a bit of a mixed bag lately. A few days ago, Tesla refreshed its...

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An American hypercar has smashed the top speed world record for a production car

October 19, 2020

Making Butattis and Koenigseggs look slow Why it matters: Move over Koenigsegg, there’s a new name atop the world’s fastest production car list and it belongs...

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Tesla refreshes the Model 3 with improved range, a heated steering wheel, and more

October 16, 2020

At no additional cost In brief: Tesla's first mass-market vehicle (or as close to mass-market as it gets for the carmaker), the Model 3, has just...

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Jaguar Land Rover’s active noise cancellation could make your drives more serene

October 10, 2020

A quieter ride is a more relaxing ride Why it matters: Long car journeys where drivers are exposed to constant road noises can be irritating at...

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Waymo opens up its driverless taxi service to the general public in Phoenix

October 8, 2020

Availability will ramp up over the coming weeks Why it matters: Waymo has been testing out its driverless taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, for months now....

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GMC’s Hummer EV will be the first vehicle to use an Unreal Engine-based infotainment system

October 7, 2020

More details will be shared on October 20 Forward-looking: Vehicle infotainment systems have a come a long way in recent years but still really aren’t anything...

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Beijing autoshow: China’s back, EVs booming, outlook uncertain

September 27, 2020

China’s auto market has rebounded smartly from the COVID-19 crash in recent months, executives said on Saturday, as a rare in-person trade show was dominated...

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Meet designed and made-in-Israel flying car

September 6, 2020

The car is able to take off the ground with two compressors located at its base. The City Hawk model presented in this computer graphic...

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Lucid Motors’ four-door sedan runs 9.9 seconds in the quarter mile

September 3, 2020

A 9.9-second quarter mile run from a four-door luxury sedan In brief: Lucid said each drive unit can produce over 650 horsepower, adding that each is...

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Japan’s ‘Flying Car’ Gets off Ground, With a Person Aboard

August 31, 2020

The decades-old dream of zipping around in the sky as simply as driving on highways may be becoming less illusory. This photo taken at the...

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This Tesla ATV clone is an absolute ripper

August 25, 2020

Homemade electric ATV is a torque monster In a nutshell: There’s no shortage of get-up-and-go, either. Off-the-line acceleration is there thanks to the instant torque from...

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How Car hackers pose major hurdle for owners and auto industry

August 14, 2020

As vehicle technology advances and they become more sophisticated, experts say they also will become more popular targets for cybercriminals, leading some to question whether...

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Hyundai is turning Ioniq into its own EV sub-brand

August 10, 2020

It will launch the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 7 EVs starting in 2021. Hyundai has announced that it will transform the Ioniq name...

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Cadillac jumps into the EV market with its ‘Lyriq’ crossover

August 8, 2020

The American car brand is leading GM's electrification efforts. GM Cadillac has been making automobiles for well over a century but on Thursday evening the...

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The Aviar R67 is a 840 HP, all-electric classic Mustang

August 8, 2020

An all-electric throwback to the 60s Mustang A hot potato: One can argue that Ford’s biggest mistake with its upcoming all-electric SUV was labeling it a...

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Looking for a cheap EV? A $13,000 model launches later this year

August 4, 2020

Only in Texas, initially Something to look forward to: Electric cars are still seen as more expensive than their fossil fuels counterparts, and in many cases...

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GM will help EVgo install 2,700 EV fast chargers across the US

August 2, 2020

In five years, EVgo will have more than 3,500 stations in its network. The logic is pretty simple: the more fast chargers there are for...

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Bugatti’s first EV in decades is a $35,000 ‘toy’ car

July 27, 2020

Adults can drive it, at least. Bugatti Bugatti hasn’t produced an electric car since the ultra-rare Type 56 from 1931, but it’s ready to leap...

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Electric vehicle industry group ‘concerned’ after government disbands it

July 22, 2020

A former member of an industry group created to persuade more people to buy electric vehicles is disappointed the government's quietly disbanded it. Photo: Unsplash...

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Ford commits to using Mobileye autonomous driving tech in next-gen vehicles

July 21, 2020

Advanced driver assist systems In context: Ford is doubling down on its partnership with Mobileye, the Israeli-based autonomous and advanced driver-assistance specialist owned by Intel. The...

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Former Ford auto chief Hinrichs joins startup WaveSense’s board

July 20, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Ford Motor Executive Vice President and President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs addresses the audience during the 100-year celebration of the Ford River...

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Chevrolet is working on a full-size electric pickup truck

July 19, 2020

And it will have a 400-mile range. WendellandCarolyn via Getty Images GM has revealed its various brands’ electric vehicle plans in its 10th sustainability report,...

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Nissan unveils the futuristic-looking Ariya electric SUV

July 16, 2020

It'll have a 300-mile range and a $40,000 price tag when it goes on sale next year The big picture: Nissan has taken the wraps off...

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Hyperion’s hydrogen-powered supercar launches in August

July 15, 2020

The XP-1 teaser video promises 'space technology for the road'. Hyperion Hyperion Motors has been working on a supercar project for years, and according to...

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Nissan unveils its $40,000 electric Ariya crossover

July 15, 2020

This is just the start of an 'electrified decade' for Nissan. Nissan Ariya EV Nissan After pushing EVs for years with its sensible-but-limited Leaf, Nissan...

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‘Leaked’ video teases a drift-modified Mustang Mach-E

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020

The footage is from the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research. Carolina Guy Fordâ€™s all-electric Mustang Mach-E hasnâ€™t rolled out yet, but someone is working...

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Tesla rival Rivian adds $2.5 billion investment led by T. Rowe Price

July 11, 2020

FILE PHOTO: The logo for electric vehicle startup Rivian is seen on the hood of its new R1T all-electric truck in Mill Valley, California, U.S.,...

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Honda invests in China’s CATL to jointly develop EV batteries

July 11, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Honda's logo on its Modulo model is pictured at its showroom at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, February 19, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-hoon BEIJING/TOKYO...