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GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load

I'm not sure why you'd want to do both at the same time, but this EV could. Credit: Chevrolet The battery system on an electric car can either charge—from regenerative braking...

Tesla’s Model Y crossover finally gets a facelift—just in China for now

The crossover has new lights, wheels, and some interior upgrades. Credit: Tesla Yesterday, Tesla revealed a...

Honda shows off “nearly production” EVs and new operating system at CES

Production of the Honda Zero SUV begins in Ohio in 2026. We expect some details...

Cold-weather range hits aren’t as bad for EVs with heat pumps

Heat pumps can mitigate range loss and are standard on newer models. Audi equips the...

VW will offer “highly competitive” leases on ID.4 as sales restart

Dealers can also start fixing the door handles on almost 100,000 recalled ID.4s. Instead of...

GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load

I'm not sure why you'd want to do both at the same time, but this EV could. Credit: Chevrolet The battery system on an electric car...

Tesla’s Model Y crossover finally gets a facelift—just in China for now

The crossover has new lights, wheels, and some interior upgrades. Credit: Tesla Yesterday, Tesla revealed a facelift for its bestselling Model Y crossover. Or at least...

Honda shows off “nearly production” EVs and new operating system at CES

Production of the Honda Zero SUV begins in Ohio in 2026. We expect some details to change as the Zero Saloon morphs into its production...

Cold-weather range hits aren’t as bad for EVs with heat pumps

Heat pumps can mitigate range loss and are standard on newer models. Audi equips the e-tron with heat pumps. Credit: Jonathan Gitlin Andrew Garberson has a message...

VW will offer “highly competitive” leases on ID.4 as sales restart

Dealers can also start fixing the door handles on almost 100,000 recalled ID.4s. Instead of giving the ID.4 complicated door handles that recess into the...

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: A refreshing alternative to a crossover

Knobs, buttons, fun to drive, and up to 50 mpg means there's a lot to like. The current Civic has more restrained styling than previous...

Whistleblower finds unencrypted location data for 800,000 VW EVs

Der Spiegel and Chaos Computer Club were able to tie data to car owners and their trips. In 2024 VW will have two new EVs...

Hertz continues EV purge, asks renters if they want to buy instead of return

Get a used Chevy Bolt for a bit over $18,000 or a 2023 Tesla Model 3 for a bit less. Credit: Hertz Apparently Hertz's purging of...

Here’s what we learned driving Audi’s new Q6 and SQ6 electric SUVs

Audi's mid-sized electric SUV is now on sale in the US, and we've tested it. Credit: Jonathan Gitlin HEALDSBURG, Calif.—Earlier this summer, Ars got its first drive of...

2025 Lamborghini Urus SE first drive: The total taurean package

Adding electric power and a battery turns the Urus from hit-or-miss to just right. Credit: Tim Stevens The original Urus was an SUV that nobody particularly...

The 2025 BMW i5 M60 review: An EV that makes you want to drive and drive

Not quite an electric M5, it's a good driver's car. Credit: Jonathan Gitlin Car people, like most flavors of enthusiasts, are often given over to ideological...

Rivian opens its adventure charging network to other EVs today

The first of more than 90 Rivian fast-charging locations opened to other EVs today. Credit: Rivian Today, Rivian announced that it is opening up the Rivian...

No more EV app folders: Universal plug-and-charge is due to launch in 2025

Most of the major EV makers and charging networks are on board. With all the time and stress saved in a future with universal plug...

“Nightmare” Zipcar outage is a warning against complete app dependency

Zipcar blames "increased site traffic," but total app reliance is also at fault. Credit: Getty An app outage that locked numerous rental car customers out of their...
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