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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 Audi's new Q6 e-tron on...

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

Consumer Reports says Tesla’s Autopilot recall fix is ‘insufficient’

Image Credits: Tesla Tesla’s fix for its Autopilot recall of more than 2 million vehicles is being called “insufficient” by Consumer Reports, following preliminary tests. Kelly Funkhouser, the nonprofit organization’s...

Hyundai Kona Electric gets even sportier as new N Line model shows its face

Hyundai’s all-electric Kona is getting a high-performance upgrade. The Hyundai Kona Electric was spotted wearing the famed Hyundai N Line badge with a new sporty look. The...

Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming

Tesla has confirmed it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars after teasing it earlier this year. Tesla has never...

Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck

The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for...

Revisiting The Ford Mustang Mach-E—how’s The Pony EV Doing 3 Years Later?

This midsize crossover EV has a lot more competition than when it debuted in 2021. When Ars first drove the then-new Ford Mustang Mach-E back in...

Ford F-150 Lightnings Will Soon Offer Home AC Power, Possibly Cheaper Than Grid

It's only one truck and one thermostat, but it could be the start of a V2H wave. Modern EVs have some pretty huge batteries, but...

Hyundai and Kia completely rethink the EV drive unit with Uni Wheel idea

It moves the reduction gear and CV joint to the wheel hub. 148 We like weird new engineering ideas here at Ars, and today we have a particularly...

Elon’s Edsel? The Tesla Cybertruck went on sale today

Tesla handed over the first 10 trucks to customers, with more deliveries in 2024. 714 On Thursday afternoon, Tesla delivered the first 10 production Cybertrucks to...

Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout

The US already lags far behind China and Europe, but we're going too fast, dealers say. 537WITH Pity the poor car dealers. After making record profits in the...

Check out this rugged off-road EV from ex-Jaguar, Aston Martin designer

The Callum Skye is the first electric vehicle from Ian Callum’s own design and engineering firm. As one of the most renowned car designers,...

Tesla offers 6 months free supercharging in attempt to boost sales

After a tough quarter, Tesla is now offering six months of free supercharging for all new Model 3 and Model Y orders that get...

Ford shrinks its EV battery factory plans in Michigan

Ford will no longer invest the full $3.5 billion for a new Michigan battery plant as the company faces rising labor costs and slowing...

Tesla workers report explosions, concussions, and grisly robot injuries at Texas factory

As Tesla begins building Cybertrucks, new reports of increased worker injury are unearthing at the Austin Gigafactory. As Tesla prepares to deliver its first Cybertrucks...

After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds

Fake gearshifts and powertrain noises enhance Hyundai’s electric hot hatch—mostly. 25WITHHyundai provided flights and accommodation from Los Angeles to Seoul for Steve to drive the...
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