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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, Hyundai team up to slash costs of new vehicles and clean tech

The hope is for better products and more efficient companies. Two of the world's largest automakers are becoming closer friends, we learned this morning. Hyundai...

BMW explains why it will sell hydrogen fuel cells in 2028

BMW sees hydrogen as complementary to battery EVs on a region-by-region basis. Today, BMW announced that it will start selling vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell...

Hyundai updates Ioniq 5 with bigger battery, Tesla-style port

There's also an off-road focused variant called the Ioniq 5 XRT. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of our favorite electric vehicles. It offers excellent efficiency...

Audi replaces its bestseller—here’s the next Q5 SUV

Yet again, the US misses out on some options, like the mild hybrid. Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommodation so Ars could...

Elon Musk’s Boring Company can’t get Tesla FSD to work in tunnels

Despite "full self driving," Teslas still can't cope with one-way tunnels. Autonomous driving capabilities are a central component of Tesla's stratospheric share price, with CEO...

A lot of new in-car tech is “not necessary,” survey finds

Partially automated driving systems scored particularly poorly. Jumping into a new car from the driver's seat of something built before 2010 can cause quite the...

Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall

Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Following a successful recall, federal safety investigators have concluded an investigation that was sparked after a number...

Why the Fiat 500e could be your ideal second EV

The phenomenally efficient Fiat 500e is enjoyable to drive. Over two decades of parenting has left me with a healthy appreciation for SUVs and minivans....

Intel and Karma partner to develop software-defined car architecture

They will also offer the architecture to other tier 1s and OEMs. Intel is partnering with Karma Automotive to develop an all-new computing platform for...

Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other

Haunted by glitching algorithms, self-driving cars disturb the peace in San Francisco. Silicon Valley's latest disruption? Your sleep schedule. On Saturday, NBC Bay Area reported that San...

The cheapest Tesla Cybertruck is $99,990; promised $60K model canceled

When the Cybertruck debuted in 2019 it was supposed to start at $39,900. When Tesla CEO Elon Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the angular pickup...

The 2024 Honda Prologue—a dependable but somewhat dull EV

Borrowing a GM platform means being stuck with some of GM's design decisions. Jonathan M. Gitlin - 8/9/2024, 3:00 AM Electric vehicles aren't quite as hot as they...

Here’s what the electric Dodge Charger’s “Fratzonic exhaust” sounds like

Dodge wants to keep the aural spectacle even as it moves to electric propulsion. Electric motors have many advantages over internal combustion engines, including the...

Ford facelifts its Maverick pickup, adds all-wheel-drive hybrid option

The AWD hybrid is Ford's response to overwhelming customer requests. Ford is giving its Maverick pickup truck a midlife refresh for model year 2025. And...
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