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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...

The best Audi EV so far? We drive the 2025 Q6 e-tron SUV

We drive Audi's new 800-volt EV ahead of US deliveries in Q4 2024. The arrival of the Q6 e-tron marks a significant milestone on the...

Why Fisker’s bankruptcy is likely to leave its EV owners without warranty

Build problems and unmet need for software updates have Fisker owners worried. It was the last week in June, and José De Bardi hadn’t gotten...

Tesla says Model 3 that burst into flames in fatal tree crash wasn’t defective

Lawsuit alleged defects with both Tesla's self-driving and Model 3 flammability. Tesla has denied that "any defect in the Autopilot system caused or contributed" to...

Tesla announces third and fourth Cybertruck recalls

Wiper motor may stop working and cosmetic applique may detach while driving. Tesla has announced two more recalls of the Cybertruck, both of which affect...

VW puts $5B into cash-hungry Rivian, and Rivian will help fix up VW’s software

Rivian gets a third major partner, and new cars arrive later this decade. Volkswagen is committing $5 billion to upstart EV company Rivian, with $1...

Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid

It features three electric motors, 1,800 horsepower, and watch-like instruments. Since the launch of the hypercar-defining Veyron back in 2005, modern Bugattis have served as...

Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days

"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." CDK Global touts itself as an all-in-one software-as-a-service solution that is "trusted by nearly 15,000 dealer...

Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs

Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition. Clint and Rachel Wells had reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle when it came...

Fisker is out of cash, not making cars, and filing for bankruptcy

No word on parts, warranty, or, most crucially, software updates in the future. Enlarge / Car designer Henrik Fisker poses with a Fisker Ocean at the Salvation...

Hello sunshine: We test McLaren’s drop-top hybrid Artura Spider

The addition of a retractable roof makes this Artura the one to pick. Enlarge / The introduction of model year 2025 brings a retractable hard-top option for...

One of the major sellers of detailed driver behavioral data is shutting down

Selling "hard braking event" data seems less lucrative after public outcry. One of the major data brokers engaged in the deeply alienating practice of selling...

The 2025 Polestar 3 is a torque-vectoring SUV that’s fun to drive

The EV startup goes to the head of the pack with its new luxury SUV. MADRID, Spain—2024 is a big year for Polestar. It was...

New camera design can ID threats faster, using less memory

New system is a mix of traditional camera and one that only highlights changes. Elon Musk, back in October 2021, tweeted that “humans drive with...

Brompton C Line Electric review: Fun and foldable, fits better than you’d think

A motor evens out its natural disadvantages, but there's still a learning curve. There’s never been a better time to ride a weird bike. That's especially...
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