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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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Tesla chair says Elon Musk needs $46 billion pay plan to stay motivated

Musk could devote less time to Tesla if pay isn't re-approved, shareholders hear. Tesla Board Chairperson Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to re-approve CEO Elon Musk's...

Tesla may be in trouble, but other EVs are selling just fine

Almost every other automaker is seeing double-digit EV sales growth. Have electric vehicles been overhyped? A casual observer might have come to that conclusion after...

F1 cars in 2026 will be smaller, safer, more nimble, more sustainable

Moveable wings cut drag on the straights, hybrid boost will help overtakes. Earlier today, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile laid out the direction for Formula...

Ars drives the second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S electric trucks

The EV startup has reengineered the R1 to make it better to drive, easier to build. In rainy Seattle this week, Rivian unveiled what it's...

NIO is building its third EV plant as it can no longer meet demand

Who said EV sales were slowing? NIO kicked off construction on its third EV plant as the existing two can no longer meet demand. Amid reports...

China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world

US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets. The resurrection of a car plant in Brazil’s poor northeast stands as a symbol...

The 2024 Subaru Solterra is nimble but sorely lacks range, personality

Slow charging and inefficient driving, Solterra is no electric WRX or Forester. Over the years, Subaru has generated a cult following in the US, making...

Jeep’s Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept teases a fully electric off-roader

Sitting pretty on 31.5-inch tires. In New York today, Jeep unveiled its first fully electric SUV for the North American market. And while all the...

Chevy offers no payments on Equinox and Blazer EVs for 120 days, but here’s the deal

With new EVs rolling out, Chevy is looking for new ways for buyers to go electric. Chevy is offering no payments for 120 days...

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq—this EV proves GM messed up dropping CarPlay

Now that it's been in production for a couple of years, how has the Lyriq matured? We first drove the Cadillac Lyriq a couple of years ago....

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV shows GM can make a car for the masses

GM's latest Ultium-based EV is ready for the road. A new entry-level EV from General Motors hits the market this year bearing the name Equinox,...

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV looks even bigger in latest US testing video

A new Hyundai three-row electric SUV is set to hit the US market. Ahead of its official debut, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was caught testing in...

Ford teases new F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of Pikes Peak [Video]

Ford Performance is at it again. The high-performance unit is teasing its new Ford F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of its official debut. To showcase...

Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it

Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed. BARCELONA—The days of big engines are numbered, even for big spenders. Owning a GT that...

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