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Mazda celebrates 35 years of the MX-5 with anniversary model

The MX-5 is the perfect antidote to all those big SUVs. Credit: Mazda DAYTONA, Florida—This might make you feel old, but the Mazda MX-5 Miata just turned 35. Still in its...

Jeep’s first battery EV is not what we expected: The 2024 Wagoneer S

Drag optimization means it's very quiet inside, but it's also quite expensive. The Wagoneer S...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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