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GM's CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has a grim assessment for drivers of plug-in hybrids: "They don't plug them in."

Jan 13 -

‘Performance Levels You’ve Never Seen’: BMW’s Quad-Motor Electric M Cars Arrive In 2027

BMW's electric M cars will have simulated gear shifts and driving noises too.

Jan 13 -

Hyundai’s Robot Bet Raises A Big Question: What Happens To Jobs—And Car Prices?

Hyundai admits humanoid robots in car factories will change the nature of work—but don't expect much of an impact on prices.

Jan 5 -

I Tried Mercedes' Answer To Tesla Full Self-Driving. It Handles City Streets—With One Major Caveat

We went for a ride in a CLA sedan equipped with MB.Drive Assist Pro. Here's why Mercedes thinks hands-on is the way to go in cities.

Jan 5 -

30,000 Robots By 2028: Hyundai's Big CES Announcement, Explained

"Atlas", the humanoid robot from Hyundai subsidiary Boston Dynamics, may help build your next Ioniq 5.

Jan 5 -

Most Cars In 2035 America Will Still Have Gas Engines, Bosch Claims

They'll still have engines, but what kind? Here's what the world's largest auto supplier thinks.

Jan 5 -

Can Donut's High-Range Solid-State Battery Really Save EV Motorcycles?

The specs of Donut Lab's solid-state battery and, Verge's TS Pro EV motorcycle are impressive. But the bike crowd needs a lot more convincing.

Technology

Not Just Buttons: Volkswagen's Latest EV Goes Retro With A 'Tape Deck'

Rejoice, aging millennials and Gen Z cassette enthusiasts: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo packs lots of salutes to 20th-century tech.

Jan 4 -

I Got A Sneak Peek At Rivian's Answer To Tesla Full Self-Driving

Rivian plans a point-to-point driver-assistance system that's like Tesla's FSD in 2026.

Dec 31 2025 -

Everybody's Betting On Extended-Range EVs. This Could Make Them Obsolete Instead

Automakers are turning to gas engines to erase range anxiety in EVs. But next-gen batteries with 400+ miles of range present a challenge.

Dec 29 2025 -

Hyundai's Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game

The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become "a top priority."

Dec 27 2025 -

I Tried Mercedes' New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up

The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here's why it's more useful than you'd think.

Dec 26 2025 -

The EU's Decision to Cancel 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Leaves Automakers at Odds

Volvo opposes reverting the ban, while Volkswagen, Renault, and BMW have a different stance.

Technology

Why Jaguar Can't Go Back From Its Most Shocking Design Ever

Jaguar rolled the dice in a big way: cancel the existing cars and pivot to EVs. Going back to gas, as others are doing, isn't an option.

Dec 16 2025 -

Why Ford's 'Skunkworks' $30,000 Electric Truck Has To Save The Day Now

The carmaker’s skunkworks EV division has little to do with Ford as we know it—and that may help reverse the entire company's fortunes.

Dec 16 2025 -

2025 Was Big For Hybrids And PHEVs. 2026 Will Be Even Bigger

EV sales are growing worldwide—just unevenly. Now, more and more buyers are turning to hybrid power, and carmakers are responding.

Dec 14 2025 -

The Slate Truck Has Roll-Down Windows. But This Guy Has A Brilliant Solution

This guy found a way to give Slate owners a hand. Literally.

Dec 13 2025 -

Here's How Much Rivian's Tesla FSD-Fighting Feature Will Cost And What You Get

Rivian's "Universal Hands Free" feature kicks off an "Autonomy+" subscription. Here's how it compares to Tesla, GM and Ford.

Dec 13 2025 -

Rivian Launches 'Universal Hands-Free' Driving—And An AI Assistant

Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant.

Dec 11 2025 -

This Upgrade Could Make The Rivian R2 Fully Autonomous—Eventually

Rivian's upcoming $45,000 R2 crossover will get a lidar sensor as the EV startup raises the stakes on autonomous driving.

Dec 11 2025 -

This Breakthrough EV Motor Makes 1,000 Horsepower—And Fits Inside A Wheel

Yasa’s record-breaking, insanely powerful axial flux motor made is now being tested for in-wheel powertrains.

Dec 7 2025 -

The Hyundai Ioniq 5's Snow Mode Makes It A Champion In Bad Weather

Many modern EVs have a "snow mode." What is it, and does it even work?

Dec 3 2025 -

This Pioneering Device Promises To Preserve Range And Keep EVs Warm

It’s called the Heated Chiller, and it replaces three components responsible for interior heating and battery temperature control.

Dec 3 2025 -

Volvo's CEO Just Said The Quiet Part Loud About 2035's Gas Car Ban

"We probably wouldn’t have any cars with catalytic converters either unless they were mandatory."

Dec 3 2025 -