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Your Mail Truck Is Probably 30 Years Old. Its Electric Replacement Is Finally Arriving

After at least 31 years of diligent public service, your local mail truck deserves a nice retirement package.

Dec 1 2025 -

'It Should Not Be Bigger:' Porsche Explains Why a Plug-In Hybrid 911 Won't Happen

Adding a plug-in hybrid system to the 911 would require the automaker to change too much of the car to fit the required hardware.

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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Swerves To Avoid A Sideswipe In This Test

Pushing FSD to its limits on the track reveals how advanced it actually is.

Nov 29 2025 -

The Quickest EV In the World, Now With Less Roof

The Aspark Owl Roadster debuts with four electric motors and no roof. It costs a cool $3.5 million.

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Porsche Loves the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: 'They Made It Really, Really Good'

Inspired by Hyundai's hot EV, Porsche will give the electric Boxster and Cayman fake gear shifts and engine sounds.

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Tesla Claims Full Self-Driving Is Coming to Europe Soon. Regulators Say Nope

Tesla wants to deploy Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe. The main regulator in its way says "not so fast."

Nov 24 2025 -

Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem

Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its Head of Car UX said.

Nov 21 2025 -

Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs

The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.

Nov 21 2025 -

Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work

Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game.

Nov 21 2025 -

21% Of Tesla Drivers Want Apple CarPlay. But Do They Really Need It?

A new survey shows what Tesla owners really think about Apple CarPlay, even with the advanced software they already enjoy.

Nov 20 2025 -

Yes, The Hybrid 2026 Honda Prelude Is Expensive. But Context Matters

The 2026 Prelude starts at $43,195 with destination. Not cheap—but Honda has decent reasoning for the MSRP.

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Hyundai Just Gave An Amazing Explanation Of How EV Motors Work

Love the smooth power output and instant torque on your EV? This is how automakers tune their electric motors to deliver just that.

Nov 15 2025 -

Volkswagen Adds Smartwatch Support For U.S. Vehicles

EV owners can check the charging status and unlock their vehicle from their wrist.

Nov 14 2025 -

Tesla May Add CarPlay. Here's Why It's A Smart Move

Teslas don't have Apple CarPlay right now. But they could gain the feature in the coming months according to a new report.

Nov 13 2025 -

Rivian's EV Tech Could Go Way Beyond Just Rivians And Volkswagens

The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the "operating system" for the entire auto industry, Rivian's Wassym Bensaid told reporters.

Nov 13 2025 -

The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected

Rivian and Volkswagen are racing to bring next-generation software and electrical architecture to mass-market electric vehicles.

Nov 12 2025 -

Honda’s Next-Generation Hybrids Will Be Lighter, Smarter And Less Expensive

Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs.

Nov 5 2025 -

Google Maps Is About To Get Way Easier To Use While Driving

Want to find a vegan sushi restaurant along your route with plenty of parking? Google says you can just ask.

Nov 5 2025 -

It's Not Just Tesla. Rivian Is Getting Into Robotics.

The EV startup created a company called Mind Robotics to venture into "physical AI" and industrial robots.

Nov 4 2025 -

Here's Why The Cadillac Optiq Switched To Rear-Wheel-Drive—And Did It Faster With AI

GM’s engineers only needed one model year to transform the Cadillac Optiq into a better car dynamically. Here's their secret.

Nov 4 2025 -

Google Maps Is About to Get A Whole Lot Smarter With 'Live Lane Guidance'

The 2026 Polestar 4 will debut a new Google Maps feature that will make getting lost on the road really difficult.

Nov 4 2025 -

Japan Just Showed Off The Future Of Cars—Minus One Crucial Detail

2025's Tokyo Motor Show has a certain vibe: the future of cars is coming, but what powers it will be a mystery.

Oct 29 2025 -

'No More Fuses:' How GM's New Architecture Will Transform Gas Cars, Too

Zonal architectures are changing how EVs are made. But GM's approach will change gas cars, too, with fewer parts and less complexity.

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GM Will Remove Apple CarPlay And Android Auto From All Its Cars, Not Just EVs

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said switching from the car’s native interface to CarPlay and back can be “clunky”.

Oct 23 2025 -