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Tesla sued over fatal Autopilot crash
The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot switched on have sued the automaker and the car's driver.
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity
While classic muscle car fans may not agree, the Mustang Mach-E is a thoughtful reinterpretation of Ford’s iconic pony car for the EV era.
GM shelves the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van
General Motors has indefinitely delayed the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van. Cruise will now focus on making the next-gen Chevy Bolt.
Tesla now sells a $300 Cybertruck Tailgate Shield to protect your bulletproof truck
It's a custom-made padding for the vehicle, designed to hang off its tailgate and protect it from any equipment you're hauling.
Ford 'revives' the Capri after 30 years as a four-door EV
Ford is reviving that most '70s of cars, the Capri, though pretty much in name only.
Biden administration awards car factories $1.7 billion so they can build EVs
The US Energy Department has revealed that it's awarding car and auto parts factories in eight states a total of $1.7 billion in funding, so that they can be retooled to build electric vehicles and their components.
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A stretch of highway between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan is being converted into America's first smart highway.
Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian as the two brands jointly develop new architecture for operating electric vehicles.
US House bill would require national security reviews on connected vehicles from China
Newly proposed Congressional legislation would require the US to conduct security reviews for connected vehicles built by automakers from China and “other countries of concern.” Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the bill on Wednesday.
Spotify’s Car Thing will soon transform into Spotify’s Car Brick
Spotify’s Car Thing, a limited hardware “test” the company began shipping only three years ago, is about to bite the dust. The company wrote on Thursday that the device will “no longer be operational” as of December 9.
Volkswagen indefinitely delays the ID.7 electric sedan’s arrival in North America
Volkswagen has delayed the launch of its ID.7 sedan in the US and Canada. Before Wednesday’s postponement, the automaker had slated the EV’s North American launch for this year.
Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck
Volvo and Aurora just showed off the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck at ACT Expo in Las Vegas.
Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been in regular production since 1979. It's changed a lot since then, but it's never seen a change quite like this. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology.
Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader
The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology is the first fully electric variant of the G-Class vehicle.
Uber will start reminding passengers to wear their seat belt
Starting today, the Uber app will remind you to put on your seatbelt shortly after your ride starts.
Tesla is reportedly laying off more than 10 percent of its workforce
According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, Tesla is about to lay off more than 10 percent of its workforce.