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NTSB: Deadly Tesla Crash Caused By High Speed, Intoxication, No Autopilot

A Tesla crashed into a tree in 2021 and caught fire, killing two people. The NTSB finds Tesla and its safety tech were not at fault.

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2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS Review: Very Good Bad Deal

The 649-horsepower AMG EQS is attractive on paper and luxurious in real life, but the added performance isn’t worth the exorbitant price.

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Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lucid $7,500 “credit,” Tesla in Mexico: Today’s Car News

2024 Toyota Grand HighlanderLucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. With just a little more space at the third row and cargo…

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Paris Police Report More Than 400 E-Scooter Accidents In 2022

While scooters are still considered a generally safe means of mobility, the growing number of accidents seems to be cause for concern.

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$7,500 “EV credit” provides extra sales thrust for Lucid Air

2023 Lucid Air TouringLucid announced Thursday that it’s offering a $7,500 “EV credit” on select configurations of the Air Touring and Air Grand Touring—if they’re ordered by March 31, 2023. The Lucid Air Grand Touring starts at $139,500 and offers an EPA-rated range of up to 516 miles or, in its Grand Touring Performance guise, 1,050 hp…

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Tesla is mulling Mexico plant, report suggests

2023 Tesla Model X - Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.Tesla may be considering a Mexican factory to further grow manufacturing capacity, according to a recent Reuters report—and it may be looking in the states of Nuevo Leon or Hidalgo. The automaker hasn’t confirmed plans for a new factory, but job postings have hinted at plans to build one in Monterrey, a city close to the U.S.-Mexico border…

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Lexus electric SUV priced, solar car crash-tested, Google’s EV navigation: Today’s Car News

Sono SionEV drivers of just a few models are getting a boost in their EV road-trip planning. A solar car has been crash-tested, and it’s blue skies ahead. And Lexus’ first U.S. EV has a price tag. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lexus has priced its first EV, the RZ 450e, which is arriving at U.S. dealerships soon, and while its…

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Google says it’s finally ready to give EV drivers the fastest route

Google's Android-based infotainment in the Polestar 2Google claims that it has made its Maps product much more useful to electric vehicle drivers, with the addition of power-level information for chargers—and the smarts to tap into that for customized route planning and directions. The company reports that it has distinguished stations with a charging power of 150 kw or higher with a…

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Sono crash-tests its Sion solar EV, says panels “behave as predicted”

Sono Sion crash testSono Motors announced Tuesday that it had completed the first crash tests of its Sion EV, which has solar cells integrated with every body panel. The company said in a press release that those panels “behave as predicted,” with no splintering of the polymer-based material in a 31-mph frontal crash test, confirming no additional risk to vehicle…

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Lexus RZ 450e EV priced, puts the priority on features not range

2023 Lexus RZ 450eLexus has announced pricing for its first electric vehicle for the U.S., the 2023 RZ 450e electric luxury crossover, just before it heads to dealerships later this month. The RZ 450e comes in two different trim levels, Premium and Luxury, with both offered only in all-wheel-drive form. In Premium form, the RZ 450e, as it’s badged, costs…