Ariel Wolf examines California’s tipping point on self-driving trucks (Episode 267)
The chair of the automated and connected vehicle practice at law firm Venable breaks down California’s new draft regulations regarding autonomous trucks. Further, he details the state of AV laws and...
2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in latest spy shots
A prototype for the next generation of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and...
GM’s Endurance Mode will be for EV racing
General Motors is looking to patent an “Endurance Mode” to help electric race cars go the distance. Not to be confused with a certain ill-fated electric pickup truck, Endurance Mode is...
Stellantis working on removable vehicle windows
Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles’ roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A...
Watch The Lucid Gravity Get Durability Tested
Lucid is gearing up to launch its first SUV, the Gravity. Designing a car that can handle a decade of life in the real-world is hard, as Tesla’s frequent durability problems have proven. To...
Kia is slow-rolling EV9 U.S. assembly to wait for locally sourced batteries
Kia America COO Steve Center says the automaker will continue to lean on leasing to sell its EVs but calls the provision ‘very fragile.’
2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865
Kia on Friday announced pricing for the 2025 Niro Hybrid and Niro PHEV. An all-electric Niro EV will remain part of the lineup for 2025, but prices will be announced at a later date. The Niro Hybrid...
First Shift: Cox poll says dealers are more pessimistic about the market
• Cox Automotive’s Q3 poll findings • Cybersecurity top of mind for consumers • NHTSA ends 4-year GM probe • Jobs warning from U.S....
BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with Toyota
BMW will launch a “series production” hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028, with help form Toyota, the automaker announced Thursday. The two automakers will jointly develop a...
Watch Fernando Alonso take delivery of Aston Martin Valkyrie
Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin F1 team took...
2025 Acura RDX
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura RDX? What does it compare to? The 2025 RDX is a five-seat crossover SUV with a sporty personality. Shop it against the 2025 BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60. Is...
Ford still investigating inductive charging while driving
Ford has filed a new patent application for hardware that would allow EVs to charge while driving. The new patent filing was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug....
Alpine A390 Beta set for 2024 Paris auto show debut
French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It’s called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept version, or...
2025 Audi S3 costs $49,995, delivers extra performance
The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing model The 2025 S3 includes the rear axle torque splitter of the RS...
How often should you charge your EV’s LFP battery?
Automakers are increasingly turning to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, and packs with that chemistry can benefit from a different charging regimen than that usually...
Study: Initial high-power charging at factory could extend EV battery life
An EV battery’s first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery’s overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and...
Audi freshens A3 sedan for 2025
The sedan gains a tweaked exterior design, new interior features and additional power.
Hydrogen-powered BMW to reach showrooms in 2028
BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with...
Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover
The Santa Fe Hybrid’s the smart pick in Hyundai’s three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with...
Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture
Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and...