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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to four years in prison
Trevor Milton, the disgraced founder of Nikola, was just sentenced to four years in prison on three counts of fraud. He was found guilty in 2022.
You can reserve Acura’s ZDX EV starting today
Acura has opened reservations for its first fully electric vehicle (EV). Starting today, you can order the Acura ZDX at around $60,000 for a baseline model with a single-motor (rear-wheel-drive) powertrain.
Will Shanklin12.19.2023
Cruise lays off 24 percent of its workforce
Cruise is laying off 24 percent of its workforce, the company confirmed to Engadget. GM’s self-driving subsidiary says it will cut approximately 900 employees.
Will Shanklin12.15.2023
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls
Following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla will recall over 2 million vehicles to make fixes to its Autopilot system.
Steve Dent12.13.2023
Range Rover Electric teased ahead of its 2024 reveal
Several years ago, Land Rover announced plans to offer electrified versions of all its vehicle and now that process has begun.
Steve Dent12.13.2023
Honda will reveal a new EV series at CES 2024
You won't have to wait too much longer to see the next electric vehicle from Honda. The automaker plans to show off a new EV series at CES in January.
Kris Holt12.07.2023
The tiny Fiat 500e is coming to the US in early 2024
Can a super tiny electric car still work in the US? We'll soon find out! Fiat will soon start selling the 500e hatchback stateside in 2024 for $32,500.
Steve Dent12.05.2023
PSA: The cheapest Tesla car won't qualify for full federal tax credit starting January 1
Federal tax credit for the cheapest Tesla car, the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, will reduce to $3,750 as of January 1st, 2024.
Richard Lai12.05.2023
Toyota unveils two EV crossover concepts arriving by 2025
Toyota said Monday it plans to expand its European lineup of battery electric vehicles to six models by 2026. The automaker revealed two new EV concepts, including a “close-to-production” Urban SUV and a Sport Crossover scheduled for a 2025 European launch.
Will Shanklin12.05.2023
EVs are way more unreliable than gas-powered cars, Consumer Reports data indicates
Consumer Reports has published an extensive ranking of vehicle reliability, and the results pour cold water on EVs and plug-in hybrids. The survey says electric vehicles suffer from 79 percent more maintenance issues than gas- or diesel-powered ones, while plug-in hybrids have 146 percent more problems.
Will Shanklin11.30.2023
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe adds edge to a comfortable family cruiser
Hyundai is on a design roll these days, and the 2024 Santa Fe is another fresh and interesting model.
Tim Stevens11.29.2023
Rivian’s electric truck is available to lease in 14 US states
Rivian has started a leasing program in 14 US states. The EV maker added the new financing option to its website, allowing customers to lease R1T electric pickup trucks for estimated prices starting at around $770 monthly.
Will Shanklin11.28.2023
Tesla sues Sweden for blocking license plate deliveries during labor strike
Tesla has sued Sweden’s transportation agency and postal service over a union strike blocking the company’s license plate deliveries in the country. The workers are striking to demand the non-unionized automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, a standard practice in the nation.
Will Shanklin11.28.2023
Formula 1 hopes AI will help it figure out if a car breaks track limits
Formula 1 will test an AI system to check whether cars go entirely out of bounds. It says Computer Vision tech uses shape analysis to determine the number of pixels that cross the line at the edge of the track.
Kris Holt11.24.2023
HW Electro’s solar-powered Puzzle will bring microvan cuteness to the US in 2025
Japanese EV automaker HW Electro (HWE) says its delightfully boxy Puzzle will come to the US in 2025. More “kei van” than kei car, the boxy electric vehicle has rooftop solar panels and equipment for commercial disaster relief — including a crowbar.
Will Shanklin11.23.2023
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N doubles the power and the fun
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is already one of the best EVs on the market. It's comfortable, it's practical, it looks great and, with 320 horsepower, it's pretty quick, too. If that's not quick enough for you, Hyundai has a solution: The Ioniq 5 N.
Tim Stevens11.22.2023
Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
Payment information, location data and trip patterns can all be attached to our ridership data. Agencies say they use it to better understand how riders use the services and make improvements. But the flip side is transit agencies selling user data to advertisers like a lot of private companies do, or sharing it with law enforcement.
Katie Malone11.21.2023
Cadillac's midrange Optiq electric SUV takes cues from the high-end Lyriq
Cadillac has unveiled a new entry-level compact electric SUV. The Optiq will sit below the Lyriq in Cadillac’s lineup, and images the automaker shared suggest it will also borrow from the more expensive SUV’s stylings.
Will Shanklin11.18.2023
$1,900 Tesla Cyberquad is on sale again, less likely to maim children
The kids’ version of the Tesla Cyberquad is back on sale. Made by Radio Flyer, the Cyberquad for Kids launched in 2021 but was recalled for not meeting CPSC standards. Radio Flyer says the new version of the $1,900 children’s vehicle now meets all CPSC requirements.
Will Shanklin11.16.2023
Uber is cracking down on users who give bad ratings just to get refunds
Uber has announced a string of updates for drivers and couriers, including measures to make things safer and fairer for them.
Kris Holt11.15.2023