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Rate Your Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, and Standard Hybrid Cars to WIN
Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the electric cars and trucks or hybrids you drive, as well as the chargers and charging networks that keep them powered.
2.4M Teslas Under Investigation For 4 Crashes Involving Full Self-Driving
The NHTSA opens a probe into how FSD handles low visibility situations, which have led to at least one fatality and one injury.
Shopping for an EV in 2025? Expect Tesla Supercharger Adapters, Not Built-In Ports
We ask major car companies when they will build NACS ports into their vehicles, nixing the need for a Supercharger adapter. The timelines are a little far out and not guaranteed.
Fisker Ocean EVs Avoid Becoming Bricks With $2.5M Software Deal
A company that acquired Fisker's inventory found that it could not port over the software from Fisker's servers. It solved that with another $2.5 million payout.
Tesla's Robotaxi Event: Mostly Fluff, Except for One Interesting Technical Detail
Tesla teased two autonomous vehicles at its 'We, Robot' event last night, but the star of the show was the technology that will power them.
Don't Tell Elon: Trump Doesn't Want Autonomous Cars Operating on US Roads
Self-driving cars are 'a little concerning to me,' Trump says in a speech shortly before one of his biggest backers, Elon Musk, unveiled two new autonomous robotaxis at a splashy LA event.
Elon Musk Unveils Autonomous Tesla Cybercab, Robovan
The Cybercab and Robovan use AI instead of LiDAR and lack steering wheels and pedals, promising a futuristic experience on the road.
How to Watch and What to Expect From Tesla's Oct. 10 'Cybercab' Robotaxi Reveal
Can Tesla catch up to its robotaxi rivals and convince people to hop into an autonomous Tesla running on FSD? We'll find out more tonight.
Florida Deploys Mobile EV Chargers As Hurricane Milton Barrels Toward the Coast
State officials set up 10 pop-up charging stations along evacuation routes. Gas cars are also struggling to fill up, with 23% of stations out of fuel.
Uber Charges Up Vehicle Electrification Efforts
The ride-hailing service's changes include making Uber Green electric-only in some markets and adding an EV-first setting.
Lexus NX 450h+ Review
The Lexus NX 450h+ offers good electric range, a smooth and quiet ride, and a large infotainment screen, but it trails some rivals in performance and cargo space.
JuiceBox Abruptly Shuts Down, Abandons EV Customers
A popular home charging hardware company pulls the plug on its US and Canadian businesses on Oct. 11 and puts its software up for auction.
Tesla Cybertruck Gets Fifth Recall, This Time for a Faulty Rear Camera
Tesla is issuing an over-the-air software update to fix the camera's lag.
GM Gains on Tesla With Fresh EV Lineup, Strong Q3 Sales
Sales of GM's electric cars are up 60% in the US, and more affordable options are on the way. Tesla reported a more modest 6.4% increase worldwide, though it sold far more vehicles overall.
Men Stall Waymo Driverless Car to Catcall Female Passenger Inside
The incident shows how humans can exploit Waymo driverless cars to harass passengers.
The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2024
Need a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls, navigation, music streaming, and more.
First Tesla Cybertrucks Get Semi-Autonomous 'FSD' Update
Nine months after the futuristic pickup's debut, Tesla starts rolling out the long-awaited software update. But drivers still have to pay attention. 'Do not become complacent,' Tesla warns.
Ford Courts New EV Buyers With Free $1,310 Home Charger, Installation
Ford's Power Promise program applies to vehicles purchased and leased from now through Jan. 2 as the company looks beyond early adopters to EV-curious buyers.
Chevrolet Teases Cheaper 2025 Blazer EV
Also coming up: a performance-focused SS trim with extra horsepower, zippy acceleration, and Super Cruise autonomous driving software as standard.
Kia Patches Bug That Allowed Access to Cars With Just a License Plate Number
Cybersecurity researchers demonstrate how they infiltrated Kia's dealership website to gain access to vehicles and drivers' personal information.
