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Tesla has removed radar from the company's Autopilot suite and replaced it with a "pure vision" system. This is expected to be the final major update before FSD wide release.

All plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles are not created equal. Just like the feel, performance, and driving satisfaction from battery-electric vehicles varies, so too do PHEVs. This review highlights the biggest difference to look for.

The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 Premium takes the GT up a notch. Here’s what makes it special.

There have been some who think that the new Ford F-150 Lightning shows a missed opportunity for Tesla. This train of thought doesn’t take into account why vehicles like the Cybertruck are produced to begin with.

Tesla has begun foundational work at the future Giga Berlin Battery site. The complexity of the foundational mesh suggests the area will be house to truly gigantic battery manufacturing pieces of machinery.

Tesla in an update to the company's online configurator has removed the Plaid Plus variant of the Model S from the order page.

Yesterday, Ford unveiled their entry into the EV Truck market, the F-150 Lightning. Many fans were less than enthusiastic about the reported 300 mile range, but in 2014 BMW gave us something that eases those worries substantially; a petrol fueled Range Extender. See the i3 for example! In 2014, it won Green Car of The Year.

The new Acura TLX Type S seems competitively priced for its segment.

Called the Cobra Jet 1400 because it’s pushing more than 1400 horsepower to the wheels, the amazing modifications done to the Ford Mustang platform prove that an electric Mustang has truly astounding motorsports potential. This electric dragster had to be toned down to stop itself from melting tires too quickly.

Shopping for a new or used car? Be prepared to pay as much as $20,000 more than MSRP for a popular model. We break down the causes and make some suggestions for shoppers dismayed at dealer markups.

Social Media posts show that market adjustment price additions by dealers have seen an uptick due to vehicle shortages.

Learn about an upgrade that does not seem to fit the typical Toyota truck philosophy. I just do not understand it.

Toyota’s hottest model begins to expand beyond its initial launch states into states that do not overtly support EV adoption.

Toyota had created a US-Based collaborative of leading labs and universities to drive electric vehicle battery technology forward. Today it doubled down.

Toyota has confirmed that, against all odds, the launch of the RAV4 Prime is still on schedule. We also discovered that even more states are now being allocated inventory of the plug-in RAV4.

Here is your official primer on the acronyms used to discuss electric vehicles. Think of it as your secret decoder ring to unlock the secret lingo electric vehicle experts, owners, fans, and shoppers use.

We help to clarify the terms used to discuss electric vehicle charging. Here is a quick overview of the two terms EVSE and Charger and how each is used by EV owners and experts.

Tesla has added a medium-lift Bell 412 helicopter from a company called Heli-Australia to aid in the construction of Giga Berlin.

Michelin takes home the hardware in Car Talk’s 2021 product excellence awards.

We explore the Lexus UX 250 h F SPORT and rediscover New England’s beauty.

A filing to the regulatory agency in Texas has revealed Tesla is planning to offer an insurance product in the state. Tesla will be determining premium rates based on driving data and will offer a 70% discount for the safest drivers.

The new plan forward for Toyota is all about BEVs. No kidding.

BMW has been a leader in automotive innovation since its inception, even going so far as to bolster the engine noise of the i8 to make the ride sound more like a traditional sports car. As they ditch the gas engine altogether, what sound will BMW rely on to engage the driver? It turns out that help from composer Hans Zimmer will influence the symphony of BMWs electric i4 and iX.

Long-time EV fans finally find the perfect vehicle for their needs and order two.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Harris County Texas Precinct 4 Constable’s Office along with help from NHTSA, are investigating a recent Tesla crash. Here is what the initial report says.

We test and offer our opinions on Jeep’s new plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle. Here’s why it’s the one we’d buy.

With new electric vehicles popping up in the category seemingly every day, vehicles like the Mustang Mach E, the Volkswagen ID.4, and the Audi E-Tron will find themselves awash in competition shortly. Enter the Porsche E Macan, an all-electric SUV that promises to outdo others in range and sportiness.

Gone for 45 years, the Porsche 914 was the first entry-level sports car to come from the German manufacturer. Many would love to see it back, but would a revived 914 be too competitive with the 718, or could they coexist?

According to a new survey by Trendence, a German market analysis firm, Tesla has ascended to the number one position for the most sought-after employers in Germany.

Toyota is planning to bring the stunning performance of electric vehicles to their already impressive Off-Roader, the 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser! Thanks to an ongoing trial in Australia, a battery powered Electric Land Cruiser may soon be in the grasp of consumer drivers as this trial will rocket Toyota's EV Program even further into the future.