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Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh two cars, one red one gray, both headed the same way on a highway.

Tesla Model 3 refresh brings new colors, interior, and more

Tesla has updated its Model 3 lineup with new color options, interior trim, and more small tweaks.
Honda 0 Space-Hub concept EV left rear three-quarter view parked inside a gleaming floor with a wooden wall on the right side and a wall of glass on the left.

Honda unveils two new ‘Honda 0’ EV concepts

Honda has taken CES by storm with its new EV concepts, the Saloon and Space-H
2024 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD SupersonicRed parked on a cliff top with ocean below.

Toyota updates 2024 bZ4X EV with hands-free parking & more

The Toyota bZ4X, an EV developed in collaboration with Subaru, has been updated with some interesting new features.
2024 Toyota Tacoma i-Force Max hybrid pickup parked on a hill with mountains and desert in the background

The 8 best hybrid cars we’re most excited for in 2024

Looking for a new hybrid car? These are the ones we're most excited for in 2024.
VW GTI concept shot of drivers cockpit and dashboard with ChapGPT answeringa question about the first CES.

VW adds ChatGPT to these select models

VW plans to offer the ChatGPT function with new vehicles in the second quarter of 2024, but adding the application in the U.S. is in consideration.
Formula E World Championship races.

How to watch 2024’s Formula E racing season

Formula E, the electric variant of Formula 1, kicks off its season soon. Here's how to watch.
Tesla Model Y rear end angle from passenger side parked in front of mountains.

3 Tesla models have range estimate reduced – by Tesla

Tesla has reduced Model S, X, and Y range estimates
F1 starting grid for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

F1 racing in 2024: 3 Sprints that are close to home

You don't have to travel to Europe or Asia to see an F1 race live in 2024, six of the Grand Prix races are in the Americas.
FIA Formula E racing shows that world the excitement of sustainable automotive competition.

2024 Formula E all-electric car racing schedule: Your complete guide

The first of the sixteen races in the 2024 Formula E racing Season 10 starts January 13 in Mexico City.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar driving on a desert road directly toward the viewer

New Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is a stylish, off-road-ready luxury EV SUV

Tthe Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar converts a luxury EV into an adventure machine.
Max Verstappen driving a Red Bull F1 race car.

F1 drivers: This is how they stay protected in a car crash

FI can be a dangerous motorsport. This is how F1 drivers stay safe in a crash.
2024 Acura ZDX Type S blue with a black roof shot from high right three-quarter view.

Pre-orders for the all-electric 2024 Acura ZDX with over 500 horsepower have started

Acura will begin deliveries in early 2024 of both the Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S performance SUV.
Ford F Series SuperDuty pickup truck towing a trailer carrying a piece of construction equipment on a highway.

Ford F-series is America’s best selling-truck again – here’s why

The final 2023 sales numbers are in and once again the Ford F-Series truck family outsold all other brands.
2024 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST parked on grass under the support structures of an elevated roadway or bridge.

Harley-Davidson rolls out new 2024 Nightster Special, Low Rider ST, and Pan America 1250 Special

Harley-Davidson released information on three 2024 motorcycle models available now at dealerships, ahead of the full lineup reveal later this month.
A person standing at the right rear side of a VW ID.4 charging the EV's battery with an NACS charger.

NACS electric vehicle charging gets support from VW, Porsche, and Audi

Electric vehicle charging standard NACS just got a big boost from the VW auto group, which has big aspirations for the EV space
2024 Ford F-150 R airborne as it comes up a desert sand hill.

2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R has a whopping 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque

Need a beastly truck that can possibly outrun a premium sportscar? The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R is the answer
FIA Formula E racing advances the development of tires made from sustainable materials.

How to watch Formula E Unplugged to get ready for next season’s races

Formula E Unplugged offers a chance for people to familiarize themselves with Formula E racing before next season. Here's how to watch.
MINI E-Bike 1 Ocean Wave Green e-bike with a gray background with green light swirls.

Honda, Porsche, BMW, MINI Cooper: Carmakers make a play with electric bikes

From Honda to Mercedes, more and more automakers are seeing the appeal of electric bikes.
2024 subaru wrx pricing tr with red paint right front three quarter view of the car on a road mountatins in background

Subaru releases prices for the 2024 WRX, starting at $32k, topping out around $45k

The 2024 Subaru WRX lineup finally has pricing. Models start at $32k and scale to $45k
2024 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport parked on a road in a forest with two people walking away.

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck has been massively redesigned, and it’s ready for the outdoors

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline had a major redesign, with emphasis on cargo and off-road capability and overall toughness.
2024 Kia Sportage PHEV left front three-quarter view of a gray vehcile driving with water and mountains in the background.

Kia drops details on 2024 Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid EV features and prices

From pricing to specs, this is everything you need to know about the new Kia Sportage hybrid.
Range Rover Electric now open for preorders.

You can now join the wait list for the Range Rover Electric, and here’s why you may want to

Prototype testing has just begun, but Range Rover has opened the waiting list for customers who want the chance to get in early to pre-order the electric SUV.
2024 Mercedes EQS equipped with Drive Pilot and turquoise lights left front three-quarter view in front of office buildings.

Mercedes Benz was just granted approval for turquoise headlights on self-driving cars – here’s why

Mercedes-Benz was granted approval to use turquoise headlights on some of its cars. Here's everything you need to know.
2024 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition on a city street driving straight toward the viewer.

2024 Polaris 3-wheeler model lineup features performance-inspired Slingshot Roush Edition

The 2024 Polaris Slingshot lineup combines flash, performance and greater protection from the elements.
2024 ford mustang mach e rally left front three quarter view driving up a slight rise on dirt road in the woods

Orders will open soon for the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally (if you’re ready to play in the dirt)

In Ford's latest departure from pony car tradition, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Edition Ford is set up to drive on dirt roads.
2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE gray paint direct front on view.

2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance exploits F1 tech for the most powerful SL ever

With its F1-style fast-delivery fast-charging hybrid power system, the AMG SL 63 S E Performance scores high on innovation and horsepower.
Ride1UP CF Racer1 with rider traveling up a dirt road.

Ride1Up launches drop-bar racing electric bike options with carbon fiber frames and concealed power train

Whether you ride gravel or paved roads, Ride1Up's CF Racer1 e-bike brings carbon fiber-framed racers within range of more budgets.
FIA Formula E racing advances the development of tires made from sustainable materials.

Formula E names Bridgestone its sole tire provider

Bridgestone will provide tires for all Formula E championships, starting in 2026 - a huge vote of confidence of electric cars
Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning EV with a Level 2 wall charger in a garage.

Ford and Resideo want to help lower your energy bills with EV-Home Power Partnership

EVs can supply power to homes when rates are high and during power outages. Ford and Resideo are partnering to make it all work.
Tesla Cybertruck EV driving in snow.

Tesla Cybertruck delivers on some promises, falls painfully short on other expectations

Will reservation holders stick now that Tesla Cybertruck's true speed, range, towing ability, cargo capacity, and cost are public?
F1 starting grid for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

F1 reveals 2024 Sprint race schedule — here’s what’s new

Under F1 rules, there can be no more than 24 Grand Prix Championship races per season, and only six can include a Sprint.
Right front three-quarter view of a Juiced Bikes Scrambler X2 parked on sand with ocean in the background.

Juiced Bikes updates the Scrambler X2, one of the original go-anywhere electric bike options

Juiced Bikes' Scrambler X2 is the most recent refresh of the solidly-built, go-anywhere e-bike that is fast, fun, and well-built.
Alfa Romeo final 2023 season Formula 1 race car rear view against a silver background that appears to be an F1 race pit lane garage.

F1 loses the Alfa Romeo team (but history tells us they’ll be back)

When the 2023 F1 racing season ended, Alfa Romeo officially announced its departure from Formula 1 after six seasons.
MINI introduces Spike MINI digital assistant with 2025 MINI Countryman Electric via MSG Sphere in Las Vegas

MINI gives larger-than-life preview of its new cars, AI driving assistants

MINI is appearing on its biggest stage yet: the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it's showing off its adorable new in-car assistants
Pi-Pop battery-less electric bike parked on grass in front of a brick building.

Meet the Pi-Pop, the electric bike you never need to charge (because it has no battery)

French manufacturer Pi-Pop breaks from traditional electric bike design with a power source you never need to recharge.
Close up photo of BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell engine. underneath the hood.

The secret to making the hydrogen car viable could be…chicken feathers?

Electric cars are further ahead than the hydrogen car, but a new study reveals that hydrogen fuel cells could be aided by the poultry industry.
Yellow 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X4e rock climbing at a state park in Utah.

More than 30,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs recalled for fire risk

Jeep has recalled more than 30,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs due to a fire risk. Find out which vehicles are affected and what you need to do next.
Verge California Edition TS Pro left side with a stylized building in the background.

Verge California Edition electric motorcycle launches with motor in rear wheel

An electric motorcycle with the motor at the rear wheel? Verge California Edition made it a reality
2025 Subaru Forester front right three-quarter view parked on pavement with trees in the background.

Subaru unveils 2025 Forester SUV with updated design and improved performance – but same gas-powered drivetrain

The all-new 2025 Subaru Forester is here, with updated styling and new features - but it's not an EV as some had hoped.
Three types of Pirelli F1 racing tires on stands.

What’s all the fuss about tires in F1 racing?

Tires are an essential part of a good F1 car. Here's what to know about them.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 parked outside.

Hyundai and Amazon team up for online car sales (and no, you can’t get your car via Prime)

People want to buy cars online, and Hyundai is partnering with Amazon to make it easier
2025 Toyota Camry right side front view

Say goodbye to the gas-only Toyota Camry: New Camry to be hybrid only

Toyota has been criticized for slower EV adoption than other automakers. The 2025 Toyota Camry will be hybrid-only, solidifying Toyota's confidence in hybrid cars.
2023 Audi TT Roadster Final Edition view across the right rear quarter panel of the green car in an empty warehouse

Only 50 Audi TT Roadster Final Editions are for sale (and only in the U.S.)

The exclusive limited-run Audi TT Roadster Final Edition is an unexpected opportunity for collectors who want to buy a new car likely to become an investment.
Motorcycle rider out of focus carrying helmet toward Indian Motorcycle 2024 FTR x 100% R limited edition

Indian Motorcycle has a new limited-edition, carbon fiber-laden bike starting at $18,999

Carbon fiber meets classic Indian motorcycle cool in the all-new, limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon
2024 Audi S Q8 in Waitomo Blue left front three-quarter view on pavement near the ocean shore - European Model Shown..

2024 Audi Q8 SUV flagship updates exterior and lighting technology

The 2024 Audi Q8 will look a little different from its predecessors with new exterior styling and driver assistance technology.
Two people riding Honda Motocompacto escooters on a city street.

Honda is selling a $995 drivable suitcase-size electric scooter we can’t tell if we love or hate

Honda's new Motocompacto is a $995 drivable suitcase meant to close the "last mile" for e-mobility, but it's weird.
INKAS Armored Mercedes Maybach GLS600 right front three-quarter view.

Choose the INKAS armored Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 for luxurious performance and protection from assassins

If you can foot the bill for a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, you may want armored protection, even if you're not in the same business as James Bond. 
Ford F-150 gets poor rating on IIHS backseat safety test test.

Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup trucks get poor ratings on IIHS backseat safety test

According to the IIHS, backseat passengers in Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra have a higher risk of injury than front seat passengers.
2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special convertible parked by the beach with the top down three-quarter view from the left front

Ford celebrates a 60th birthday with the 2024 Mustang GT California Special

The 60th anniversary 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special is largely a styling package commemorating the 1960s when everything California was cool.
Pirelli F1 racing tires on Red Bull Racing Formula 1 race car.

The FIA’s F1 racing rules and regulations: Understand how the motorsport works

F! racing is governed by the FIA, which publishes extensive regulations each season that support competitiveness, fairness, and safety of the sport.