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EVs Now Outnumber Gas Cars in Norway, But Oil Is Still King
Electric car registrations outpace gas-powered ones for the first time this month, thanks in part to tax breaks funded by a booming petroleum business.
GM Drivers Can Now Use Tesla Superchargers With $225 Adapter
If you drive an EV from Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac, you can now plug in at 17,800 fast chargers. But don't head to the station just yet—acquiring an adapter could take some time.
Waymo's Jaguar EV Robotaxis Are Coming to Uber in Atlanta, Austin Next Year
Once rivals, Uber and Waymo are now deepening their partnership and will bring Waymo's Jaguar I-PACE autonomous SUVs to two more US cities.
Mercedes-Benz to Start Road Testing Solid-State Batteries 'In a Few Months'
With two partners on its roster, ProLogium and Factorial, Mercedes-Benz says it's on track to bring the high-range, fast-charging batteries to EV buyers by 2030.
Ford Patents In-Car Advertising System That Listens to Passenger Conversations
The system could use trip data and in-car chats to serve targeted ads, though Ford says the patent application 'should not be viewed as an indication of our business or product plans.'
Honda Prologue Beats Ford, Hyundai EVs in August Sales Race
Monthly sales numbers from Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and Honda put the Prologue on top, but those stats come with a few caveats.
Tesla Cybertruck Could Start Driving Itself This Month
If the latest timeline for Full Self Driving holds, the thousands of drivers who spent up to $12,000 on Tesla's semi-autonomous tech could finally get it in September.
AI Road Trip: Volkswagen Rolling Out ChatGPT Integration
With a Plus Speech with AI subscription, VW's IDA voice assistant will get outside help from ChatGPT to answer questions or generate other audio content.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Range Boost, NACS Port, $3,750 Federal Tax Credit
One of the most popular EVs gets a refresh that hits all the right notes, including making wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard for the first time.
Tesla Premium Connectivity vs. Rivian Connect+: Are EV Subscriptions Worth It?
More automakers are putting in-car services behind a paywall. Here's what you get with a premium subscription from Tesla and Rivian and our take on whether one is better than the other.
Hyundai To Launch 560-Mile Range 'EREV' in 2026, Affordable Battery by 2030
While the new technologies are in the works, the Korean automaker will expand its hybrid offerings amid 'decelerating' demand for fully electric cars, echoing Ford.
After Blaze in Rivian Parking Lot, Local Fire Dept Does Some EV Fire Myth-Busting
The cause of the Rivian fire is still under investigation, but putting it out was easier than you might think, according to officials with the Normal Fire Department in Illinois.
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Review
The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge electric crossover offers competitive driving range, good safety features, and an intuitive infotainment system, but the rear window and backup camera could stand improvement.
How the Fiat 500e Convinced Me Tiny, Low-Range EVs Have a Place in the US
The revamped Italian classic is a little more expensive than I'd like, but it demonstrated the practicality of a minimalistic, stylish EV with less than 200 miles of range.
Volkswagen Wants to Be Fun So It's Adding Games to Its Vehicles (in Europe)
Similar to Tesla, Volkswagen is adding multi-player games to a wide range of its vehicles starting this fall, but not for American drivers.
Cruise Robotaxis Are Coming to Uber Next Year
Months after California suspended Cruise's permit over safety concerns, Cruise strikes a deal with Uber to bring its autonomous Chevy Bolt vehicles to the ride-hailing app.
2024 Subaru Solterra Review
The 2024 Subaru Solterra features fast charging, excellent off-road capabilities, and innovative driver safety features, but competing electric crossovers provide more battery range and power.
Ford Kills 3-Row Electric SUV, Shifts Focus to More Profitable Hybrids
The Detroit-based automaker also delays the opening of an EV plant in Tennessee but claims the strategy shift will create a more sustainable electric car business in the long run.
VW ID.Buzz Starts at $60K With 234-Mile Range, Modern-Yet-Retro Style
Volkswagen reveals the price and range of the electric microbus ahead of its fall 2024 debut. Here's how it stacks up to competitors.
Tesla Issues Rare Physical Recall on Model X Roof
Instead of the usual over-the-air software update, this fix calls for some good old fashioned glue.
