Enlarge / This is as much of the Polestar 3 as the company is ready to share right now. But the SUV goes into production in 2022. (credit: Polestar) On Wednesday morning, the electric carmaker Polestar revealed that it will build its forthcoming SUV in the United States. Polestar is a joint venture between Volvo […]
This is the battery electric 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40, which goes into production in early 2022. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] Remember when the BMW 3 Series was the byword for a sporty-slash-luxurious sedan? With an image bolstered by halo cars like the M3, the small BMW four-door was the car to have, particularly if you […]
Enlarge / Lordstown Motors says it will begin limited production of the Endurance EV truck later in 2021. (credit: Lordstown Motors) Life just isn’t getting any easier for Lordstown Motors. Last week, the startup issued a “going concern” warning, telling investors that it might not be able to start production of its electric work truck […]
On June 10, a team of UK veterans, a military spouse, and a hypermiling expert set a new world record for EV efficiency. [credit: Mission Motorsport ] I’m a little out of step with the mainstream when it comes to electric vehicle efficiency. I believe that as long as your electricity is clean and your […]
This is the Tesla Model S Plaid, the company’s fastest sedan ever. [credit: Tesla ] On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to a stage in Fremont, California, to debut the production Model S Plaid. The Model S redefined our expectations of an electric car when it was first introduced. But it has remained little changed […]
Enlarge / Will Waymo’s autonomous truck honk its horn for little kids on the freeway? (credit: Waymo) On Thursday morning, Waymo announced that it is working with trucking company JB Hunt to autonomously haul cargo loads in Texas. Class 8 JB Hunt trucks equipped with the autonomous driving software and hardware system called Waymo Driver […]
Enlarge / This one is destined to go on sale in 2023. You can watch a short video we made about it back in 2017. (credit: Volkswagen) The future of driving may cost you $8.50 per hour if Volkswagen follows through on its boardroom musings. The German automaker is considering charging an hourly fee for […]
Enlarge / This is a rendering of the Lordstown Motors Endurance, which may never be built. (credit: Lordstown Motors) Electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors said Tuesday it does not have enough money to start commercial production and runs the risk of failing as a business, sending its stock tumbling. The company on Tuesday amended its […]
This is the 2022 Ford Maverick. It comes with a hybrid powertrain as standard and starts at $19,995. [credit: Ford ] America’s love affair with the truck shows no signs of abating. The country buys millions of them each year, providing the bread and butter for domestic automakers. But not everyone is well-served by the […]
Enlarge / This year’s installment of the official Formula 1 game, F1 2021, arrives on PCs and consoles on July 16. (credit: Codemasters) If you’ve ever wanted to race with Formula 1 legends like Michael Schumacher or Ayrton Senna, your wish could come true later this summer—sort of. The iconic drivers and their driving styles […]