Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»
Judge upholds Tesla arbitration agreement that drivers called “unconscionable”
Lawsuit said Tesla and Elon Musk falsely marketed cars as self-driving. Enlarge / Tesla Motors store in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Four Tesla drivers who sued the company o.....»»
Metal-loving microbes offer a green way to refine rare earth elements
Rare earth elements are essential components of electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones. Retrieving these metals from raw ore requires processing with acids and solvents......»»
Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road
The driving profession is unsafe. Taxi drivers and ride-hail drivers, who drive for apps like Uber and Lyft, face many safety risks on the road, from accidents and injuries to harassment and violence......»»
Hyundai recalls 1.6 million gas-powered cars due to potential car fires
The problem is an ABS module that can leak brake fluid, causing a short, then fire. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) After making lots of headlines due to the extremely easy-to-steal nature of some of its cheapest models,.....»»
Tesla store dodged $34,000 in tolls, lawsuit claims
The operator of a nine-mile toll road outside Denver says vehicles registered to Tesla's store in Littleton have avoided paying for thousands of trips......»»
Crossing glaciers and fjords: Norwegian reindeer migrate for winter
A herd of reindeer with white, brown or gray coats climb mountains and swim between glaciers on their great migration to their winter pasture in Norway's far north......»»
US agency sues Tesla as Black workers report “swastikas, threats, and nooses”
“I saw KKK epithets, a swastika, and the N-word," Black worker says. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) The US Equal Employmen.....»»
Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Bolt EUV: Is bigger better?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are both great cars -- but they're also very similar. Is one better than the other? We put the two head-to-head to find out......»»
How safe is your sushi? Some bacteria can pose a risk
Sushi has become everyday fare in Norway and elsewhere around the globe, and many people opt for sashimi and other raw fish when they want to treat themselves to something tasty......»»
Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model Y: Bigger or cheaper?
Deciding between the Model 3 and Model Y? We'll help highlight the differences between Tesla's two most affordable, and very similar, cars......»»
Biological particles found to play crucial role in Arctic cloud ice formation
An international team of scientists from Sweden, Norway, Japan, and Switzerland, has presented research findings that reveal a crucial role of biological particles, including pollen, spores, and bacteria, in the formation of ice within Arctic clouds......»»
Grenadier SUV will be available in November at 18 U.S. dealers
The Grenadier, a rugged, boxy BMW-powered four-door off-road vehicle made in France by Ineos Automotive, will arrive at the company's 18 U.S. dealers in about 8 weeks......»»
Tesla will gain from higher Detroit 3 labor costs, analysts say
Detroit automakers will face a significant disadvantage vs. Tesla on EV costs. Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases UAW time-off demands: "Is anyone gonna be around to make the actual cars?".....»»
Sonoma puts the last nail in the coffin for PostScript on macOS
PostScript, the venerable page description language dating back to Macs in the '80s, has finally hit the end of the road in macOS Sonoma.Apple's support for Adobe PostScript hits the end of the road in SonomaApple is clear about the removal in its re.....»»
We try out the first legal level 3 automated driving system in the US
This is the first driver assist to allow you to take your eyes off the road. Enlarge / The front panel of a Drive Pilot-equipped EQS conceals its lidar and other sensors. (credit: Mercedes-Benz) LOS ANGELES—Mercedes-Be.....»»
A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed
A pricey but feature-rich offering from Trek had me pedaling for my groceries. Enlarge (credit: John TImmer) As I watched a few berries I had just carted home roll gently down my driveway and into the road, it was hard t.....»»
Inside the race to stop a deadly viral outbreak in India
With viral spillovers happening more frequently, containment is a fragile shield. Enlarge / Road blockade due to Nipah affected areas at Chathamangalam panjayat on September 8, 2021, in Kozhikode, India. (credit: DeFodi Images Ne.....»»
Honda HQ adds history to its lineup
The American Honda Collection Hall opened this month featuring more than 60 historic cars, motorcycles, engines and other products created by the company since coming to the U.S. in 1959......»»
Volvo Cars tailors a solution to tech shortage
To make service technician jobs women-friendly, the Swedish automaker strives to make doing the work more comfortable by reinventing the shop floor uniform......»»
Timo Resch returns to lead Porsche Cars North America
Timo Resch succeeds Kjell Gruner, who left Porsche Cars North America to join Rivian Automotive......»»