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?.....»»
The Lexus LC 500h hybrid—an art deco interior and two transmissions
Coupes have lost much popularity over the last decade but Lexus still makes one. Enlarge / The dramatic styling of the Lexus LC makes it stand out on the road. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) The SUV and crossover remains asce.....»»
Fluance RT81+ Elite turntable review: good today, better tomorrow
A great-sounding entry-level turntable with lasting power that's easy to upgrade for even better performance down the road......»»
Tesla rekindles EV price war with new round of cuts
Tesla triggered the China price war that has left its locally made cars as much as 14 percent cheaper than last year, and in some cases almost 50 percent less expensive than in the U.S. and Europe......»»
Ford taps former Apple exec for hands-free driving project
Peter Stern, who previously oversaw Apple TV+ and iCloud, is to be the new president of a Ford division that stops short of being for self-driving cars, but wants to make driving more hands-free automatic.Former Apple executive Peter SternStern spent.....»»
Tesla cuts prices by up to 4.5% in China for some Model Y cars
Tesla triggered the China price war that has left its locally made cars as much as 14 percent cheaper than last year, and in some cases almost 50 percent less expensive than in the U.S. and Europe......»»
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke......»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley"s electric F-150 road trip
Jim Farley spent three days driving a Ford electric pickup from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, meeting with researchers, businesses, dealers and EV owners along the way......»»
Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»
Editorial: Volvo"s strategy for its Chinese-built vehicles thwarts U.S. protectionism
Volvo Cars plans to use a relatively obscure trade provision established by one of the oldest laws in the U.S. to counteract large duties and tariffs on its vehicles imported from China......»»
Regulators give green light to driverless taxis in San Francisco
California regulators gave approval Thursday to two rival robotaxi companies, Cruise and Waymo, to operate their driverless cars 24/7 across all of San Francisco and charge passengers for their services......»»
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recast as adventuremobile
Hyundai's fifth-generation 2024 Santa Fe will offer a more of everything, including size, style, space and tech, but absent for U.S. customers is a plug-in variant that complements gasoline and hybrid counterparts......»»
Mazda brings touchscreen to 2024 CX-5, improving Android Auto and CarPlay
Android Auto and CarPlay continue to be a huge selling point for new cars, but for years now, many Mazda cars have lacked the touchscreen needed to really enjoy those infotainment experiences. With the 2024 Mazda CX-5, a touchscreen is on the way......»»
Florida man gets unexplained leprosy case; doctors suspect local soil
Leprosy is not very contagious, and the CDC has not issued a travel advisory. Enlarge / An armadillo prepares to cross a gravel road as the space shuttle Endeavour rests on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center before the schedu.....»»
How Volvo overcomes U.S. tariffs on its vehicles made in China
The Duty Drawback scheme could elevate Volvo Cars' 2.3-million-square-foot factory in Ridgeville, S.C., into a Southeast export hub rivaling Mercedes-Benz and BMW......»»
Service departments may see boost, S&P Global Mobility says
The age of vehicles on the road is a record-high 12.5 years, which will likely result in more repair business for service departments......»»
Heavy rains unleash landslides, flooding in Scandinavia
Heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in Sweden and Norway on Tuesday while strong winds caused a Danish wildfire to spread out of control, authorities said, with more heavy rain forecast......»»
Efficient motors and LFP batteries will power this new medium-duty truck
Motiv has been making electric powertrains for other chassis for 14 years now. Enlarge (credit: Motiv) Compared to light-duty vehicles—smaller pickup trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars—there's a relative lack of new me.....»»
5 movies leaving Prime in August 2023 you need to watch
From The Fighter to The Road, these 5 movies are leaving Prime Video in August 2023 and are worth a watch......»»
Roman road network spanning the south west UK identified in new research
A Roman road network that spanned Devon and Cornwall and connected significant settlements with military forts across the two counties as well as wider Britannia has been discovered for the first time......»»
Engwe X24 review: Fat tires, fat value
The Engwe X24 is a confidence-inspiring, powerful e-bike that's good for riding off-road and on paved streets......»»