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Don’t Get Too Rowdy In A Waymo, Kids, Or This Could Happen To You
Waymo called the cops on two teens who were allegedly drinking and shooting Orbeez from one of its vehicles. Authorities worked with Waymo's Operations team to trick the teens into staying in the car because it was "having issues." Police…
I Saw Scout’s New Trucks Up Close. They Could Be Worth The Wait
Scout Motors plans to launch its extended-range electric SUV, the Traveler, in 2028. The company hosted a brand event to showcase its prototypes and connect with potential customers at Rolling Stone's Stateside Fest, where I got an up-close look at…
Toyota Delays 2027 Highlander EV As Demand For Gas Model Remains Robust
Toyota is delaying the 2027 Highlander EV. The automaker said the model will get some additional adjustments ahead of launch. Sales of the current gas and hybrid Highlander have been robust, which may explain the hold-up. Toyota's electric vehicle offensive…
The New Mercedes-AMG CLA EV’s Huge Power Comes From Three Tiny Motors
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic+ is here, and it brings supercar technology into the compact segment. It’s powered by three axial flux motors, which make a combined 670 hp. Axial flux motors are lighter and more compact than regular electric…
The BMW iX3 Just Aced Euro NCAP’s Newer, Stricter Safety Tests
BMW’s new iX3 electric SUV passed Euro NCAP’s most stringent safety tests with flying colors. The German EV was one of the first cars to be tested under the safety body’s revised assessment standard. The Zeekr 7GT also got the…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Isn’t Actually Mid-Size, The Automaker Confirms
Ford’s affordable electric pickup is officially no longer categorized as a mid-size vehicle. The company has always referred to the $30,000 EV as a mid-size truck, but that changed in the second-quarter sales report. Official dimensions are still nowhere to…
BYD’s PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can’t Have It
Truck customers in the UK just got another interesting option with a plug-in powertrain, the BYD Shark. It's also sold in China, Australia, Mexico, and South America—but not in the United States, despite being one of America's favorite kinds of vehicles. We…