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The Self-Driving Car Story Started Earlier Than You Think
Tesla may be widely associated with its very public quest to automate driving, but the origin of self-driving cars goes back to before the Silicon Valley startup even existed. A Mercedes drove autonomously on public highways for 1,000 miles between…
This 85% Scale Vintage Bentley Is One Of A Kind—And Electric
The newest electric Bentley is probably not the one you were expecting. This one-of-one Bentley Blower Junior is the work of Hedley Studios, and it’s heading to Jason Momoa. Built in partnership with Bentley Motors, the 85% scale vintage-looking car…
Tesla Wants Its Cameras To ‘Blink’ Like a Human Eye
A patent filed by Tesla could create a new way for car cameras to clean themselves when they get dirty. The method involves adding a fluid reservoir and wiper into the camera assembly. This allows the camera to rid itself…
Electric Trucks Failed Spectacularly In America. Here’s Why Ford Is Trying Again
Electric pickup trucks have been an epic failure in the U.S. But Ford, of all companies, wants to try making one again. The much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck has been an enormous sales flop, barring a small group of loyal fans. Ford…
The Polestar 2 Is Returning To North America
The Polestar 2 electric fastback is returning to North America in September. The Chinese-built EV was discontinued in the United States last year, while Canada imported the last models in 2024. Now, Polestar’s first mass-market EV is coming back. The…
The Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Will Get A Serious Range Boost: Report
The Volvo XC60 mid-size plug-in hybrid crossover is about to get yet another refresh. For its 10th anniversary, Volvo’s main money maker with a plug will reportedly get a serious electric range boost. According to people with knowledge of the…
Does Car Insurance Cost More For Electric Cars?
On average, insurance costs for newer EVs are 18% higher than they are for gas cars. The average newer EV costs $3,293 to insure on an annual basis. The overall cost delta has fallen year over year, though. One of…