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  1. The 2025 Polestar 4: Great steering and a small carbon footprint stand out

    The styling is sharp inside and out, but the infotainment needs some polishing.

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  2. Tesla announces third and fourth Cybertruck recalls

    Wiper motor may stop working and cosmetic applique may detach while driving.

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  3. VW puts $5B into cash-hungry Rivian, and Rivian will help fix up VW’s software

    Rivian gets a third major partner, and new cars arrive later this decade.

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  4. Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid

    It features three electric motors, 1,800 horsepower, and watch-like instruments.

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  5. Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days

    "Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days."

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  6. Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs

    Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition.

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  7. Fisker is out of cash, not making cars, and filing for bankruptcy

    No word on parts, warranty, or, most crucially, software updates in the future.

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  8. Hello sunshine: We test McLaren’s drop-top hybrid Artura Spider

    The addition of a retractable roof makes this Artura the one to pick.

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  9. Mod Easy: A retro e-bike with a sidecar perfect for Indiana Jones cosplay

    It's not the most practical option for passengers, but my son had a blast.

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  10. Tenways CGO800S review: More utility than bike, but maybe that’s OK

    It's not cargo, it's not aero; it's just a bike for comfortably going places.

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  11. One of the major sellers of detailed driver behavioral data is shutting down

    Selling "hard braking event" data seems less lucrative after public outcry.

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  12. Why the fight over Elon Musk’s pay at Tesla won’t end with shareholder vote

    Musk, Tesla, and the Delaware court system may be headed for uncharted legal territory.

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  1. The 2025 Polestar 3 is a torque-vectoring SUV that’s fun to drive

    The EV startup goes to the head of the pack with its new luxury SUV.

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  2. Tesla may be in trouble, but other EVs are selling just fine

    Almost every other automaker is seeing double-digit EV sales growth.

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  3. Brompton C Line Electric review: Fun and foldable, fits better than you’d think

    A motor evens out its natural disadvantages, but there's still a learning curve.

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  4. F1 cars in 2026 will be smaller, safer, more nimble, more sustainable

    Moveable wings cut drag on the straights, hybrid boost will help overtakes.

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  5. Ars drives the second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S electric trucks

    The EV startup has reengineered the R1 to make it better to drive, easier to build.

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  6. Toyota tests liquid hydrogen-burning Corolla in another 24-hour race

    The experience has taught it how to improve thermal efficiency, Toyota says.

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  7. China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world

    US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets.

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  8. The 2024 Subaru Solterra is nimble but sorely lacks range, personality

    Slow charging and inefficient driving, Solterra is no electric WRX or Forester.

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  9. Nvidia emails: Elon Musk diverting Tesla GPUs to his other companies

    The Tesla CEO is accused of diverting resources from the company again.

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  10. Think EVs are too expensive? Here are 11 for under $40K.

    The average new car costs more than $47,000—here are 17 EVs for less than that.

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  11. The refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra N remains a darn good enthusiast car

    Good engine, great front-end feel, so-so manual gearshift, and under $34,000.

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  12. Turn almost any bike into an e-bike with the Clip

    Dead simple to use, the Clip offers up to 12 miles of electric range for your bike.

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  1. Jeep’s first EV is the 600 horsepower, 300-mile-range Wagoneer S

    Jeep invented the luxury SUV in 1963. Now it's made an electric one.

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  2. Driverless racing is real, terrible, and strangely exciting

    The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proves it’s possible, just very hard.

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  3. The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq—this EV proves GM messed up dropping CarPlay

    Now that it's been in production for a couple of years, how has the Lyriq matured?

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  4. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV shows GM can make a car for the masses

    GM's latest Ultium-based EV is ready for the road.

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  5. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally proves sideways is the best way

    Ford's rally-inspired EV proves that sometimes a gimmick can be great.

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  6. Used Teslas are getting very cheap, but buying one can be risky

    As used Teslas drop in price, are they a bargain or buyer beware?

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  7. This is Cadillac’s new entry-level EV, the $54,000 Optiq crossover

    Cadillac tells Ars how it differentiated the Optiq from the Chevrolet Equinox.

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  8. Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it

    Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed.

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  9. Porsche builds a hybrid 911 at long last

    The iconic sports car gets an electrified option as part of the 992-generation refresh.

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  10. Small, cheap, and weird: A history of the microcar

    Tiny EVs come of age again in the third microcar renaissance.

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  11. The single-motor BMW i4 proves the less-powerful EV is usually better

    This rear-wheel drive EV is efficient, practical, and has class-leading technology.

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  12. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s great range comes at a high cost

    At $94,500, the Chevrolet Silverado RST First Edition offers diminishing returns.

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