GOP intensifies war against EVs and efficient cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on record as supporting the repeal of the EV tax credit, as it would hurt his rivals more than Tesla. But yesterday, Musk decried the…
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200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race
What to expect on Sunday? Kirkwood was bullish about his chances despite starting relatively deep in the field, qualifying in 23rd place. “We’ve been phenomenal in race trim and qualifying,”…
Trump cuts tariff on UK cars; American carmakers not happy about it
But according to Automotive News Europe, car imports from the UK have increased by 39 percent since 2022, and it’s quite possible that those imports will exceed the new quota…
“We’re in a race with China”—DOT eases autonomous car rules
For crashes where none of those conditions are satisfied, NHTSA has to be notified within 15 days if other conditions are met, including a property damage threshold, as well as…
The Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 tears up the roads and conquers climbs
When a cyclist sees the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 for the first time, the following thoughts run through their head, usually in this order: “What a beautiful…
Gran Turismo 7 expands its use of AI/ML-trained NPCs with good effect
GT Sophy can now race at 19 tracks, up from the nine that were introduced in November 2023. The AI agent is an alternative to the regular, dumber AI in…
Used Tesla prices tumble as embarrassed owners look to sell
Similarly, one should take with a pinch of salt a website offering to steal Teslas from owners who are unable to find a buyer themselves. According to data from Car…
Driving an EV restomod that costs as much as a house—the JIA Chieftain
The Chieftain Range Rover is a fascinating thing—a refitted, reskinned, restored classic Range Rover is no new thing, nor is one with a ludicrous American V8 stuffed under the hood….
CES 2025: Self-driving cars were everywhere, plus other transportation tech trends
Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared. All U.S. and some European automakers that have helped turn…
Tesla vehicles under investigation over self-driving feature: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over reports that multiple crashes were caused by a feature that allows users to control their cars…