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The electric era is upon us. Are you ready? Our tips, explainers, news, and reviews will help you drive into the future with an EV.

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The electric era is upon us. Are you ready? Our tips, explainers, news, and reviews will help you drive into the future with an EV.

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San Francisco Nabs Suspect for Slashing Waymo Vehicle Tires 17 Times

The 36-year-old allegedly used a knife to slash tires during the vandalism spree. But the driverless cars from Waymo had cameras watching the whole time.

By Michael Kan

Exploring L.A. in a Waymo Robotaxi: Peaceful, Cautious, Sometimes Tardy

Waymo's driverless taxis are attention-grabbing, but without freeway access or rides to and from LAX, the Alphabet-owned company still has some kinks to work out in Los Angeles.

By Rob Pegoraro

The Best Wireless Adapters for CarPlay and Android Auto for 2024

If your car integrates CarPlay or Android Auto but you hate plugging in your phone while you drive, these dongles may do the trick.

By Eric Griffith

Tesla Catches Fire, Burns to a Crisp at Supercharging Station

A Tesla parked at a Supercharging station in Pennsylvania goes up in flames, destroying the car and resulting in a temporary road closure.

By Kate Irwin

The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2024

Need a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls, navigation, music streaming, and more.

By Iyaz Akhtar  & Sarah Lord

Self-Driving Cars From China Are Collecting Data on US Roads

Robotaxis from Chinese companies like WeRide have logged 1.8 million miles of driving on California roads, collecting audio and video recordings along the way.

By Kate Irwin

NASCAR Enters the Electric Era With New EV Prototype

Just don't expect it to hit the track anytime soon.

By Emily Price

Phoenix Police Pull Over a Waymo Robotaxi for Driving Into Oncoming Traffic

Waymo says the issue was due to inconsistent construction signage.

By Emily Price

Amazon Echo Auto (2nd Gen, 2022 Release) Review

3.0

The second-gen Amazon Echo Auto is ultimately just a good microphone that lets you use Alexa voice controls in your car. It doesn't do anything your phone can't already do with the Alexa mobile app, but it might be able to hear you better.

By Will Greenwald

Uber, Lyft to Pay Drivers in Massachusetts $32.50 an Hour

They'll also get health insurance and sick leave, though drivers on both services will still be classified as independent contractors.

By Emily Price

Toyota Is Planning to Launch Its First Self-Driving EV in China Next Year

The Bozhi 3X SUV will offer advanced driving assistance for parking and navigation.

By Emily Price

2024 Honda Prologue Review

3.5

Although the Honda Prologue electric SUV offers an attractive exterior, good performance, and useful infotainment features, competitors have better battery range and faster charging.

By Doug Newcomb

Rivian Teases Bi-Directional EV Charger to Power Your Home

At this week's Investor Day, Rivian's SVP of electrical hardware hints at plans for a 24kW wall charger that's 'plenty for most homes.'

By Emily Dreibelbis

Mercedes-Benz Is 'Assessing' if Tesla Layoffs Will Delay Supercharger Access

Despite hiccups with other brands, the luxury automaker says it assumes Tesla will 'fulfill its contractual obligation' and allow Mercedes drivers to connect at Superchargers in 2024.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Uber Is Locking NYC Drivers Out of Its App to Cut Costs

The lockouts cut down on the amount of idle-time pay the company has to pay drivers.

By Emily Price

VW ID.Buzz Hits Dealers This Fall With Lots of Style and Almost No Competition

Volkswagen is gearing up for the US debut of the vintage revival microbus, which will be the only minivan-style electric car on the market.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Tesla Cybertrucks Get 2 More Recalls, This Time for Faulty Wipers, Loose Trim

The truck's wipers can fail, and its trim can fall onto the road, the NHTSA warns.

By Kate Irwin

Ford Extends Tesla Supercharger Adapter Deadline Amid Delays

Ford EV drivers get two extra months to sign up for a free NACS plug converter. But it's unclear if these extensions are routine delays or a larger problem at Tesla that could derail the whole effort.

By Emily Dreibelbis

EV Startup Fisker Goes Bankrupt After Recalling All of Its Ocean SUVs

Following years of financial challenges and multiple rounds of layoffs, Fisker files for bankruptcy.

By Kate Irwin

'Irreparable Harm': Tesla Sues Supplier for Stealing $1 Billion Battery Secrets

The case alleges Matthews International shared 'technology at the very heart of Tesla's business' with competitors and filed patents claiming it was their own. Matthews denies any wrongdoing.

By Emily Dreibelbis