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Tesla Superchargers won’t be free for Model 3 owners, Elon Musk saysTesla CEO Elon Musk has made it clear that Superchargers won’t be free for the upcoming Model 3, though he stressed there will be a package available to ensure owners will still be able to use the charging stations.
Will Apple sell electric-car charging stations?The question of whether Apple is working on an actual electric car, or just software of some kind for future cars, continues to be a topic of hot debate in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Apple may also (or instead) be working on another element of electric cars: the charging station.
2017 Ford Fusion Energi electric range rises to 22 milesThe latest maker to join the parade of increased electric-range announcements is Ford, for the 2017 model of its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.
'Top Gear' reboot: a hit or a miss?Viewers have reacted negatively to tweaks to the old 'Top Gear' format, as well as to the chemistry between new hosts Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.
Google opening autonomous car research facility in MichiganGoogle is set to establish a new presence in Motor City by opening up a new 53,000-square foot facility dedicated to autonomous car development.
Tesla quietly updates software to test new Autopilot featuresTesla's Autopilot updates are widely known, but what isn't always fully understood is how Tesla accomplishes them.
Are consumers actually averse to self-driving cars?A new study indicates many drivers may not actually be that fond of autonomous driving technology.
Elon Musk vs Warren Buffett: how two titans see carbon-free electricityThere's an energy battle brewing in Nevada. On one side is electric utility NV Energy, owned by billionaire Warren Buffett. On the other is SolarCity, the solar-power company owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
At GM, do problems run deeper than MPG overstatements?Last week, reports began to emerge that GM was planning to compensate 170,000 or so consumers who'd already purchased one of those vehicles to make up for the inaccurate MPG figures. Now comes word that GM's plan is nearly finalized.
How China is bringing its fuel quality standards up to global levelsChina already aims to cut its horrific urban air pollution by aggressively promoting electric cars and implementing stricter fuel-economy standards over the next few years. On Monday, the government also announced plans to attack the problem of emissions from a different angle.
How 48-volt mild hybrid systems change their carsTo meet stricter fuel-economy standards, carmakers will have to rely more on all varieties of electrification in the coming years. That means more battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars, but also more hybrids.
Volvo will build compact electric car in 2019, along with larger modelVolvo recently previewed a pair of concept cars built on the platform that will support its first all-electric vehicle to go into production.
Will the Corvette ZR1 return?General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] on May 16 trademarked the ZR1 name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, supporting rumors the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set for a return.
VW Beetle vs. Mini Cooper: compare carsThe Volkswagen Beetle and Mini Cooper are both perky, fun-to-drive small cars that have far more of a focus on the design statement—and the suggested lifestyle that goes with it, perhaps—than other models in such an affordable price range.
2013-2014 Ford F-150 recalled to fix brake fluid leak: 271,000 trucks affectedBack in March, we told you that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had launched an investigation of the 2013-2014 Ford F-150 pickup. On Wednesday, Ford issued a recall for those vehicles, affecting roughly 271,000 trucks in North America.
London's black cabs go plug-in hybrid with generous new funding initiativeThe project to build plug-in hybrid versions of the iconic London black cab is about to receive a significant new dose of funding.
Toyota, Volkswagen latest to invest in ride-sharingTwo more industry giants have announced major investments in ride-sharing.
How many hybrids does Toyota make per year?Toyota has reached yet another hybrid-production milestone since launching the original Prius in Japan in 1997.
BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: compare carsThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series are large sedans that serve as the flagship models of their respective brands. Both of these sedans have typically been among the first in the world to offer advanced technology, comfort, and active-safety features, as well advanced engineering and construction techniques.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu road testThe Chevrolet Malibu is one of the longest-running nameplates in the brand's history, but history hasn't always been kind to it. Today's Malibu changes all that, and more.
