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EV Range-Enhancing Speakers Sound Too Good To Be True

The speakers can apparently boost EV range and provide “personal bubbles” for each passenger with “virtual headphones.”

By Suvrat Kothari

Feb 27 -

Here's How The Ramcharger's Range-Extended EV Powertrain Works

Three modes of operation allow the driver to choose when and how to use the truck's two power sources.

By Christopher Smith

Feb 25 -

BMW's Next Act: The Ultimate Transformation Of How Cars Are Made

BMW is having to reinvent itself in order to make the high-performance electrified ICE and EV powertrains of tomorrow.

By Abigail Bassett

Feb 24 -

Mercedes Admits Huge Screens Are Not Luxury

It also concedes the software needs more work.

By Motor1.com Staff

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BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Will Include Tri- And Quad-Motor Cars

At a technical presentation in Germany, BMW explains how batteries, motors and innovative components are transforming its future.

By Patrick George

Feb 21 -

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5's Tesla Charging Won't Be What You Expect

The Ioniq 5 is a charging monster. But its performance on a Tesla Supercharger will be a different experience—for now.

By Patrick George

Feb 20 -

Stellantis' AutoDrive Is 'Eyes-Off, Hands-Off' In Traffic For Jeep, Ram Drivers

The Level 3 eyes-off, hands-off system is designed to work up to 37 mph. It could make your next traffic jam a lot more pleasant.

By Kevin Williams

Feb 20 -

New Electric Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, Steer-By-Wire Mark Turnaround Plan

Mercedes aims to rebound from a tough 2024 with more tech and electrification—but also a renewed focus on "combustion" cars.

By Patrick George

Feb 20 -

Volvo, Polestar EVs Get Samsung’s Digital Key Technology

Owners can lock, unlock and start their cars using their smartphone as a key.

By Iulian Dnistran

Feb 19 -

Porsche Is Pivoting Back to Combustion. It Will Cost Them Dearly

The company's 2025 forecast includes "significant additional expenditures" to focus more on combustion and hybrid powertrains.

By Motor1.com Staff

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Ford's BlueCruise Is Outselling GM Super Cruise By A Huge Margin

But it's not because of demand—it's because of where BlueCruise is implemented in the Ford lineup.

By Mack Hogan

Feb 5 -

GM Is Making A Big Bet On Super Cruise. It Seems To Be Paying Off

A growing number of General Motors customers are subscribing to its hands-free automated driving assistance system. Now the automaker has big plans ahead.

By Suvrat Kothari

Jan 29 -

Uber's CEO Still Sees An All-EV Future. But Trump's EV Pullback Is 'Not Good'

Uber is committed to an all-EV future. But driving for Uber will be "a good gig" for another 10 years, the CEO says, then cars go automated.

By Patrick George

Jan 25 -

This Tesla Supercharger Extension Cord Could Be A Game-Changer

Feeling sick of double parking your non-Tesla EV at Superchargers? A2Z’s new extension cord could eliminate that problem altogether.

By Suvrat Kothari

Jan 23 -

Honda Hasn’t Given Up On Making A Fun Electric Type R

Even though Honda has made some of the best hot hatches ever, it’s struggling to infuse “the joys of driving” into an EV.

By Andrei Nedelea

Jan 21 -

Trump Targets EV 'Mandate,' EV Charger Funding In Sweeping Executive Orders

Trump has already moved against the Biden administration's pro-EV policies. But signing a paper only goes so far.

By Patrick George

Jan 20 -

Honda 0 Series EVs Keep Apple CarPlay. Everything Else Is A Radical Reset

A video deep-dive into the Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES reveals the most groundbreaking, offbeat Hondas maybe ever.

By Patrick George

Jan 19 -

The 2025 Kia EV6 GT's 'Virtual Shift' And 'Engine' Sounds Are Wild

Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Your cousin from Kia sounds pretty rowdy too and also brings "gear shifts" to the EV performance world.

By Patrick George

Jan 18 -

Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data

The FTC says GM can't sell data for five years following allegations of dubious data practices.

By Motor1.com Staff

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For Sale, Maybe: A Six-Wheel Van That Launches A Flying Car

CES has a long history with flying cars. But the CEO of Xpeng AeroHT says the company is serious. Can they pull it off?

By Patrick George

Jan 16 -

Mercedes Taps Google For AI-Powered ‘Conversational Navigation’

The feature will let drivers more naturally ask the Mercedes voice assistant for restaurant and charging recommendations.

By Tim Levin

Jan 13 -

Here's Why Honda Wants To Put AI In Your Car

AI was everywhere at CES. For Honda, it's a crucial part of the new 0 Series' big promises. Can it actually work?

By Patrick George

Jan 10 -

'It's Not Safe': Ford Mustang Mach-E Bricks Itself, Trapping Infant Inside

The Mach-E's electronic doors failed to open, causing a nightmare for this Los Angeles family.

By Suvrat Kothari

Jan 10 -

Akio Toyoda Makes Subtle Dig At Elon Musk As Toyota Invests In Rockets

“The future of mobility shouldn’t be limited to just cars. Or just one car company, for that matter,” the Toyota chairman said.

By Patrick George

Jan 8 -