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The Federal Government Just Killed California's EV Mandate
Senate Republicans blocked the 2035 California EV mandate on Thursday, ending the state's unchallenged 50-year run at emissions regulation.
Common Sense Prevails: Texas Legalizes Kei Cars
Starting in September, you can legally title and drive a kei vehicle in the Lone Star State as long as it's over 25 years old.
Spotted: Toyota Snuck a V8 Into Its New Plug-In Hybrid Explainer Video
Toyota recently shared a new video explaining how its latest PHEV system works featuring a surprising guest star: a V8 engine.
2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Review: It’d Be Great If It Picked a Lane
The bones of a great performance SUV are here, but as it sits, the GV80 Coupe isn't as sporty or comfy as it ought it to be.
The ‘Cassette Deck’ on Pioneer’s New Retro Head Unit Is Actually a USB Port
Pioneer's new single-DIN head unit looks like an '80s car radio, but there's modern connectivity behind what looks like a tape deck.
The Lotus Emira’s V6 Can’t Pass Emissions So It May Get a V8 Instead
The Emira's current supercharged V6 won't be emissions-compliant for much longer, and Lotus needs something that Americans will want to buy.
Mario Kart World Almost Came Out for the Original Switch. Good Thing It Didn’t
In another world, Mario Kart World released on the original Switch years ago, looking and playing quite differently than it does today.
Here’s the Graveyard of Every Abandoned EV Naming Scheme so Far
Building EVs is hard. So too is naming them, judging by this list of all the naming schemes automakers have abandoned to date.
Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Service Is Starting Next Month, But It'll Be Extremely Limited
Today, we're looking at Elon Musk says robotaxis are starting in Austin, Texas next month, EV charger installation is drastically down thanks to Trump.
These Are The Manufacturers You Want To Build New Supercars
Supercars have the ability to capture the imaginations of enthusiasts both young and old, but these high-performance rides aren't as common as they once were.
The Trump Administration Is Twisting Facts Big Time In Its Latest Attack On EVs
Sean Duffy's DOT and Republicans in Congress have grossly distorted what NHTSA actually did back in 2023 when it proposed new fuel economy standards.
Waffle House Is Getting 400-kW DC Fast-Chargers So You Can Charge Your EV While You Brawl
BP Pulse, the EV wing of British Petroleum, is cagey about some of the details of its new EV effort at America's favorite unofficial fight club, Waffle House.
Lotus Wants To Get Back Into Building Other Companies' Cars
In the grand scheme of car companies, Lotus isn't doing particularly well right now.
Public Opinion Has Turned On Tesla And SpaceX
Elon Musk's toxic personal brand seems to have dragged down the reputations of his various companies according to a new poll from Axios.
It's Far Too Soon To Let Supersonic Flights Rip Across The Country
While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground, its airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the U.S.
New Nissan Micra EV Is A Restyled Renault 5 With An Adorable Face
While previous Micras were all Nissan creations, this new one is a Renault 5 with different styling.