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Toyota's $20,000 EV In China Gets Lidar, Cutting-Edge Nvidia Chip

A flood of orders reportedly crashed Toyota’s web server soon after the bZ3x went on sale.

By Suvrat Kothari

Technology - Mar 08 -

Unassuming Container Gives Second Life To Totaled Tesla Batteries

The Fellten Charge Qube acts as a huge battery generator thanks to repurposed packs from high-mileage or damaged EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Technology - Mar 08 -

All The Secrets Behind McLaren's New Hybrid Technology

McLaren engineers explain all you need to know about its new hypercar hybrid powertrain.

By Motor1.com Staff

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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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Charging - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - Feb 05 -

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

Technology - 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

Autonomous Vehicles - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - Jan 13 -