Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not I can’t believe I have to say this, but Tesla drivers should not start texting while driving, despite what Elon Musk says. Do not listen to the billionaire CEO of the company that makes your car. He will not be liable […]
BMW iX3 first drive: a ‘New Class’ is in session
BMW iX3 first drive: a 'New Class' is in session BMW has been peppering us with teasers and bits and pieces about its next-gen EV platform, Neue Klasse, for so long – fully two years now – that I confess I’ve become a bit numb to the hype. I’d seen the dashboard-filling displays, talked to […]
The Jeep Recon lives
The Jeep Recon lives It’s been over three years since we first caught glimpse of Jeep’s Wrangler-esque Recon EV, named after the automaker’s suspension-lifting package of off-roading options for its popular lineup of SUVs. Jeep originally pegged the Recon’s sales debut for 2023, but that obviously didn’t happen. And since then, there have been reports […]
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco Zoox is getting closer to a full launch of its robotaxi service in San Francisco. Last month, the Amazon-owned company started allowing select riders to hail its toaster-shaped, four-passenger vehicles for the first time. And today, Zoox is finally inviting members off its public […]
You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon
You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon Ford will be the next automaker to allow its vehicles to be featured on Amazon’s new online car buying site. Starting today, customers can browse, finance, and purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles online through Amazon Autos, with in-person pickup at a local Ford dealership. Ford is […]
Tesla rewards Elon Musk’s reality-distortion field
Tesla rewards Elon Musk's reality-distortion field The most striking moment of Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting Thursday wasn’t when Elon Musk won a impossible sounding pay package worth nearly $1 trillion. That was a foregone conclusion, given Musk’s popularity with retail shareholders and his ability to vote his own extensive holdings. To me, the more illuminating […]
The Polestar 4 takes EV minimalism to the next level
The Polestar 4 takes EV minimalism to the next level Since the launch of its Polestar 2 sedan in 2021, Swedish EV company Polestar has launched two additional models: the spacious 3 compact crossover SUV, and now the 4, a sporty, even more compact crossover SUV. The 4 slotting in between the 2 and 3 […]
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to approve Elon Musk’s staggering new pay package, in a move aimed at retaining the controversial CEO’s leadership during a time of great upheaval for the automaker. Over 75 percent of shares voted in favor of the proposal. The vote gives Musk […]
The Czinger 21C is a halo car for the future military-industrial complex
The Czinger 21C is a halo car for the future military-industrial complex Countless cars have received military-grade marketing over the years, their performances likened to some form of ordnance or another. Saab was notorious for leaning on its aeronautical origins, and it’s hard to imagine what kind of state Jeep would be in today without […]
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source Nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese rest atop these core samples taken from the deep ocean floor. | Photo: Getty Images The race to mine battery minerals from the ocean floor would create a new stream of waste that could rob sea life of a […]