We try out the first legal level 3 automated driving system...
Enlarge / The front panel of a Drive Pilot-equipped EQS conceals its lidar and other sensors.Mercedes-Benz LOS ANGELES—Mercedes-Benz has never shied away from new technology. Historically, the carmaker has been an early adopter and developer of systems such as antilock brakes, stability control, airbags, and adaptive cruise control. With its EQ line of all-electric vehicles…
EVgo knows that DC fast charging is still rough, so it’s...
Enlarge / If my dad had been able to show me the intricate dance between smartphone app, car, cable, and station, perhaps my first outing wouldn't have been quite so confusing.EVgo EVgo, one of the nation's largest DC fast charging providers, seems to be coming around to the idea that while having more chargers would…
Vehicle-related deaths are rising even though cars are built safer than...
Vehicles are built to be safer than ever before, but pedestrian and cyclist deaths are rising. A rise in the popularity of larger vehicles, like vans and trucks, may be a factor in this increase. Vehicles are not required to go through a pedestrian crash test to pass safety inspections. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…
Ford pauses work on $3.5 billion battery factory in Michigan
Enlarge / Ted Miller, manager of Ford Battery Cell Research and Advanced Engineering, holds a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery during a presentation on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Ford Ion Park in Romulus, Michigan.Ford The past couple of years have seen a flurry of newly announced battery factories in North America. The Inflation Reduction…
The 2024 BMW i7 M70—electric luxury turned up to 11
Enlarge / The i7 M70 features new mirrors and side skirts to go with new suspension and brakes and a more powerful rear motor.Jonathan Gitlin LISBON, PORTUGAL—Driving BMW's new electric 7 Series was one of the true automotive surprises of 2022. The automaker rolled out electric and combustion-tech versions at the same time, with the…
Tesla cars aren’t union made, but they are the most American-made
Every year, Cars.com assembles a list of the most American-made vehicles. Last year, Tesla only claimed the two top spots. Now it has the entire top four. The supply-chain differences are an interesting quirk of union-made versus non-union-made tensions. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed
John TImmer As I watched a few berries I had just carted home roll gently down my driveway and into the road, it was hard to escape the sense that my plan to use nothing but a cargo bike for two weeks might have been overly ambitious. Several weeks filled with Canadian wildfire smoke and…
Rolling in style: The Priority E-Coast beach cruiser
Enlarge / The E-Coast is a beautiful bike.Eric Bangeman Enlarge / Think long and hard about your next steps when you come across something like this.Eric BangemanSometimes, no matter what you think your level of expertise is, you need to follow the advice of others. I learned this lesson again while assembling the Priority E-Coast,…
Jaguar jettisions CCS charger plug, negotiates Tesla Supercharger access
Enlarge / Jaguar is the latest automaker to negotiate a switch from the Combined Charging Standard to the North American Charging Standard.Jaguar The North American Charging Standard has another new convert. On Thursday, Jaguar announced that it's the latest automaker to decide to change its charger plugs on its battery electric vehicles to the Tesla-style…
Hyundai hurries to finish factory in Georgia to meet US EV...
Enlarge / Hyundai's well-rated Ioniq 6 could go into production in the US, which would make it eligible for a $7,500 tax credit.Hyundai Hyundai Motor Group is pushing the accelerator pedal when it comes to its newest North American factory. The company broke ground on the multibillion-dollar site in Bryan County, Georgia, last October with…
