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Tesla's stripped-back standard models bring the Model 3 and Y back under $40, 000
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (252+ words) Tesla has been promising less expensive versions of its electric vehicles for several months, and today the company introduced two 'standard' models. The Standard Model 3 sedan will retail starting at. .. Tesla has been promising less expensive versions of its electric…...
Mercedes-Benz recalls some G-Wagon EVs due to risk of wheels falling off
1+ week, 1+ day ago (588+ words) Engadget Before you take your electric G-Wagon for its next off-roading excursion, you may want to stop by an authorized dealer. The German automaker issued a recall for every Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ technology with the 2025 model year, as first spotted…...
Tesla sues California DMV after it banned the term 'Autopilot"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) Tesla is suing California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to reverse a ruling that prevented the automaker from using the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" to sell cars, CNBC reported. That follows a December ruling by a California administrative law judge…...
Porsche 911 GTS review: The first hybrid 911 is better with a battery
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (683+ words) When Porsche first unveiled the new 911 GTS, it's safe to say that there weren't many people on planet Earth pining for a hybrid 911. The idea of one of the world's most iconic sports cars taking a cue from the humble…...
The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (500+ words) Engadget Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is ready to make its European debut, and it's starting with the Netherlands. According to Tesla Europe, the automaker's driver assistance system was approved in the Netherlands and will start rolling out shortly. RDW, the…...
Tesla may be working on a smaller and cheaper electric SUV
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (212+ words) Engadget Tesla may be shifting strategy once again. Reuters reported that the company is working on a smaller and less expensive electric SUV. This would be a brand new vehicle rather than a variant of the existing Model 3 or Model…...
Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (513+ words) Engadget If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies' previously announced "multi-year strategic partnership" is nearing a public launch, with on-road testing with a safety…...
Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US
1+ week, 5+ day ago (331+ words) Uber is expanding its EV incentive program across the US. The company began testing the service in select cities last year. This is a program in which Uber offers drivers a $4, 000 grant to switch from their current vehicle to an…...
The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)
1+ week, 5+ day ago (960+ words) Engadget With gas prices rising across the country, consumers are turning to electric vehicles as a way to save money on their commute. And while there weren't a ton of all-new EVs on display at the 2026 New York International Auto…...
Lucid Motors recalls over 4, 000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect
1+ week, 6+ day ago (332+ words) Lucid Motors has recalled over 4, 000 Gravity SUVs after discovering a problem with seat belts. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that some of the anchors for the second-row seat belts weren't welded properly. This means that…...