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Electric March 6, 2023

Automakers racing to boost electric car range in winter

Automakers are testing new systems to help improve the range of their electric vehicles in cold weather, which can drop dramatically below freezing.

Ford March 4, 2023

Eyes off the road? Ford is developing automated tech that will let drivers doze off

Ford's new Latitude AI division is aimed at developing advanced driver assist systems that will one day allow drivers to sleep behind the wheel on the highway.

Innovations March 3, 2023

Saudi oil company, Renault want to save internal combustion with engines that run on synthetic fuel

Aramco, Renault and Geely are starting a joint venture that will develop internal combustion engine powertrains that run on carbon-neutral synthetic fuel.

Tesla March 2, 2023

Tesla's 1950s-style drive-in diner and movie charging station revealed

Tesla has revealed the first image of what its planned 1950s-style diner charging station location will look like. The venue is scheduled to be built in Hollywood, California.

Innovations March 2, 2023

Most drivers fear autonomous cars, AAA study says

Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.

Innovations March 1, 2023

Burned: Germany will block Europe's gas and diesel ban unless synthetic fuel is allowed

Germany's transport minister said the country will not support the European Union's ban on internal combustion engine cars unless carbon-neutral fuels are exempt.

Auto Safety February 27, 2023

Most vehicles can't pass muster in new tougher crash tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick list for 2023 is half as long as it was the year before due to new, more stringent testing.

Dodge February 16, 2023

Hear it: Electric Dodge Charger Daytona's 'exhaust' updated with more muscular sound

The latest version of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT's unique Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system has been revealed at the Chicago Auto Show with a deeper tone.

Tesla February 14, 2023

Cleaner sweep? Tesla's new windshield wiper tech gets a patent

Tesla has received a patent for a windshield wiper that uses magnets to move and is able to clean more surface area than a traditional design.

Performance February 13, 2023

Vin Diesel says a self-driving car company boss is the bad guy in 'Fast X' sequel

Vin Diesel revealed that part of the plot to the "Fast X" sequel involves the owner of a company developing artificial intelligence and self-driving cars.