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Electric October 11, 2022

Going solo: Renault reveals 1-passenger 'car' without seatbelts

Renault has revealed the new one-passenger Solo and two-passenger Duo electric vehicles that were designed for its Mobilize urban subscription service.

Ford October 11, 2022

Hack-resistant 2024 Ford Mustang will be tough to tune

The 2024 Ford Mustang features a new electrical architecture that allows for over-the-air updates, but the security required means it will be tough to tune it.

Pickups September 29, 2022

Citroen built a wild electric pickup out of cardboard

The Citroen Oli is a concept vehicle made from body panels that are comprised of cardboard, fiberglass and resin to reduce weight and increase strength.

Tires September 20, 2022

Bridgestone is reinventing the tire ... for the Moon

Bridgestone is working with a team that includes Teledyne and Nissan that is developing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle to be used by NASA's Artemis Moon landing program.

Dodge September 19, 2022

Dodge designer explains how to make electric muscle cars look cool

Stellantis Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles said Dodge won't design jelly bean electric cars and explains what went into the Charger Daytona SRT.

Ford September 13, 2022

Ford developing smartphone-controlled towing tech

Ford has filed a patent for technology that would allow a driver to back up a vehicle with a trailer attached remotely by using their smartphone.

Lincoln September 12, 2022

2023 Lincoln Corsair ready to sail down the highway with hands-free driving tech

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair will be available with the brand's ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving system and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 28 miles of electric driving.

Performance September 1, 2022

Someone reinvented the manual transmission. Here's how

Swedish automaker Koenigsegg has developed a new type of transmission that can work as both a 9-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual on demand.

Toyota August 26, 2022

Tractor beam? Toyota developing 'hitchless towing' system

Toyota is developing a hitchless towing system that would allow a driver to control a convoy of vehicles or a trailer that is wirelessly connected to their vehicle.

Innovations August 22, 2022

General Motors figured out how to keep autonomous taxis clean

General Motors has filed for a patent on a new type of self-cleaning floor that could be used in its upcoming autonomous Cruise Origin taxi vehicle.