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Knobby tires identify this Bronco prototype as some sort of all-terrain model, and we can finally see the round headlights. More

In a campaign ad, presidential candidate Andrew Yang is seen taking his hands off the steering wheel of a Tesla while Autopilot is engaged, something the manufacturer warns against. The feature has gained attention because of drivers misusing it and getting into crashes. Tesla’s Autopilot is a $7000 add-on that can keep the vehicle centered […] More

General Motors says its first electric truck will go into production in late 2021 at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant. The self-driving Cruise Origin robotaxi will be built at this plant, as will “a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs.” This is where the rumored revival of the Hummer as an EV brand is supposed to take […] More

Toyota and Lexus have used the term “self-charging hybrid” in their European marketing for years now, but now Norway wants to stop it, claiming it’s misleading and confusing to consumers. That’s because the technology in question is just your regular gas-electric hybrid powertrain. Kia has also called its Niro hybrid “self-charging” in European marketing. It’s […] More

We spotted the 992-generation 911 GT3 in Porsche’s Super Bowl commercial, which showcases the Taycan Turbo S electric sedan. We know it’s a GT3 because it’s fitted with a large rear wing and center-lock wheels. Porsche even told us to look for a “surprise car” in the commercial. The new GT3 will be powered by […] More

FCA’s all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment system will support over-the-air updates, Amazon Alexa, five driver profiles, connection of two devices at once, and much more for FCA brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram. Drivers can customize their own profiles, and the home screen can feature the apps and controls they utilize most […] More

Lego Ideas is a platform where fans can submit new models in the hope that it will some day be sold as an official company set. As the first Tesla Cybertruck on the site, this model by BrickinNick got its first 1000 votes in just three days. Reaching 10,000 does not mean Lego will automatically […] More

It’s a measure of how far construction has progressed at the Berlin Gigafactory 4 site (pictured above) that construction workers have found unexploded bombs on the site. Locating unexploded bombs from past wars is not unusual in Germany, apparently, as it happened in Cologne this week as well; experts will safely explode them. The Gigafactory […] More