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an SUV sitting on pavement in from of trees

2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering 2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering

By Kristin Shaw

A Tesla Model 3 engaged in the so-called ‘Full Self Driving’ mode reportedly plowed through a deer without ever detecting it. While more advanced driverless systems use a mix of sensors including LiDAR, Tesla is trying to attain full autonomy using only cameras.

Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things? Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things?

By Mack DeGeurin

A close-up view of a green traffic light with an image of two walking lesbian girls at the center of Vienna, Austria.

Some of the world’s smartest traffic lights are getting smarter Some of the world’s smartest traffic lights are getting smarter

Concept art of Tesla Cybercab on city street at night

Tesla seeks human ‘remote operators’ to help ‘autonomous’ robotaxi service Tesla seeks human ‘remote operators’ to help ‘autonomous’ robotaxi service

interior of a sedan

Toyota uses noise and vibration engineers in pursuit of cabin silence that rivals luxury cars Toyota uses noise and vibration engineers in pursuit of cabin silence that rivals luxury cars

By Kristin Shaw

Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of the lithium mine of the Chilean company SQM (Sociedad Quimica Minera) in the Atacama Desert, Calama, Chile, on September 12, 2022.

‘Everything has a cost:’ High-tech products and the new era of mineral mining ‘Everything has a cost:’ High-tech products and the new era of mineral mining

By Mack DeGeurin

Goodbye, annoying touchscreens. Welcome back, buttons? Goodbye, annoying touchscreens. Welcome back, buttons?

By Mack DeGeurin

A display case in the Napa, California sun shows off four pistons of increasing cleanliness to illustrate the effect Valvoline Restore & Protect engine oil can have on high-mileage vehicles after regularly scheduled maintenance

Gear

What wine blends and NASCAR wins taught me about engine oil What wine blends and NASCAR wins taught me about engine oil

a sports car on a mountain road

Aston Martin vanquishes the ghosts of bygone spies Aston Martin vanquishes the ghosts of bygone spies

a pickup truck with three large screens in trunk

5 cool Toyota concept builds that’ll make you want to adventure outside 5 cool Toyota concept builds that’ll make you want to adventure outside

By Kristin Shaw

truck in the sand

How the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO squeezes more power from fewer cylinders How the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO squeezes more power from fewer cylinders

By Kristin Shaw

a military-like sports car

There’s a real Wayne Enterprises, and it’s selling a $3 million Batmobile There’s a real Wayne Enterprises, and it’s selling a $3 million Batmobile

A graphic depicting the inner workings of a 2024 Toyota Mirai, showing the vehicle's hydrogen storage system, fuel cell, and electric motor.

Why aren’t we driving hydrogen powered cars yet? There’s a reason EVs won. Why aren’t we driving hydrogen powered cars yet? There’s a reason EVs won.

a black race car on a track in front of a hill

Pirelli’s ‘Cyber Tire’ technology uses a tiny sensor to transmit big data Pirelli’s ‘Cyber Tire’ technology uses a tiny sensor to transmit big data

By Kristin Shaw

There is an economic argument for building out America’s public EV charging infrastructure.

Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They’re also good for business. Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They’re also good for business.

By Tik Root/Grist

green old car parked on the street

Bentley used original design drawings to meticulously recreate its 1930 Speed Six Bentley used original design drawings to meticulously recreate its 1930 Speed Six

By Kristin Shaw

a blue convertible on a mountain road

The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed sounds posh The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed sounds posh

Cybertruck in showroom

Recalled Cybertruck rearview camera was so slow it was illegal Recalled Cybertruck rearview camera was so slow it was illegal

In the 1950s, transistor technology allowed smaller radios to be installed in the dashboard.

Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio

By Matthew Jordan / The Conversation

a green supercar covered in dirt

3 ultra-rare Lamborghini Miuras unearthed at junkyard. They could sell for millions. 3 ultra-rare Lamborghini Miuras unearthed at junkyard. They could sell for millions.

By Kristin Shaw

woman riding a motorcycle in a green field

Can-Am’s first motorcycles in decades set the (handle)bar high for e-motorbikes Can-Am’s first motorcycles in decades set the (handle)bar high for e-motorbikes

By Kristin Shaw

Tesla electric Cybertruck parked in the shopping plaza. Front view.

$8,000 ‘Full Self-Driving Mode’ is finally in select Cybertrucks $8,000 ‘Full Self-Driving Mode’ is finally in select Cybertrucks

Concept art of USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle on neighborhood street

USPS explains chunky bumpers on new duck-shaped trucks USPS explains chunky bumpers on new duck-shaped trucks

electric scooter

E-bike and scooter injuries are up 293% E-bike and scooter injuries are up 293%

By Mack DeGeurin

The best portable jump starters arranged in a pattern

Gear

The best portable jump starters, tested and reviewed The best portable jump starters, tested and reviewed

Nissan cars will yell at you for hogging the fast lane Nissan cars will yell at you for hogging the fast lane

By Mack DeGeurin

Man riding on 3D printed Lego minibike

Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks Engineer builds rideable LEGO motorbike using oversized 3D-printed bricks

2024 EV9 dashboard screen and infotainment system

The iPhone-ification of cars unlocks a new world of options The iPhone-ification of cars unlocks a new world of options

By Kristin Shaw

a black car part with a man holding a heat gun. his reflection is seen in the car

Inside the Texas factory where a gravel-shooting machine pummels self-healing cars Inside the Texas factory where a gravel-shooting machine pummels self-healing cars

By Kristin Shaw

Lego Full Scale McLaren P1 driving

LEGO built a full-scale, drivable McLaren P1 model LEGO built a full-scale, drivable McLaren P1 model

A bullet train passes below Mt. Fuji in Japan.

Japan will test self-driving bullet trains in 2028 Japan will test self-driving bullet trains in 2028

Ford files patent for a car with holographic cops and guard dogs Ford files patent for a car with holographic cops and guard dogs

By Mack DeGeurin

a sedan sitting in front of concrete structures

Lucid reinvents the electric motor by thinking small. Really small. Lucid reinvents the electric motor by thinking small. Really small.

By Kristin Shaw

blue sportscar on a track

Driving the $2 Million, 2,000-horsepower Rimac Nevera EV Driving the $2 Million, 2,000-horsepower Rimac Nevera EV

hypercar in a dark room

The coolest technology in the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar is… analog? The coolest technology in the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar is… analog?

By Kristin Shaw

blue SUV sitting on cobblestone street in front of a large bridge

The Ferrari Purosangue is the best damn sport SUV in the world The Ferrari Purosangue is the best damn sport SUV in the world

Bespoke images created for Unplugged Performance

‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors ‘Militarized’ Cybertrucks are coming—if you can open the doors

Front 3/4 view of Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept vehicle with open butterfly doors.

Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity concept shows the future of cars is magnificent Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity concept shows the future of cars is magnificent

By Kristin Shaw

an SUV with a pop tent on top and a ladder in front of a mountain lake

Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche) Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche)

By Kristin Shaw

'The field is evolving in a lot of ways.'

New forms of steel for stronger, lighter cars New forms of steel for stronger, lighter cars

By John Johnson Jr. / Knowable Magazine

an SUV rolls down an assembly line with people inspecting it

How Rivian reduced electrical wiring by 1.6 miles and 44 pounds How Rivian reduced electrical wiring by 1.6 miles and 44 pounds

By Kristin Shaw

a red hovercraft vehicle sits on the mud with two occupants in the cabin

DIY

Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams

By Keith Wagstaff

woman riding a sea-doo watercraft on a brown river

Sea-Doo’s newest 325-HP watercraft can outrun an alligator (and then some) Sea-Doo’s newest 325-HP watercraft can outrun an alligator (and then some)

By Kristin Shaw

Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept front three-quarters

Ram’s vision for a three-row pickup truck could be closer to reality than you think Ram’s vision for a three-row pickup truck could be closer to reality than you think

By Kristin Shaw

sky blue car parked in front of dirt and grass hill

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the EV that driving enthusiasts have been waiting for The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the EV that driving enthusiasts have been waiting for

By Bradley Iger

a large SUV parked in front of a colonial-style building. palm trees in the background

2024 GMC Acadia’s new engine is smaller, but more powerful 2024 GMC Acadia’s new engine is smaller, but more powerful

By Kristin Shaw

a car head rest surrounded by speakers

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 has a cool new audio feature that isolates your phone calls The 2025 Infiniti QX80 has a cool new audio feature that isolates your phone calls

By Kristin Shaw

person driving car with screen showing thermal vision on dashboard

Three-quarters of pedestrian deaths happen after dark. This technology can help change that. Three-quarters of pedestrian deaths happen after dark. This technology can help change that.

By Kristin Shaw

Tesla patented self-cleaning tech for its robotaxis that don’t exist yet Tesla patented self-cleaning tech for its robotaxis that don’t exist yet

an suv with its tires turned out on a dirt road

How technology ushered in a new era of all-terrain tires How technology ushered in a new era of all-terrain tires

By Bradley Iger

Reflective Cybertruck

People are buffing Cybertrucks into dangerous mirrors on wheels People are buffing Cybertrucks into dangerous mirrors on wheels

an orange convertible sports car on a rural road

The McLaren Artura Spider experience: Power up, top down The McLaren Artura Spider experience: Power up, top down

a rose gold boat sits on the water at night

Maserati’s new all-electric boat is capable of 600 horsepower Maserati’s new all-electric boat is capable of 600 horsepower

By Kristin Shaw

a red sports car splashy through mud next to green hills

Getting muddy in the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 Getting muddy in the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707

Futuristic wooden children's car with creator standing next to it.

Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids

Indianapolis - Circa June 2017: Tesla Motors Local Car Dealership. Tesla designs and manufactures the Model S electric sedan III

Electric Vehicles

Dead Teslas keep locking owners out of (and inside) their cars Dead Teslas keep locking owners out of (and inside) their cars

an suv driving on a dirt path

The engineer who went off-roading to help build Honda’s most rugged vehicle The engineer who went off-roading to help build Honda’s most rugged vehicle

By Kristin Shaw

green suv driving on a road in rain day

Rivian vastly improves R1S SUV with version 2.0 Rivian vastly improves R1S SUV with version 2.0

Young woman holding blank screen cell phone, driving car.

Your driving could be monitored by popular apps Your driving could be monitored by popular apps

UP.FIT upgraded Cybertruck cop car concept

Militarized Cybertruck cop cars are coming Militarized Cybertruck cop cars are coming

two men holding trophies over a background of an assembly line

The father-son duo changing the world of automotive engineering at Ford The father-son duo changing the world of automotive engineering at Ford

By Kristin Shaw

two electric bikes on a rural road

I really wanted to love the LiveWire S2 Del Mar I really wanted to love the LiveWire S2 Del Mar

Underwater image of Titanic wreckage

Billionaire plans to ride $20 million submersible to the Titanic Billionaire plans to ride $20 million submersible to the Titanic

a car on cement

Why Bentley is dropping its iconic W12 engine for a V8 hybrid Why Bentley is dropping its iconic W12 engine for a V8 hybrid

By Kristin Shaw