The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards. Tesla’s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to start picking up members of the public in two states. But the vehicle is already under investigation by the US federal government,…
333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability. Jaguar Land Rover provided flights from Washington, DC, to London and accommodation so Ars could visit its factory and drive the Range Rover Electric. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Jaguar Land Rover was one of the…
When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100. Bentley provided flights from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, and accommodation so Ars could drive the new Supersports and ride in a preproduction Torcal EV, which we wrote about last week. While we were there,…
It’s the lightest Bentley in 85 years. Bentley provided flights from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, and accommodation so Ars could drive the Supersports, as well as ride in a preproduction Torcal EV, which we wrote about last week. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MONTEREY, Calif.—Last week,…
The electric Torcal will be Bentley’s entry model and cost less than a Bentayga. Bentley provided flights from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, and accommodation so Ars could ride in the Torcal, as well as some other things you can read about in the coming weeks. Ars does not…
The “everyday” GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag. The GT3 occupies a singular place in the 911 lineup. Whereas the range-topping Turbo S piles on power, technology, luxury, and all-weather capability, the GT3 has always pursued something more elemental: a lighter weight, more focus, and…
A steel frame cargo bike with a unique twist: You can let it choose your gear. The Velotric Discover M e-bike we reviewed earlier this year had a feature I found somewhat annoying: It would sporadically block much of the display with an alert telling me I should be…
The eBoost brake-by-wire system is responsible for at least 22 crashes now. The federal government is expanding a safety investigation into a number of vehicles manufactured by General Motors after receiving hundreds of reports of brake failure. The problem affects more than 1.1 million cars, including many of GM’s…
Formula 1 returned from its summer break with this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. After months of rumors surrounding his future, now we know: Four-time champion Max Verstappen is staying in the sport for the foreseeable future. The news broke on the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix, held this…
Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don’t open in a crash. Tesla is facing a massive recall in China today. Chinese regulators are taking a stricter approach to safety, and the automaker now has to add warning labels to 2.98 million Model 3 and Model Y…
