Politicians say they want EVs to pay “their fair share for the use of our roads.” The 119th Congress might be one of the most dysfunctional and least productive legislative sessions in the 250-year history of the United States, but it seems there’s one thing it can agree on:…
The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter is lighter and comes with three pedals instead of two. The march of time, and what counts for progress in the automotive industry, has not been particularly kind to the driving enthusiast. Our vehicles have gotten bigger and heavier. Touch-sensitive panels and screens replaced…
The ID. Polo GTI takes plenty of inspiration from the original Golf GTI of 1976. When Volkswagen introduced the first Golf GTI in Europe in 1976, it might not have been the first hot hatchback, but it quickly became the gold standard version. Unlike in America, where big cars…
The automaker marked its first annual loss in more than 70 years. After US government policies wrecked the country’s electric vehicle market, automakers have been scrambling to adapt. The loss of federal clean vehicle tax incentives and funding for charging infrastructure, combined with capricious tariffs, has resulted in a…
A customized mid-motor and Shimano’s new Cues components are a winning combination. Commuter bikes don’t come with the same constraints many other bikes do. Mountain bikes must glide gracefully through all sorts of abusive terrain; road bikes need to mix high performance with enough comfort to let riders stay…
The three-wheel, two-seat EV has been in development since 2006. Among the many advantages the Chinese auto industry appears to have over foreign competitors is its ability to quickly turn a new idea into a car that customers can buy. At the other end of the spectrum, we have…
The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware. Rivian has quickly built a reputation as one of the auto industry’s leaders when it comes to vehicle software. Its clean-sheet approach to an electric vehicle’s electronic architecture earned it a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen Group, and…
Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV. Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich, Germany, and accommodation so Ars could see the new Q9 (and drive something you can read about later). Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH—Later this summer, Audi…
Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem. Formula 1’s on-track racing might look a bit different in 2026 than it did in 2006 or 1986, but it’s reassuring to know that the sport’s off-track action remains as engrossing as ever. Right now, that…
Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV. Porsche is known for building cars that really are extremely good right out of the box. Yes, they tend to be more expensive than the other German luxury car brands, particularly once the option list comes out. But…
