Leaving the V8 in the past: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door

​The 0–60 time is impressive, the miles/kWh number even more so.  At a star-studded event that closed downtown Los Angeles’ Sixth Street Viaduct last night, Mercedes and AMG unveiled the next generation of performance electric vehicles. The new four-door GT Coupe arrives in the midst of a pivotal period,…

Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60

​Volvo is coming for its competitors with more efficient production and newer tech.  Volvo provided flights from Austin, Texas to Barcelona, Spain and accommodation so Ars could visit drive the EX60. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. BARCELONA, Spain—Volvo unveiled its new all-electric EX60 in January with a…

Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss

​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…

The perfect commuter bike? Velotric’s Discover M makes its case.

​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…

Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update

​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 has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here’s its interior

​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…