Between the cars and their companion apps, you’re exposed to a lot of trackers. In news that should surprise very few, connected cars remain a complete privacy nightmare. But now we have a better idea of what data those cars are giving away, and to whom, thanks to a…
In 2020, Trump cut CAFE to 40 mpg. Now he’s cut it again to just 35 mpg. The federal government’s war on fuel efficiency claimed another victim today. The Department of Transportation released a new rule for the country’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, which, as expected, discourage the…
Kimi Antonelli could not repeat his Monza magic after a crash in qualifying. Formula 1 raced on the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan, this past weekend. Although the race predates Liberty’s acquisition of the sport by a few months, it’s a rather good microcosm of the sport as it exists…
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has insisted investors think of his electric automaker as a robotics and autonomous vehicle company now. He’s targeted a $20 trillion valuation—nearly four times the value of market leader Nvidia—on that premise. But his…
The new LFP battery charges from 10 to 70% in 4.5 minutes at just 65˚C. Hype merchants have a habit of overdoing it, but there’s no denying that China is making the US look more than a little antiquated when it comes to electric vehicles. Some of that is…
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids. We’re not even a full year into the new regulations, and Formula 1 is already thinking hard about its next iteration, set to be introduced as early as the start of 2030. This was supposed to…
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT. Bentley provided flights from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, and accommodation so Ars could ride in a preproduction Torcal EV as well as drive the Supersports and ride in a 1920s Bentley as…
Feds know of 5 crashes where cars using comma.ai devices hit slow or stopped vehicles. Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation…
A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany. The future is looking increasingly bleak for Germany’s automotive industry. Since the turn of the century, car makers have been among the crown jewels of the German economy, punching above their weight in terms of investment…
The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn. Ceer provided flights from Detroit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and accommodation so Ars could visit the factory. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia—It may come as a surprise to…
