While many automakers are racing to strip away physical controls in favor of all-digital interiors, BMW says its approach is guided by real-world usage data collected from millions of vehicles. That data, according to the company, decides which functions deserve a permanent physical button — and which can safely live on a touchscreen or be […]
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Tesla has discontinued the cheapest version of the Cybertruck just a few months after launching it. No one wanted the gutted electric truck. There’s no hiding it. The Cybertruck is a commercial flop. Tesla claimed to have over 1 million reservations for the vehicle. It planned for a production capacity of up to 250,000 units
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The last time British coachbuilder Morgan sold the historic Plus Four model here in the United States, in 2005, the chassis was literally made of plywood – or so the urban legend goes. In point of fact, Morgan always used a steel chassis from the Plus Four’s debut in 1950 all the way until the latest
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2024 Drive Electric Week EV parade in Wenatchee, WA. Photo: Julie Banken Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends all across the US, plus a few in Canada and one in
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BMW wasn’t kidding when it promised more than 40 new or updated cars by the end of 2027. Nearly every model is getting the Neue Klasse treatment, including the mighty M5. Even though deliveries of the super sedan began less than a year ago, the facelifted four-door rocket is already a common sight for car
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You were probably a little disappointed to see BMW’s limited color palette for the iX3. Aside from mundane shades of black, white, grey, and silver, there are only a handful of proper colors. This Ocean Wave Blue sure looks nice, as do Fire Red/Vegas Red and Eucalyptus Green, but the all-new electric SUV certainly deserves
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Fortescue is marching towards zero emissions as it invests in new, zero-emission mining equipment options across its global operations. And that investment? It’s already paying off. One analyst says the company’s saving almost $400 million in fuel costs alone. Each year. From massive, Liebherr-built electric haul trucks and excavators to more than $400 million in Chinese
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This world’s first fully electric deconstruction site is being hailed as a landmark in sustainable urban development — and it’s powered by Siemens technology and Volvo Group’s battery-electric trucks and heavy equipment. The deconstruction project (that’s kind of like a really careful demolition) marks the first full-scale electric deconstruction of its kind, and serves as
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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already raising prices and the federal tax credit set to vanish on September 30, automakers are dangling some of their best offers yet. If you’re thinking about leasing a new EV, jump on it. From SUVs to luxury
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When most people think about owning a Lamborghini, the first thing that comes to mind is writing a massive check or arranging traditional financing. Many don’t realize that supercars and even super-SUVs can be leased, often with surprising advantages. Leasing offers flexibility, whether you want to enjoy the latest technology without a long-term commitment or