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This Week in Cars: the Hummer SUV, an EV Silverado, and the CLS53 Is Dead

This Week in Cars: the Hummer SUV, an EV Silverado, and the CLS53 Is Dead

gmc you may recall that the chinese government banned government employees and military personnel from driving teslas into certain locations last month, over concerns that video from teslas' cameras could make its way into unfriendly hands. now tesla has said that the chinese [...]

12-Volt Batteries in Some 2021 Ford Mach-Es Are Failing

12-Volt Batteries in Some 2021 Ford Mach-Es Are Failing

marc urbanocar and driver some mach-e owners have reported the 12-volt batteries in their vehicles were dead after plugging in, preventing those cars from operating.ford filed a service bulletin with nhtsa saying that a software glitch is responsible for the 12-volt battery d [...]

Toyotas Upcoming EVs Could Be Named BZ, for Beyond Zero

Toyotas Upcoming EVs Could Be Named BZ, for Beyond Zero

toyotacar and driver toyota has filed trademark applications with the u.s. patent and trademark office for the name toyota bz, as well as the names for six upcoming electric vehicles. "bz" stands for beyond zero.the names are bz1, bz2, bz2x, bz3, bz4, bz4x, and bz5. we expect [...]

Porsche Cayenne Will Reportedly Offer an EV Variant

Porsche Cayenne Will Reportedly Offer an EV Variant

illustration by christian schultecar and driver the porsche cayenne suv will offer a fully electric version within the next few years, according to a report from autoweek.it will use the same ppe electric platform as other future porsche and audi evs.we can expect the ev vers [...]

2022 Lexus LS with Level 2 Autonomy Launched in Japan, Coming to U.S.

2022 Lexus LS with Level 2 Autonomy Launched in Japan, Coming to U.S.

toyota in japan, toyota unveiled new versions of the lexus ls and toyota mirai equipped with advanced drive, the company’s advanced driver-assist system.toyota says the 2022 lexus ls 500h awd will use the system, arriving in the fall. advanced drive features a level 2 [...]

Porsche Issues Stop Sale on 2021 Cayman, Boxster, 718 Spyder

Porsche Issues Stop Sale on 2021 Cayman, Boxster, 718 Spyder

jessica lynn walkercar and driver porsche has announced a recall and stop sale for 190 of its 2021 cayman (pictured above), boxster, and 718 spyder models due to the risk of the connecting rod cracking.the affected models, which include the 2021 cayman gt4, the 718 spyder, th [...]

Tesla Refunds Buyers It Double-Charged, Throws In $200 Store Credit

Tesla Refunds Buyers It Double-Charged, Throws In $200 Store Credit

justin sullivangetty images recently, a small number of tesla buyers discovered their bank accounts had been charged twice for new tesla electric vehicles they purchased.it took a week or so, but as cnbc first reported, the automaker has now refunded these buyers their money, [...]

Ford Adds More High-End Explorer Trims to SUV Lineup for 2021

Ford Adds More High-End Explorer Trims to SUV Lineup for 2021

ford ford's mid-size explorer suv is now available in three additional trims, including a sporty enthusiast st model.the explorer platinum gains a cheaper rear-wheel-drive variant and can now also be had with a hybrid powertrain (2021 platinum hybrid is pictured above).these [...]

Hyundai Confirms Veloster Is Sticking Around

Hyundai Confirms Veloster Is Sticking Around

hyundai hyundai has confirmed to car and driver that the standard veloster will be available for the 2022 model year after reports it might be discontinued. some versions will be dropped, however, the spokesperson said, but wouldn't specify which. the 2021 veloster starts at [...]