A 2024 survey by the Cooperative Election Study found that only 3% of respondents were both confident and correct in their method of escaping a sinking car. The survey asked 1,000 adults nationwide to rate their method of egress and…
When shopping for a new EV, warranty coverage can be a dealmaker—or a dealbreaker. Tesla and Rivian, two of the most prominent U.S. electric-vehicle brands, both offer robust warranty packages, but the fine print matters just as much as the…
A recent survey of for-hire motor carriers found that diesel will remain the primary fuel for the trucking industry in the foreseeable future. Despite shifting emissions policies and growing interest in alternative powertrains, carriers cited cost, range limitations, infrastructure gaps,…
Oil giant Shell has pulled a surprise move by unveiling the Triple 10 Challenge, an electric hatchback concept designed to showcase its fast-charging and efficiency credentials. The three-pronged target is brutal: 10 km/kWh driving efficiency (≈209 MPGe), lifecycle CO₂e emissions…
Tesla has quietly settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The incident occurred when a 71-year-old woman, Johna Story, was struck and killed by a Tesla Model Y SUV operating in FSD…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed removing the federal mandate for brake pedals in fully autonomous vehicles, a move aimed at accelerating the deployment of purpose-built robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the proposed update…
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark reality for domestic automakers: only two American brands—Tesla and Jeep—appear in the top 10, while Japanese and Korean…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened a formal probe into a June 19 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, where the vehicle struck a brick home at high speed, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The…
Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based maker of the humanoid warehouse robot Digit, announced on June 24, 2026, that it will go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), valuing the firm at $2.5 billion. The move marks the…
General Motors is staring down the barrel of losing its long-held U.S. auto sales crown to Toyota as American buyers stampede toward gasoline-electric hybrids, according to a mid-2026 forecast from Cox Automotive. The Japanese automaker is projected to grab 15.8%…