Cars
Charging Habits That May Wear Out an Electric Car's Battery
Engadget says simple limits on how full you charge, how hot it gets and how fast you charge can help a battery last.
Porsche's Electric Macan Turbo Looks Ordinary but Drives Fast
A TechCrunch reviewer says the electric SUV blends into traffic yet accelerates like a sports car.
Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Are Heading to Canada
The company has approval to join Ontario's pilot program and will start by mapping Toronto's streets.
Porsche Shows Mission S Concept Car, a Preview of Its Next Look
The sleek concept points to a new flagship sports car that would sit above the famous 911.
Mercedes-AMG Shows an Electric SUV With Up to 1,153 Horsepower
The 2028 AMG GT SUV comes in three versions and is expected at U.S. dealers in summer 2027.
How Does Your Car Know Someone Is Sitting in the Passenger Seat?
Sensors under the seat cushion measure weight, which is why a heavy bag can set off the seat belt chime.
Porsche's New Flagship Sports Car Could Offer a Manual Gearbox If Buyers Ask for One
The Mission S concept shows where Porsche is heading, and the company says customer demand will shape the final car.
Why New Tires Have Colored Stripes on the Tread
The painted lines are for factory workers and machines, not for the person buying the tires.
Bentley Is Owned by Volkswagen, but Its Cars Are Not Built in Germany
The story goes back to a 1998 bidding war between BMW and Volkswagen over two British luxury brands.
Do Car Sun Shades Really Work? What the Science Says
A study found that a simple windshield shade cut the dashboard temperature by about 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why Road Salt Is So Bad for Your Car's Paint
Salt keeps winter roads safer, but combined with moisture it speeds up rust, especially on chipped paint.
How the New Tesla Roadster Pulled Off Its Jump and Upside-Down Drive
Car and Driver explains the compressed-air thrusters and fans behind the reveal stunts.
What Really Happens When You Take Your Car In for an Oil Change
Motor1 walks through the steps, from checking the oil type to draining and replacing the filter.