2020 Subaru Crosstrek gets more tech and a slight price bump
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek returns for the new model year largely unchanged. Subaru has added a rear seat reminder feature, and EyeSight driver assist tech is now standard on more trim levels. Subaru also bumped up the price by $250 for the standard Crosstrek, and $185 for the Crosstrek Hybrid.
Audi grounds flying taxi project as it rethinks Airbus partnership
Audi is having second thoughts about a partnership with Airbus to develop a flying taxi. The goal of the project was to develop a vehicle that could transition from driving to flying. Several other automakers remain interested in flying taxis, despite many unanswered questions about the technology.
VW’s electric ID.3 will talk to you using lights straight out of Knight Rider
Volkswagen wanted its ID.3 electric car to have more personality, so it equipped the hatchback with an LED strip that relays information to the driver. The ID.3 is the first in a family of Volkswagen electric cars based on the new MEB platform, but it's unclear if all cars will have the light feature.
Apple’s hometown will use Via ridesharing to supplement public transit
Apple's hometown of Cupertino, California, has tapped Via to provide so-called "on-demand public transit." Via ridesharing vans will operate within the city and to a nearby commuter rail station. Via claims its app-based ridesharing service will provide greater flexibility than traditional buses.
Thousands of people lied to the IRS to get EV tax credits on gasoline cars
About 16,000 taxpayers claimed credits for electric cars using ineligible vehicles, according to a United States Treasury Department audit. The IRS has no effective way of screening erroneous tax credit claims, the audit found. Car buyers can get a tax credit of up to $7,500 for a new electric car.
If you want Aston Martin’s newest supercar, you’ll have to buy a classic first
The Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato is a modern interpretation of the classic DB4 GT Zagato -- and the two cars are a package deal. Aston Martin is bringing back the DB4 GT Zagato for a limited production run, and you have to buy one to get the DBS GT. Aston Martin will charge $7.3 million for the pair.
Volkswagen is willing to share its electric car tech with BMW and others
Volkswagen is willing to share EV tech destined for Audi and Porsche models with other automakers. This could help speed up the deployment of electric cars, an executive said. Volkswagen is planning dozens of all-electric models across multiple brands, all set to launch over the next few years.
Electrify America’s home station lets you charge your EV while watching Netflix
Electrify America is building up a network of public charging stations, but given how many electric car drivers charge at home, the company is launching a home charging station as well. Electrify America was created to spend $2 billion of Volkswagen "Dieselgate" penalties on charging networks.
Nissan IMk concept can park itself, communicate using holograms
The Nissan IMk concept is a pint-sized electric car designed for cities. It shows what a future Nissan electric car smaller than the Leaf could look like, while also highlighting Nissan's most advanced driver-assist and connectivity tech. The Nissan IMk debuts at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.