Autonomous Mercedes concept shape-shifts from cargo van to rideshare vehicle
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic concept can switch bodies to become either a cargo van or a 12-passenger vehicle for ridesharing services. The concept vehicle is fully autonomous and uses an all-electric powertrain. It's unclear if anything like this will ever enter production, however.
The best American muscle cars
American muscle cars are undeniably awesome, but which ones are the best? Here are top picks that define the genre. These cars come from brands like Chevrolet, Dodge, Plymouth, Pontiac, and AMC. Some are sought-after classics while others are still available brand-new in showrooms across the nation in 2018.
Not everyone is happy with Waymo’s self-driving cars, report says
Waymo's self-driving cars aren't perfect, according to a new report. They allegedly frustrate Arizona drivers with overly cautious maneuvers and unpredictable braking. Waymo says it's just trying to prioritize safety. But can the company get it together in time to launch its planned ridesharing service?
2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition wears one of racing’s greatest liveries
The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition wears the Gulf racing livery of blue and orange, just like the Ford GT40 that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968. Ford will bring the popular livery back for 2020, to honor its 1969 Le Mans win. The same car, chassis 1075, won both years wearing different numbers.
2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium review
The 2018 Kia Niro PHEV joins the existing Niro hybrid in Kia’s lineup. It attempts to split the difference between more focused plug-in hybrid hatchbacks and ever-popular crossovers. But can Kia straddle that line and deliver a green car that is genuinely good, and not just compromised?
Hyundai Kona Electric beats the Chevrolet Bolt on range
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the all-electric version of Hyundai's oddly-styled Kona crossover. Set to go on sale as a 2019 model, the long-range version of the Kona Electric delivers up to 258 miles of driving on a single charge, according to the EPA. That beats the Chevy Bolt EV by about 20 miles.
From drones to pickup trucks, Workhorse CEO believes the future is electric
Workhorse wants to make sure your next package gets delivered more efficiently. The Ohio-based company builds electric vans, and is branching out into drones, an electrified pickup truck called the W-15, and a small personal helicopter called the SureFly, which is currently undergoing testing.
Redesigned 2019 Subaru Forester crossover starts at $25K, hits showrooms in fall
The 2019 Subaru Forester hits showrooms this fall with more tech than ever, including a system that uses facial recognition to detect driver fatigue. Pricing starts at $25,270, but goes up to $34,295 for the top Touring model. The Forester moves to the Subaru Global Platform used by the Ascent.
Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet strikes as quickly as its venomous namesake
The 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is a purpose-built drag racer that will run the quarter mile in around 8 seconds, according to Ford. It will be as rare as it is quick, with less than 70 cars planned. The original Cobra Jet debuted 50 years ago, and the new car was built to mark that anniversary.
