Geoge Smith 
Tesla is now going to offer U.S. customers a one-month free trial of its Full Self-Driving beta driver-assist system, according to a post on X from company CEO Elon Musk. The move comes as demand for electric vehicles softens and a price war among EV makers rages on. Both factors have hurt Tesla’s sales and … Read more
Thousands of drivers will get to try Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” technology (which, despite its name, does not make a car fully autonomous) for free for one month. The company is rolling out the feature to compatible cars via an over-the-air software update, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk made the announcement on X, formerly known … Read more
Normally tractor pulls are events where ridiculously powerful purpose-built rigs tow special sleds down a 100-meter dirt track. As the weighted sled travels, the weight slides toward the front of the sled, increasing resistance until the tractor can’t pull it any further. These competitions are incredibly mechanically demanding, and some tractors have multiple motors and … Read more
A major commuter bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to plunge into the water and halting shipping traffic at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had been rescued from the scene, one of whom was … Read more
In the U.S., Tesla may be at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, but abroad, the carmaker has some serious competition. In China, the world’s largest EV market, Tesla has been losing ground to domestic automakers who are increasingly building better cars at unbeatable prices, and chief among them is Warren Buffet-backed BYD. In … Read more
Japanese auto major Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to launch three all-new models in India by fiscal year 2026 and make the country a hub for exports under its new global business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness, according to a company statement. Under the new plan, which is split into mid-term imperatives for … Read more
Diamond Ki’iLani Kamehaiku Sysco was a life-long car enthusiast who died on the side of a California interstate after armed assailants stole the keys to her van, leaving her stranded in the center median of I-880. Her death has confounded investigators and close family alike as a strange tale involving side shows, sign theft and … Read more
Pros: Engaging to drive; good looks; high-class cabin; crazy-good sport seats; big cargo area and generally more spacious than compact rivals Cons: Pricier than compact rivals, smaller than midsize ones; base engine acceleration a touch off the pace; convoluted climate controls The Jaguar F-Pace has now been around for quite some time – eight years … Read more
Are these the best colored Jeeps around right now? Photo: Jeep It’s that time of year again people, it’s Easter. And sure, that might mean it’s the season for eating too much chocolate or celebrating the anniversary of someone’s resurrection (weirdly on a different day each year) but for us here in the world of … Read more
Spring is here, along with the traditional end of the auto show season, the 2024 New York Auto Show. The show has been running since 1900, and this year’s event will run for nine days (11 if you include the press preview!). If you can’t attend, you’ll be able to follow along with our live … Read more
