Scout will follow the lead of Tesla and Rivian in offering software-based modes and features for its Traveler electric SUV and Terra electric pickup truck. A TikTok video by Jordan Sanford briefly showed a pet mode on a Scout EV's infotainment display. Scout spokesperson Kathy Graham subsequently confirmed this mode, as well as a camp…

The Porsche Macan Electric has a built-in emergency response system. If it detects that the driver is unresponsive, it'll automatically come to a stop and try to wake the driver. In a test from Out Of Spec, it even tries to call emergency services. The U.S. has some of the…

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They're heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy…

Unlike in most three-row SUVs, sitting at the back of the Buzz was a comfortable experience for my 6-foot-3 body. We also piled four WIRED colleagues into the van for a long loop around the neighborhood, and everyone had plenty of room. With all the seats in use, the cargo space behind the third row…

Tesla is now offering ride-hailing services to its employees. Current permitting only allows Tesla to do this with a safety driver in California, so they all still have humans behind the wheel. The automaker plans to expand this to a limited beta to the public in 2025, Musk says. His timelines are famously…

The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system Four crashes have been documented while Tesla's Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one was fatal Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on self-driving cars with the Cybercab The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Tesla Full Self-Driving…

The dominance of touchscreens in cars is happening for tons of reasons, from cost savings to simply being an effective way to control complex new features. But study after study shows that relegating so many car controls to a central screen just isn't very safe. And it's a sad day when even our cars can't…

The next-generation hybrid system to be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely offer a step up in horsepower when it reaches the U.S. in these models. Subaru confirmed the Forester Hybrid at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show. Due to arrive at U.S. dealerships late next year as a 2026 model, it's…

The Cybertruck’s hood would also need to flex, and there should be no protrusions to gain a good NCAP pedestrian safety score. “The [Cybertruck’s] large wiper and boss would be a danger area,” predicts Avery. According to the transport NGOs, the modified Cybertruck was registered in the Czech Republic in July. The Czech Republic’s system…

Mercedes will increase the battery pack size of certain EQE sedan variants and all EQS sedans for 2025. The manufacturer shares more information about the fully electric G580. Mercedes-Benz will update most of the models in its U.S. lineup for 2025, and the big news is the larger batteries it will…