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An electric RS6 will make the transition to EVs way more bearable. Audi, like other manufacturers, uses letters to denote the level of performance youre getting. Mercedes-Benz has AMG. BMW has M. Audi starts with A for its normal cars, S for its sportier offerings and RS (racing sport) for its supercars like the recently revealed RS6 Avant wagon. Yes, its a supercar. It has a twin-turbo V8, 591 hp and a top speed of 190 mph. Its also using the letters on its EVs like the RS e-tron GT. So we kno...

It will slot below the Mercedes EQV. Its been less than a week since the Mercedes EQS electric sedan and EQB SUV debuted, but Mercedes is already teasing the next new member of the electric EQ family. On May 10, Mercedes-Benz will present the EQT Concept previewing the electric version of the upcoming T-Class compact city van for families with active lifestyles, allowing Mercedes to expand into other EV segments. The electric family van will be revealed by skateboarding star Tony Hawk, who will...

Move over, California. This is five years before your plan kicks in. Californias plan to ban sales of new ICE-powered vehicles beginning in 2035 now seems a bit ancient. Washington state lawmakers last week passed a measure called the "Clean Cars 2030" initiative as an amendment to an existing bill requiring state utilities to properly prepare for an all-electric vehicle future. That bill only now awaits Gov. Jay Inslees signature to make it law. Assuming it passes without any hiccups, Washingt...

Theres a big gulf in price between these two vehicles. Ever since the brilliant Porsche Taycan arrived on the scene, this technologically advanced sedan has been touted as one of the biggest threats to the Tesla Model S. The pair has faced off often and remain two of the quickest large sedans in the world. But should the Taycan be more worried about a much cheaper electric sedan in the form of the Model 3? The results from the recent All Japan EV Grand Prix held at the Fuji Speedway indicate th...

Accessible Smooth Power Polestar just announced a single motor version with about half the dual-motors output, but we suspect the Polestar 2 will be best served with that two-motor setup. The company has delivered an incredibly well-refined electric vehicle off the bat, and some of that refinement is in the tuning of the power delivery. When it comes to putting that power down for say, overtaking, theres no big jolt. Instead, you get a super smooth surge that comes in a whoosh as you leave what...

As if the lack of semiconductor chips wasnt already bad enough. Its been a year since the first automotive assembly lines ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic. Most managed to restart production throughout the summer under strict new health regulations to keep workers healthy. Thats the good news. The bad news is that automakers are currently suffering from a global semiconductor chip shortage thats causing reduced production for some of Americas most popular vehicles like the F...

Does this promise need another pinch of salt? The latest controversy to hit EV market leader Tesla is once again news around its full self-driving technology. Tesla began rolling out a beta version of its advanced technology to a sect few customers back in October, and early in March, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter that FSD would launch for non-testers sometime this spring. By the end of March, Musk declared that the FSD beta would only be rolled out in April on cars such as the Model...

This isnt the first time Jim Farley has blasted Elon Musk. Not only is the race for EV supremacy in full swing, but multiple car manufacturers are in a battle to build the worlds first truly self-driving vehicle. Tesla has been hard at work developing this tech, but its beta version has been met with some controversy after more accidents in recent months involving its entry-level Model 3. Ford, which is also hard at work developing its own self-driving tech called BlueCruise, has been a thorn i...

As you might expect, this one is loaded with Mopar accessories. The Ram 1500 is a great pickup. Its officially the safest pickup truck in America, and with there being a new, more fuel-efficient offering available, its a very attractive proposition. But something that Stellantis has noticed is that people are big fans of special editions. The Built To Serve range has proven popular, but now that the final installment of these has been released, its time for Ram to release a new version. Meet th...

If anything can defeat the GM SUV, its a G-Wagen. Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of a product onslaught with upcoming electric vehicles under the "EQ" moniker. Weve already seen a few of these models, including the EQC and EQA, but more are coming. Well soon see the flagship EQS, mid-level EQE, and even an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class called the EQG. Recent trademark filings shed more light on the rumored EQG, revealing the names "EQG 560" and "EQG 580." These names arent too surprising, given...