Sponsored Links Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Lyft is bringing back its free rides for voters during the 2020 US election cycle, and this time it won’t be limited to the final vote. The ridesharing firm is expanding its Voting Access Program to offer no-cost rides to polls through the entire primary calendar and general election,… Continue reading Lyft expands free voter rides to all US primaries
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Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable
Sponsored Links Aston Martin Aston Martin has officially delayed the launch of all of its electric vehicles while it attempts to get back on solid financial footing. On Friday, the automaker said it plans to take up to £500 million (approximately $659 million) in emergency funding from a group of investors led by Canadian billionaire… Continue reading Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable
Musk: ‘It won’t be long’ until the Model S goes 400 miles on a charge
Sponsored Links Tesla “We’re rapidly approaching a 400-mile range for Model S,” Tesla chief Elon Musk has revealed during a conference call following the company’s Q4 2019 financial results announcement. “So, it won’t be long before Model S has a 400-mile range.” Musk made the revelation when he was asked when the Model S and… Continue reading Musk: ‘It won’t be long’ until the Model S goes 400 miles on a charge
Waymo’s self-driving vans will carry UPS packages in Phoenix
Sponsored Links Waymo Waymo is expanding its foray into self-driving delivery vehicles. The Alphabet brand is teaming with UPS on a pilot that will have autonomous Chrysler Pacifica vans carry packages in the metro Phoenix area. They’ll be shuttling cargo from UPS Stores to the courier’s Tempe processing hub, not directly to customers, but they… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving vans will carry UPS packages in Phoenix
Lime knows when you’re riding its scooters on the sidewalk
Sponsored Links Andrei Stanescu via Getty Images Scooter sharing services have created headaches for pedestrians almost from the outset, including the tendency for renters to ride on the sidewalk. Lime may have a way to nudge riders back to the street, though. It just launched a pilot in downtown San José that uses accelerometer and… Continue reading Lime knows when you’re riding its scooters on the sidewalk
Maserati may unveil its first hybrid car on April 21st
Sponsored Links Autoblog Maserati may be close to dragging its cars into the electrified era. An Automotive News Europe source says the Fiat Chrysler-owned brand will unveil its first hybrid, a version of the Ghibli sedan (above), at the Beijing Motor Show on April 21st. While there aren’t many tidbits at this stage, it’s poised… Continue reading Maserati may unveil its first hybrid car on April 21st
Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay
Sponsored Links Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler’s collaboration with Google on in-car Android tech is bearing fruit. The car maker has unveiled an Android-based Uconnect 5 infotainment system that should help it keep up with an influx of modern tech. It includes personalization for up to five drivers, and an interface that takes better advantage… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay
Honda E first drive: Futuristic and incredibly fun to drive
Sponsored Links It’s a miracle the Honda E is even here, considering how much Honda seemed to hate electric cars. And yet, here I am in Valencia, Spain, ready to drive this adorable EV, which is slated to go on sale in summer 2020 in Europe and Japan only. Until recently, Honda (along with Toyota)… Continue reading Honda E first drive: Futuristic and incredibly fun to drive
Boeing completes test flight for the world’s largest twin-engine jet
Sponsored Links AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Boeing is still grappling with the consequences of its safety mistakes, but it does have something to crow about at the moment. The company has completed the first test flight of the 777X, believed to be the largest twin-engine jet aircraft to date at roughly 252 feet long (in… Continue reading Boeing completes test flight for the world’s largest twin-engine jet
Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes
Sponsored Links ASSOCIATED PRESS Tesla’s Autopilot driving assist technology has come under fire over safety concerns, and now a US politician wants changes to put drivers’ minds at ease. Senator Ed Markey has issued recommendations for Autopilot changes after Tesla both answered questions about the semi-autonomous system and met with him. For one, Markey agrees… Continue reading Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes