JasonDoiy via Getty Images Waymo has officially applied to the California DMV to test autonomous cars without drivers in the state. A source told the San Francisco Chronicle that the company will start trials around its Mountain View headquarters where it’s been testing its self-driving Chrysler Pacific minivans, though those had personnel behind the wheel… Continue reading Waymo formally applies for fully driverless car tests in California
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Mercedes eSprinter’s range is meant for deliveries, not road trips
Mercedes Mercedes’ Sprinter van is designed as a purely commercial vehicle. Need more proof? Once it goes on sale, it’ll have a pair of battery options, but neither will get you further than 93 miles, according to Electrek. While that sounds nightmarish if you’re hoping to take a long jaunt on the highway, delivery vehicles… Continue reading Mercedes eSprinter’s range is meant for deliveries, not road trips
Cadillac goes green with the CT6 Plug-In hybrid
CT6 Plug-in (2018) Get more info More 72 Scores Engadget 72 Critic Not yet scored Users Not yet scored Key Specs From $0.00 Buy Now More and more luxury automobile owners want to go green. Sure there’s a chance they’re looking to save a few bucks on gas, but you rarely find… Continue reading Cadillac goes green with the CT6 Plug-In hybrid
China’s ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing recruits drivers in Mexico
LightRocket via Getty Images In December, Reuters reported that China’s Didi Chuxing ride-hailing company would be expanding its business into Mexico, taking on rival Uber, which has the largest foothold in the country. Now, Reuters reports that the company is actively recruiting drivers and plans a launch in Toluca, Mexico. Sources familiar with the plan… Continue reading China’s ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing recruits drivers in Mexico
EV startup Byton expands US foothold with LA facility
Roberto Baldwin / Engadget New auto company Byton made a splash at CES when it debuted its autonomous EV SUV concept with a cutting-edge entertaining passenger experience. After effectively launching the company at the trade show in January, it’s opening a new ‘Future Lab’ facility in Los Angeles that will develop user experience for the… Continue reading EV startup Byton expands US foothold with LA facility
French Renault Zoe owners can finally buy their batteries
Engadget Renault’s all-electric Zoe has been very well-received in its home country of France, but the company’s controversial battery-leasing scheme in the country has undoubtedly given potential buyers pause for thought. Either own the car and pay a monthly fee, or lease the whole car. The idea that Renault could snatch your battery away if… Continue reading French Renault Zoe owners can finally buy their batteries
Mercedes’ ridesharing ViaVan service comes to London
Daimler Add another company to the list of transportation services filling Uber’s London-sized void. Mercedes-Benz and Via have launched their jointly owned ViaVan service in Zones 1 and 2 of the city, giving Londoners a “ride-pooling” option that bridges the gap between plain ridesharing and mass transit. The allure, as you might guess, stems from… Continue reading Mercedes’ ridesharing ViaVan service comes to London
Federal investigators ‘unhappy’ Tesla revealed crash details
Beck Diefenbach / Reuters The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is “unhappy” that Tesla released information about the fiery March 23rd crash that killed a driver. In a blog post last Friday, Elon Musk said that the Autopilot was active when the Model struck a highway barrier and caught fire. He also… Continue reading Federal investigators ‘unhappy’ Tesla revealed crash details
Lincoln’s Aviator SUV matches style with hybrid tech
When you think of Lincoln you can’t be blamed for imagining those Navigators and Continentals that pick up very important folks at the airport. But the automaker wants to make sure more than professional drivers get behind the wheel of their cars. The new Aviator looks like it might just do that. Gallery: Lincoln Aviator… Continue reading Lincoln’s Aviator SUV matches style with hybrid tech
Lincoln adds more pre-owned vehicles to its subscription service pilot
AOL Lincoln announced this week that it’s expanding the pilot of its subscription service. The company said late last year that it planned to launch such a service and while a small selection of 2015 models have since been available through Ford’s Canvas platform for those in San Francisco and West Los Angeles, Lincoln is… Continue reading Lincoln adds more pre-owned vehicles to its subscription service pilot