Automakers tell Trump “climate change is real” (but do they believe it?)
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about the auto industry’s uncanny ability to speak from both sides of its mouth when talking
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Consumer Reports snubs “difficult-to-use” Tesla Model 3
…but surprisingly, Elon Musk didn’t throw a fit about it. Hmmm, I never thought Grimes would be a calming influence. Strange braking patterns
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On the eve of new driving law, Saudi officials label women “traitors” for promoting gender equality
After years of being denied driver’s licenses for all kinds of crazy reasons, Saudi Arabian women will finally be allowed to get behind
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How many self-driving car crashes is too many?
So, we have bad news, good news, bad news, and worse news. Bad news: late last week, another Tesla Model S crashed while
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Automakers claim to believe in climate change, but they don’t really want to address it
So, you know how car companies brag about how much they’re doing to improve the environment and slow climate change? Funny thing is,
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Study: 20% of Americans would like an electric car, please
This week, AAA released its latest consumer survey, which shows that demand for electric vehicles is on the rise. Among those surveyed, 20%
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Fatal crash of Uber’s self-driving car was due to flawed software
In March, one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. This is terrifying considering that this was a
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Gaywheels car-buying guide part 10: Final thoughts (and a handy worksheet for finding your next car)
Final thoughts (and a handy worksheet for finding your next car) Before you head off to the far corners of the internet to
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U.S. says Volkswagen’s former CEO knew all about the Dieselgate scandal
Thought Dieselgate was dead? Not so fast: the feds have filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen’s former CEO, Martin Winterkorn, claiming he knew that
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It’s official: Your next new car will come with a backup camera
About four years ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began the long, slow process of making backup cameras mandatory on new vehicles.
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