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5 Ways The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is Fixing Its Bad Reputation, And What's Still Wrong

staff@bgr.com (Niel Stender) — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The 2026 Subaru Solterra addresses most of the criticisms that followed the early models. It's a meaningful improvement, but not a perfect one.

Tesla Cybertruck Driver's 'Wade Mode' Drive Lands His EV In A Lake And Him In Jail

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

One of the Cybertruck's many features includes a Wade Mode for traversing water, but one driver found out it's not a free pass to drive into a lake.

Driverless Waymo Taxis Are Bugging Out In Atlanta

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Waymo has had a rough stretch of public incidents recently. Atlanta residents are among the latest to document something going wrong with the driverless taxis.

Electric Cars Were Invented Much Earlier Than You Think

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Electric cars aren't a modern invention. Learn how early battery-powered motors rivaled steam and internal combustion engines long before the rise of Tesla.

Here's What Every EV Charger Type Actually Means

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:47:00 +0000

An electric vehicle may spare you the headache of visiting a gas pump, but you'll still have to make sure to find the right kind of charger for your car.

High-Tech Thieves Can Steal Your Car Without Keys (Or Breaking A Window)

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:17:00 +0000

"Gone in 60 Seconds" was supposed to just be a fun, over-the-top movie, not a challenge or how-to manual for car thieves across the United States.

Google Maps For Apple CarPlay Is About To Get A New Hands-Free Feature

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

The Google Maps app experience within Apple CarPlay appears set to receive a worthwhile hands-free upgrade soon, thanks to a welcome update.

Android Auto's New Update Will Change How You Use Your Dashboard

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Android Auto's biggest update in a long time is here, bringing a redesigned interface, new features, and significant improvements to Google Maps integration.

This Is Quickly Becoming The Most Popular EV Brand Worldwide In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Tesla is no longer the world's most popular EV brand. A Chinese manufacturer has quietly overtaken it in sales - and the gap is growing fast.

Ever Noticed Those Lines On Car Rear Windows? Here's What They Do

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

It looks like a simple pattern, but it's actually a safety feature in disguise. Peer into the window tech that melts ice at the push of a button.

This Is The Longest-Range Electric Vehicle You Can Buy In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000

If maximum range is the priority, one 2026 EV stands above the rest by a significant margin. Reviewers have independently confirmed that the numbers hold up.

Major Semi-Truck Makers Are Switching From Diesel Engines To A New Hybrid Option

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:47:00 +0000

Several of the world's largest truck makers are switching away from diesel. The replacement comes in two forms, and the race is on to scale it up.

Firefighters Are Turning To These 'Turtles' To Put Out EV Battery Fires

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:47:00 +0000

EV battery fires are notoriously hard to extinguish. The Turtle Fire System is helping firefighters tackle them more safely and effectively.

This Is The Most Reliable EV Brand, According To What Car?

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

When looking for your next EV, What Car?, a long-running U.K. car-buying magazine that publishes an annual survey of the most reliable cars, is worth checking.

Multiple US States Are Considering Mandating Speed-Limiting Devices - Here's How They Work

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:47:00 +0000

Many US states are now considering following in the footsteps of European countries and installing speed-limiting devices on vehicles.

5 Clever Ways To Use Gemini On Android Auto

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Android Auto's switch to Gemini opens up more possibilities than Google Assistant allowed for. Here are clever ways to take advantage of the AI on the road.

This One Common Car Accessory Has A Massive Impact On Your EV Battery's Range

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Electric vehicles are highly efficient, which means a common aftermarket accessory affects them more noticeably than it would a gas car.

Ford's New 2,200 HP Mustang Broke An EV World Record

staff@bgr.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just shattered an EV world record. The engineering changes behind the result are almost as impressive as the numbers.

Tesla Wants You To Pay $50,000 To Sell Your Signature Model S Or X - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Tesla is discontinuing its Model S and X cars and shifting focus to its Optimus humanoid robots, but is making a limited Signature Edition Model S and X

SpaceX Will Start Making GPUs Soon, And They Could Potentially Compete With Nvidia

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:34:13 +0000

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO filing includes a plan to build AI chips in-house. Here's what that actually involves and what it might mean for the market.