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Ford’s patent shows a simulated shifter made to mimic traditional gear-changing motion in EVs. The system uses actuators and motors to recreate the tactile feedback of an H-pattern gearbox. While Ford patented the system, there’s no guarantee it will enter future production models. For anyone even vaguely familiar with the current landscape, it’s clear that electric vehicles have quietly taken over the sensible side of driving. They’re smooth, quiet, efficient,…

Rare Rimac Nevera appears for sale with bidding already past the $1 million mark Original MSRP hovered near $2.3 million though final price may end up much lower. Four electric motors produce 1,813 hp and launch the EV to 60 mph in 1.85 seconds. It’s not every day that a multi-million-dollar electric hypercar pops up for sale in a public auction, but here we are. When your average crossover feels…

Aston Martin’s Valhalla delivers 1,065 hp from a hybrid V8 and three electric motors. It marks the brand’s first series-production mid-engine car and first plug-in hybrid. Only 999 Valhalla units will be made, and most are already spoken for worldwide. Aston Martin has entered the final validation testing phase of its all-new mid-engined Valhalla supercar, revealing that production will start this quarter. Not only can we now see the Valhalla…

The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is Motor Trend’s quickest accelerating car ever tested to date The Porsche outpaced Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Ferrari SF90 Stradale It set the fourth-fastest lap time ever on the magazine’s figure-eight handling course. Electric cars are no longer just about efficiency—they’re turning into full-blown performance monsters. Sure, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Ultra may have nabbed some bragging rights by edging out…

Ford registration data for Q1 shows Mustang Mach-E sales grew 21 percent. Sales of gas-powered Mustangs sank by almost 32 percent in the same period. The Bronco, Ranger and F-series were winners; Maverick and Explorer lost out. Remember the outcry from enthusiasts when Ford unveiled the Mach-E in November 2019? They were worried Ford wanted to replace the iconic pony car with an EV but the automaker assured them that…

Canoo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after burning through hundreds of millions in losses. Harbinger alleges the asset sale unfairly benefited Canoo’s CEO without proper valuation. The sale may include trade secrets tied to an ongoing lawsuit between the two firms. It’s not unusual for a flashy EV startup to crash and burn, but Canoo’s spectacular flameout has been anything but clean. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in January…

An unidentified individual slashed the Tesla’s tires and smashed the windshield. The vandal left a note reading, ‘Replace all tires. Unsafe to drive.’ Attacks on Tesla models have spiked throughout the United States recently. Even in the age of ubiquitous cameras and smart tech, some people still think a hoodie and a bad attitude are enough to pull off vandalism without consequences. The owner of a vandalized Tesla Cybertruck in…

BMW has dropped a set of images of an off-road-ready M2 Dakar. The coupe gets extra ground clearance and big rear wheelarch vents. Sadly, the go-anywhere Dakar is just a BMW April Fool’s Day prank. Every year certain automakers like to tease us with April Fool’s Day stories that are often just plain silly. Isuzu entering the fragrance market and Fiat making a 500e “Parmigiano Edition” with a grille that…

An unremarkable 1991 Honda Civic Si recently sold for $12,100 on Cars & Bids. There was a flurry of late bidding that drove the price up thousands of dollars. The classic Honda has 191,855 miles on it and was once driven by Doug DeMuro. The Honda Civic has long been the go-to answer for anyone seeking a car that simply works. Endlessly reliable, affordable, and practical, it’s never been flashy,…

Nissan reduces MSRPs on 2025 Rogue and Pathfinder by up to $1,930 per model. Rogue now starts at $28,590 while Pathfinder’s base price drops to $36,400 before fees. Price cuts contrast industry trend as most automakers are expected to raise prices. Tariffs are the word of the month, and car buyers are bracing for impact. With the Trump administration’s push to revive American manufacturing by raising prices on imported cars…