[ad_1] The CEO concedes that the car purchasing decision, especially around Porsche is irrational and emotional. “It’s not necessarily wanting and having to do everything you can do with a car. But knowing you could, it’s something that gets people to engage with our brand,” Zellmer said. In other words, you might not take your […]
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22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards
[ad_1] As part of that, officials formally revoked California’s waiver. For decades, the state had the right to determine its own emissions goals under the Clean Air Act. Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW agreed a deal with California in July to build cars and light trucks that would average 50 miles per gallon across their […]
Lime will shut down its car-sharing service in December
[ad_1] The company said it chose not to do a wide launch, because it couldn’t find the right partner that’ll enable it to deploy an electric fleet, and using gas-powered cars isn’t an option. “We are similarly committed to that goal and the information gained during our pilot will support the work necessary should we […]
iOS 13 is here, and iOS 13.1 arrives next week
[ad_1] How will it sell without support from Google?Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro has a ‘quad-camera’ and a vegan leather option Huawei’s party may have been spoiled by leaks, but the Mate 30 has been refashioned as a camera first, smartphone second. For Huawei, it’s breaking away from Google’s services to forge its own path. Uh […]
Tesla targets Nürburgring EV record next month
[ad_1] Data from our track tests indicates that Model S Plaid can achieve 7:20 at the Nürburgring. With some improvements, 7:05 may be possible when Model S returns next month. — Tesla (@Tesla) September 19, 2019 Unofficially, observers said it went around the track in a time of 7 minutes and 23 seconds, besting Porsche’s […]
Tesla’s Model 3 joins Audi’s E-Tron in claiming top safety award
[ad_1] Last month, Audi’s flagship E-Tron also garnered a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ award, becoming the first EV to do so, according to the organization. That vehicle also impressed the IIHC with its crash ratings, collision avoidance systems and headlights that automatically dim thanks to a high-beam assist feature. Along with the two EVs, another […]
Zero’s 2020 electric motorcycles include one that’s loaded for adventures
[ad_1] Other 2020 refreshes are focused more on wringing extra value (and range) out of the lineup, with a few perks. The DS has dipped to a relatively affordable $10,995 through its 7.2kWh, 82-mile battery, all the while adding more storage. Hop to the street-oriented SR and $15,495 now gets you a 14.4kWh Power Pack […]
Preparing for Google’s Pixel 4 event
[ad_1] Get your expense account ready, prices start at $1,549.HP Elite Dragonfly hands-on: A really light business notebook Last year, HP launched the Spectre Folio — the first laptop made of leather. It also trotted out the first 15-inch laptop with an AMOLED screen at CES this year and battled rival Dell to be the […]
Intrigue at the Nurburgring as Tesla unofficially beats Porsche’s fastest lap
[ad_1] To ensure a good time, Tesla put a modified version of the Model S with “fender flares, wider wheels and tires, a rear spoiler, an expanded front grills, and seriously sticky tires,” according to Engadget’s sister site, Autoblog. That’s what was visible on the outside, and Tesla has yet to say what, if any, […]
Uber starts mapping Dallas roads to aid its self-driving efforts
[ad_1] The company was quick to caution that this might not be the immediate precursor to self-driving vehicles. Uber wants any data gathering to contribute “meaningfully” to autonomous driving work, the company’s Austin Geidt said. If it is confident enough to test real self-driving cars, it aims to “work closely” with both city- and state-level […]