Jan 26, 2018 5:29 PM

The Cars We'll Be Driving (and Not Driving) in 2018

We discuss the latest in autonomous car tech, electric driving, and why China is the future of the auto industry.

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When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership

Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.

Aarian Marshall

Rivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails

RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.

Jeremy White

Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk

A key delay from a state agency means robotaxi rides in the company’s new Ojai vehicle might be free for a few more months.

Aarian Marshall

How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.

Aarian Marshall

Chinese Drivers Are Using Tiny Plastic Heads to Fool Tesla’s Autopilot Safeguards

A cottage industry of celebrity figurines, blinking screens, and other DIY gadgets is helping drivers bypass Tesla's distracted-driving controls.

Zeyi Yang

Apple and Audi Alumni Have Made a Luxe EV Based on the Moon Buggy

The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts—but a car is also coming.

Jeremy White

Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones

The company's latest recall of 3,871 vehicles follows incidents of its autonomous cars prioritizing other hazards or failing to recognize closed construction zones altogether.

Jeremy White

The $25K Slate Is the Most Affordable EV Truck in the US

Launching with better specs than expected, the no-frills Bezos-backed electric pickup looks set to take on Ford’s Maverick—and be an EV truck you can afford and fix yourself.

Jeremy White

A Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown

Did Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Tesla’s driver assistance feature, play a role in a woman’s death?

Aarian Marshall

Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for 2026

We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for July 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.

Kat Merck

Bentley Reveals Its First Electric Car Amid the Wreckage of the Luxury EV Market

The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what’s come before with Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?

Jeremy White