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How Tesla Roadster’s Rocket Thrusters Enable Flight and Why They Raise Safety Concerns

How Tesla Roadster’s Rocket Thrusters Enable Flight and Why They Raise Safety Concerns

Explore how the Tesla Roadster uses compressed-air rocket thrusters to perform flips and jumps, why this flying tech isn’t road-legal, and the safety challenges posed by its powerful thrusters.

Oct 16, 2026

Zero DS Electric Motorcycle Achieves 271-Mile Range, Redefining EV Limits

Zero DS Electric Motorcycle Achieves 271-Mile Range, Redefining EV Limits

Zero Motorcycles' standard DS model breaks electric motorcycle range record, covering 271 miles on a single charge with regenerative braking and strategic riding on mountain roads.

Oct 14, 2026

Why Germany Urges Tesla to Rename Its Full Self-Driving Feature

Why Germany Urges Tesla to Rename Its Full Self-Driving Feature

Germany approves Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech but calls for a name change to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' to reduce driver confusion and emphasize supervision.

Oct 8, 2026

Jaguar Type 01 EV: Bold Design and Performance Face Luxury Market Challenges

Jaguar Type 01 EV: Bold Design and Performance Face Luxury Market Challenges

Jaguar's new Type 01 electric GT saloon delivers 1,000bhp and striking design but faces critical reception amid tough luxury EV market dynamics and declining competitor sales.

Oct 7, 2026

Peugeot E-208 GTi vs Kia EV4 GT: Reviving the Electric Hot Hatch Spirit

Peugeot E-208 GTi vs Kia EV4 GT: Reviving the Electric Hot Hatch Spirit

Explore how Peugeot's E-208 GTi and Kia's EV4 GT are redefining electric hot hatches with spirited handling, impressive power, and unique trade-offs for enthusiasts.

Oct 3, 2026

How Nio and Geely’s Battery Swapping Could Transform EV Charging

How Nio and Geely’s Battery Swapping Could Transform EV Charging

Nio and Geely team up to expand automated battery swapping for EVs, enabling a fresh battery in about 3 minutes and easing charging challenges worldwide.

Sep 28, 2026

Bentley Torcal: A Luxurious High-Performance Electric SUV with 375-Mile Range

Bentley Torcal: A Luxurious High-Performance Electric SUV with 375-Mile Range

Explore Bentley's Torcal, a new electric SUV offering up to 876bhp, a 375-mile range, 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, fast 400kW charging, and a unique acoustic experience.

Sep 24, 2026

How to Increase Your Chance of Riding Uber’s Autonomous Taxis in London

How to Increase Your Chance of Riding Uber’s Autonomous Taxis in London

Uber and Wayve have launched London’s first driverless taxis using Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, though only 15 are in service. Here’s how to maximize your chance of booking one.

Sep 3, 2026

Tesla Autopilot Safety Under Scrutiny After Two Fatal Freeway Stop Crashes

Tesla Autopilot Safety Under Scrutiny After Two Fatal Freeway Stop Crashes

Two deadly freeway crashes involved Teslas that abruptly stopped with driver-assist systems active, highlighting risks of overreliance on current autonomy technology.

Sep 2, 2026

How the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 Redefine Long-Distance EV Travel

How the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 Redefine Long-Distance EV Travel

Explore how the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 deliver over 500 miles per charge and advanced tech, ending range anxiety for family road trips and everyday use.

Aug 23, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi Hits Bollards in Austin as Cybercab Nears Public Road Trials

Tesla Robotaxi Hits Bollards in Austin as Cybercab Nears Public Road Trials

A Tesla Robotaxi struck plastic bollards in Austin, raising questions about its navigation system just as Tesla prepares to launch its fully autonomous Cybercab on public roads.

Aug 20, 2026

Top 5 Electric Vehicles of 2026: From Compact City Cars to High-Performance EVs

Top 5 Electric Vehicles of 2026: From Compact City Cars to High-Performance EVs

Explore the leading 2026 electric vehicles offering a diverse range, including the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N's performance, Kia EV2's practicality, and the luxury Mercedes-Benz VLE van with limousine comfort.

Aug 11, 2026