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Waymo's new autonomous vehicle, called the Ojai, drives in Venice Beach, California, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

Waymo begins fully autonomous testing in Detroit, other northern cities

October 8, 2026 at 1:09 p.m.

Drivers on Detroit roads are about to become acquainted with a phenomenon that's become commonplace in other cities across the South and the West Coast: cars traveling without anyone behind...

The 2022 Honda Civic Sedan is the first in a series of new 11th-generation Civic variants that will include Hatchback, and high-performance Si and Type-R models. (Honda/TNS)

Auto review: Honda Civic dons a grown-up wardrobe, but still likes to boogie

March 12, 2024 at 12:17 p.m.

How do you improve on a home run? Hit the next one into the upper deck. The 2016 Honda Civic became the instant benchmark for the compact sedan segment. A...

The 2021 BMW M4 coupe. (Tom Kirkpatrick/BMW/TNS)

Auto review: BMW M4 has big grille, big power — and big identity crisis

March 12, 2024 at 12:17 p.m.

Say hello to the 2021 BMW M4 coupe. B stands for "big": big kidney grille, big proportions, big power, big sticker price. And big ambition. Most of it works, but...

The 2021 Aston Martin DBX is powered by a four-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine. (Aston Martin/TNS)

Auto review: Aston Martin DBX — your SUV, Mr. Bond

March 12, 2024 at 12:18 p.m.

The Aston Martin Rapide is the most beautiful sedan in the world. So it's no surprise the Brit brand's first SUV, the DBX, is a stunner. America has been overrun...

Auto review: Infiniti QX55 brings back X-appeal to the SUV

March 12, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

Japanese luxury brands are going back to the future to find their mojo. First, Acura time-traveled back to the 1990s to rediscover its sporty roots. The successful journey brought us...

Auto review: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro likes to get dirty

March 12, 2024 at 12:18 p.m.

Rural Michigan is pickup country. Ford F-250 duallies towing equipment. Laden Silverados hustling to service jobs. Gorgeous Ram trucks prowling construction sites. And macho pickups of all stripes with big...

Rivian is building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its coming R1T pickup and R1S SUV.

EV-maker Rivian plans Tesla-like, mega-charging network

March 26, 2021 at 10:56 a.m.

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive is borrowing a page from Tesla Inc. and building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its coming R1T pickup and R1S SUV. Dubbed the Rivian Adventure Network,...

If you're not good at memorizing numbers or if you need a more expansive list than the one in your head, keep a written list of emergency contacts. If your phone dies and you didn't pack that charger, but someone like a police officer, rescue worker or other helpful person stops, you will be able to get in touch with a contact.

How electric vehicle buyers can save buying used — if they can find one

March 12, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

With new electric vehicle prices hitting more than $30,000 for cars like the Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Ioniq, some buyers are turning to the used channel to find...

Auto review: Second-gen Chevy Bolt EV is a treat. Pity it isn’t a Caddy

March 12, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

The second-generation, battery-powered Chevy Bolt EV is better than ever. I just wish it were a Caddy. The 2022 Bolt EV (as in Electric Vehicle) has acquired a stretched version...

Most dependable cars: Lexus, Kia top 2021 JD Power auto study

March 12, 2024 at 12:19 p.m.

Automobiles are more complex than ever and more dependable than ever, according to data analytics firm JD Power, which recently released its 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The study found...

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