

A Tesla Too Pricey? E-Bikes Offer Entry-Level Electric Transportation
Electric cars remain something of a novelty, commanding premium prices and presenting charging challenges, but another kind of electric...
By John R. Quain
Jan 15, 2018


Daimler’s First Electric Trucks Take Manhattan, Aim to Supplant Diesel
A pair of 19th-century horse stables served as a backdrop in Manhattan’s East Village as Daimler Trucks unveiled its new electric...
By John R. Quain
Sep 29, 2017


Tesla Model 3: Everything You Need to Know
In March 2016, in front of a small but exuberant crowd, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Model 3, positioned as an electric car for the...
By John R. Quain
Jul 28, 2017


Follow that Car? Someone Already Is
Cars have become rolling listening posts. They can track phone calls and texts, log queries to websites, record what radio stations you...
By John R. Quain
Jul 28, 2017


What Self-Driving Cars See
Giant tech companies are fighting over the technology in court. Start-ups around the world are racing to develop new versions of it. And...
By John R. Quain
Jun 25, 2017


Soon, Your Car May Be Able to Read Your Expressions
When you shop for cat food online, Amazon knows who you are. When you look for the best airfares for summer vacation, Google knows who...
By John R. Quain
Jun 25, 2017


2017 Could Prove to Be a Turning Point for Plug-In Hybrids
Until recently, if you wanted to ditch your gas guzzler and go electric, there were few choices. You could take the high road and opt for...
By John R. Quain
Jun 8, 2017


Cars Will Talk to One Another. Exactly How Is Less Certain.
The Cadillac CTS is racing toward a blind corner, raising the anxiety of its passengers. Suddenly, a chime sounds and a “front cross...
By John R. Quain
Mar 10, 2017


Self-Driving Cars Might Need Standards, but Whose?
The PC revolution, the internet boom, the smartphone economy — all were propelled along by a common set of technological standards. So...
By John R. Quain
Feb 23, 2017


2017 BMW Series 5 Review: Precision Meets High Tech Street Smarts
Anyone who values an advanced level of precision will appreciate BMW's redesigned 5 Series sedan. From the outside, the 5 Series may not...
By John R. Quain
Feb 22, 2017