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Ford simplifies new F-150, expands options at Detroit auto show
America's best-selling pickup will be easier to order and easier to use.
Texas power grid declares emergency
The state's power grid operator was in emergency mode for three hours on Wednesday evening, after Texas reported a record demand for electricity amid the heat.
New Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has less motors but more efficiency
Rivian is bringing the cost of its truck down with in-house parts and fewer electric motors
New 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV has only one compromise
Mercedes put its top-tier tech and two powerful motors in this AMG sport utility vehicle
New 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T is analog driving in a digital world
The 911 is more expensive than the competition because of its marriage of sports car dynamics and modern technology.
New 2024 Mazda CX-90 is luxurious in every way except its engine
The three-row SUV has excellent fabrics and switchgear, but the new engine needs to be smoother.
LA hospital power failure hits ICU as firefighters rush to save patients
Firefighters are coordinating with the hospital to transfer critically ill patients on ventilators.
Planet Heroes
To shore up the electrical grid, Robert Kabera uses AI to probe its flaws
Robert Kabera wants to manage climate change by using technology to bring resilience to the electrical grid
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover is classic luxury with cutting edge tech
The biggest SUV from Land Rover finds its roots in comfort and capabililty.
The 2023 Audi S6 is sport, luxury and technology in equal amounts
Audi's midsize sedan impresses with easy-to-use tech and plenty of power for when in a pinch.
The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is future tech wrapped around a big V8
Ford brought out a new name and created a modern cockpit for the Mustang, but kept the classic engine.
The 2023 Subaru WRX has a new look, but with the same rally roots
The latest WRX has more tech and comfort than all previous models combined.
The 2023 Jaguar F-Type matches the world's best in style and power
The two-seat Jaguar F-Type has only grown better with age and a slight makeover
The 2024 Buick Envista has premium design for a fraction of the cost
Buick's new crossover undercuts almost all of its modern rivals.
Pregnant woman poses with "nuclear waste" to prove point about radiation
Madison Hilly told Newsweek that Americans need to "get over our collective hang-up on [nuclear] waste."
The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV is inexpensive, efficient and fun to drive
The Niro offers something for everyone in its gasoline, hybrid and battery-electric models.
The Chevrolet Trax has taken a big step forward that's just enough
Chevrolet has remade the Trax as a desirable SUV at a starter price.
The 2023 BMW Z4 is an easy-going roadster in a handsome wrapper
The Z4 is as good as it's ever been, but we'd advise the faster, more expensive version
The 2023 Honda CR-V is the Civic of SUVs and it works
The two-row CR-V has more cargo room and more technology than previous ones, better style too.
The off-road Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato is completely crazy and it works
Lamborghini's first off-road coupe injects a bit of insanity to its sanest supercar.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been baked better than the 5
Hyundai's new electric sedan is stylish but not perfectly executed.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya proves ready for Snowbelt duty
With the addition of all-wheel drive, the Nissan Ariya is ready for all weather conditions.
The 2023 Kia Telluride might be outsold, but it's not outdone.
The updated Telluride kept what worked (almost everything) and added more capability with the X-Pro off-road trim.
The 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is coming for German luxury sedans
The bigger Blackwing sedan has the soul of a luxury car and the heart of a Corvette.
The 2023 Ford Maverick is the most useful new compact on the market
The 2023 Ford Maverick pickup has space for 5 people and a truckbed, and gets 42 miles per gallon.
BMW M3 is an argument for displacement over electric car replacement
BMW's legendary sports sedan still has an edge over its electric counterpart.
The 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing sedan is America's new showstopper
The Blackwing moniker is reserved for Cadillac's most extreme sedans and the CT5-V is one of them.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is an efficient, roomy appliance
The new hybrid SUV comes standard with all-wheel drive and more than 40 miles per gallon combined.
Style and speed are no longer secondary in the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime
The plug-in Prius Prime is back with 44 miles of range and better design than most competition.
Two men electrocuted while trying to steal from power station: police
The pair's bodies were discovered when a transformer fire broke out as they were killed at the site in Gainesville, Georgia, in the early hours.