One of the last major holdouts says it will adopt Tesla's charging technology — here's the full list of car companies making the switch

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A woman plugs an EV charger into an electric car; a close up of the Tesla charger.
The difference between Tesla charging and non-Tesla charging.

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Apple Car Hits Speed Bump, Reportedly Pushed to 2028

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Apple has yet to confirm the existence of the Apple Car, but it appears this thing hit another snag on the way to its big reveal.

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My Kia got stolen thanks to a TikTok trend. Here's what I wish I had known before buying this car.

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A Kia and Hyundai dealership.
When Morgan Goldwich reported her Kia Optima stolen, the police mentioned a TikTok trend called "Kia Boys" theft.

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People think self-driving cars should be 'better' than human drivers, executive says

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A Cruise self-driving car in San Francisco.
A Cruise self-driving car in San Francisco.

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Americans bought a record number of EVs last year. These were the 10 most popular electric models.

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Electric cars charge in a parking garage at the University of California, Irvine, in 2015.

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Hyundai is offering EV buyers up to $7,500 cash after missing out on tax credits

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Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is one of the EVs eligible for the cash bonus.

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Hyundai and Kia car thefts surged by more than 1000% since 2020 after viral TikToks exposed key security flaw, report says

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New Hyundai cars are displayed on the sales lot at San Leandro Hyundai on May 30, 2023 in San Leandro, California. A surge in Kia and Hyundai thefts began last year after viral videos appeared on social media sites showing how to exploit the lack of antitheft computer chips in the cars.

Peacock Hopes Ad-Free NFL Quarters Will Pull It Out of a Death Spiral

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Volkswagen Bows to Touchscreen Criticism, Will Bring Back Physical Buttons

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There’s more than nostalgia making folks pine for the days of knobs, dials, and buttons. Touchscreens are fine for all-in-one devices but not for something as simple as controlling a car’s air conditioning. Volkswagen had to learn the hard way that just because something can be put in a touchscreen doesn’t mean it…

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You can buy a Hyundai on Amazon starting next year

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The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is unveiled next to an Amazon display on stage at the Hyundai press conference at Automobility LA, the media preview day for the LA Auto Show,
Amazon plans to launch vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2024, starting with Hyundai.

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