Recent stories by Ars Contributors
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The Morgan XP-1 is an extremely eccentric English electric vehicle
The three-wheel convertible EV weighs little, so should actually be quite efficient.
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Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why
All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs.
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Why don’t EVs have standard diagnostic ports—and when will that change?
OBD-II was implemented to monitor emissions, but EVs don't have tailpipes.
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The surprisingly robust careers of Star Trek stars who became video game voice actors
Yes, that really is Quark's voice you're hearing.
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Porsche summons old-school cool with the 2024 911 Sport Classic
The limited-production model focuses on driver involvement, not performance stats.
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The Universe in a lab: Testing alternate cosmology using a cloud of atoms
We can't experiment with the Universe, but we can make something that works like it.
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Cold temperatures in Las Vegas were “most difficult,” says Pirelli
In the future, F1 teams may need to adapt to using fewer tires each weekend.
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After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds
Fake gearshifts and powertrain noises enhance Hyundai’s electric hot hatch—mostly.
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Small-batch EVs and plenty of robots—Hyundai’s new innovation center
The Korean automaker's latest facility is a test bed for new ideas.
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Sensible power output makes the DBA Mini eMastered a huge amount of fun
Think of it as an alternative to a supercar.
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Scientists 3D print a robotic hand with human-like bones and tendons
As a layer is printed, an optical scan IDs flaws and corrects them in the next layer.
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Lotus Eletre R is a 900-horsepower SUV that weirdly slays the competition
Lotus is ready to sell you a super EV SUV. What is it, and can it be a winner?
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Gamma-ray burst charged Earth’s ionosphere from 2 billion light-years away
The brightest supernova ever detected altered the outer layers of Earth's atmosphere.
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Massive power makes this electric restomod Mini Cooper a handful
We sample a mini with Tesla power, and another with a mid-mounted V6 motor.
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Mummified baboons point to the direction of the fabled land of Punt
Egyptians often mentioned a trading partner but neglected to say where it was.
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Is the NFL making progress in tackling its concussion crisis?
Concussion counts are not as objective as they may seem.
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The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo is sharper and quicker, but it comes at a cost
The revamp hones the Z's reflexes and ups the visual drama, but with caveats.
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The European Space Agency may have a bullying problem
Ex-employees, ESA documents, and court cases point to longstanding problems.
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The brutality of this EV crash test was shocking, but both cars passed
Counting our blessings after a crash course in vehicle safety.
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Driving the Volvo EX30, a $36K EV that prioritizes sustainability
Volvo says the EX30's carbon footprint is 25 percent smaller than the C40 or XC40.
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Cute, fun to ride, but does it have a future? The Honda Motocompacto
Even Honda isn’t sure what to do with this cute little thing.
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There was a heavy dose of the future at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show
As the auto show tries to reinvent itself, Japan lets some interesting ideas loose.
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Toyota has built an EV with a fake transmission, and we’ve driven it
Five minutes behind the wheel, and you'll be a believer.
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The contradiction of environmentally sustainable supercar manufacturing
A visit to Lamborghini's factory involves some beehives, but also a V12 Aventador.
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Trying to make sense of why Otis exploded en route to Acapulco this week
It feels like this was a combination of bad luck, bad timing, and bad placement.
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Old-school problems, old-school solutions: We help aero-test a Mustang
OVC builds re-creations of 1960s Mustangs—we help test a Peter Brock-designed hood.
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Toyota shows electric concepts at Tokyo show, but it may never build them
But an internal combustion engine-powered commercial van is going into production.
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Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Welcome to 2026 and the future of Lexus as an all-electric brand.
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How to make almost any computer a modern-day PLATO terminal
A dive into the past, whether you're using a vintage or new computer.
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Scientists combine evolution, physics, and robotics to decode insect flight
Some insects' wings flap without brain input. Robots help us understand how.
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Kia EV5 revealed, but US future is uncertain for this electric crossover
The new compact electric SUV will go on sale in China and South Korea first.
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Kia EV3, EV4 concepts look like the future, will soon be a reality
This small SUV and sedan-hatch-thing will be crucial to Kia's future global EV sales.
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US government considers protecting octopuses used in research
Prior to the pending rules, no invertebrates were subject to regulation.
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Long gone, DEC is still powering the world of computing
One of the early pioneers in computing, the company disappeared in the late 1990s.
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Aston Martin’s Valkyrie is going racing, but only after a power cut
The engine and aerodynamics both need to be pegged back to satisfy the rule book.
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It seemed like a good idea at the time: 9 car designs that went nowhere
Flying cars, amphicars, two-engined cars, steam cars—not every idea is a good one.