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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 Electric Vehicles To Avoid Buying This Year
As the internal combustion engine goes the way of the dodo, it's becoming clearer that electric cars are the future; there's no denying it. But are all electric cars made equal? As the electric SUV and sedan market continues to evolve, it seems some models are falling behind the curve. Read Next: Learn More: GOBankingRates spoke to automotive experts to learn more about the EVs you should steer clear of this year. 2025 Nissan Leaf MSRP: $29,280 to $37,330 Once a pioneer in the EV world, the Nissan Leaf's older electric motor and battery pack are now showing its age. Aivaras Grigelevicius, an automotive expert at carVertical, shared, 'There's nothing wrong with offering an EV at an affordable price, but affordability shouldn't come at the expense of better battery technology or faster charging speeds.' He also pointed out a big flaw: 'The Leaf still uses the outdated CHAdeMO charging port, which is being phased out from many charging stations nationwide.' Find Out: 2024 Jaguar I-Pace MSRP: $73,375 to $73,875 Despite being an all-power vehicle with stunning looks and regenerative braking, the Jaguar I-Pace is falling behind due to a lack of updates. In fact, the 2024 model is last release for this specific line. Grigelevicius explained, 'Jaguar's decision to neglect it and avoid substantial updates over the years has made it noncompetitive.' He added an important point for potential buyers: 'The biggest issue is Jaguar's choice to discontinue the I-Pace without a direct replacement, as the company shifts to the high-end, more expensive EV market in 2025. This radical transformation will likely impact the support for the I-Pace and other existing models.' 2025 Toyota bZ4X MSRP: $38,520 to $45,330 Toyota's entry into the EV market has been less than impressive. Grigelevicius didn't mince words. 'If anyone wants to see the attitude of one of the biggest companies in the world toward electric cars, the Toyota bZ4X is a prime example. It lacks innovation, features, refinement and a decent range. Even the charging speed is mediocre, and it just doesn't make any financial sense to buy one in 2025 or beyond unless Toyota makes dramatic improvements to the bZ4X.' 2025 Tesla Model X MSRP: $86,630 to $101,630 Chris Pyle, an auto expert at JustAnswer, raised concerns about the Model X's signature feature. 'There have been and still are concerns with those winged doors working right and sealing properly,' he said. He also shared a potential issue with its performance: 'The car has too much power, resulting in it being used up too often, and then the driver finds themselves running out of battery power sooner than expected.' 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E MSRP: $39,990 to $57,990 Pyle suggested thinking twice before buying a Mach-E. 'Ford is still in the learning curve,' he said. 'This car did have a battery overheating concern, and it may still not be addressed fully.' He also humorously pointed out a social downside. 'As soon as you say electric Mustang, you are going to hear over and over this is not a Mustang at all, and hear about the Mustangs they used to and still own.' 2025 Rivian R1S MSRP: $78,450 to $107,700 While innovative, Rivian vehicles come with a potential financial risk. Pyle warned, 'If you ever scratch it or bend a body panel, especially on the bed, get ready to cry. I have seen plenty of fender benders where this vehicle was in excess of $20K to repair cosmetic parts only.' 2026 GMC Hummer EV MSRP: $99,095 to $107,195 Pyle is skeptical about one of the Hummer EV's touted features: 'Four-wheel steering. It was a […] flop the last time they tried it, and it will be again. More stuff to fail that is just not needed. It is a big SUV proving that you can tow or go off-road with an EV. How often will you be parallel parking and need four-wheel steering in those scenarios?' Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates 7 Things You'll Be Happy You Downsized in Retirement This article originally appeared on 6 Electric Vehicles To Avoid Buying This Year
CNET
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Waymo Hits the Road In New York City. Everything to Know About the Robotaxi
Table of Contents Waymo Hits the Road In New York City. Everything to Know About the Robotaxi Self-driving cars are slowly becoming less sci-fi and more real-world as companies like Waymo, the driverless arm of Google's parent Alphabet, expand into more cities. Its newest service area is Atlanta, through a partnership with Uber. Now, riders there can travel across 65 square miles of the city, with plans for future expansions. And on Monday, Waymo said that its vehicles arrived on the streets of New York City, where the company will begin by manually collecting driving data. It's also rolling out a limited fleet of vehicles with human drivers in Philadelphia. The goal is to develop its technology and possibly expand its ride-hailing service to those cities someday, too. Waymo currently operates fully autonomous rides for the general public in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Austin, Texas, which take place aboard the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace. The vehicles can be summoned either via the Waymo One app or Uber, depending on the city. Waymo plans to begin offering rides in Washington, DC, and Miami starting in 2026. In April, it said it'll begin driving its vehicles on Tokyo's streets, making this the company's first international location. Along with those launches, Waymo in January announced it would also begin testing with manually driven vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego. And in April, it said it reached a preliminary agreement with Toyota to "explore a collaboration" geared toward developing autonomous driving tech, which could someday be factored into personally owned vehicles, too. Waymo's expansion extends to its manufacturing facilities as well. In May, the company said it's opening a new, 239,000-square-foot autonomous vehicle factory in the Phoenix area. The plan is to add 2,000 more fully autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles to its existing 1,500-vehicle fleet. Notably, Waymo indicated it received its "final delivery from Jaguar" earlier this year, as it plans for future iterations of its driverless rides. Waymo added that the "facility's flexible design" will allow it to integrate its upcoming sixth-generation self-driving technology into new vehicles, starting with the all-electric Zeekr RT. In October, Waymo also announced that it's partnering with Hyundai to bring the next generation of its technology into Ioniq 5 SUVs. In the years to come, riders will be able to summon those all-electric, autonomous vehicles using the Waymo One app. Waymo says it provides more than 250,000 paid trips each week. I've hailed several rides myself in San Francisco and, as off-putting as it can seem at first (especially to see a steering wheel turn by itself), I quickly adjusted, and it soon felt like an ordinary ride. That's not to say there hasn't been pushback as Waymo rolls out to more cities. The company's vehicles have been involved in a handful of high-profile collisions, including one with a bicyclist in San Francisco and another with a towed pickup truck in Phoenix. (Waymo recalled and updated its software to address the issue.) Waymo's Safety Impact report notes that over the course of 71 million autonomous miles driven through March 2025, its Waymo Driver technology had 88% fewer crashes leading to serious injuries or worse and 78% fewer injury-causing crashes, compared with "an average human driver over the same distance in our operating cities." It also reported significantly fewer crashes with injuries to pedestrians (93%), cyclists (81%) and motorcyclists (86%). As Waymo continues to expand and develop its self-driving tech, here's how and where to summon the robotaxi if you happen to be in one of the few cities where the company currently operates its fleet. Now Playing: Testing Waymo's Safe Exit Feature in a Self-Driving Taxi 05:29 Hailing a ride in Phoenix Phoenix was the first city to open up fully autonomous Waymo rides to the public, in 2020. To hail a ride, download the Waymo One app on iOS or Android. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also use the Uber app to summon one of Waymo's vehicles in Phoenix. When you request an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric ride, you'll have the choice to confirm a Waymo ride, if you're matched. In addition to hailing a ride, you may also have your Uber Eats meal delivered by an autonomous car. When placing an order in the Phoenix area, you might get a note that "autonomous vehicles may deliver your order." When the Waymo car arrives, take your phone with you to pop open the trunk and grab your delivery. You can opt out of this during checkout if you'd rather have a human deliver your food. Hailing a ride in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco followed suit after Phoenix, rolling out fully autonomous rides in late 2022. It scrapped the waiting list in June 2024, so now anyone can download the Waymo One app to ride anytime. The service also operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There's currently no Uber partnership in San Francisco. In August 2024, Waymo expanded its ride-hailing service into the San Francisco Peninsula, and expanded again in March so that select Waymo One riders who live in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale have the option to hail a robotaxi there, too. In June, it expanded further into the Peninsula, and its service area now includes Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Daly City, Broadmoor and Colma. Select riders can now also access Mountain View and more parts of Palo Alto and Menlo Park. In May, the California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's application to operate in South Bay and nearly all of San Jose, opening up the door to future expansions. Hailing a ride in Los Angeles County In November, Waymo scrapped its waitlist for Los Angeles and began welcoming all public riders via the Waymo One app. Now any interested passengers can hop in the robotaxis 24/7 and ride across nearly 120 square miles of LA County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Silver Lake, Playa del Rey, Ladera Heights, Echo Park and Downtown LA, and along all of Sunset Boulevard. There's currently no Uber partnership in Los Angeles. Hailing a ride in Austin In Austin, the only way to hail a Waymo ride is through Uber -- no Waymo One app here. By requesting an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric, you could be matched with a Waymo vehicle -- and you won't be upcharged. If you'd rather not take a driverless ride, you'll have the option to switch to a standard one. On the other hand, if you want to boost your chances of being matched to a self-driving car, you can go to Account > Settings > Autonomous vehicles, then hit the toggle next to Get more Waymo rides. Unlock the door, pop open the trunk and start the ride from the Uber app. You'll still be asked to rate your ride at the end -- but you won't be asked to tip. If there are any issues, riders can access human support 24/7 via the Uber app and from inside the Waymo vehicle (there are screens in the front and back that let you quickly summon customer support). As part of the Uber partnership, Uber will manage tasks like vehicle cleaning and repair, while "Waymo will continue to be responsible for the testing and operation of the Waymo Driver, including roadside assistance and certain rider support functions," the companies said. The collaboration should make autonomous rides accessible to more people, who now won't have to download a separate app to hitch a ride in a robotaxi. Waymo currently operates across 37 square miles of the city, with plans for future expansions. Hailing a ride in Atlanta Like in Austin, you can climb aboard a Waymo robotaxi only via the Uber app. When you book a ride through UberX, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric, you might be paired with a Waymo vehicle at no additional cost. You'll have the option to accept or decline the driverless ride each time. At launch, passengers can travel across 65 square miles of Atlanta, and there are plans for future expansions. You can unlock the vehicle, pop the trunk and start the trip all from the Uber app, and you can access human support 24/7 via the Uber app and from touchscreens inside the vehicle. If you want to boost your chances of being paired with a Waymo vehicle, you can opt in by going to the Uber app, tapping Account > Settings > Autonomous vehicles (under Ride Preferences), and then hitting the toggle next to Get more Waymo rides. Upcoming expansions New York City In June, Waymo shared plans to bring its autonomous tech back to New York City, after having first manually operated its vehicles there in 2021. It'll once again start by driving manually in the Big Apple, as it waits to hear about its permit application with the New York City Department of Transportation to operate autonomously with a human behind the wheel. Waymo is not yet expanding its ride-hailing service to New York City, but says it plans to do so in the future. Existing laws in the state of New York don't permit the same fully autonomous ride-hailing service that companies like Waymo offer in other parts of the country. Waymo says it's "advocating for a change in state law that would allow for operating a vehicle with no human behind the wheel," adding, "we have every intention of bringing our fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the city in the future." In early July, Waymo began manually operating its vehicles in Manhattan, parts of Downtown Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hoboken. If NYCDOT grants the company's permit, Waymo says it'll drive autonomously with a specialist behind the wheel in New York City, but not in New Jersey. Philadelphia Waymo said in July that it's bringing a limited fleet of its vehicles to "the most complex parts" of Philadelphia, "including downtown and freeways." These vehicles will have human drivers behind the wheel as the company continues to develop its driving capabilities. There are no immediate plans to launch a robotaxi service there. Washington, DC Waymo plans to start offering rides through its Waymo One app in Washington, DC, in 2026. The company returned to the nation's capital in January to test its autonomous driving tech. In late March, it said it was bringing more vehicles to the city and working to scale its service throughout the year. In a blog post, Waymo said it'll "continue to work closely with policymakers to formalize the regulations needed to operate without a human behind the wheel in the District." Miami You'll also have to wait until 2026 to ride a Waymo in Miami. The company has been conducting weather testing in the lead-up to that eventual rollout, noting in a blog post, "Our previous road trips to the Sunshine State's challenging rainy conditions have been invaluable in advancing our autonomous driving capabilities." Waymo will collaborate with Moove, a fintech company that offers vehicle financing, first in Phoenix, where Moove will manage the robotaxi's fleet operations, facilities and charging infrastructure. In Phoenix and then Miami, "Waymo will continue to offer our service through the Waymo One app, and remain responsible for validation and operation of the Waymo Driver," the company said in a blog post. Tokyo Waymo's expansion into Tokyo, which was announced in December, is happening in partnership with Japanese taxi service Nihon Kotsu and taxi app Go. In April, the self-driving company shared that it's finally ready to hit the road abroad. Waymo says trained Nihon Kotsu drivers will manually drive its vehicles across seven Tokyo wards, including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa and Kōtō. This will allow engineers to test and adapt Waymo's autonomous driving tech to local road features and traffic. "In Tokyo, we are abiding by the same steadfast principles that guide us in the US -- commitment to safety, dedication to earning trust in communities where we operate, and collaboration with local officials and community groups here in Tokyo," Nicole Gavel, Waymo's head of business development and strategic partnerships, said in a statement. It's not clear when riders will be able to hitch a self-driving ride with Waymo in Tokyo. The road ahead: Future vehicles In August, Waymo unveiled the sixth generation of its self-driving technology, which strives to expand the capabilities of its driverless fleet. Smarter sensors are meant to help the cars better navigate in extreme weather, Waymo said. The sixth-gen Driver will come aboard the all-electric Zeekr vehicle, which features a flat floor, more head- and legroom, adjustable seats and a removable steering wheel and pedals. The updated tech is still being tested but the company says it'll be available to riders soon. In October, Waymo also announced a partnership with Hyundai to integrate its sixth-generation Driver into the all-electric Ioniq 5 SUV, which, according to a blog post, "will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time." The companies added that they "plan to produce a fleet of Ioniq 5s equipped with Waymo's technology in significant volume over multiple years to support Waymo One's growing scale." Testing with these vehicles will start by late 2025 and become available "in the years to follow." Currently, everyday riders can't take a Waymo vehicle on highways and freeways but that may soon change. The company is testing fully autonomous rides on freeways in Phoenix, as seen in an exclusive video shared with CNET in May. It's also now making fully autonomous freeway rides available to Waymo employees in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Waymo is working to expand its autonomous driving tech into trucking as well but it said last year that it's scaling back those efforts for the time being, to focus on ride-hailing with Waymo One. It noted, "Our ongoing investment in advancing Waymo Driver capabilities, especially on freeways, will directly translate to trucking and benefit its development efforts."
The Independent
07-07-2025
- The Independent
Driver who claimed electric car ‘went rogue' at 100mph charged with fraud
The driver of an electric car, which had to be rammed off the road by motorway police after it "went rogue" at 100mph, has been charged with a motoring offence and fraud. Nathan Owen, 32, claimed his £80,000 Jaguar I-Pace suffered an "electrical fault" which caused its brakes to fail. He said that left him trapped and unable to control the car as it raced down the motorway between Liverpool and Manchester. Owen reportedly stated he was on his way home from his first day as a children's support worker. He said he feared he would die or kill someone else during the terrifying journey. After he called 999, road policing units scrambled to intercept the runaway vehicle as it reached speeds of up to 100mph on the M58/M57 and M62 motorways on the afternoon of 6 March 6 2024. An urgent police operation was launched and the Jaguar was surrounded by police cars from Merseyside Police and Greater Manchester Police for 35 minutes before the vehicle was finally boxed in and brought to a safe stop. Police say that Owen has now been charged with dangerous driving, causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud by false representation, following an extensive investigation. In a statement, Merseyside Police said: 'We have charged a man following an incident involving a black Jaguar I-Pace car on the M62 in March 2024. 'On the afternoon of Wednesday March 6, officers from the force's roads policing unit were called to help stop a vehicle safely on the eastbound carriageway after the driver called 999 reporting his vehicle was out of control and he could not brake while travelling on the M58/M57 and M62 motorways. 'Following an extensive investigation, we have charged Nathan Owen, 32, of The Grove, Prestatyn, North Wales, with dangerous driving, causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud by false representation.' Owen will appear in court on 13 August.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Jaguar I-Pace driver, 32, whose 'out of control' car had to be rammed off motorway by police is charged with fraud and dangerous driving
A motorist whose 'out-of-control' Jaguar I-Pace had to be rammed off the road by police has been charged with fraud and dangerous driving. Nathan Owen, 32, was arrested by Merseyside Police in relation to the incident on the M62 on March 6. Police raced to the motorway to help the vehicle safely stop after he called 999 saying the £80,000 car was 'out of control'. Owen also said he was unable to break while speeding down the M58/M57 and M62 motorways. He was later arrested and taken into police custody to be questioned. Following a police probe, Mr Owen, of Prestatyn, north Wales, has been charged with dangerous driving, causing a public nuisance and two counts of fraud by false representation. He is due to appear in court on Wednesday August 13.
Auto Car
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review
Prices of some used EVs have nose-dived in recent years, which means you can get your hands on a premium model for far less than you might think. So how does a luxurious, comfortable and handsome Jaguar I-Pace sound for less than a new Dacia Spring? That's right: you can snap up the British brand's sleek electric car from as little as £12,000, which is a steal when you consider that when new Jaguar's first electric car cost as much as £80,000, once a few optional extras had been thrown in. Under the floor is a 90kWh lithium ion battery that has a claimed WLTP range of up to 292 miles (more than its Audi, Mercedes and Tesla rivals and still competitive today). Even if that's more like 200-250 miles in the real world, depending on the conditions and driving style, it should be enough for a week dropping the kids off at school, commuting to work and then an extended motorway trip at the weekend. The I-Pace's maximum charging speed of 100kW was fast when new, if slightly lethargic these days, and if you need to top up the battery en route then a 10-80% charge should take 40 minutes or so. You'll seldom need to use a public charger if you've got a wallbox at home, though: a 7kW charger will replenish the battery while you sleep, and it will be much cheaper.
