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Tesla Offers Autonomous Cybercab for 29990

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Customers will also need to purchase an autonomous driving subscription for the Cybercab to work, which will cost $299 per month, with the first month included for no charge. Tesla has started inviting select customers to order its Cybercab, a steering wheel-free two-seater that could be the first Level 4 autonomous vehicle people can own. The Cybercab will cost $29,990, making it Tesla's cheapest vehicle ever. Customers will also need…

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The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

by Victoria Guzman

Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

Rivian invests $5 million in 3D printing technology to boost production efficiency,...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 3, 2026 • Trail Reports

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

R ivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up...

its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology has been instrumental in creating prototypes and production...

BMW i3 and M350 offer similar drives

Compare the BMW i3 and M350 xDrive to see how the electric...

Victoria Guzman • Oct 31, 2026 • Engine Talk

BMW i3 and M350 offer similar drives

T he i3 50 xDrive sits on the new Neue Klasse platform. For about five decades, the 3 Series has set the standard for small luxury sedans. The latest eighth-generation models arrive as bookends: the electric i3 50 xDrive...

on one side, and the gas-powered M350 xDrive on the other. The two vehicles share a similar exterior and, despite running on different fuels, deliver comparable driving experiences. The i3 50 xDrive sits on the new Neue Klasse platform. It...

Polestar 4 now offered as SUV with rear window

Polestar 4 now available as an SUV with a rear window, addressing...

mira • Oct 28, 2026 • Road Legends

Polestar 4 now offered as SUV with rear window

T he new SUV’s cargo capacity jumps to 655 liters behind the second row (up from 526 liters in the Coupe) and 1,665 liters with the rear seats folded flat. The Polestar 4 has always been an outlier in...

the crowded electric crossover market. When it debuted in 2023, it arrived as a fastback-styled "coupe crossover," a category-defying design that swapped traditional rear glass for a sleek, windowless roofline. The move was bold—even polarizing. Delivery vans had long relied...

Ford F-150 Offers 26 Trim Levels for Buyers

2027 Ford F-150's 26 trim levels, offering varied configurations from $53,690 to...

Amanda Morales • Oct 25, 2026 • Engine Talk

Ford F-150 Offers 26 Trim Levels for Buyers

2 027 Ford F-150 | Driver's side profile with drivers side door open. The 2027 Ford F-150 introduces a broad selection of configurations designed to meet varied customer demands. With 26 trim levels available, buyers can choose from basic...

models to premium versions, priced between $53,690 and $111,375 before adding a $2,695 freight and PDI charge. The lineup includes three seating arrangements: 3-seat, 5-seat, and 6-seat, all powered exclusively by gasoline engines. The XL Regular Cab 141-inch model starts...