Motor

Confirmed: Florida’s new traffic law requires 50 hours of training to obtain a driver’s license—check if you’re on the list and the effective date

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Teen driver behind the wheel completing Florida’s mandatory 50-hour training required for under-18 permits starting today

Teens across the Sunshine State have a few extra weeks to meet tougher education, vision, and supervision standards before hitting the road under Statute 322.1615. Florida’s young motorists just got a summer homework assignment. After a one‑month delay, the state’s new 50‑hour Driver Education/Traffic Safety Classroom requirement kicks in on August 1, 2025. Anyone 15 or older seeking … Read more

Flying taxis take off in China: the future of urban transport has arrived

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Flying taxi demonstration in China with city skyline in the background

Air taxis are now operational, reaching speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour. For years, we’ve imagined flying cars as part of futuristic sci-fi movies. Now, that vision is becoming a reality in China. Partnering with EHang, a Chinese company, the country has completed its first air taxi takeoffs, making waves worldwide and showing … Read more

Ferrari’s Bold Move: Introducing a Hybrid Hydrogen-Electric Engine to Preserve Its Combustion Legacy

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Ferrari logo with a red Ferrari sports car in the background.

Ferrari, a name synonymous with speed, luxury, and impeccable engineering, is making a bold move into the future of sustainable automotive technology. The Italian automaker has announced the development of a new hybrid hydrogen-electric engine that promises to merge eco-friendly power sources with the company’s legendary combustion performance. The result is a future-proof engine that … Read more

Goodbye to electric bikes: hydrogen is here to change the future of urban mobility forever with this new model

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White hydrogen-powered bike Boon H2 parked near the ocean, highlighting urban mobility innovation.

With several U.S. transit systems labeling e‑bikes a fire risk, riders are looking for a safer, greener option. Enter the Boon H2, a hydrogen‑fuel‑cell bicycle from Irish start‑up HubUR that aims to rewrite urban mobility. The compact cycle swaps bulky lithium batteries for a removable 20‑gram hydrogen cartridge, giving roughly 31 miles of assist per tank and eliminating … Read more

Goodbye to NHTSA officials: Elon Musk fires them and raises doubts about Tesla’s Autopilot technology

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Elon Musk wearing a cheese-shaped hat and shrugging during a speech on Tesla Autopilot issues with NHTSA

Thirty senior safety officials shown the door as federal pressure mounts on Autopilot and Full Self‑Driving. The abrupt firing of 30 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specialists by Elon Musk, now chairing the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), could become the biggest roadblock yet for Tesla’s autonomous ambitions. Owners who depend on Autopilot or … Read more

Confirmed: a major US airline cancels hundreds of flights between July and September — here are the reasons why

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Aerial view of airplanes parked at gates in major US airport affected by flight cancellations

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights axed from July through September. Vacation planners facing sticker shock will have one more obstacle this summer: fewer Southwest options. The carrier confirmed it will scrub 247 flights across its July‑to‑September schedule, trimming capacity particularly at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Southwest’s latest cutback follows a $149 million first‑quarter loss and a … Read more

Confirmed: Virginia green-lights mandatory speed limiters — reckless drivers face new tech instead of suspensions

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Virginia highway with a 55 mph speed-limit sign, school bus, and cars—visualizing the state’s new mandate for speed-limiting devices on reckless drivers’ vehicles.

Virginia’s move could reshape how states tackle chronic speeding—will other legislatures follow suit? Reckless driving kills thousands each year, and traditional fines aren’t stopping repeat offenders. A newly signed Virginia law aims to change that by letting courts order speed‑limiting devices instead of suspending licenses or handing down jail time. How Virginia’s House Bill 2096 brings … Read more

Good news for these citizens: Over 400,000 Ohio drivers regain their driver’s licenses following major legal reform

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Heavy traffic on Ohio highway as drivers regain licenses after legal reform under House Bill 29.

A sweeping reform lets residents like Franklin Johnson reclaim their licenses and rebuild daily life across the Buckeye State. Franklin Johnson did a double‑take when he opened a June 10 letter from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: the decade‑old suspension on his driver’s license was gone. He is one of more than 400,000 Ohioans … Read more

Goodbye gas: This solar-powered car can drive 1,000 miles on sunlight alone

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Solar-powered Aptera electric car driving, highlighting aerodynamic design for 1,000-mile range without gas or charging.

California’s Aptera says its lightweight “sun machine” could rewrite the electric‑vehicle rulebook. Aptera Motors, the San Diego–based pioneer of three‑wheeled EVs, has pulled the covers off a solar‑electric coupe that—according to its engineers—can cruise for roughly 1,000 miles without plugging in. If the claim holds up, commuters, road‑trippers, and range‑worriers alike may soon have a new … Read more

Ford warns millions of drivers: “Do not drive” after recalling more than a million Ford vehicles nationwide

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Ford factory worker inspects brake system on vehicle assembly line during safety recall operations.

The automaker’s sprawling safety campaign covers faulty brakes, frozen cameras, and a back‑seat lockout risk that could leave passengers stuck. Ford Motor Co. has launched one of its largest safety drives in years, telling drivers of certain 2024–2025 Super Duty pickups not to get behind the wheel until a simple—but critical—brake‑pedal spring is confirmed to be … Read more

92k-plus Mercedes-Benz vehicles pulled for safety fix: find the affected trims

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Close-up of the Mercedes-Benz front grille and emblem on a recalled GLC model from 2023 to 2025

Structural weakness in the rear roof pillar could let occupants’ heads hit metal during certain impacts, prompting a nationwide fix at no cost to drivers. Mercedes‑Benz is pulling almost 93,000 of its newest compact SUVs off the road after federal regulators found that the rear roof pillar, known as the C‑pillar, may not soften a blow the way … Read more

Goodbye paperwork: NHTSA rule simplification allows automakers to put 2,500 robotaxis on the road each year

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Waymo autonomous vehicle near Golden Gate Bridge with NHTSA logo representing new federal approval rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a streamlined approval pathway that lets automakers deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annually with far less paperwork—a move that could finally pry open a market stalled by years of regulatory gridlock. For millions of would‑be riders and the companies betting billions on driverless tech, the decision … Read more

It’s official: Tesla’s robotaxi experience in Austin — cheap, driverless, and a little daring

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Futuristic Tesla robotaxi with gullwing doors parked in Austin in front of flower shop

A handful of fully driverless Model Y SUVs are now roaming South Congress, giving invited riders a glimpse of Elon Musk’s long‑promised robotaxi future for the cost of a fancy coffee. Tesla rolled out the pilot on June 22, limiting service to about a dozen vehicles, each with a safety monitor in the front seat and a geofenced five‑mile … Read more

It’s official: Starting July 1, a new measure will make drivers think twice about exceeding the speed limit in Florida

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Florida Highway Patrol cruiser pulls over a speeding pickup on a rural highway ahead of July 2025 $500 super-speed law.

Florida’s new ‘super speed’ law will jail extreme speeders starting July 1, 2025— tougher rules combine a $500 fine with possible jail time for first‑time offenders Florida motorists have just six weeks to adjust their driving habits before the state’s “super speed” statute takes effect on July 1, 2025. Designed to curb a growing wave of fatal crashes tied … Read more

Confirmed for 2026: this is what California vehicle license plates will look like after the new redesign

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California DMV sign at Arleta office, highlighting agency behind 2026 rollout of new 000AAA0 license-plate format

With the familiar 1AAA000–9ZZZ999 series poised to max out in about a year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has approved a fresh alphanumeric layout that motorists will start seeing on the road by mid‑2026. The move matters because, without new combinations, the DMV would literally be unable to register another car. The upcoming … Read more

Goodbye gear shift: this Japanese single-pedal vehicle changes gears without gears

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Rear three-quarter view of Nissan Hyper Tourer electric concept van in copper, illustrating goodbye-gear-shift single-pedal drivetrain.

Japan’s newest concept car swaps gears for electrons, challenging the future of every manual‑transmission holdout. Drivers who love the rhythmic dance of clutch and gear lever just got a wake‑up call. Nissan’s Hyper Tourer, revealed in Tokyo and now headed for further testing, shows how quickly electric powertrains could push traditional manuals into museum territory. The … Read more

Goodbye to license plate forgery in Texas: the DMV will discontinue paper tags as of July 1, and metal tags will be issued instead

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Map of North America with Texas highlighted and an inset pile of counterfeit paper license plates, signaling the DMV’s July 1 switch to metal tags.

The state’s dealerships will hand over ready‑to‑ride metal plates at the point of sale, a shift designed to shut down widespread paper‑tag fraud. Texas drivers who buy a new or used vehicle from a dealership after July 1, 2025 will leave the lot with the same aluminum license plates they’ll use for years to come. Gone are … Read more

Goodbye, red badge – Japan ceases Civic Type R output after decades of shaping tuner culture

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Facade of Honda headquarters in Japan with red Honda logo and “Power of Dreams” slogan amid Civic Type R production halt announcement

The sixth‑generation hot hatch leaves assembly lines for good, sparking a last‑minute rush among fans worldwide. Honda has confirmed the curtain is falling on the Civic Type R, the track‑ready compact that has defined affordable performance for nearly three decades. The move, announced in Tokyo this week, finalizes what many enthusiasts feared: after the 2025 model year, … Read more

Say goodbye to gasoline engines: Porsche could turn traditional systems upside down

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Porsche hydrogen engine concept on green background with brand crests, showing shift from gasoline to zero-emission power.

The German sports‑car icon has quietly built a compact hydrogen engine that rivals its legendary gas units—raising the stakes for the entire zero‑emission landscape. Porsche just signaled that battery power alone won’t define clean performance. Its engineers have slipped a next‑generation hydrogen engine under the hood of a 911‑sized prototype, promising V8 muscle without tailpipe … Read more