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The XM is a technical powerhouse geared for eating autobahns, not apices.
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The Genesis GV70 Electrified humbly sticks to its strengths
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PLATO: How an educational computer system from the ’60s shaped the future
Forums, instant messaging, and multiplayer video games all started here.
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Nissan’s all-wheel drive Ariya is finally on sale, and Ars has driven it
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From action-RPG combat to narrative design, Final Fantasy XVI marks a new era.
Michael Higham
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Quicker in-car updates and longer vehicle lifecycles are coming, Mercedes says.
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The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing.
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It’s not nearly as vomit-inducing as you’d think.
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Bayonetta 3 review: An updated, over-the-top spectacle
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Hydrogen-powered startups shine at the Paris Auto Show
An SUV with removable hydrogen-filled pods and a stylish sedan caught our attention.
Dhananjay Khadilkar
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“Data in the Desert” hints at the future of autonomous vehicles
UK-based Wejo unveils new operating system to “democratize” AV data.
Gregory Leporati
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Tim Stevens
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It’s more than just a showcase of the company’s latest EV technology.
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The company wants to treat EV motors like a beating heart.
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EV chargers are on the spectrum of the Internet of Things, and that means risk.
Gordon Feller
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Preview: How Volition created a Saints Row for the side-hustle generation
Stealing meth labs to pay off college loans? Relatable.
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