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Automotive The end of the federal EV tax credit hit the electric vehicle market hard at the start of 2026, and the registration numbers tell that story clearly. According to Automotive News, new EV registrations dropped 41% in January compared to the same month a year prior, followed by a 37% decline in February and a 25% drop in March. Those are steep numbers, and they reflect exactly what happens when a financial incentive that many buyers were counting on suddenly disappears. The good news, if you want to call it that, is the market appears to be…

We’ve got a bunch of power station deals kicking off this week’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s combined Early Prime Father’s Day Sale that is offering a 72-hour flash sale window on three units, including the 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station with 2x 500W solar panels at a new $3,905 low. We also spotted Anker offering a 48-hour SOLIX flash sale on a larger selection of units, like the F2600 2,560Wh Portable Power Station at an exclusive $854, and there are also Early Prime Day deals on EcoFlow’s RIVER 3 series power stations starting from $189. From there,…

Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it’s acquiring Roku, the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku’s familiar purple interface, but it could put Fox in control of your data behind the screen.During a call with investors, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the plan is to keep the two companies separate. Fox aims to grow its business by adding Fox Sports, news content, and local…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Suddenly, after seeing the BMW Neue Klasse M Concept, I’m pretty stoked for the new M3. There’s going to be a quad-motor electric version, which is neat, but there’s also a gas-powered one in the works. And whereas the M5 is a heavy-hitting (and just plain heavy) plug-in hybrid, BMW M CEO Frank Van Meel told Piston Heads that the M3 won’t be. He explained that his crew is instead focusing on the “perfect combustion principle.” Here’s…

A new report accuses Tesla of using “misleading” data regarding the safety of its Full Self-Driving system to get it approved for use in Europe. The company’s own safety statistics, which were sent to some regulators in Europe, have been called little more than marketing materials, and not an accurate depiction of the capabilities of the system or its positive effect on safety. That’s a hefty claim; here’s why regulators are upset. Sketchy Safety Data Sent To Euro Regulators Tesla Model Y with FSD (Supervised) being driven in metro Detroit, April 2026.Tom Murphy / CarBuzz / Valnet Last month, Reuters…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. It’s finally happened. After a 41-race winless streak, Sir Lewis Hamilton achieved what even he’s admitted he doubted would ever come: his 106th Formula 1 win. But not just any win, his first Grand Prix with Scuderia Ferrari. It’s no surprise how the world has reacted to it, but even more so, how his peers have reacted to the Brit’s dominant win at yesterday’s Spanish Grand Prix. It’s not unusual for drivers to walk up to the…

A Claude subscriber has sued Anthropic, alleging the company mislead consumers about the usage limits of its Max plans. Per The Wall Street Journal, Karl Kahn, a Washington DC-based resident, filed a federal lawsuit on Monday accusing Anthropic of overselling how much he could use Claude. The lawsuit claims that the actual usage caps of Anthropic’s Max 5x and Max 20x tiers are hard to determine and appear lower than the limits the company advertises on its website and elsewhere. Anthropic offers three different paid tiers for individuals. The company’s most affordable plan, Claude Pro, starts at $17 per month…

The Ranger division of BendPak has introduced a leverless auto bead lifter kit designed to automate bead lifting on select tilt‑back tire changers. The system eliminates the need for traditional tire irons and pry bars, replacing them with a smooth, controlled lifting motion that improves speed, safety, and ergonomics during tire service. By reducing manual effort, the leverless kit addresses ongoing industry challenges such as technician shortages, an aging workforce and high turnover. The automated process minimizes physical strain, helping experienced technicians work more efficiently while making it easier to train new hires. It also reduces the risk of wheel…

2026 ET5 Touring Champion Edition. Credit: Nio The Champion Edition versions of the 2026 ET5, ET5 Touring and EC6 will begin deliveries on June 20. The new models emphasize racing DNA and exclusive exterior and interior designs compared with the regular versions. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) today officially launched the Champion Edition versions of the 2026 ET5, ET5 Touring and EC6, extending its racing-themed product line. The Chinese EV maker said the three updated models will begin deliveries on June 20, in the order in which orders were locked in. The Champion Edition name comes from Nio’s win of the…

Touring motorcycles are arguably the best choice for comfortable interstate cruising. And given the popularity of this kind of riding, almost every key player has something of this sort in the US today. That includes Japanese bikemakers. The Honda Gold Wing steals the show with sophisticated technology, unparalleled luxury, and unique underpinnings, while examples like the Yamaha FJR1300ES add a sporty twist to luxury touring. Somewhere in the middle, there is a forgotten Kawasaki luxury touring bike that ticks all the right boxes for being a cozy interstate companion. A lot works in its favor, chief among which is its…