The average new-vehicle loan is for six years, according to data from Experian, longer than the typical manufacturer’s warranty, and many people hang on to their vehicles far longer than that. Once the warranty expires, the cost of all repairs comes out of the pockets of owners, and nervousness about […]
2021 Fiat Ducato MWB review
A new nine-speed automatic leads a raft of Ducato updates, and delivers a much better van as a result.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Interior Aims for New Heights of Tech, Luxury
Mercedes’ new electric flagship sedan features a dash-spanning “Hyperscreen,” floating design elements, and a high degree of user customizability.
The Event Horizon Telescope has Revealed the Magnetic Field Lines Around M87’s Central Black Hole
In 2019 astronomers captured the first direct image of a black hole. It was an image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of M87. And when many folks saw it, their reaction was “that’s it?” Which is understandable, given that the image is just a blurry, donut-shaped smudge. […]
Space Force finalizing plan to procure broadband from low-orbit satellites
The Space Force is interested in LEO broadband for its fast speeds and low latency.
Audi Recalls A3, S3 over Passenger Airbag System Shutoffs
More than 150,000 cars from 2015–2020 are being recalled because the passenger-detection system may not always detect a passenger.
A rare clotting disorder may cloud the world’s hopes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Best car ramps for 2021
When you need to get under your car, ramps are a good alternative to jack stands.
2022 Infiniti QX55 driven, Genesis GV70 specs revealed and more: Roadshow’s week in review
Here’s a look at the most important stories from the week ending March 27.