Arstechnica Cars

1. California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers

   There's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.

2. Volkswagen Group tells its board how to fix it, unions disagree

   VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.

3. Like a cheat code for your car: We investigate ECU tuning

   Now it's an arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners trying to crack them.

4. Ruf debuts new flat-eight engine at Goodwood

   The 4.8 L eight-cylinder generates more than 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, Ruf says.

5. Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.

   State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company’s new Ojai vehicle for a few months.

6. Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo

   The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.

7. This race car is made from plant fibers, volcanoes, ... and seawater?

   The T70S can be eligible for racing events or built to be road-legal.

8. F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations

   Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.

9. Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal

   The new model will be officially unveiled in late September.

10. The Czinger 21C might be the wildest car we drive all year

    This hybrid V8 has organic-looking 3D-printed components and shatters lap records.