Arstechnica Cars

1. Trump cuts tariff on UK cars; American carmakers not happy about it

   The UK is allowed to export 100,000 cars a year to the US at the lower rate.

2. USPTO refuses Tesla Robotaxi trademark as “merely descriptive”

   According to CEO Elon Musk, Tesla's future rests on the two-seat driverless pod.

3. Everything you ever wanted to know about four-wheel steering

   With roots in early 20th-century trucks, 4WS is not widely understood.

4. Ford raises prices on Mexican-made cars—but not the full tariff cost

   Mach-Es, Bronco Sports, and Mavericks already in inventory won't see a price increase.

5. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Turbo review: Italian charm that cuts both ways

   Lighter and cheaper than the PHEV, engaging to drive—some rough edges, though.

6. Musk’s politics see Tesla sales collapse in Europe

   Last month, Tesla sold just 512 cars in the UK and 885 cars in Germany.

7. F1 in Miami: Like normal F1, but everyone wears pastels

   The Miami event exemplifies the new breed of F1 venues, but it races well.

8. NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, F1: GM’s motorsport boss explains why it goes racing

   Motorsports remains a great way to train good engineers.

9. The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage: Achingly beautiful and thrilling to drive

   It took time to get confident with the Vantage, and it did not like rain.

10. Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

    Internal combustion engine drivers would pay only $20 a year, and only from 2030.