Toyota shifts gears: 15 New EVs and a million cars by 2027

Toyota is planning to develop about 15 fully electric models by 2027, up from five currently. These models will include vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, with production expected to reach 1 million units annually by that year.

Emerging Tech         April 7

Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan hit the brake on shipments to U.S. over tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its UK-made cars to the U.S. this month, while it figures out how to respond to President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars. Nissan, meanwhile, is not taking U.S. orders for two Mexican-made Infiniti SUVs.

Emerging Tech         April 6

Rivian set to unlock unmapped roads for Gen2 vehicles

Rivian's brand new 'hands-off' driving feature will work with unmapped roads on Gen2 vehicles later this year.

Emerging Tech         April 6

EV sales surge could continue as Trump delays ending federal rebates, report says

A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while they last.,

Car News         January 25

EV incentives supported by 67% of Americans, survey finds

EV government incentives are supported by 67% of Americans, according to a survey.

Car News         January 7

Faraday Future could unveil lowest-priced EV yet at CES 2025

Faraday Future will unveil its FX 5 EV prototype, priced $20,000-$30,000, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

Car News         December 31, 2024

Global EV sales expected to rise 30% in 2025, S&P Global says

Global sales of EVs are expected to grow 30% in 2025.

Car News         December 30, 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5 sets world record for greatest altitude change

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 set a new world record for the greatest altitude change experienced by an electric vehicle (EV).

Car News         December 28, 2024

Hyundai to offer free NACS adapters to its EV customers

Hyundai will start offering free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to its EV customers in the first quarter of 2025.

Car News         December 25, 2024

For the new Jeep Wagoneer S ad campaign, beauty rhymes with dirty

The Jeep Wagoneer S EV's marketing campaign wants to show “beautiful things can still get dirty.”

Car News         December 23, 2024

Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles, study says

New research says the Waymo Driver service demonstrates better safety performance metrics than human drivers.

Car News         December 22, 2024

Ram postpones electric pickup to 2026 as Ramcharger plug-in hybrid takes the limelight

Ram's first electric pickup truck has been postponed to 2026, while the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will take center stage next year.

Car News         December 21, 2024

GM recalls 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs for being too quiet

GM is recalling new Chevrolet Equinox EVs that may fail to meet minimum sound requirements for hybrids and EVs in the U.S. and Canada.

Car News         December 20, 2024

Honda, Nissan in merger talks to compete with Tesla, Chinese EV rivals, reports say

Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger that would enable them to better withstand fierce competition from EV rivals.

Car News         December 18, 2024

RollAway’s electric ‘Suite on Wheels’ now available to rent

RollAway, a Silicon Valley startup, is offering Airbnb-style luxury "stays on wheels" aboard electric vans built by GM’s BrightDrop.

Car News         December 17, 2024

EVgo set to build 7,500 new public fast-charging stalls across the U.S.

The Department of Energy finalized a $1.25 billion loan to EVgo, the U.S. operator of EV charge points, for the construction of 7,500 new fast-charging stalls.

Car News         December 16, 2024

PlugStar’s platform matches your lifestyle with EVs and buying incentives

PlugStar has revamped its website to simplify the EV buying process, including giving tips on buying incentives.

Car News         December 15, 2024

Trump team in sync with Tesla on ending crash-reporting requirements, report says

The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump is planning to end existing car-crash reporting requirements to safety regulators.

Car News         December 14, 2024

EV drivers are not going back to gas cars, global survey says

Nearly all current owners of EVs are either satisfied with the experience, and 92% of them plan to buy another EV, according to a global survey.

Car News         December 14, 2024

Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states

Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida.

Car News         December 12, 2024

Tesla’s ‘Model Q’ to arrive in 2025 at a price under $30K, Deutsche Bank says

A new Tesla EV, called the Model Q, is in store for 2025, and it will be priced under $30,000 including incentives, according to Deutsche Bank.

Car News         December 10, 2024

Hybrid vehicle sales reach U.S. record, but EV sales drop in third quarter

The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales continued to grow in the U.S. in the third quarter.

Car News         December 9, 2024

Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla

Rivian sits both at the bottom of owner ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction.

Car News         December 8, 2024

U.S. EVs will get universal plug and charge access in 2025

A Biden administration and private initatiative promises to allow all EVs to just plug in and charge at all public stations in the U.S. in 2025.

Car News         December 8, 2024

Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds

Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey.

Car News         December 7, 2024

Dodge’s Charger EV muscles up to save the planet from ‘self-driving sleep pods’

The marketing campaign for Dodge's Charger Daytona EV takes a swipe at self-driving sleep pods.

Car News         December 6, 2024

Hyundai believes CarPlay, Android Auto should remain as options

Hyundai remains committed to offering CarPlay and Android Auto, the in-car phone-mirroring apps.

Car News         December 4, 2024

Kia’s futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025

Kia confirmed that its futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025

Car News         December 3, 2024

Range Rover’s electric SUV gets tested in extreme heat

Range Rover's electric SUV is getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Car News         December 2, 2024

Might be time to buy EVs, laptops, and smartphones ahead of Trump tariffs

Price hikes are widely expected to be passed onto U.S. consumers should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to impose across-the-board tariffs on imports.

Car News         December 1, 2024

Ram says its new midsize truck will surprise

Ram confirms a smaller pickup is in the works and says it will surprise.

Car News         December 1, 2024

Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment

Volkswagen just revealed the next-gen electric Golf will benefit from Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical systems.

Car News         November 30, 2024

Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds

Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla buyers are heavily influenced by federal tax incentives, according to a J.D. Power survey.

Car News         November 29, 2024

Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road sound system

Volvo's EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road Studios’ mode, providing sound quality engineered straight out of the world’s most famous music recording studios

Car News         November 28, 2024