EV charging stations give bump to nearby businesses, research confirms
Public charging stations don’t just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging...
First Shift: Volvo’s new models for next 2 years
• Kia’s role in ocean cleanup • Volvo’s new models for next 2 years • UAW sets strike deadline at Ford plant • Ford adds...
Lab-grown hides, shrooms, bamboo promise lower CO2 vs leather
Leather alternatives could play a large role on lowering CO2 Plant-based materials are being investigated The leather industry is pushing back Leather alternatives could have a lower environmental...
VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s due to air bag inflator
Volkswagen is recalling a small number of ID.4 electric vehicles that may have improperly installed airbag inflators. The recall includes just 837 vehicles from model years 2023 and 2024. In these...
Radar detector icon Mike Valentine dead at 74
The man responsible for ensuring many drivers fly under the radar and don’t get speeding tickets has died. An obituary for Mike (Michael) D. Valentine posted to Cincinnati.com confirmed the...
First Shift: GM EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers
• Bollinger EVs roll off the line • Ram’s first electric pickup in 2025 • GM EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers • U.S. Steel CEO confident in Nippon deal • Livestream recap at Michigan...
Jeep cuts 2025 Gladiator prices by up to $8,300, kills manual
The Jeep Gladiator enters the 2025 model year with only a few minor changes, though some versions of the midsize pickup truck have experienced steep price cuts. The base Sport starts at $39,995,...
Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America
Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the...
2025 Jeep Gladiator price slashed, manual killed
The Gladiator midsize pickup truck price cuts equate to between $2,295 and $8,330 less than last year’s model The 6-speed manual transmission has been retired, and all Gladiators now come with...
Waymo reportedly talking with Hyundai about Ioniq 5 self-driving taxis
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could become Waymo’s next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff’s Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system, Reuters reports....
Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries
BMW will turn to Redwood Materials for recycling of batteries from its EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild hybrids in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. The agreement, which covers the BMW,...
Over 50% of Honda Accord sales are now hybrids
Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda’s two-motor hybrid system for...
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition gets F1 paint job
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday released a limited-edition version of the 2025 AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ with an F1-inspired livery. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, the Motorsport Collectors Edition...
First Shift: Dodge Durango production leaving U.S.?
• Wireless charging tech improving • Durango production leaving U.S.? • Afeela prototype at Amazon HQ • BYD-Mercedes Denza partnership ends • CATL aims at electric...
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid jumps to $47,470, but AWD standard
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid costs at least $5,000 more than last year’s base Highlander Hybrid Highlander Hybrid base trim is now XLE, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive The 25th...
Guest commentary: Every step counts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions with green materials
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials.
GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters
GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that...
Tesla patents wireless charging system
Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that’s been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric...
2025 Toyota Sequoia adds 1794 model, starts at $64,120
The Toyota Sequoia enters the 2025 model year with a new 1794 Edition model The 2025 Sequoia is priced from $64,120, including a $1,945 destination charge All 2025 Sequoias offer 437 hp and maximum...
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gains standard all-wheel drive
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid three-row crossover receives standard all-wheel drive and a new special edition as its only significant updates. Based on the Highlander Hybrid Limited grade, the...