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...
Review: 2025 Honda Civic Si proves good manual transmissions still exist
The Civic Si gets a few key styling tweaks for 2025 The sedan is only offered with a 6-speed manual transmission Civic Si among the highest-priced cars in the class at more than $31,000 I have never...
First Shift: Tesla registrations in Silicon Valley
• Jeep to offer more powertrain options • In-car payments for EV charging • Tesla registrations in Silicon Valley • New tariffs on Chinese EVs,...
CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging
New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes...
Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction
Lotus’ upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors...
Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairs
Owners of recalled Fisker Ocean electric vehicles will have to pay for repairs, according to a notice on the bankrupt automaker’s website. First spotted by Autoevolution, Fisker’s...
2025 Honda Accord hybrid gets 44 mpg for $34,750
The 2025 Honda Accord hybrid sees minimal changes and a $760 price increase over the 2024 model. The hybrid version of Honda’s mid-size sedan costs $34,750 with the mandatory $1,095...
2025 Honda Accord price increased again, new SE replaces EX
2025 Honda Accord sedan costs at least $1,000 more than the redesigned 2023 model New SE trim adds black exterior elements in replacing the EX 2025 Accord Hybrid Sport starts at $34,750 and gets 44...
Cheapest new hybrid? 2025 Kia Niro undercuts Prius but not Corolla
Looking for a cheap car that doesn’t feel cheap yet has a cheaper cost of ownership than any other cheap car? The cheapest cheap car is a hybrid, and it should be no surprise it’s a...
First Shift: Stellantis expands its EV lineup
• Stellantis expands its EV lineup • Volvo ditches vehicle subscriptions • Ford to restart production in India • Utility program pays Ford EV owners • More investment in self-driving...
Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so
EVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss For a range of popular EVs, this means popular AWD versions Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to...