Wireless EV charging record set with Porsche Taycan prototype
A Porsche Taycan wireless charged at a rate of 270 kw The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) partnered with Volkswagen Group for the test No timeline was given to...
RML readies Le Mans Hypercar-inspired Porsche 911 upgrade
British motorsports and engineering company RML Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary with four new products, one for each decade of the company’s existence. The products include a Porsche...
Car insurance guide: What you need and essential tips
Owning and driving a car entails a certain amount of responsibility, not the least of which is the requirement to carry at least the minimum amount of auto insurance in your state. What many people...
2025 BMW i4 costs $58,475, delivers up to 318 miles of range
The BMW i4 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, gaining styling and other updates along with the related BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, the two-door 4-Series coupe and convertible, and...
Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and...
Mark Norman on EV pain points and a ‘return to normal’ (Episode 262)
The managing partner at FM Capital examines barriers to electric-vehicle proliferation. Further, he discusses investing in transportation-tech startups and the economic conditions ending the “order...
Rivian may be working on redesigned camp kitchen with integrated grill
The Rivian R1T’s slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on...
The ultimate guide to the best time to buy a new car
Timing isn’t everything; but if you’ve decided you want (or need) a new car, the month, day, and even time you go in and complete the deal can affect how good of a deal you get. There...
Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest...
Carlex G-Vintage delivers a fun retro vibe for the G-Class
There’s no shortage of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens, but Poland’s Carlex Design has taken a different approach from the typical testosterone-laced fare. First spotted by The Drive,...
DAILY DRIVE PODCAST: August 2, 2024
General Motors tweaks its employee evaluations to reward top performers. Honda, Subaru and Mazda reported growing sales in July, while Ford was off just a little. GPB Capital ends with securities...
What’s New for 2025: Audi
In the next two years, Audi plans to launch 20 new models globally. About 15 of those models will be sold in North America. No other luxury automaker has such an intense product launch, and...
Kia Carnival vs. Chrysler Pacifica: Compare Minivans
Newest doesn’t mean best, but when the newest minivan challenges the stalwart best minivan for years running, it promises to make both of them better. Such is the case with the refreshed 2025...
2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275
The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor...
Review: 2025 Ram 1500 tows like a champion
The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active...
One out of three US cars sold might be electric by 2027
Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects EV sales to grow exponentially General Motors has criticized President Biden’s EV sales goals as unrealistic California aims to end the sale of most...
EV buyers want maintenance at the dealership, study suggests
U.S. dealers heavily rely on after-sale services and products for revenue EV buyers are willing to see dealerships manage EV maintenance, for a subscription fee Study also found dealerships can...
First Shift: Currency windfalls help boost Toyota’s profits
• Currency windfalls help boost Toyota’s profits • Lithia Motors Q2 net income falls 28% • July auto sales reports • Paul Whelan freed from...
Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class arriving in 2026
An electric iteration of Mercedes’ compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said during the automaker’s second-quarter...
2025 Toyota GR Corolla gains automatic, extra torque
Like a fine wine, the Toyota GR Corolla just gets better with age. Toyota on Thursday announced updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 model year, the compact hot hatch’s third year on the...