First Shift: Akio Toyoda’s compensation
• Akio Toyoda’s compensation • Stellantis head of software business leaves • Hydrogen regulation in California • The dipstick, no more? • U.S. EV assembly plant projects...
Mazda goes hybrid with 2025 CX-50 crossover SUV
Mazda taps Toyota’s hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50...
Lucid Air recalled for loss of power and coolant heater issues
Lucid’s Air has been recalled, twice, in two weeks Over-the-air software updates have been sent to cars for both issues Lucid will replace any high-voltage coolant heaters that fail on...
Is NASCAR getting ready for EVs—or hybrids?
NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid...
Mazda CX-50 hybrid joins lineup
The CX-50 hybrid comes in three trims and returns an EPA-estimated 38 mpg.
Software prompts another Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall
72 Bolt EV and EUV models missed software to signal a bad battery Those models need to return to dealerships for the software Affected owners should park outside, not charge above 90% A small subset...
Flipped Tesla Cybertruck Involved In Huge Crash Pops Up For Sale
The Tesla Cybertruck’s shell and body are very tough, which is why it’s strange to see one that’s this severely damaged—it must have been involved in one heck of a crash. It recently popped up...
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets price hike, still undercuts RAV4, CR-V
Biggest price hike applies to base front-wheel-drive Sportage Hybrid 2025 Sportage Hybrid remains cheaper than rivals if AWD isn’t a priority Sportage PHEV carries over at 34 miles of range,...
Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026
Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement...
NASCAR reveals EV race car prototype
NASCAR on Saturday revealed a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, meant to demonstrate the series’ commitment to reducing emissions. Unveiled ahead of the NASCAR Chicago...
2025 Ram 1500 REV electric truck aims for 500 miles of range
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is Ram’s electric truck launching near the end of 2024 Ram said the 1500 REV will have up to 500 miles of range, but standard battery trucks will have 350 miles of range...
First Shift: Automotive News’ 40 Under 40 class
• Automotive News’ 40 Under 40 class • Genesis expands its luxury footprint • GM to pay $145.8 million penalty • Dealership fails; NFL coach owes millions • Ineos delays electric...
Porsche’s gas-powered era begins to end in 2026
Porsche has confirmed that the gas-powered Macan SUV and the 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars all will be discontinued by 2026. A Reuters report confirms the decision, which has been widely...
VIN number lookup: Understanding your car’s history
If you’re wondering what is a VIN number, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to check the VIN number for a car, why you might need a car VIN number check, and how VIN number...
Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood
Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric...
Grayson Brulte on the rocky rollout of software-defined vehicles (Episode 258)
The founder and CEO of The Road To Autonomy examines the new Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture, casts some doubts on the auto industry’s electrification push and explores the broader mobility business...
Mazda CX-50 vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Crossover SUVs
The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-50 are two strong attempts to unseat the bestselling Toyota RAV4, in what’s become the most popular vehicle segment in America. Among these so-called compact...
Tesla Cybertruck Overcooks Corner, Flips And Lands On Its Roof
The Tesla Cybertruck drives really well for a pickup, holding its line nicely through corners, which it takes with remarkable ease and agility for something as heavy and tall as it is. It’s...
Buying a used car: Tips, tricks, and advice
Whether you shop at a dealer or private party, buying a used car is going to take negotiating. Not everyone relishes the idea, but with a few tips and tricks, you can make it through unscathed, and...
Potential BMW Neue Klasse electric sports car spied for first time
BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn’t clear where the car might sit in the automaker’s lineup. The prototype is in the shape of a...