Toyota reportedly plans hybrid powertrain for hot GR cars
Toyota has slowly expanded its offerings of GR-branded performance cars over the years, with models like the GR Corolla and GR Yaris attaining cult-like status in some markets. None of the cars...
Electric Porsche Cayenne reveal set for late 2025
An all-electric version of the Porsche Cayenne SUV will be revealed later this year, CEO Oliver Blume said in a Q&A following the announcement of the automaker’s 2024 financial results...
2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix preview: New season starts
The 2025 F1 season gets underway this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix The season includes five rookie drivers and will be run over 24 races The season is also the first for Lewis Hamilton at...
Toyota EV fast chargers open for underserved communities
Toyota and EVgo on Tuesday announced the opening of new DC fast-charging stations for underserved communities. Located in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, the fast chargers are part of...
VW’s next-gen EV batteries arrive soon: How they’ll cut costs, boost range
VW’s unified EV cell format brings cell-to-pack battery design Cuts costs, sets stage for cell-to-body and simplified EVs Means EVs with more range and energy density, perhaps lower weight LFP and...
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class preview
One of the most popular small luxury cars has come in for a reinvention. This time, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has grown bigger, has gained more technology—and now, it’s driven by...
First look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, hybrid split the bill
Battery-electric CLA 250+, CLA 350 arrive first Non-PHEV CLA hybrid coming in a year EVs have 800-volt architecture, 320-kw max charging Mercedes-Benz will kick off the replacement of all its global...
First Look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is an MMA…er, Ioniq fighter
2026 CLA splits into electric, hybrid models EV: 85.5-kwh battery, 2-speed transmission, single or dual motors Hybrid: turbo-4, electric motor, 8-speed dual-clutch Prices—and cars—come...
Northvolt goes bankrupt, Swedish battery maker collapses in Europe
Once hyped as a potential cornerstone for an expanded European battery industry, Swedish battery maker Northvolt on Wednesday announced that it was filing for bankruptcy in its home country....
Apple Sports iOS app gains Formula 1 support
Just in time for the 2025 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Apple has updated its Apple Sports iOS app to include support for F1. This follows the app’s recent...
California GM EV owners could see $4,500 off home-backup hardware
Participation can All 2025 GM EVs eligible soon; a mix of 2024 and 2025 models eligible now Additional incentives if owners opt to suspend charging during high-load times Could help lay groundwork...
Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgrade
Rivian on Tuesday confirmed a number of new software-enabled features for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, enabled with its latest over-the-air software update 2025.06. For Gen 2...
Toyota FT-Me: A Two-Seat Electric City Car With No Pedals
In addition to the C-HR+ and the improved bZ4X, Toyota is also presenting a new entry-level electric model: the FT-Me. However, the two-seater electric vehicle for the city is still in the design...
1970s-inspired Porsche 911 special edition coming alongside new flagship
Porsche isn’t done adding new variants to its 992-generation 911. During its annual general meeting on Wednesday, where Porsche said it will continue to offer gas engines in all of its...
2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport adds power, simulated gear shifts
Lexus has updated its RZ electric compact crossover for the 2026 model year Among the updates is a new RZ 550e F Sport flagship, which is rated at 402 hp The F Sport model also introduces a system...
2025 Cadillac Optiq preview
Cadillac’s newest car and its smallest electric crossover will be reviewed in full later this year before it goes on sale. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq? What does it compare...
Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple Maps
Now that it’s rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them....
Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster charging
An updated bZ4X joins the C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser in Toyota’s European EV push A smaller 57.7-kwh pack option gives European consumers more choice Battery preconditioning and a more powerful...
Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade
Lexus RZ employs a steer-by-wire system with yoke for European markets Revised lithium-ion battery and more potent motors provide more power and range Performance-leaning F Sport model features a...
Lamborghini EV’s platform supports 980 volts, 2,000 hp
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has revealed the first tentative details of Lamborghini’s first electric vehicle, which is currently expected to arrive in 2029. Speaking during VW...