BMW’s Heart of Joy control unit promises next-level vehicle dynamics, efficiency gains
BMW’s Heart of Joy control unit BMW has developed the Heart of Joy control unit for its upcoming Neue Klasse EVs Heart of Joy consolidates multiple separate control units—such as those...
Ride-along: BMW’s Heart of Joy control module pumps thrills into EVs
BMW’s Heart of Joy consists of four integrated control modules at the heart of every Neue Klasse EV The Dynamic Performance Control module integrates acceleration, braking, handling, and...
Ram might bring back the hood ornament
Stellantis is considering bringing back hood ornaments for its Ram pickup trucks, a new patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 14, 2025,...
Electric-car charging: The basics
Among those considering the purchase of a new or used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or just curious about EVs, charging can still be the EV dealbreaker. Unless you don’t have a...
Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES: Compare Cars
The midsize sedan might have seen its popularity fade like a pop star from the 1980s but it still delivers an edge over SUVs that has nothing to do with nostalgia. They’re more fun to drive,...
Chevy brings first electric pace car, EV.R prototype to Daytona 500
Chevy Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype debuts at Daytona 500 2025 Blazer EV SS serves as first electric pace car for signature NASCAR event NASCAR remains tied to gas-guzzling V-8s No major racing...
Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey: Compare Minivans
Minivans handle three-row family duty better than SUVs in almost all aspects. They may not tow as much or look as butch, but they’re roomier, comfier, more flexible, and mostly more fuel...
Ford developing split-battery EV charging with dual charge ports
Ford is looking at charging EV battery packs from multiple charge ports simultaneously in order to shorten charging times. The concept is outlined in a recent patent filing published by the United...
2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers speed with ease
Maserati gave the GT2 Stradale lots of the GT2 race car’s visual DNA The GT2 Stradale is less tunable than a 911 GT3 RS and quieter than an Artura The GT2 Stradale arrives in the U.S. in...
2025 Acura ADX lands with starting price of $36,350
The 2025 Acura ADX is the Acura brand’s new entry-level crossover The ADX shares a platform with the Integra and is close in size to the RDX It goes on sale in the spring with a starting price...
Republicans call to add $1,000 tax on new EVs, end tax credit
Trump can’t end EV tax credit; Congress can Proposed bill would end new EV, used EV, and commercial EV credits EV leasing loophole goes away with commercial credit (45W) Up-front federal EV tax of...
2025 Williams FW47 F1 car conducts shakedown at Silverstone
Williams has revealed the FW47 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The FW47 will be piloted by Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon in the new season Williams also has a new title sponsor,...
2025 Acura ADX small SUV costs nearly $10,000 less than RDX
The all-new small crossover costs $36,350 with destination The $36,350 starting price is only $2,000 more than the Integra hatchback in Acura’s lineup All-wheel drive costs $2,000 extra Acura...
Hyundai and Kia are working on structural battery packs
Hyundai and Kia are looking to combine battery-pack cases with vehicle structural components for greater packaging efficiency. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark...
TDF turns F1 cars into track toys, and it has a documentary
TDF has an upcoming documentary that details how it turns retired Formula 1 cars into track toys The company uses original chassis but swaps in its own power unit and gearbox The company only uses...
Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids
Acura, which hasn’t sold a hybrid vehicle since the NSX supercar ended production in 2022, may be reconsidering its strategy. The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to...
2025 Chevrolet Suburban
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban? What does it compare to? What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban? What does it compare to?The Suburban remains Chevy’s stalwart...
Study: EV dependability has improved, but PHEVs are problematic
Electric vehicles improved in the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study but plug-in hybrids got worse. Released Thursday, the annual study focuses on the rate of problems with new vehicles, as...
Here’s why modern EVs are more prepared for extreme temps
Modern EVs don’t suffer the extreme-temp range loss—or degradation—that earlier models did Heat pumps and battery heaters have made a difference, as have new battery chemistries Automaker...
Honda and Nissan end merger talks with no deal
Honda and Nissan on Thursday terminated a memorandum of understanding under which the two automakers had been discussing a merger, but plan to continue collaborating. The memorandum was signed by...