Arguably the coolest auto museum in Los Angeles just got even cooler Los Angeles is one of the greatest places on Earth to be if you’re a car enthusiast. Sure, there’s the weather, wealth, and winding canyons, but there’s also places like the Petersen Automotive Museum. Throughout its thirty-year history, it has been no stranger […]
Volkswagen’s affordable EV push is leveraging new battery tech Volkswagen (VW) has scheduled a substantial refresh of its electric lineup starting in 2026 with the release of the ID.2 supermini, the automaker’s first-ever model to use lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery tech that’s less expensive than its current nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) packs, as first reported by Autocar UK. […]
A new way to power EVs If you think Detroit automakers are laggards in offering electric vehicles (EVs), guess again. General Motors is currently leading the pack, offering the Cadillac Celestiq, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Lyriq-V, Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV Pickup, […]
Kei cars get the green light In a win for automotive enthusiasts and fans of unique imports, Colorado has officially legalized kei cars for road use, starting in 2027. Governor Jared Polis signed HB25-1281 into law last week, allowing residents to register and drive these compact Japanese vehicles, provided they’re at least 25 years old. […]
The NHTSA presses Tesla, Musk on robotaxi specifics The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has asked Tesla to answer an extensive list of inquiries by June 19 regarding its robotaxi service’s June launch, including how the self-driving tech performs in low-visibility conditions. Low-visibility performance has been a prevalent concern among safety officials investigating Tesla’s […]
A familiar platform with a fresh face Toyota’s next-generation RAV4 is just around the corner, and while the brand is keeping things close to the chest, new teaser images and a confirmed reveal date of May 21 suggest the wait won’t be long. The bestselling SUV in America is due for an update, and Toyota’s […]
Nissan prepares for a major tune-up Japanese automaker Nissan is facing criticism from its former executive leader as the company and its new CEO, Ivan Espinosa, get to grips with its ambitious turnaround action plan. On May 13, during a presentation highlighting financial results for the company’s 2024-2025 fiscal year (which ended on March 31), […]
Tariffs are expected to hit Honda especially hard Japanese automaker Honda is warning that U.S. auto tariffs are expected to carve a “huge” hole in its operating profit within its current fiscal year, as it manages uncertainty stemming from the trade environment and slowing electric vehicle adoption. During the announcement of its 2024-2025 fiscal year […]
Toyota’s all-electric crossover gets a makeover, but the beauty of the bZ’s update isn’t just skin deep Toyota’s bZ, previously known as the bZ4X, gets a substantial facelift for 2026, including newly available color-matched overfenders and an updated front fascia, but perhaps it’s what’s beneath the surface that makes the storied Japanese automaker’s fully-electric crossover […]
Japanese automaker Mazda is withholding its earnings forecast for its current fiscal year According to Automotive News, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro stated during a May 12 presentation on the fiscal year ending March 31 that the automaker requires more time to assess how tariffs might affect its operations. “We will work toward maintaining global sales […]
