BYD, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturers, has announced a groundbreaking charging platform that could dramatically reduce charging times for EV owners. The new system, capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), promises to recharge an EV battery in just five minutes — comparable to the time it takes to refuel […]
Tesla is once again in hot water — this time in Canada, where independent car dealers are accusing the company of playing fast and loose with government rebates. The controversy stems from the sudden end of the country’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program in January, which left many dealers on the hook for an […]
A company insider says the Swede will cut a low-selling model impacted by tariffs As the situation regarding President Trump’s tariff plans evolves, Swedish automaker and wagon savant Volvo is making some adjustments to better equip itself for the United States market. On April 9, the President slapped a 125% tariff on Chinese-made goods, including […]
Toyota’s EV expansion plans will span five countries Nikki Asia recently leaked a report detailing Toyota’s plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) output from its current five models, including vehicles under the Lexus brand, to 15 by 2027. The reputable source states that this expansion strategy will include production in Japan, China, the US, […]
Ford Mustang stands alone The Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger used to be the pinnacle of American muscle, but it seems those days have long passed. Dodge pulled the Challenger from the market following the 2023 model year. Chevy followed suit and discontinued Camaro production after January 2024. That makes the Ford Mustang […]
Now might be the best time to buy a new BMW EV or PHEV BMW is updating several of its most popular vehicles this spring, with more range for its EVs, faster charging for its PHEVs, and even a new model for the small coupe crowd. Elsewhere, BMW is adding new paint color options, features, […]
Two of its most well-known European brands are heavily exposed to President Trump’s heavy import tariffs In the United States, the giant multinational conglomerate Stellantis is known as the parent company of beloved Detroit staples like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. However, its broader portfolio of 14 brands includes some of Europe’s most well-known nameplates, […]
Cybertruck graveyards resulting in trade-in denials, owners claim Tesla has reportedly halted trade-ins for its Cybertruck while almost 2,400 units, equivalent to about $200 million, remain unsold. The automaker had previously received 1,943,876 reservations for its Cybertruck during July 2023, which equaled over $194 million in pre-order revenue, according to Teslarati. Cybertruck customers claim dealers […]
April is national distracted driving awareness month As technology evolves to the point where it is virtually inseparable from us, our phones and other small-screen devices are becoming more and more of a distraction in our cars. Whether it is texting, messaging, checking social media timelines, watching videos, or a dozen other innocuous tasks, drivers […]
Muscle car fans stick with what they know Dodge’s effort to steer its muscle car legacy into the electric age is off to a rocky start. Despite the fanfare around the new all-electric Charger Daytona, more buyers chose the outgoing gas-powered models, vehicles that have been out of production since late 2023. In Q1 2025, […]
