U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all light-duty vehicles imported into the U.S. The administration will begin collecting U.S. auto import tariffs on April 3. For automotive parts, the tariffs will go into effect no later than May 3. These U.S. auto import tariffs apply to all countries, including Canada and Mexico.…

Volvo Trucks North America and Tradelink Transport, a minority-owned trucking company based in Compton, California, have partnered to deploy Volvo VNR electric trucks in California. Tradelink deployed 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks for drayage operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This move…

Published: April 9, 2025 Cadillac has partnered with Continental to equip the LYRIQ-V electric SUV with 22-inch PremiumContact 6 tires. Cadillac selected these tires for their ability to deliver dynamic, responsive driving while preserving safety and comfort. With this move, the Cadillac LYRIQ-V tires now feature a globally approved original equipment (OE) option. …

Cadillac has partnered with Continental to equip the LYRIQ-V electric SUV with 22-inch PremiumContact 6 tires. Cadillac selected these tires for their ability to deliver dynamic, responsive driving while preserving safety and comfort. With this move, the Cadillac LYRIQ-V tires now feature a globally approved original equipment (OE) option. Continental PremiumContact 6 Handling and Safety Continental said it…

BAE Systems will supply 42 Gen3 electric drive systems for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s new hybrid-electric bus fleet. Bus manufacturer New Flyer will integrate the hybrid bus drive systems into the vehicles. Since 2007, SFMTA has operated buses using BAE Systems’ electric drive technology. The…

Electric vehicle (EV) transaction prices climbed again in March, according to the latest New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price (ATP) Report from Cox Automotive‘s Kelley Blue Book. Buyers paid an average of $59,205 for a new EV, marking a 7.0% increase year over year. That figure also rose from February’s revised ATP of $57,015. This increase highlights…

Published: April 8, 2025 ENC, a California-based bus manufacturer, has partnered with InductEV to expand its lineup of battery-electric buses. This collaboration introduces wireless EV bus charging technology, which addresses range limitations and offers economic advantages over wired or pantograph systems. Transit agencies across North America benefit as they continue facing supply chain disruptions…

Toyota has introduced its hydrogen-powered Mirai, which delivers an EPA-estimated 402-mile driving range. The 2025 Toyota Mirai specs include a hydrogen fuel-cell system that combines onboard hydrogen with outside air to generate electricity. Toyota said it will offer the Mirai exclusively in the XLE grade, equipped with features like a panoramic view monitor, parking assist,…

ENC, a California-based bus manufacturer, has partnered with InductEV to expand its lineup of battery-electric buses. This collaboration introduces wireless EV bus charging technology, which addresses range limitations and offers economic advantages over wired or pantograph systems. Transit agencies across North America benefit as they continue facing supply chain disruptions and performance challenges. …

February EV sales rose in Europe even as overall passenger car registrations fell 3% in February. JATO Dynamics reported 966,300 new vehicle registrations across 28 markets, with declines in Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands driving the downturn. Year-to-date sales dropped 2%, totaling 1,962,850 units. “There are…