Harbinger, a medium-duty electric vehicle (EV) company, launched what it calls an IRA risk-free guarantee to maintain price stability amid changing EV regulations. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit offers up to $40,000 per EV to help companies modernize commercial fleets. However, uncertainty surrounds the program’s continuation, the company said. …

Yokohama Rubber will supply its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the LEAPMOTOR C16 SUV. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (LEAPMOTOR) launched this electric SUV in China in June 2024. The C16 features 245/45R21 104V XL tires on the front and 255/45R21 106V XL tires on the rear. ADVAN Sport EV Tires Deliver Performance for…

Chevrolet unveiled the Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype ahead of this year’s Daytona 500. “We continually look for ways to improve the combination of power, durability, and efficiency to transfer learnings from the racetrack to the showroom. Especially as we bolster Chevy’s consumer EV lineup,” said Eric Warren,…

Congressman Neal Dunn (Fla-02) introduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act bill on February 25. This bill ensures vehicle owners can access essential repair and diagnostic data. Currently, automakers restrict vehicle owners and independent repair shops from obtaining this data. This can lead to higher costs, fewer service options, and…

In 2024, U.S. car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. BEV and PHEV sales jumped…

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the addition of the Macan Electric to some of its driving programs. The Macan Electric will be available at the Porsche Experience Centers (PEC) in Atlanta (PECATL) and Los Angeles (PECLA). “The introduction of any new car is special, especially when it comes to the new Macan Electric,” said…

Mack Trucks announced its entry into the specialized utility segment with a Mack MD Electric and Terex Utilities fully-electric bucket truck. The vehicle will be showcased at NTEA Work Truck Week, Mar. 4-7, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, at Mack booth No. 3123. Mack pairs…

Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled its 3rd Gen Fuel Cell System, aiming to accelerate hydrogen adoption in commercial vehicles. The new hydrogen fuel cell system delivers diesel-like durability, fuel efficiency, and lower costs than previous models, Toyota said. Toyota will launch it in Japan, Europe, North America, and China in 2026. …

Verra Mobility Corporation has released its second EV consumer perceptions report, “The State of EVs: 2025 Report on Smart Mobility.” The survey found that 47% of respondents plan to purchase an EV within the next five years, with 21% planning to buy one within the next one to two years. …

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency will transmit the Biden Administration’s rules granting waivers to California to Congress. These waivers allowed the state of California to set its own truck regulations. They were distinct from the federal standards established by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic…