Like it or not, almost every new development in the global automotive industry is dominated by the new Trump administration. What impact will its very different set of policies have on the world's second-biggest car market? What happens with any new auto tariffs? And what does it mean for the still-emerging electric vehicle market, whose…

Toyota last week unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell stack, demonstrating continued commitment to fuel cells alongside battery-electric vehicles. In a press release, the automaker promised improved durability and efficiency, as well as lower production costs for the new stack, which Toyota plans to debut in passenger vehicles and heavy-duty commercial trucks in North America, Europe,…

What does chicken have to do with what cars you can buy in America, and how much you pay for them? A lot more than you might think. And with President Trump now threatening new 25% tariffs on all imported automobiles, the industry's most controversial tax could be applied much more broadly—a move that could…

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 $1,000 proposed in addition to state EV surcharges As bold as President Trump’s initial executive actions relating to EVs might be,…

The first public crash test of the Tesla Cybertruck has been conducted by the NHTSA. The angular electric pickup scored a five-star safety rating, the highest possible. All the Tesla models tested by the NHTSA to date have scored five stars. The Tesla Cybertruck finally has an official crash safety rating more than a year…

More than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be "electrified" (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs) Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone North Caroline battery sourcing may help in the electrified push While it's still struggling with sales of all-electric vehicles, Toyota has seen substantial growth in hybrids and…

Country-pop singer Sheryl Crow sold her Tesla Model 3 and donated the proceeds to NPR.  Simultaneously, protests have been occurring nationwide at Tesla stores.  Tesla's sales have been on a downtrend, especially in Europe.  It’s time to acknowledge the elephant in the room here: Elon Musk’s meddling in global politics, far-right activism and wanton slash-and-burn…

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 series revels in inefficient internal combustion quite as much as NASCAR, but this year its biggest race will kick off with the silence…

The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 will soon be compatible with Samsung's Digital Key technology. The feature allows owners to use their Samsung smartphone as a key. The car can be locked, unlocked and started without having the original key at hand. Volvo and Polestar are enabling some of their electric vehicles to be locked…

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 way to easily install or access home charging, your excuses are quickly disappearing, though. In 2024 public charging kept pace—or better—with the number…