The Toyota Crown is getting an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid variant in Japan. Known as the Toyota Crown Sport PHEV, the new model was unveiled Monday. It's based on the Japanese-market Crown Sport crossover SUV unveiled in October. It's one of multiple Crown body styles, including the high-riding Toyota Crown hybrid sedan that's available now…

When the Great Recession forced the American auto industry to downsize, Buick was saved from General Motors' kill list largely because of its surprisingly strong following in China. That's not so much the case anymore as Chinese buyers start to go for Chinese brands instead. So where does that leave Buick's future now? For starters, with…

The auto industry is undergoing a "transition" to zero-emission vehicles. That's the term we use, too, but it's kind of a weird one, when you think about it; it's a transition with no agreed-upon end date and a constantly moving set of targets. Canada is the latest country to a unveil strict mandate in that…

German automaker Audi, which is known for its iconic Quattro rally car and more modern all-wheel drive luxury sedans and SUVs, will “spread out” the launch of new electric vehicles as it takes a step back from its ambitious electrification plan. “We first looked at what order and density of launches the organization could…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's claims about the Cybertruck boating abilities are well-known and documented, but few people have actually taken them seriously. Despite that, Musk insists that the Cybertruck will be able to work as a boat with some modifications. Commenting on Jay Leno's video of the Cybertruck in which Tesla's engineering boss Lars…

Achieving price parity between electric vehicles and internal combustion cars is generally seen as a key objective for EV makers, and for good reason. When America's average price for a new EV matches the average price for a new ICE car, it means that one key obstacle toward EV adoption will have been removed.…

Catching a glimpse of blue lights in your rearview mirror is usually a sure sign you’re about to have a run in with the law. But if those lights are turquoise and affixed to a Mercedes-Benz they mean something else entirely.  On Tuesday, the German automaker announced it had won approval for turquoise lighting…

Although bikes are mostly considered toys or exercise equipment in the US, in Europe, a lot of people rely on these trusty two-wheelers to get around on a daily basis. The advent of electric bicycles has supercharged the capabilities of the good old bicycle, and now, we’re seeing all sorts of e-bikes designed for both…

The Volkswagen ID.7 sedan has had a somewhat tepid reception since it was officially shown off and driven by journalists. Sure, it seems to be a fine enough EV; InsideEVs contributor Tom Moulagney was genuinely impressed by the car’s driving dynamics. And some customers still want that sort of thing from their sedans. Still, when…

As the year draws to a close, there are many things to keep in mind: resolutions for the following year, a plan to dispose of the Christmas tree sometime before St. Patrick's Day, tax itemizations, and Tesla's end-of-year discounts. Yes, Tesla's end-of-year deals are back in full swing, and they're quite hefty on specific variants:…