Toyota plans to delay the start of production of its first U.S.-made electric vehicle, Nikkei reported.  The automaker had planned to start building a large electric SUV in Kentucky in 2025.  Now that timeline has reportedly slipped to 2026.  You may have to wait a few extra months for your battery-powered…

Tesla has dropped the Foundation Series premium from the Cybertruck The cheapest version now starts below $80,000 Is that drop enough to earn the truck more sales? The Tesla Cybertruck saga is finally taking a new turn. After years of waiting for the hotly-anticipated trapezoid-on-wheels, folks who didn't want to…

Chances are, by now, you've seen footage of an EV on fire. It's a pretty scary sight. Evil, black smoke rolling out from under the car, possibly lit up by shooting sparks and ceaseless flames that seemingly no amount of water can extinguish. These fires are so often highlighted on the news and social media…

Fisker faces an investigation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  We don't know exactly what the agency is looking into.  It's the latest wrinkle in the startup automaker's long bankruptcy saga.  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating bankrupt EV startup Fisker, the regulatory agency said in…

BMW could have postponed giving its EVs access to the Tesla Supercharger network. The manufacturer said it would happen "later in 2025" rather than "early 2025" as initially announced. Many automakers have already obtained access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network for their EVs, and others are in the process of making…

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use this…

Rivian's production and deliveries fell sharply in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. The automaker says a component shortage started a few months ago has now become more "acute." After posting record sales last year, Rivian is undergoing a turbulent phase this year as competition heats up…

Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker's U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking up fully autonomous driving for the better part of a decade now. Next week, the check is finally due. The company's Robotaxi Day event on Oct. 10 had better go well because it's going to be a public demonstration of Musk's vision for the future of the company…

Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for "vehicle motion control," according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company with experience building…