Washington, D.C. is rolling out a new curbside EV charging network by retrofitting existing streetlights and utility poles into Level 2 chargers, avoiding costly new infrastructure. The District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) recently awarded $609,500 in grants from Volkswagen’s … Read more
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna isn’t backing down from the backlash surrounding the new Luce EV, insisting the €550,000 ($640,000) price tag is justified by innovation. Speaking at an event in Modena, Vigna doubled down on the Luce’s controversial design and performance … Read more
The retro-modern Renault 5 E-Tech feels like a class above, thanks to its exceptional ride, handling, and equipment. However, its limited range on the highway brings it back down to size. The French subcompact serves as a zero-emission alternative to the … Read more
Huawei-backed luxury brand Maextro is gearing up to launch an ultra-luxury SUV that directly challenges the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but U.S. buyers will only ever see it in photos. Codenamed X800, the upcoming model borrows heavily from the S800 sedan, which has … Read more
Toyota has unveiled a sweeping new marketing campaign designed to introduce drivers to its expanding family of all-electric vehicles (BEVs), positioning the lineup as practical, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into daily life. The campaign, launched on May 4, 2026, from Plano, … Read more
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has unveiled a series of executive leadership changes effective in mid-2026, aimed at reinforcing the company’s focus on regulatory excellence, sustainability, and corporate governance. Sandra Phillips, senior vice president overseeing Enterprise Integrity, chief legal officer, corporate … Read more
Toyota Missouri is celebrating 35 years of casting aluminum cylinder heads—components it calls the “lungs of the vehicle”—for Toyota’s internal combustion and hybrid models like the Tundra, Camry, and Corolla. The Troy, Missouri plant, Toyota’s first U.S. casting facility, broke ground … Read more
Toyota has transformed the iconic ‘Barn Finds’ gameplay from Forza Horizon 6 into a real-world interactive experience at Westfield Century City. The two-day activation, ‘Lost & Found: The Challenge,’ invites fans to explore a Japanese-themed barn, uncover clues, and discover hidden … Read more
Hyundai is gearing up to launch an all-new generation of its i20 hatchback, with the high-performance i20 N variant poised for significant changes. Spy shots reveal a heavily disguised prototype sporting a squared-off roofline, reminiscent of the Santa Fe and the … Read more
Toyota has shared its vision for new electric vehicle (EV) technologies on the TV show ‘Tomorrow’s World Today’. The episode, titled ‘Power Ping Pong’, features Toyota experts and technologies in development that aim to take on energy resilience and grid management. … Read more