Toyota’s CEO Thinks There Are Too Many Versions of Its Cars, and It’s Becoming Expensive
Toyota’s new CEO, Kenta Kon, says Toyota’s vast lineup is driving up costs and straining engineers, despite the automaker’s strong global sales.
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BYD Declares It Will Be the World’s Largest Automaker in Five Years as U.S. Scrutiny Mounts
The company’s leadership reaffirmed its global ambitions during its annual shareholder meeting in Shenzhen, while responding to allegations regarding ties to the Chinese military.
This Small Dashboard Light Can Signal Anything From a Loose Gas Cap to a Serious Engine Problem
A check engine light can be cleared with an OBD-II scanner, but turning the warning off does not mean the problem has disappeared. The safer move is to read the code first, understand what triggered it, and decide whether the vehicle needs repair.
GM Simplifies EV Charging With New Energy Pass, Confirms NACS for All 2027 EVs
Integrated into the automaker’s brand apps, the system provides access to several major charging networks through a single account and supports Plug & Charge functionality at selected locations.
General Motors Is Developing a Battery Built Around a Material 1,000 Times More Abundant Than Lithium
The project will begin with material and component development this year, followed by prototype work at GM’s battery laboratory in Michigan.
Toyota’s Akio Toyoda Says He Feels “Very Alone” Defending Gas-Powered Cars
His comments come as Toyota continues to expand its electric lineup while maintaining investments in traditional and hybrid powertrains.
Used EV Prices Are Rising Nearly Four Times Faster Than Gas Cars as Fuel Prices Remain High
New figures show that dealer demand for second-hand EVs has strengthened as fuel prices remain significantly higher than a year ago.
A New Mitsubishi EV Is Arriving This Year, and Nissan Drivers May Recognize It Instantly
The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback has been revealed as a new addition to the automaker’s lineup.
Volkswagen Knows American Drivers Want Hybrids, Yet Its Showrooms Remain Empty of Them
The automaker says it wants to bring hybrids to market, but production and supply-chain challenges are slowing the process.
Mitsubishi Returns to the U.S. Pickup Market After 17 Years with Nissan-Built Truck
Mitsubishi is preparing to re-enter the U.S. mid-size truck market through a collaboration with Nissan, marking its first pickup in the country since 2009. The vehicle will be built on a new body-on-frame platform that Nissan is developing for multiple upcoming models and is expected to launch before 2030.
BYD Leads the Race for All-Solid-State EV Batteries by 2027, Competitors Close Behind
Chinese companies BYD and SAIC Motor are leading the effort, aiming to offer higher energy density, longer ranges, and improved safety in their next-generation EVs.
Toyota Cancels Its Most Ambitious Lexus EV Before It Even Reaches Production
The low-slung luxury model was planned with advanced batteries, gigacasting production, and Toyota’s Arene OS software platform, but it will no longer move toward launch.
The 2027 Audi Q7 Appears in a First Teaser as Audi Prepares Its New SUV Lineup
The luxury SUV will sit below the upcoming Q9 and marks the first full generation change for the model since 2015.
California Could Ban Some High-Performance Tires Under New Fuel-Saving Rules
The proposal, led by the California Energy Commission (CEC), could affect certain high-performance tires if they fail to meet the required efficiency thresholds.
China’s Auto Industry Just Left Its “Golden Era,” and Carmakers Are Facing a Very Different Battle
While Chinese manufacturers continue to expand internationally, the battle for customers at home is becoming increasingly competitive as domestic demand slows.
