GM working on mixed-chemistry EV battery packs
General Motors is following a handful of other automakers and battery firms in developing mixed-chemistry battery packs for electric vehicles. GM laid out its version of this concept in a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademar...
Hyundai’s developing in-wheel electric motors
Hyundai is continuing work on in-wheel hub motors for electric vehicles, two recent patent filings indicate. One filing, published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 14, 2024, after being submitted by Hyundai's affiliated tec...
Vinfast VF 8 recalled due to airbag that may strike driver’s arm
Vinfast recalled 4,888 VF 8 electric SUVs The center airbag mounted to the driver's seat could deploy improperly Vinfast will replace the airbag free of charge Vinfast is recalling certain VF 8 electric SUVs because of faulty airbags that could injure ...
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser slims the lineup
Following its reintroduction to the U.S. for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser arrives at dealerships in late October essentially unchanged. Last year's top-spec First Edition has run its course, leaving only the base Land Cruiser 1958 ...
GM’s new military truck is an electric Silverado HD with diesel fumes
Diesel engine appears to charge only, with electric motors providing propulsion The formula balances military fuel infrastructure with stealthier electric propulsion GM previously abandoned truck hybrids but this year confirmed PHEVs are coming General...
Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes
A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more li...
The “World Ender” is a Land Rover Defender 6×6 for $374,999
Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has released another 6-wheeled creation. This time it's a Land Rover Defender dubbed "World Ender." Apocalypse claims to be the first to build a 6x6 version of the current-generation Defender. The goal was to crea...
Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla's Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot...
Learn how Porsche entered the turbo era
Porsche first implemented turbochargers on its race cars The first turbocharged Porsche was the 917 Porsche turbocharges many of its road cars today and some EVs even wear the badge Porsche was one of the first automakers to adopt turbocharging—a...
Toyota EV plans: Tenfold boost by 2026, solid-state batteries
Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for nich...