Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LG

2025 Toyota 4RunnerToyota plans to shift a $1.5 billion order to an LG Energy Solution battery factory in Michigan to help keep it afloat after General Motors backed out of the project, Automotive News reported Wednesday. Located in the state capital of Lansing, the plant started out as a joint venture between GM and LG. But in December GM said it was selling its...

Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn’t giving up on hydrogen cars

2019 Toyota MiraiToyota last week unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell stack, demonstrating continued commitment to fuel cells alongside battery-electric vehicles. In a press release, the automaker promised improved durability and efficiency, as well as lower production costs for the new stack, which Toyota plans to debut in passenger vehicles and...

Toyota expects half its new car sales to be electrified in 2025

2025 Toyota CamryMore than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be "electrified" (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs) Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone North Caroline battery sourcing may help in the electrified push While it's still struggling with sales of all-electric vehicles, Toyota has seen substantial growth in hybrids and...

Toyota and Lexus recall hybrid vehicles due to seat belt issue

2025 Toyota CamryHybrid sedans and crossovers are among the 40,922 Toyota and Lexus vehicles being recalled for a seat belt issue. The recall includes 2025 Toyota Camry sedans, which received standard hybrid powertrains as part of an extensive update for that model year, as well as hybrid versions of 2025 Lexus NX and 2024-2025 Lexus RX crossovers alongside...

California pushes ahead with charger buildout despite Trump freeze

Audi e-tron, on the Golden Gate BridgeCalifornia sees EV fast-charger creation continuing in 2025 and beyond Program offers funding now for “ready-to-build” charging projects at retailers Current $1.4B program is part of $10B EV-and-infrastructure plan While the Trump DOT has frozen funds related to the federal EV charging buildout, that hasn’t stopped the creation...

Kia EV4 sedan and hatch revealed

New Kia EV4 sedanKia on Monday partially revealed production-ready sedan and hatchback versions of its EV4 compact electric vehicle. First previewed in 2023 by a concept car, the production Kia EV4 sedan retains the concept's sleek profile and bold, multi-faceted surfacing. The hatchback replaces the sedan's tapered tail with a squared-off shape that also looks...

Here’s why US EV sales may gain 3% in 2025 despite headwinds

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5U.S. EV market share might be flat vs. 2024, but market expansion means 3% EV sales growth EV sales gained 58% looking past direct sales from Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, others California EV sales were close to flat for 2024, but non-Tesla EV sales gained 21% Policy wildcards include EV tax credit, tariffs, emissions policy, and charging infrastructure...