Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5A 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 likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new...

2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy

2025 Toyota SequoiaThe 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front seats, a new Mudbath color option for the TRD Pro off-road grade, an optional wireless trailer camera system, and a new 1794 grade with Western-themed decor that sits near the top...

Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters

Nissan Leaf second life battery installationNissan 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 adding...

Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car

Caterham Project V concept electric sports carCaterham 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...

Mercedes Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-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...

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-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...

First Ionna station flips gas station into EV “Rechargery”

Rendering of first Ionna EV fast-charging siteIonna on Thursday broke ground on its first EV fast-charging site which, symbolically, will be on land once occupied by a gas station. The inaugural location in Apex, North Carolina, includes one of the town's first gas stations, which will be restored and incorporated into the new "Rechargery," according to a press release. The site will include...

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser aims off-road for $57,900

2025 Toyota Land CruiserThe 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in late October with a base price of $57,900. That price includes a mandatory $1,450 destination charge and applies to the Land Cruiser 1958 grade—one of two available. An unnamed higher-level grade starts at $63,900 with destination, and adds features like heated and...

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser aims off-road for $57,900

2025 Toyota Land CruiserThe 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in late October with a base price of $57,900. That price includes a mandatory $1,450 destination charge and applies to the Land Cruiser 1958 grade—one of two available. An unnamed higher-level grade starts at $63,900 with destination, and adds features like heated and...