Karma reveals Ivara SUV concept, plans more PHEVs

Karma Ivara conceptKarma on Friday unveiled the Ivara concept at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the premier events of 2024 Monterey Car Week that ran last week in California. Joining it on Karma's stand were the previously revealed Kaveya sports car and Gyesera sport sedan. The Kaveya was shown in Monterey with a revised interior that Karma said...

EV collision repair costs 20% more than for gas models

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and EQA crash testEV collision repairs continue cost more than those of internal combustion vehicles, according to a new report from Mitchell International, which provides tech for the auto insurance and collision repair industries. The report, based on second-quarter 2024 data, shows similar rates of EVs and 2021-and-newer gasoline vehicles being declared total...

EV wireless charging could catch on faster with this tech

EV wireless charging positioning standard (DIPS)EV wireless charging has a standard to get positioned for an efficient charge Called DIPS, it enables cross-compatibility between hardware from different suppliers It also helps set the stage for wireless bidirectional charging Charge ports, connectors, and cables may soon no longer be the only typical way to keep EVs and some types of hybrids...

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled due to bad windshield wiper motor

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-EThe 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is among three vehicles Ford is recalling for a bad windshield wiper motor. The others are the 2023-2024 Maverick and 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. A total of 37,371 vehicles are affected. According to the NHTSA, the front windshield wiper motor of the affected vehicles may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail...

Cybertruck becomes “Apocalypse ready” with Sting packages

Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT Cybertruck Sting packageThe Cybertruck can now ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a...

Cybertruck becomes “Apocalypse ready” with frunk-mounted generator

Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT Cybertruck Sting packageThe Cybertruck can now be ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a...

Toyota developing in-wheel electric motors

2025 Toyota Crown SigniaToyota has filed a new patent application for in-wheel electric motors, indicating the automaker is still working on this tech. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18, 2024, and originally filed by Toyota Oct. 30, 2023. It deals specifically with a gear-case design that uses two...

Ford tackling aero efficiency with deployable roof rack rails

Ford deployable roof rail patent imageFord is looking to patent roof rails and roof racks that can stow away when not in use, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag and potentially improving fuel economy or EV range. These potential aero-improving features were detailed in separate patent applications published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 11, 2024, and...