Nissan sweetens Ariya and Leaf EV ownership with these perks

2023 Nissan Ariya at EVgo charging stationNissan announced new ownership perks for the Ariya and Leaf that could be a selling point for these EVs when the strong supply-pinched market starts to cool off. Called Nissan EV Carefree+, the package includes maintenance and charging perks for buyers and lessees of 2023 Nissan Ariya and Leaf vehicles, along with roadside assistance, Nissan said...

Genesis mulls electric drop-top with X Convertible Concept

Genesis X Convertible conceptThere are few electric convertibles of any brand or price range, but Genesis hinted that it may join this small group with a new concept car unveiled this week in Malibu California. The Genesis X Convertible Concept shares its platform and powertrain with 2021's Genesis X Concept electric luxury coupe and the Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept...

Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept might signal more US EVs

Toyota bZ Compact SUV ConceptToyota on Wednesday night revealed a concept SUV teasing one potential direction Toyota might soon take in a production electric vehicle. The bZ Compact SUV Concept is a “nod to the near future,” Toyota announced on the eve of the Los Angeles auto show. Toyota claims to have used an approach with the concept that aims “to express...

2023 Toyota Prius: Prime PHEV aims for 50% more electric miles

2023 Toyota PriusToyota on Wednesday introduced a new generation of its iconic Prius that’s quicker, more efficient, and better-equipped—plus a new version of the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid that does all that and gets a big electric range boost. Toyota peppered the introduction of the new Prius and Prius Prime with references to sportiness...

Flywheel energy will help charge rental EVs in New York

Zooz Power flywheel-based EV charging systemIsrael-based Zooz Power will use its flywheel technology to charge electric rental cars at New York City's LaGuardia airport. Formerly known as Chakratec, Zooz recently announced a memorandum of understanding with an unnamed car rental company to pilot flywheel energy charging at LaGuardia beginning in the second quarter of 2023. The partner...

Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla rank as reliable high-mpg hybrids

2023 Ford MaverickHybrids are a great choice for reliability, according to a the latest Consumer Reports survey, with the Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla, and Lexus NX rated among the most reliable. Hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs ranked first and third, respectively, in the nonprofit's Annual Auto Reliability Report, released Tuesday. The Maverick, Corolla, and NX all...