Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple Maps

Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 LightningNow that it's rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them. The automaker on Monday announced that Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers using Apple Maps EV route planning, via Apple CarPlay, can now specify a...

Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster charging

2026 Toyota bZ4XAn updated bZ4X joins the C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser in Toyota’s European EV push A smaller 57.7-kwh pack option gives European consumers more choice Battery preconditioning and a more powerful motor highlight the midsize crossover’s changes The Toyota bZ4X electric crossover receives its first significant update with battery...

Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade

2026 Lexus RZ 550e F SportLexus RZ employs a steer-by-wire system with yoke for European markets Revised lithium-ion battery and more potent motors provide more power and range Performance-leaning F Sport model features a virtual manual transmission The Lexus RZ electric crossover casts a wider net with more range, more power, quicker charging, a new steer-by-wire system...

Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?

2025 Toyota C-HR+Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday. A brand showcase in Brussels highlighted Toyota’s...

Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fire

2022 Ford F-150 LightningFord is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned electrodes...

Bankrupt Nikola recalls trucks due to possibly damaged hydrogen fuel tanks

Nikola TreBankrupt truck maker Nikola Corporation is recalling 95 hydrogen fuel-cell semi trucks because the wrong bolts may have been used to secure their hydrogen tanks. The affected 2024-2025 Nikola Tre semis (which were also sold with battery-electric powertrains) could have tank mounting-block bolts that are too long, according to the NHTSA. This could...

Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to feature 800V system

Prototype for Mercedes-Benz electric midsize van based on Van.EA platformNext-generation Mercedes-Benz electric vans will be able to charge faster thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture and a 22-kw AC onboard charger. Those are two of the details confirmed by Mercedes Thursday as the automaker was cold-weather testing these new vans in Arjeplog, Sweden, a popular spot in the Arctic Circle for such testing...

Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to features 800V system

Prototype for Mercedes-Benz electric midsize van based on Van.EA platformNext-generation Mercedes-Benz electric vans will be able to charge faster thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture and 22-kw AC onboard charger. Those are two of the details confirmed by Mercedes Thursday as the automaker was cold-weather testing these new vans in Arjeplog, Sweden, a popular spot for such testing in the Arctic Circle that...