This week, Toyota took the wraps off its first-ever battery-electric SEMA concept build, the bZ Time Attack Concept. The concept promises to “push the limits” of EV performance as a purpose-built racer built for time attack circuits and hill climbs — and we’ve got the specs. Internal combustion engines require oxygen to do their combusting, which is… Continue reading Toyota bZ Time Attack concept pushes the electric crossover to its limits
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Toyota recalls over 1 million vehicles including the RAV4, and EVs from several brands
Toyota issued another major recall, impacting over 1 million vehicles, including the RAV4 and EVs from Lexus and Subaru. Toyota recalls 1M cars, including the RAV4 and EVs In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Toyota announced plans to recall 1,024,407 vehicles across the Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru brands. The recall… Continue reading Toyota recalls over 1 million vehicles including the RAV4, and EVs from several brands
Nissan is finally showing signs of a recovery, but it’s not out of the woods yet
Nissan is selling its global headquarters and trimming production as part of its recovery efforts. Although the Japanese automaker is starting to show signs of life, it still has a long way to go. Nissan is betting on new vehicles, including the next-gen LEAF, to help it turn things around. Nissan is ramping up its… Continue reading Nissan is finally showing signs of a recovery, but it’s not out of the woods yet
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion payday
Tesla shareholders have voted once again to approve an absurd, biggest-in-history pay package for Tesla’s part-time CEO, Elon Musk. In doing so, they’ve voted to relinquish any control they could have had over the company, and instead to put it deeper into the hands of its largest saboteur. (this is a developing story, we’re adding… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion payday
Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
A new Civic is in the works that’s bringing much more than just a new look to Honda’s best-selling vehicle. Here’s our first look at the next-gen Honda Civic. Honda previews next-gen Civic with new hybrid system During an event held for the media on Wednesday, Honda offered a look at some of the advanced… Continue reading Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
Toyota’s selling cars faster than it can build them, saying it can ‘barely cover the demand’
Toyota is selling cars faster than it can build them. With strong demand for hybrids, the company says it can “barely cover the demand.” Toyota’s hybrids fuel sales growth in 2025 After reporting its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Toyota raised its sales and earnings forecast for the year. In the first half of the… Continue reading Toyota’s selling cars faster than it can build them, saying it can ‘barely cover the demand’
Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
After teasing another new vehicle, Toyota said “a major unveiling” is set for next week. Is this Toyota’s electric truck? What new vehicle is Toyota teasing now? After stealing the spotlight at the Japan Mobility Show last week with the Corolla Concept, Land Cruiser FJ, and ultra-luxe Century brand, Toyota is at it again. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
Major Tesla shareholder votes against Musk’s pay, but the odds are still in his favor
A major Tesla shareholder announced that they are voting against Elon Musk’s CEO compensation package, but the odds are still in his favor. As we have been extensively reporting over the last few weeks, Tesla shareholders are set to vote on a new compensation package for Elon Musk worth up to $1 trillion. The package… Continue reading Major Tesla shareholder votes against Musk’s pay, but the odds are still in his favor
Tesla stock used to help employees. Now it can’t, because Elon took it all.
Tesla shareholders will decide whether to give CEO Elon Musk a stock award that could be worth up to $1 trillion. But another proposal is up for a vote to refill Tesla’s employee stock option pool, and it’s only necessary because that pool was drained to give Musk a payday larger than any other CEO… Continue reading Tesla stock used to help employees. Now it can’t, because Elon took it all.
Hydrogen Mafia: Toyota faces $5.7 billion RICO lawsuit
A $5.7B lawsuit filed in Federal court alleges that Toyota operated what amounts an organized, fraudulent enterprise that intentionally concealed known, catastrophic safety defects associated with their hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai sedans. Originally passed as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is designed… Continue reading Hydrogen Mafia: Toyota faces $5.7 billion RICO lawsuit