Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat. The woes continue for… Continue reading Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman
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Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment
Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future. Although Nissan was once seen as a leader in the EV revolution, the brand… Continue reading Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment
EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news
EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge! Source Links Listen to a recap of the top stories of… Continue reading EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news
Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights, and more
Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more. Today, Tesla announced the start of the rollout of its 2024.20 software update. The main new feature is the fact that the adaptive headlight feature for its vehicles equipped with matrix LED headlights will now be… Continue reading Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights, and more
Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one
Tesla’s next supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update is becoming quite late, and it’s a critical one. Here’s why. During the first week of May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the automaker was preparing to release its FSD v12.4 update the next week. We are now in the first week of June and the update… Continue reading Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one
Here’s why the Tesla Model 3’s lease deal is way better than the FIAT 500e’s
Photo: Arin Waichulis The 2024 FIAT 500e MSRP is $6,500 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3, yet it costs $100 per month less to lease the Model 3 – here’s why. 2024 Fiat 500e (Source: Stellantis) The folks at CarsDirect did some lease comparisons between a Tesla Model 3 and a FIAT 500e. Based on… Continue reading Here’s why the Tesla Model 3’s lease deal is way better than the FIAT 500e’s
Ford sees hybrids as longer-term play, but rival GM says they are ‘not the end game’
American automakers Ford and GM do not agree on where hybrids will be in the future. Ford’s CEO says hybrids should stop being talked about as “transitional,” while GM’s leader claims the tech is “not the end game” as it’s not zero-emission. Ford and GM take sides on hybrids vs EVs There’s a growing divide… Continue reading Ford sees hybrids as longer-term play, but rival GM says they are ‘not the end game’
Chevy Equinox EV, VW’s flagship is a no-go, and Elon definitely isn’t hiding in Texas
Scooter Doll reviews Chevy’s new, affordable Equinox 5-passenger crossover, Volkswagen’s US dealers don’t think the company’s flagship ID.7 EV is going to be able to compete with Hyundai and Tesla, and Elon Musk’s plans to move Tesla from Delaware to Texas really, definitely, pinky-swear, have nothing to do with him trying to get his hands… Continue reading Chevy Equinox EV, VW’s flagship is a no-go, and Elon definitely isn’t hiding in Texas
GM claims its new Chevy Bolt EV will be the most affordable on the market by 2025
As the race to launch low-cost electric models heats up, GM believes it has the answer. GM’s new North American president said the upcoming next-gen Chevy Bolt EV will be “the most affordable vehicle on the market by 2025.” If you were disappointed to learn GM was phasing out the iconic little Chevy Bolt EV,… Continue reading GM claims its new Chevy Bolt EV will be the most affordable on the market by 2025
Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]
Chevy is finally beginning sales of its long-anticipated Equinox EV, but before then, I got an invite to Detroit to test it out for myself. I was admittedly skeptical of this EV, but once I got behind the wheel, I realized that the new Equinox is a well-built model with plenty of features and enticing… Continue reading Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]