The new Toyota FT-Me Concept is a small, urban-focused, Citroën-Ami rivalling “micro car” that showcases the future of mobility, claims Toyota. Dubbed a micro car rather than a quadricycle because of its claimed usability, the 2.5m-long EV is a signal of intent for the Japanese brand to move into the urban mobility space. “This is… Continue reading Toyota FT-Me concept previews two-seat Citroen Ami rival
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Updated Toyota bZ4X gets new look and smaller battery
Toyota has added a smaller battery option to its bZ4X electric SUV, improved its efficiency and given it a new face as part of a midlife refresh. The new 57.7kWh battery joins the existing 73.1kWh pack and is paired exclusively with a single, front-mounted, 165bhp motor. The larger battery continues to be offered with four-wheel drive… Continue reading Updated Toyota bZ4X gets new look and smaller battery
New Lexus RZ gets ‘manual’ gearbox, steer-by-wire and up to 420bhp
The Lexus RZ flagship EV will be one of the first cars in the UK to be offered with steer-by-wire technology – and a hot new range-topper will use a simulated manual gearbox. Steer-by-wire means there is no mechanical link between the wheels and steering wheel and the RZ’s set-up uses a squared yoke in… Continue reading New Lexus RZ gets ‘manual’ gearbox, steer-by-wire and up to 420bhp
Toyota C-HR+ revealed as 338bhp, 373-mile Ford Explorer rival
Toyota has revealed the C-HR+, the brand’s third electric car and, in top-rung 338bhp form, one of the most powerful cars it has launched in Europe. Described by Toyota as the “core” model in its EV line-up, it gives the firm a foothold in the popular electric C-SUV segment. The car was originally tipped to carry… Continue reading Toyota C-HR+ revealed as 338bhp, 373-mile Ford Explorer rival
Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
Follow live updates on the Trump administration and global markets. Tesla shares plunged on Monday, hitting their lowest point since before Election Day, as investors registered the impact of falling sales and increasing protests over the high-profile political role that Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, has taken on. At the close of trading, the… Continue reading Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area. With… Continue reading Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
How Elon Musk’s Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk has become, in some people’s words, President Donald Trump’s ‘first buddy.’ But the Trump administration’s moves to strip away a lot of EV-friendly policies have led some Tesla investors, analysts, and EV researchers to insist this will all be disastrous for the company, the largest U.S. EV maker by far. More bullish analysts… Continue reading How Elon Musk’s Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Elon Musk
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk before attending a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024. Brandon Bell | Via Reuters President Donald Trump shared his intent to purchase a Tesla on Tuesday to support Elon Musk as the… Continue reading Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Elon Musk
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down on April 1, planning officer Espinosa named successor
Nissan Motor CEO Makoto Uchida attends a press conference on February 13, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida will step down from his position on April 1, the company said in a release Tuesday. He will be replaced by current Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa.… Continue reading Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down on April 1, planning officer Espinosa named successor
Volkswagen expects revenue to grow in 2025, says it feels ‘all-American’ as tariffs loom
The new Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 is displayed during the presentation during the presentation of the Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 on March 5, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Andreas Rentz | Getty Images German autos giant Volkswagen reported a 15% year-on-year drop in annual operating profit on Tuesday, citing increasing costs and “extraordinary expenses” associated with its restructuring… Continue reading Volkswagen expects revenue to grow in 2025, says it feels ‘all-American’ as tariffs loom