Toyota Motors’ trucking unit has agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $1.6 billion in civil and criminal penalties for fraudulently concealing excess emissions from diesel engines sold in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday. For more than a decade, Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, submitted false testing data to… Continue reading Toyota Truck Unit Will Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Emissions Fraud Case
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What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal
Sales of electric vehicles have been rising steadily over the past few years, in part because of a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 that makes buying such cars and trucks more affordable. But understanding which cars it applies to and under what circumstances can be confusing. And all of those rules could change… Continue reading What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal
Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, a leading Democrat from a critical battleground state, on Wednesday subtly warned against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats targeting Canada, even as she stressed her broader willingness to work with him on the cusp of his second inauguration. Her speech, at the Detroit Auto Show, offered among the clearest… Continue reading Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
New Tesla cars are displayed at a Tesla dealership on December 20, 2024 in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green”… Continue reading EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
Tesla is offering Cybertruck discounts as EV market gets crowded
A soldier walks next to a Tesla Cybertruck, which was donated to the National Guard, after powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area forced people to evacuate, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. Jan. 13, 2025. Daniel Cole | Reuters Tesla started offering discounts… Continue reading Tesla is offering Cybertruck discounts as EV market gets crowded
Auto Expo 2025: A detailed guide to tickets, timings, events, and more
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will kick off tomorrow. It is being held at three locations across the National Capital Region (NCR) and includes several events. The Auto Expo, India’s largest auto show, is one part of it, and to give you a concrete idea of how to attend the expo, we’ve compiled all… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025: A detailed guide to tickets, timings, events, and more
Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built, Evoque-rivalling SUV
The new Polestar 7 will be a Range Rover Evoque-sized premium SUV and the firm’s first model produced in Europe. The Swedish firm has confirmed early details of the new EV as part of a revised strategy, which includes a target to grow sales by 30-35% in the coming three years. The forthcoming 7, previously announced as… Continue reading Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built, Evoque-rivalling SUV
Alpina B8 GT revealed as firm’s final and most powerful car
Alpina has revealed the B8 GT, its final model as an independent entity. The company formally known as Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH + Co KG will cease to exist after 31 December 2025, with ownership of the Alpina brand transferring to BMW. The B8 GT is therefore the final ‘proper’ Alpina, following the similarly conceived B3 GT and B4… Continue reading Alpina B8 GT revealed as firm’s final and most powerful car
Peugeot boss calls on government to “stimulate” electric car sales
Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson says the government should find ways to “stimulate” the market for new and used electric cars, in order to accelerate the transition from ICE to EV power. Speaking to Autocar at the Brussels motor show, Jackson said Peugeot’s eight-strong passenger EV line-up is the “largest of any European manufacturer”, and hailed… Continue reading Peugeot boss calls on government to “stimulate” electric car sales
Nvidia: fully autonomous cars ‘not close’ to production reality
Fully autonomous cars are “not close” and unlikely to go into full use on public roads until well into the next decade, according to the automotive boss of tech giant Nvidia. The Californian firm produces the advanced computing systems and software that are being used by a large number of leading car firms, including JLR,… Continue reading Nvidia: fully autonomous cars ‘not close’ to production reality