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Toyota’s new app will reward drivers for plugging in more often

Toyota has created a new, science-backed app to encourage drivers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to charge more often. Toyota's own research found that many PHEV drivers weren't plugging in enough.

New BMW iX3 to Make North American Debut in New York City on Sunday

The all-new BMW iX3—the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse, or “New Class” of vehicles—will make its North American Premiere at a special event at Bathhouse Studios in New York City on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Renault 4 E-Tech now available as compact electric van

Renault is bringing back the spirit of the iconic Renault 4 F4 Fourgonnette with a new commercial vehicle variant of the all-electric 4 E-Tech.

Mitsubishi Launches Eclipse Cross Electric for the European Market

Mitsubishi Motors will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Eclipse Cross battery electric vehicle for the European market before the end of 2025, Japanese said today.

Successful summer testing of the new Mercedes-Benz eIntouro in Spain

Daimler Buses has successfully completed the summer testing of the Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro. For a total of around five weeks, test personnel trialled the battery-electric inter-city bus at extreme temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain.

Rivian breaks ground on a $5 billion plant in Georgia

The California-based electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive has broken ground on its $5 billion plant east of Atlanta, Georgia, even though the Trump administration ended the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers.

Scania launches new ICE and plug-in hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches

Scania’s new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, comes in internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations for buses and coaches to meet varying needs and requirements.

New BMW iX3 Series Production Starts in Late October at Plant Debrecen

SK On Opens Solid-State Battery Pilot Plant In South Korea

South Korean battery maker SK On announced the completion of its pilot plant for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in South Korea, marking a key step in its push to commercialize next-generation batteries by 2029.