The Toyota Woven City, being built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, is almost ready to house its first residents Approximately 360 residents will move in later this year, and when complete, the city will house more than 2,000 residents The smart city serves as a real-world laboratory for the development of newContinue reading “Toyota’s smart city ready for first residents by fall 2025”
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2027 Porsche Cayenne Coupe spied with updates
Porsche is planning a second round of updates for its Cayenne Coupe A prototype for an updated Cayenne Coupe sporting a new front fascia has been spotted Porsche is working on an electric Cayenne but will continue to sell gas and plug-in hybrid versions alongside it Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype for aContinue reading “2027 Porsche Cayenne Coupe spied with updates”
Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 electric liftback priced at $89,900
Sony and Honda’s jointly developed EV brand Afeela has revealed the Afeela 1 The Afeela 1 is a midsize liftback due to start deliveries in mid-2026 Reservations are open but only for residents of California Sony and Honda surprised audiences at 2023 CES by announcing the jointly established electric vehicle brand Afeela and presenting aContinue reading “Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 electric liftback priced at $89,900”
The next BMW M4 may be electric only
BMW’s next 4-Series will reportedly be offered exclusively with electric power, including the M4 variant The electric 4-Series will be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse next-generation EV platform The electric M4 is anticipated to offer close to 700 hp in base form The BMW M performance skunkworks is working on a quad-motor electric powertrain thatContinue reading “The next BMW M4 may be electric only”
Numerous updates help the 2025 Ram HD keep pace with the competition
The 2025 Ram HD gets styling updates that give it split headlights The Ram HD can tow up to 36,610 pounds The 2025 Ram Heavy Duty costs $47,560 when it goes on in the first quarter of this year After revealing updated styling a few months back, Stellantis on Tuesday provided more details on itsContinue reading “Numerous updates help the 2025 Ram HD keep pace with the competition”
Ford Mustang outsold non-existent competitors, except EV sibling
Despite a lack of direct competition, sales of the traditional gasoline Ford Mustang coupe and convertible were down in 2024, and they were again outsold by the electric Mustang Mach-E. Last year marked the first full year of production for the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang, codenamed S650, after its introduction partway through the 2023 calendar…
Pebble Flow electric camper arriving in 2025 for $109,000
The Pebble Flow electric travel trailer is set to enter production early in 2025 The production-intent version of the Flow trailer debuted at the Consumer Electronics show The Pebble Flow costs $109,000 California-based startup Pebble this week unveiled a production-intent version of its Pebble electric travel trailer, which it hopes to being…
2026 Genesis GV60 bows with sportier design
An updated version of the Genesis GV60 electric SUV has arrived with subtle styling changes. Genesis revealed the updated GV60 in its home market of South Korea Monday. Sales are expected to begin in that country later this quarter, and while a U.S. launch date wasn’t discussed, this version of the GV60 is expected reachContinue reading “2026 Genesis GV60 bows with sportier design”
Jay Leno had his Chrysler Turbine Car’s engine rebuilt
In the 1960s, Chrysler built a handful of cars powered by aircraft-style turbine engines. And where does one take a turbine when it’s in need of a rebuild? To the original manufacturer, of course. Like the other cars in his collection, Jay Leno’s Chrysler Turbine Car saw regular use—until its engine failed. So Leno sentContinue reading “Jay Leno had his Chrysler Turbine Car’s engine rebuilt”
Nissan executive: “I see a very strong recovery”
Ponz Pandikuthira, chief planning officer of Nissan Americas, sees strong momentum as it refreshes its portfolio Nissan has redesigned profitable QX80 and Armada, sees good demand for entry Kicks “There’s no way we’re going to run out of cash in 12 months,” Pandikuthira said The headlines suggest Nissan is in trouble. Cutting 9,000 jobs, slashing…
