Sam Miller-Christiansen
Toyota announces adoption of Tesla’s NACS charging standard
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has announced themselves as the latest automaker to adopt Tesla's NACS charging standard. Toyota and Lexus vehicles will begin incorporating the NACS plug into certain vehicles starting in 2025, one of which will be an all-new, three-row crossover set to be manufactured at Toyota's Kentucky plant. Toyota and Lexus customers will gain access to Tesla's...
2024 Kia EV6 adds two new, more affordable trims
Kia has announced pricing and two new trim levels for the 2024 Kia EV6. Launched in 2021, the Kia EV6 is built on the Hyundai Motor Group’s esteemed 800V E-GMP platform shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Genesis GV60. The most notable change for 2024 is the expansion of the entry-level Light trim level. The 2024 Kia...
Nissan Hyper Punk concept delivers AI-driven sensory stimulation
Nissan has released photos of the fourth vehicle from a series of concepts created for the Japan Mobility Show, the Nissan Hyper Punk concept. Seeking to blur the lines between the virtual and physical worlds, the Nissan Hyper Punk concept is an all-electric crossover somewhat akin to a bionic Nissan Juke from a manga-themed future. Its exterior design features sharp, angular...
BMW adopts NACS charging standard in the US and Canada
BMW Group has become the latest automaker to announce their adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug for future BEVs in the US and Canada. All three BMW Group brands, which include MINI, BMW, and Rolls-Royce, will adopt the NACS and move away from the current Combined Charging System (CCS) standard beginning in 2025. BMW Group currently offers six...
Toyota previews FT-Se and FT-3e EV concepts
Toyota has released images of two newly announced EV concept cars set to debut at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Beginning with the Toyota FT-Se concept, a high-performance EV sports car, we find what looks to be a low-slung, swoopy coupe that, dare we say, MIGHT have a little bit of Toyota MR-2 in its design—presented in a...
2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition to be auctioned for charity
Longo Toyota, the largest Toyota dealership in the world, will auction off a 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition for charity. The 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition is based on the Corolla GR, which debuted in 2022. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing developed the MORIZO Special Edition, which features unique specs and design, including a stiffened chassis, forged wheels, and the...
2024 Lexus IS brings F Sport to all
In a world where sedans seem to be shrinking away, Lexus is bucking the trend by expanding its IS range with additional trims for 2024. 2024 Lexus IS 300 buyers can now option F SPORT Design or F SPORT packages previously reserved for the IS 350 only. The 2024 IS 300 F SPORT Design package is all about the look,...
All-new 2024 BMW X2 unveiled
BMW has unveiled the all-new 2024 BMW X2, the second generation of the company's smallest Sports Activity Coupe. As a BMW SAC (Sports Activity Coupe), the all-new 2024 BMW X2 continues the tradition of pushing the design envelope featuring a more steeply raked windshield, higher beltline, and smaller greenhouse, giving the vehicle a more coupe-like styling than its X1 counterpart....
2024 Toyota Prius stays stunning, brings slight price bump
All-new for 2023, the 2024 Toyota Prius will enter its second model year with a single change: its price. While equipment levels will remain the same, all models of the 2024 Toyota Prius will see a reasonable $200 price increase across the board. 2024 Toyota Prius pricing - LE, FWD - $27,650LE, AWD - $29,050XLE, FWD - $31,095XLE, AWD - $32,495Limited,...
The Nissan Hyper Adventure concept keeps it wild
Nissan's latest concept for the Japan Mobility Show blends radical design with sustainability. The Nissan Hyper Adventure concept aims to capture the eco-conscious explorer's imagination by attempting to be a Swiss Army Knife sort of vehicle capable of accommodating the multiple demands of an active lifestyle. Outside, the Nissan Hyper Adventure concept features expressive knife edge creases and distinct, repeating diagonal...
