EV Pulse Staff

Toyota is rolling out its all-new sixth-generation RAV4 for 2026, doubling down on customer choice with three distinct styles—Core, Rugged and Sport—and two hybrid powertrains. The lineup now includes a standalone Woodland model for outdoor enthusiasts and, for the very first time in the U.S., a RAV4 GR SPORT tuned by the Gazoo Racing team. […]

The 2026 Lexus RZ has arrived in North America with a series of substantial updates under its sleek, all-electric skin. First introduced in 2023 as Lexus’s inaugural purpose-built battery-electric vehicle, the RZ now offers three powertrain choices to suit a range of driving styles and needs. The entry-level RZ 350e delivers 221 horsepower through a […]

Toyota has expanded its battery electric vehicle lineup with the first 2026 bZ Woodland, a rugged midsize SUV featuring standard all-wheel drive with X-MODE and a combined output of 375 horsepower. The new model offers an estimated all-electric driving range of up to 260 miles while adding outdoor utility with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, […]

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024, exceeding 17 million and capturing more than 20 percent of global new-car registrations. China led the surge, accounting for nearly half of all electric cars sold, with over 11 million purchases—surpassing worldwide volumes from just two years earlier—and one in ten vehicles on Chinese roads now […]

DriveTribe’s latest film pits Richard Hammond and James May in an electrified rematch of their famed car-vs-plane challenge. May took flight in an electric aircraft while Hammond raced along public roads in a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, with both starting at Henstridge Airfield and finishing at Dunsfold Aerodrome. The 108-mile drive contrasted with the aircraft’s […]

The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron has become one of the safest electric vehicles on U.S. roads after earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest accolade, the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award. This year, IIHS raised the bar by introducing a tougher moderate-overlap front collision test that evaluates protection for rear-seat occupants. The Q6 e-tron […]

Toyota today expanded its electric lineup with the all-new 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicle, a sporty compact crossover that combines coupe-inspired styling, a tech-rich interior and performance figures that rival many gas-powered rivals. Built on Toyota’s dedicated e-TNGA EV platform, the C-HR BEV features dual electric motors and standard all-wheel drive that together deliver a […]

Toyota today unveiled its 2026 bZ battery-electric SUV, featuring major upgrades in range, power and charging performance. The standout change is a new 74.7-kWh lithium-ion pack—available on XLE FWD Plus, XLE AWD and Limited models—that boosts EPA estimates to as much as 314 miles on a full charge. A 57.7-kWh battery remains standard on the […]

Volvo Car USA is recalling 413,151 model-year 2021–2025 vehicles after discovering that a software fault can disable the rear-view camera when drivers shift into reverse. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed the recall (25V-282) on April 30, 2025, following multiple reports of the “Camera is temporarily not available” message appearing on center displays. […]

Audi has introduced plug-in hybrid variants of its A6 Avant and A6 Sedan, each available in 220 kW and 270 kW system outputs. Both models combine a 2.0 TFSI gasoline engine producing 185 kW with an electric motor rated at up to 105 kW. The higher-output versions deliver 500 Nm of torque and can accelerate […]