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On Thursday Rivian began notifying Launch Edition preorder holders to make sure their accounts were up to date as the company begins scheduling introductions between buyers and Rivian Guides, and planning vehicle deliveries. It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like the all-electric truck built in the former Diamond Star Motors facility in […]

Polestar has launched a mobile service for the U.S. market and is aimed at improving the customer experience for those who don’t live near an authorized service center. This new program will send a Polestar technician to the owner’s location and perform a wide range of procedures including minor repairs and software updates. This eliminates […]

The 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition has finally broken cover and like the other vehicles with that version, it’s murdered-out in black. Available in both FWD and AWD flavors, the Prius Nightshade Edition will be available in three exterior colors: Midnight Black Metallic, Super White, and Silver Metallic. The Prius is the eleventh Toyota vehicle […]

Hyundai has released photos of its updated XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty vehicle. The most prominent change is a revised chrome grille, which now has a V shape and a silver mesh pattern. Blue exterior accents have also been added to denote the XCIENT’s eco-friendly nature and fuel cell powertrain. Powering the Hyundai XCIENT is […]

During its Capital Markets Day, Ford announced that its developing two new EV architectures, an RWD/AWD one and another dedicated to full-size trucks. It’s part of a strategy aimed at boosting its global EV offerings to 40 percent by 2030. A report from Automotive News reveals that the RWD/AWD architecture will be used to create […]

During its Capital Markets Day, Ford announced that it will increase its investment in electrification to $30 billion through 2025. This includes commitments to battery development, building flexible battery-electric vehicle platforms, and focusing on modular technologies. Ford anticipates that 40 percent of its global vehicle sales to be made up of EVs. To date, the […]

Toyota has announced a new special edition for the 2022 Highlander Hybrid called the Bronze Edition. Slotting between the XLE and Limited grades, this new variant gets bronze exterior accents, and 18-inch bronze alloy wheels to distinguish it from the rest of the lineup. Inside, the Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition gets bronze door sills, bronze […]

It was only a matter of time until Toyota expanded its Nightshade series to nearly every model. Now it’s the Prius’ turn and it appears to be the biggest addition to that model’s lineup for the 2022 model year. Currently, the Nightshade edition is available on 10 models across the Toyota lineup. The addition of […]

Ford is expected to announce on Wednesday that it’s developing two new battery-electric vehicle platforms. According to a report from Reuters, one platform will be built for trucks and large SUVs while the other is for cars and smaller crossovers. The two vehicle architectures are part of a larger, multiyear, multibillion-dollar plan aimed at catching […]

Hot on the heels of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5’s North American debut is news that it will come with free charging from Electrify America. Hyundai and Electrify America announced that owners will get two years of free 30-minute charging starting on the day of purchase. This builds on a prior announcement that owners of […]