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Unreleased Toyota Hilux EV becomes a troop-carrying minibus
April 09, 2024Toyota has been developing an electric Hilux pickup in Thailand for over a year, and the prototype has now been turned into a slick, little passenger-mover. Like a classic Land Cruiser Troopy, the new mini-bus seats two rows of passengers in back. -
$6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry
April 06, 2024These electric cars & trucks use battery-swap recharging, offer immediate replacement if damaged, and roll out at prices down to $0.25 per hour, with no upfront fees... That's $6 a day plus electricity. The idea is potentially massively disruptive. -
Toyota's stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV
April 03, 2024In 2023, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular production vehicles out there, the Hilux Champ. Carryboy has leapfrogged off that modularity to turn the little Champ into a roaming five-person micro-lodge. -
VW's RooBadge blasts custom sound beams to scare off local wildlife
April 02, 2024Volkswagen has announced the development of RooBadge, which emits species-specific sounds to drive away kangaroos and reduce the risk of animal collisions on Australian roads. There are plans to adapt the device to deter other wildlife worldwide. -
Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show
April 02, 2024One of the largest automotive shows in the world, the New York International Auto Show happens every year in New York City. For decades, it's been the home of the World Car of the Year awards and a fulcrum for automotive unveils in North America. -
Hyundai gives Santa Cruz the off-road treatment in new XRT model
April 01, 2024Hyundai has unveiled a new off-road model in the form of the 2025 Santa Cruz XRT. The automaker also showcased new designs for the Tucson crossover and the standard Santa Cruz truck last weekend at the New York International Auto Show. -
Sub-15-minute EV charger ready for on-street parking
March 27, 2024Just weeks after launching the fastest EV chargers in the US, Gravity Technologies has revealed new 200-kW curbside chargers to bring its fast-charging to the streets. The new hardware is said to be the same size as Level 2 chargers but 30x faster. -
Genesis spins out Magma performance brand & first large SUV concept
March 26, 2024Genesis, Hyundai's luxury vehicle arm, has unveiled several eye-catching concepts ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The covers were pulled from the vehicles at Genesis House, a dealership and showplace in New York City. -
Review: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 defies logic to enter unlikely territory
March 24, 2024The Ioniq 6 is the least logical step on from Hyundai’s well-done Ioniq 5 crossover. But it works. Going from an SUV to a sedan seems counterintuitive, given the way the auto market seems to shun sedans. Yet this is one of the best we’ve driven lately. -
Brilliantly modular VW ID. Buzz gets 322 hp worth of all-wheel drive
March 22, 2024The just-announced ID. Buzz GTX is a significant EV, taking the iconic 74-year-old Volkswagen Microbus into the future. With 335 hp and all-wheel-drive, its both a giant go-kart with docility quite suitable for transporting the family jewels. -
Polaris debuts stronger, stiffer Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory side-by-side racer
March 20, 2024Unveiled today at the San Felipe 250 rally, the new factory racing rig from Polaris is a complete redesign. A new one-piece chassis with a stronger, stiffer frame begins those changes. -
Yellowstone on snowmobiles – and why Ski-doo is the only one allowed
March 18, 2024Ski-doo is known for its snowmobiles. Yellowstone National Park is known for its geysers, wildlife, and herds of tourists in the summer. When you combine them both, Ski-doo and Yellowstone delivers a real bucket-list outdoor adventure experience. -
World's fastest wireless EV charger unlocks 100 kW parking spots
March 18, 2024A new wireless EV charging pad can fill a car's battery as efficiently as a wired plug, at groundbreaking 100 kW power levels – unlocking the possibility of fast, efficient and super-convenient charging simply by parking in a designated spot. -
New cars are failing at unprecedented rates, and it's getting worse
March 15, 2024New cars bought in the last few years have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010. Some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car – and the stats show things will probably get a lot worse before they get better. -
Video: Lightweight truck bumpers reduce crash deaths by up to 60%
March 15, 2024A new Swedish-designed front end for transport trucks could help reduce driver deaths in collisions with passenger cars. The structure is designed to both spread and absorb the force of impact between the two vehicles.
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