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Toyota is refuting a report claiming that it’s pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander EV, again. Toyota’s 3-row Highlander EV put on the back burner Update 9/3/2026: A Toyota US spokesperson told CarScoops that the Highlander EV launch has not changed from 2027, as announced in July. With the updated 2027 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland, Toyota now offers three electric SUVs in the US. The 2027 Highlander BEV was initially set to launch by the end of the year, adding a fourth to its lineup, but buyers will have to wait a bit longer. Advertisement -…
While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders. In a single month. (!) SANY took to LinkedIn to announce that the heavy equipment brand had shipped 200 electric dump trucks and 403 electric wheel loaders to customers all over the world – and that number doesn’t include the company’s growing line up of electric reach-stackers, electric semi trucks, or electric excavators (among other things). “Our electric range…
During our testing, we also found that the driving position in the X-Trail isn’t quite as commanding as the Kia Sorento’s. The C-pillars are relatively thick, and the rear side windows are small, so visibility is a little compromised, and you’ll be utilising the standard reversing camera to compensate for this. We found that the smartphone charging shelf is big enough for even the largest of smartphones. The glovebox isn’t particularly roomy, but the door bins are a decent size. The latter isn’t carpeted like it is in a Skoda Kodiaq or Volkswagen Tayron to stop items from rattling around while you’re driving, though.…
A 17-year-old allegedly fled police in a 2008 Ford Mustang and breached an airport fence. The Mustang crossed an aircraft apron before hitting a tractor and parked Pilatus PC-12. Police charged the teen with DWI, aggravated DWI, reckless driving, and other offenses. Police chases are just plain dumb. They risk life and limb, and even when those things escape without injury, the prospect for collateral damage is high. That typically involves signs, fences, and maybe the cars of innocent motorists who are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. In this case, a teen driver managed to make…
Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP safety tests. While Tesla was giving its truest believers a sneak peek at its new Cybercab on 03SEP, the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) was releasing its latest safety evaluation results, and three new models from China have achieved the group’s maximum five-star safety rating. Oh– I almost forgot:…
Rivian just rolled out its newest software update across its older R1 fleet, bringing new features to its R1 platform. Source link
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers believed the new Cybercab would be a transformative new technology, or – not. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. In case you missed the survey, the question read, “I was chatting with someone this week who said, ‘Cybercab is going to be one of the most prolific vehicles on the road. And the most transformative for society ever.’ What do you guys think: will Tesla’s Cybercab transform the way we get around, or will it be just another car?” The survey coincided with the re-unveiling…
Tesla launched the all-electric, steering wheel-less, and pedal-less Cybercab last night at a quiet and small event in downtown Austin, Texas. The launch, which marked the beginning of unsupervised ride-hailing for Tesla’s Robotaxi platform with Cybercab, has already caught the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) who has more questions. NHTSA opened an Audit Query (AQ) into the Cybercab’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification that Tesla gave the vehicle. Manufacturers self-certify vehicles much of the time to avoid excessive regulatory delays. Tesla Cybercab interior, note the lack of steering wheel and pedals. (Credit: @niccruzpatane/X< /a>)…
The Cybercab launch is a big moment for a company that’s spend a decade promising self-driving cars. Rivals haven’t been sitting still. Source link
The Ferrari Luce has made its way to Hong Kong. It has been spotted parked on a busy street. The striking Ferrari was caught on camera in a red-and-black finish, immediately drawing attention from people nearby. Several onlookers can be seen checking out the car and taking pictures. The bright red paint stands out against the surrounding buildings, making the Luce difficult to miss even in a busy urban setting. Hong Kong’s example follows the Luce’s recent appearance in Canada, where the EV was showcased for Ferrari Quebec clients. That car had a very different look, combining matte grey paint…