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Will Toyota’s Big Move Finally Make Electric Cars Affordable in Europe?
Europe’s electric car market is about to get a major shake-up—and Toyota’s latest move might just put an affordable EV within reach for more drivers than ever before. If you think electric Toyotas are all built far, far away and out of reach for local incentives, think again: things are about to shift into a ... Read more
Why Are Global Car Giants Betting Billions on Hungary as Europe’s Next Auto Powerhouse?
Forget your usual tour of Europe’s legendary car towns. If you want a front-row seat to the next big thing in automotive manufacturing, it’s time to swap the autobahn for the Hungarian steppe. In just a few years, Hungary has pulled off a jaw-dropping transformation: while Germany waves goodbye to tens of thousands of car ... Read more
Surprise road test: Why diesel still beats electric cars for long journeys
What happens when you pit the latest electric cars against a tried-and-true diesel over more than 1,500 miles, from Berlin to Madrid? Spoiler: This ‘ultimate test drive’ delivered a few eye-openers that no official press release could match. From Berlin’s Tesla Gigafactory to Spain: The Challenge Is On It all kicked off at Tesla’s massive ... Read more
« Game-changer »: BYD unveils electric Song L GT poised to shake up Europe’s auto market
Europe’s auto market is on the verge of a revolution—BYD has just unveiled the Song L GT, an all-electric station wagon that’s out to challenge the established order. With bold innovations and a fresh take on electric vehicles, this new contender might just change the way we think about e-mobility. Buckle up: it looks like ... Read more
Toyota officially unveils its first operational hydrogen engine: is this the breakthrough that will end traditional combustion cars?
Remember the first time you heard the roar of a V8? Now imagine the quiet intensity in the eyes of a young engineer, even stronger than that engine’s thunder, as they tinker with the very first hydrogen prototype in a Toyota lab. Today, thanks to Toyota’s relentless innovation, we’re suddenly peering into a future where ... Read more
Why Plug-In Hybrids Are Failing—and the Bold Move That Could Finally Fix Them
If you thought plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were the ultimate win-win—the “green” middle ground between gas and electric—recent studies have some hard truths to share. It turns out these cars are far less climate-friendly than their marketing suggests, often emitting up to five times more CO₂ than official lab numbers claim. Yep, that’s a lot of ... Read more
The electric car “hangover” is coming—did Toyota’s cautious strategy just prove right?
The electric car market might be speeding ahead, but not everyone in the auto industry is convinced it’s a one-way street. Among the cautious is Toyota, which, after years of treading carefully, is now watching its strategy being vindicated by recent data. Are we about to face the electric car “hangover”—and did Toyota just get ... Read more
Real-world tests reveal shocking drop in range for top electric cars – Are WLTP numbers misleading drivers?
That impressive number you spotted on the dealership window—like ‘500 km range’ for an electric car—may look reassuring, but the reality out on the open road paints a far less predictable picture. A recent Australian Automobile Association (AAA) project has burst the bubble for many would-be EV owners: top models such as the BYD Atto ... Read more
« Unbreakable » hybrid with real 4.4 l/100 km and 10-year warranty shakes up the competition—here’s why it’s changing everything
Meet the « Unbreakable »: the hybrid that’s not just a figment of marketing imagination, but a real game-changer on the road. With official figures of 4.4 L/100 km (that’s about 53.5 mpg for those counting), plus an industry-shaking 10-year warranty, Toyota is sending its rivals scrambling—and here’s exactly why motorists across the country are taking notice. ... Read more
A 17-year-old’s breakthrough electric motor could end rare earth dependence for good
Sometimes, the next big leap in technology doesn’t emerge from a cutting-edge lab filled with white coats, but from the surprisingly humble setting of a teenager’s garage. Meet Robert Sansone, a 17-year-old high school student from Florida, who has come up with an electric motor idea that could upend the future of mobility by removing ... Read more
