Rivian is taking more than just electric vehicles from Tesla’s playbook. The EV start-up, focusing on electric pickup trucks, is following in Tesla’s footsteps when it comes to selling their product. They are lobbying certain states to change the laws regarding how cars are sold in an effort to sell directly to the consumer. In…

The outbreak of the coronavirus — officially named COVID-2019 — has wreaked havoc on many aspects of life in China. The auto industry has been among those hit particularly hard. The virus popped up in late 2019 and has already killed more than 2,200 people in mainland China. It has infected thousands more, as health…

Toyota has announced a recall of 44,000 vehicles from the 2019 and 2020 model years. The issue lies in vehicles with a 2.5 liter inline-four engine. There is a potential for engine cracks to form, causing coolant or oil leaks. The problem could also lead to stalling, overheating, or engine fires. Although over 40,000 vehicles…