Destination Charged Staff Honda has revealed a prototype travel trailer called the Base Station, marking the company’s first known exploration into towable recreational camping equipment designed for consumer use. The concept was developed by Honda’s U.S.-based research and development teams in California and Ohio and is intended to demonstrate how the automaker’s longstanding design and packaging philosophies could … Read more
American Honda Motor Co. has achieved CarbonNeutral building certification for its U.S. sales headquarters in Torrance, California, according to an announcement issued by the company in mid-January. The designation makes the Torrance campus the first Honda facility in North America to receive the certification and positions the site as a pilot location for broader emissions-reduction … Read more
Volvo Cars is set to reveal the all-electric EX60 on January 21, 2026, positioning the midsize SUV as a key step in the company’s transition toward software-defined electric vehicles. The EX60 will be the first Volvo model to launch with Google’s Gemini AI assistant integrated directly into its vehicle systems, marking a deeper collaboration between … Read more
BMW M is preparing to introduce its first fully electric high-performance models later this decade, marking a significant shift for a division historically defined by internal combustion engines and motorsport-derived engineering. Beginning in 2027, these vehicles will be part of BMW’s Neue Klasse platform strategy and will represent the first time the M brand’s performance … Read more
Chevrolet has released verified acceleration figures for the 2026 Corvette ZR1X, indicating that the vehicle completed the quarter mile in 8.675 seconds at a trap speed of 159 miles per hour and accelerated from 0–60 mph in 1.68 seconds. These results were achieved during testing conducted in October 2025 at US 131 Motorsports Park on … Read more
Kia has revealed the EV2, a new B-segment electric SUV designed and built specifically for Europe. It’s the brand’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle yet, positioned as the entry point to Kia’s EV lineup. And, as is increasingly the case with compact, affordable EVs that make too much sense, it is not headed to … Read more
Ford is continuing a shift toward developing more of its vehicle technology internally, outlining a strategy that centers on simplified electronic architectures, consolidated computing hardware, and increased use of software platforms developed in-house. The company says the approach is intended to reduce vehicle complexity, lower long-term costs, and allow for faster updates across future products. … Read more
Ford Motor Company has detailed the functionality and intended use of a new in-vehicle AI assistant that will be introduced on select vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year. The system is designed to provide drivers with conversational access to vehicle information, controls, and selected external information sources using natural language voice commands. According to … Read more
The Volvo EX60 is an upcoming all-electric SUV that Volvo Cars says will offer its longest driving range to date, along with faster charging capability than any previous electric model from the brand. The vehicle is scheduled to be fully revealed on January 21, 2026, with Volvo positioning it as a key product in its … Read more
Afeela’s next chapter takes shape in prototype form The Afeela Prototype 2026 represents the next step in Sony Honda Mobility’s plan to develop a lineup beyond its first production vehicle. While the Afeela 1 is moving toward launch, this prototype previews how the company intends to broaden the brand’s reach with a model that emphasizes … Read more
