Toyota's crossover EV makes big changes for 2026 ⚡️

PLUS: Volvo EX30 on the road, the cyberpunk design trend, and the promise of charging robots.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. The Name Is Better, and So Is the Rest of the 2026 Toyota bZ      Toyota's electric crossover is back with a new name and a slightly new look, having received a refresh after a lukewarm initial landing in the US.    But will these changes breathe new life into Toyota's first real competitor in this segment?    The 2026 bZ now has two new battery packs and will be offered in four versions, with the longest-ranged flavor promising 314 miles. And that's just the start.    Those who have been waiting for a more rugged version of the model will certainly want the Woodland edition, which will be good for 375 hp and will offer 8.3 inches of ground clearance.     But there are other changes as well with this makeover that should cater to plenty of EV shoppers. READ THE FULL STORY Is This Hyundai Study the Shape of Things to Come?      Design themes of the 1970s and 1980s are slowly making their way into production cars, as automakers embrace cyberpunk themes and retro-futurist aesthetics.    The latest example of this trend is the very sharp Hyundai Obsidian concept, and it should remind you of one other recent concept car that's already slated for production.    But are car buyers ready for designs seemingly plucked from classic sci-fi films? READ THE FULL STORY Tested: 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Goes to Extremes      The Porsche Taycan hasn't been shortchanging buyers when it comes to performance even in base form.    But the EV horsepower wars are still alive and well, and the latest entry in this battle by Team Germany involves a Taycan that produces 1,019 hp to make your commute that much faster. But only for you and one other passenger, as this version doesn't even have rear seats anymore.    The version in question is the Weissach package on the Taycan Turbo GT, and it features quite a few weight-saving tricks including thinner windshield glass to gain some incremental improvements on the scales.    Here are all the details of this mad recipe.  READ THE FULL STORY Park Your EV Here and It Might Get Charged Up by a Robot READ MORE This Is How Formula E Plans to Zap More Life into Its Races READ MORE BMW Execs Say All Models to Get Neue Klasse Style Within 4 Years READ MORE With So Many SUVs, Is There a Future for Luxury EV Sedans? READ MORE Tested: 2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Bends Reality READ MORE I Hit the Road to Find the Best Dash Cams for Commuting, Cruising, and Everything in Between READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/60751dea6d1a7f51693f313dnv8ol.19sv/e441b375