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Toyota is planning an electric version of the Corolla, its best-selling car of all time. The move would put one of the world's most recognizable nameplates into the EV market, a notable shift for a company that has long favored hybrids over fully electric vehicles. Commenters are debating whether Toyota is late to the EV race or whether its scale and brand loyalty could make an electric Corolla a serious contender.

The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, arguing the change will make cars more affordable for American buyers. The question of whether vehicles will actually get cheaper remains open, with analysts weighing lower compliance costs for automakers against higher fuel spending for drivers over time. The rollback unwinds emissions and efficiency rules that had pushed manufacturers toward more fuel-efficient fleets.

The Trump administration has moved to sharply scale back US fuel economy standards, easing requirements that automakers improve the efficiency of cars and light trucks. The rollback, reported by The New York Times, is likely to be welcomed by carmakers seeking lower compliance costs but criticised by environmental groups who say it will increase emissions and fuel consumption.

The Trump administration is moving to roll back fuel economy standards for automakers, loosening federal requirements on vehicle efficiency. The change would give car manufacturers more flexibility but is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and states that back stricter emissions rules. Details on the scope and timing of the rollback remain limited.

Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered early eliminations for several notable drivers and unusually large gaps between the fastest cars on the Baku street circuit. Highlights released by Sky Sport F1 are drawing heavy attention as fans debate surprise knockouts in Q1 and the margin at the front heading into the race.

Volkswagen is extending its Tiguan nameplate into the electric era with a new model called the ID. Tiguan. The announcement signals the German automaker's plan to carry one of its best-selling SUV names into its ID electric lineup, following similar moves with models like the ID.4 and ID.7. Details on specifications, pricing and launch timing were not included in the initial report.

A large-scale analysis of 500,000 EV battery health checks compared 20 electric car models to assess how well their batteries retain capacity over time. One model stood out from the pack, outperforming the rest on long-term battery health. The findings give prospective buyers a data-driven way to compare durability across popular electric vehicles.

The New York Times has published a travel feature on seeing Ireland without renting a car. The piece focuses on getting around the country by public transport and on foot, a growing interest among travellers looking to reduce costs and emissions. It highlights that much of Ireland's scenery and towns can be reached without driving.