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What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Outback? What does it compare to? The 2025 Subaru Outback is a rugged, comfortable five-seat vehicle that blurs the line between station wagon and midsize crossover. It competes with Subaru’s own Forester, as well as the Honda Passport and Hyundai Santa Fe. Is the 2025 Subaru Outback a good SUV? Yes…

Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron electric vehicles are being recalled because of an issue with their batteries—their 12-volt batteries, that is.

In the 13,769 recalled vehicles—including a mix of 2024 VW ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback models—the 12-volt battery may not charge, even when there’s plenty of charge in the high-voltage battery pack, according to the NHTSA. This could prevent cars from starting, as well as lead to loss of power or electronic issues if the 12-volt battery runs out of charge while a vehicle is being driven.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron

This can occur even when the 12-volt battery is relatively new, as it’s related to condensation forming within the onboard charger and damaging a printed circuit board due to insufficient protective coating. That can cause the DC/DC converter to fail and prevent the 12-volt battery from charging.

If a fault with the 12-volt battery is detected, “the vehicle will provide several, major warnings to the driver, and the vehicle will experience reduced driving functions,” the NHTSA said.

The remedy is replacement of the onboard charger, which dealers will do free of charge. VW and Audi plan to mail owner notification letters Apr. 29. VW customers can call that brand’s customer service department at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 93CJ. Audi’s customer service department can be reached at 1-800-253-2834, and its reference number for this recall is 93FR.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4

VW just restarted deliveries of the ID.4 after a door-handle issue that led to a stop-sale order and production halt. The 2025 model costs a little bit more, in part because the smaller battery pack is temporarily unavailable, with midyear features coming.

Previous model years of the ID.4 and Q4, which are closely related, have been involved in several other noteworthy recalls, including one for instrument panels and another for screen issues.

The fast and fun 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is being recalled because of a problem with its brakes that has resulted in at least one crash. The recall of 1,508 vehicles aims to address a software error that could lead to “reduced braking performance,” increasing the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. That happens specifically when the left-foot…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Acura ADX? What does it compare to? The first-ever Acura ADX competes with other small crossovers ranging from the BMW X1 to the Lexus NX. Is the 2025 Acura ADX a good SUV? Its relative value, outsized footprint, and impressive handling help it earn a TCC Rating of 6.8 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)…

Midsize pickups appeal to buyers who don’t need the vast space or extreme capability of full-size trucks but still want a vehicle that can work when needed. They’re also easier to maneuver, less expensive, and they can be even better off-roaders. The bestselling midsize pickup is the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, which is offered in a variety of…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Ford Ranger? What does it compare to? The 2025 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup truck that competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and Nissan Frontier. Is the 2025 Ford Ranger a good truck? The 2025 Ford Ranger scores well in its segment thanks to its decent turbo power and broad lineup of trim levels…

Lewis Hamilton has starred in a remake of a scene from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” The original scene features a replica Ferrari, which Hamilton tracked down for his remake Hollywood actor Edward Norton, a friend of Hamilton, also makes an appearance Lewis Hamilton has marked his start with Ferrari in Formula 1 this season with a little fun…

The first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles will be unveiled in September at the 2025 Munich auto show, and will wear iX3 badging, the automaker confirmed Friday.

BMW brought out a camouflaged prototype of this model, the first in a family of EVs dubbed Neue Klasse (German for “new class”) at its annual financial results conference. CEO Oliver Zipse said the camouflage would come off at the Munich show, and confirmed the iX3 name, which first appeared in 2020 on an all-electric derivative of the BMW X3 that was never sold in the U.S.

Pre-production example of first BMW Neue Klasse electric vehicle at plant in Hungary

The Neue Klasse iX3 entered pre-production in November at BMW’s Debrecen, Hungary, plant. It’s expected to borrow styling from the Vision Neue Klasse X concept unveiled in March 2024, and will be followed by a sedan—which might revive the BMW i3 name—based on the Vision Neue Klasse concept first shown in late 2023.

Named after a family of vehicles from the 1960s that set BMW on its current path, the Neue Klasse debuts the automaker’s next-generation interface—including a panoramic head-up display and AI integration—and electric powertrain hardware.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept

Just last month, BMW confirmed that it will use compact, cost-efficient induction motors to power the front axle in all-wheel-drive models, while keeping current-excited synchronous motors at the rear. The Neue Klasse will also feature an 800-volt electrical architecture and cylindrical battery cells installed directly into the pack, with some models using LFP chemistry to keep costs down.

Unlike the first BMW iX3, the Neue Klasse version is expected to be sold in the U.S. BMW in 2023 announced that Neue Klasse models would be built in Mexico, in addition to Hungary and Germany, which would seem to help set them up for U.S. tax credit qualification. But the Trump Administration’s war on EVs and tariff tantrums could jeopardize that.

A new startup has emerged to take on the challenge of developing a lightweight electric sports car.

U.K.-based Longbow on Wednesday provided the first details on its open-top Speedster and Roadster coupe, both of which it hopes to launch in 2026. It also confirmed the opening of reservations for both models in the U.K. (other markets weren’t discussed), where they’ll also be built.

The pair of two-seat sports cars are based on an aluminum chassis developed by Longbow with the aim of keeping weight to a minimum, in the spirit of classic small British sports cars. The targeted curb weight is just 2,200 pounds—featherweight for any car, especially a modern EV.

Longbow Roadster

The Speedster is scheduled to arrive first and targets a 0-62 mph time of 3.5 seconds, while the Roadster is estimated to do the same run in 3.6 seconds. Longbow expects 275 miles of WLTP range for the Roadster and 280 miles for the Speedster; equivalent EPA numbers would be somewhat lower.

Prices start at 84,995 British pounds (approximately $110,200 at current exchange rates) for the Speedster and 64,995 British pounds ($84,300) for the Roadster. Longbow plans to limit Speedster production to just 150 units, with a larger, undisclosed production run for the Roadster. The first examples of both models will be Luminary 1st Edition and Autograph Edition specials.

Longbow Speedster

Founded in 2023, Longbow is led by Jenny Keisu, whose background is in the private equity industry, and Daniel Davey and Mark Tapscott, who both claim some auto industry experience. Davey did two stints at Tesla, the first back in 2010 during the time of the original Roadster sports car, and was also the first Lucid employee based outside the U.S. Tapscott has worked at both automakers, as well as BYD.

Longbow isn’t the only British company developing a back-to-basics sports car with an electric powertrain. Caterham—known for the minimalist Seven—unveiled its Project V concept in 2023, and last year confirmed that it was working with Yamaha to develop a production version. The Project V’s quoted weight of just over 2,600 pounds is a bit heavier than what Longbow is aiming for, but perhaps the Caterham will also be a bit less expensive than Longbow’s sports cars.

Toyota has slowly expanded its offerings of GR-branded performance cars over the years, with models like the GR Corolla and GR Yaris attaining cult-like status in some markets. None of the cars feature electrification, but that may change soon, Autocar reported on Wednesday, citing comments from GR engineer Hiroyuki Yamada. According to the…