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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…

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.

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…

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…

An all-electric version of the Porsche Cayenne SUV will be revealed later this year, CEO Oliver Blume said in a Q&A following the announcement of the automaker’s 2024 financial results Wednesday.

“We are going to present it to the world for the first time at the end of the year,” Blume said, adding that the reveal will take place on the West Coast.

Electric Porsche Cayenne prototype

Porsche confirmed the electric Cayenne almost exactly two years ago, although it had been mentioned as a possible addition to its product pipeline prior to that. Like the smaller electric Porsche Macan, the Cayenne will share a name with current gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions of that SUV, but is expected to ride on a separate, EV-specific architecture.

Those current non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will be sold alongside the electric Cayenne for the rest of the decade perhaps into the 2030s as well, Porsche said last summer. Again, the strategy follows the electric Macan, which is being sold alongside outgoing-generation gasoline models for the time being.

Electric Porsche Cayenne prototype

Porsche has walked back its electrification goals amid what the automaker has said are slow EV sales. It previously expected 50% of its global sales to be EVs and plug-in hybrids by this year, and planned to begin winding down gasoline car sales in 2026 with the discontinuation of the gasoline Macan and 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars, on its way to 80% EV sales by 2030.

More recently, Porsche has said it will continue combustion-engine development longer than planned. The automaker reported 27% EV and plug-in hybrid sales for 2024, and now expects those models to account for 33%-35% of its global sales in 2025, with 20%-22% being all-electric.

Toyota and EVgo on Tuesday announced the opening of new DC fast-charging stations for underserved communities.

Located in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, the fast chargers are part of Toyota’s Empact plan for making electric vehicles more accessible to communities not reached by previous infrastructure projects, such as those in urban areas with limited off-street parking and higher population density in multi-family dwellings.

Toyota and EVgo Empact EV fast-charging stations for underserved communities

Situated in “amenity-rich areas” with nearby grocery stores, restaurants, shopping malls, and other places one might drive to, the charging stations can serve up to eight vehicles each and feature 350-kw chargers exclusively, according to a Toyota press release. That’s well beyond the sub-150-kw peak of the current Toyota bZ4X, but various other brands already offer EVs that can take advantage of that level of charging power.

In the past EVgo has partnered with General Motors to focus on urban EV ownership—and these locations appear sited at least in part for some of the same reasons. It’s unclear if this Toyota installation applies any California money made available for charger installations in underserved communities. The state is pushing ahead with charger buildout despite the Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze federal funds.

Toyota and EVgo Empact EV fast-charging stations for underserved communities

Toyota has touted some big plans for fast charging through the implementation of solid-state batteries. The automaker said in 2023 that future solid-state batteries could be charged from 10-80% in 10 minutes or less—likely taking advantage of that higher peak power. It’s still planning to commercialize them later this decade, but likely in low volumes.

Toyota is also funding the Ionna network with seven other automakers. Ionna opened its first location in 2024, and aims for 30,000 charging connectors across North America by 2030.