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Next BMW M3 to offer gas and electric powertrains
BMW’s M3 will come in two separate versions in the future, one with an electric powertrain and the other with a gas engine. The information was revealed by BMW M boss Frank van Meel in an interview with BMW enthusiast website Bimmer Today published on Thursday. The M boss already confirmed in June that an electric M3 is coming. Its powertrain will…
Tesla Cybercab debuts as sub-$30,000 robotaxi due in 2026
Tesla reveals Cybercab and Robovan robotaxis Cybercab production targeted to start in 2026 Cybercab pricing targeted to start below $30,000 Tesla late on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi, which the company dubs the Cybercab. The debut took place on the closed-off lot of Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California, and included a surprise…
SEMA sues California over planned gas-powered truck ban
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) have filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against some of California’s electric vehicle mandates, which the state plans to implement via its Advanced Clean Fleets rules. The specific mandates require medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, including bigger pickups…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles
Chevrolet Silverado EV prices have been reduced Chevrolet Silverado EV now has multiple battery options Silverado EV WT now available for both commercial and private buyers The Chevrolet Silverado EV enters its second year on the market with some big improvements in range and price. Chevy’s electric pickup truck arrived for the 2024 model year and…
Bentley Batur Convertible development reaches final stage
Bentley close to signing off on Batur Convertible development Limited-edition convertible and coupe siblings are among final Bentleys to feature venerable W-12 W-12’s replacement is a more powerful V-8 plug-in hybrid system Bentley on Tuesday announced that development work on the limited-edition Batur Convertible has reached the final stage…
Honda developed a “manual transmission” for EVs
Honda has developed a manual transmission complete with a clutch pedal for its upcoming electric vehicles, albeit one that works with software controlling the electric powertrain to simulate the feel of gears being shifted, rather than a true mechanical setup. The information was revealed to The Drive by a Honda engineer last week during a test…
Honda recalls about 1.7M vehicles due to steering box issue
Honda is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. from both its main brand and premium Acura brand due to a mechanical issue that could make steering more difficult, the NHTSA disclosed on Wednesday. These vehicles have steering gearbox assemblies that may have been manufactured incorrectly. The gearbox’s worm wheel can swell during use…
2025 Mini Cooper convertible rounds out redesigned Cooper lineup
The 2025 Mini Cooper convertible made its public debut Tuesday, rounding out the fourth-generation lineup of the modern Mini. Like the two-door and four-door hatchback models shown earlier in the year, the redesigned Mini convertible will reach the U.S. in base Cooper and sportier Cooper S guises. A John Cooper Works (JCW) variant will arrive…
GM reportedly ditching Ultium EV branding on batteries and tech
General Motors is preparing to pull the plug on the Ultium branding for its EV batteries and related components, reports CNBC. The components themselves will remain the same, but the Ultium name will disappear other than for production operations such as the Ultium Cells LLC battery joint venture with LG, according to the report, which cited…
Porsche recalls over 27,000 Taycans because of battery fire risk
Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan because of a risk of the electric car’s high-voltage battery experiencing a short circuit, something that could lead to a fire. The recall covers Taycans from the 2021-2024 model years, of which there are 27,527 examples affected in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the…