Jeep expands 4xe plug-in hybrid recall for battery fires
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Jeep expands 4xe plug-in hybrid recall for battery fires

Electrify America Jeep 4xe Charging NetworkJeep has recalled 154,032 plug-in hybrid SUVs in the U.S. for battery fires that prompted Jeep to warn owners to park outside away from other structures, the NHTSA disclosed last week. The recall encompasses 118,230 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models from 2020-2024, as well as 35,802 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models from the 2022-2024 model years. The “4xe”…

Rivian's Georgia plant to build EVs in 2027
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Rivian’s Georgia plant to build EVs in 2027

Rivian R3XRivian applied for a federal loan to help build a factory in Georgia The loan application indicates the production facility would begin operations in late 2027 The smaller Rivian R2 and R3 SUVs are to be built at the Georgia facility Rivian has applied for a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund construction of its paused Georgia…

Fisker bankruptcy being investigated by SEC
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Fisker bankruptcy being investigated by SEC

2023 Fisker Ocean OneU.S. electric vehicle startup Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware in June, or just a year after the start of deliveries of its debut model, the Ocean compact crossover. Fisker doesn’t plan to reorganize under bankruptcy, but is looking to liquidate its assets. The company will seek approval of its liquidation…

McLaren W1 revealed as 1,258-hp P1 successor
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McLaren W1 revealed as 1,258-hp P1 successor

McLaren W1McLaren W1 hypercar is successor to P1 “W” in the name signfies McLaren’s World Championship mindset Plug-in hybrid powertrain features flat-plane crank V-8 and 1,258 hp total system power Pricing starts at $2.1 million A new hypercar seems to show up every few months or so, but the new W1 from McLaren is a different breed. The W1 is…

Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair features color-shifting paint
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Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair features color-shifting paint

Rolls-Royce Spectre LunaflairRolls-Royce is busy making personalized examples of its debut electric car, the 2024 Spectre coupe. After debuting one such vehicle, the Spectre Semaphore, during 2024 Monterey Car Week, the automaker has rolled out another one-off called the Lunaflair. Built for an unnamed U.S. customer, the Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair is named after the lunar…

2025 Lexus LC
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2025 Lexus LC

2025 Lexus LCWhat kind of vehicle is the 2025 Lexus LC? What does it compare to? The 2025 Lexus LC is the automaker’s sports car flagship, a style-forward, surprisingly fun-to-drive lineup of high-end coupes and convertibles. These models compare well with the BMW 8-Series and Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Is the 2025 Lexus LC a good car? If you’re after…

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SportWhat kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? What does it compare to? Despite a low base price, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport falls short of rival subcompact crossovers. Check out competitors first, particularly the Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos, and Subaru Crosstrek. Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good SUV? The Outlander Sport…

Bugatti reveals unseen design studies including Atlantic 2-door coupe
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Bugatti reveals unseen design studies including Atlantic 2-door coupe

2008 Bugatti Atlantic design studyBugatti considered a modern Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic coupe in 2008 The automaker revealed various Veyron successor design proposals Bugatti designers dreamed up a modern tribute to the Type 35 Bugatti on Friday revealed a handful of previously unseen design studies in the lead up to a seminar about the automaker’s history. These design studies and…

2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy
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2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy

2025 Toyota SequoiaThe 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front seats, a new Mudbath color option for the TRD Pro off-road grade, an optional wireless trailer camera system, and a new 1794 grade with Western-themed decor that sits near the top…

Test drive: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV showcases excess
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Test drive: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV showcases excess

2024 GMC Hummer EVThe 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is a rolling technology showcase for GM It defies physics with its acceleration and weight The GMC Hummer EV SUV costs $98,845 and has up to 314 miles of range General Motors apparently decided the company needed to prove EVs were cool by creating a flagship that goes beyond what any consumer needs. The world got the GMC…