2025 Audi S3 costs $49,995, delivers extra performance
The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing model The 2025 S3 includes the rear axle torque splitter of the RS...
How often should you charge your EV’s LFP battery?
Automakers are increasingly turning to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, and packs with that chemistry can benefit from a different charging regimen than that usually...
Study: Initial high-power charging at factory could extend EV battery life
An EV battery’s first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery’s overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and...
Audi freshens A3 sedan for 2025
The sedan gains a tweaked exterior design, new interior features and additional power.
Hydrogen-powered BMW to reach showrooms in 2028
BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with...
Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover
The Santa Fe Hybrid’s the smart pick in Hyundai’s three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with...
Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture
Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and...
First Shift: New Jeep North America exec
• Imports rising for 25-year-old models • Hybrids drive Hyundai and Kia sales gains • VW CEO takes on unions amid job cuts • New Jeep North America exec • Ford recalls more than 100,000...
Ford recalls thousands of vehicles with potentially defective turbo engines
Ford has issued a recall on multiple vehicles from the Ford and Lincoln brands due to engines potentially stalling. Vehicles listed in the recall include the Ford Bronco, F-150, Edge, and Explorer...
LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs
Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two...
Volvo the latest to backtrack on EV pledge
Volvo no longer expects to be a 100% EV brand by 2030 Volvo currently aims to have 90-100% of its sales made up of both EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2030 Volvo is still committed to EVs and has five...
Updated Tesla Model Y Will Come As A Six-Seater In China: Report
Tesla is reportedly working on a six-seater version of the Model Y to help it find buyers in China. Several premium SUVs in China offer a six-seat configuration, which is perceived as more premium,...
Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler: Compare SUVs
Jeep Wrangler set the bar for off-roading capability Ford Bronco is slightly larger, has a more modern suspension Both have removable doors and tops The Jeep Wrangler has been the American benchmark...
2026 Ferrari EV spied testing in public view
Ferrari’s first EV debuts in late 2025 Ferrari’s first EV will likely be a sleek SUV A price tag of more than $550,000 is expected for Ferrari’s first EV Ferrari is working on an...
Volvo won’t be all-electric by 2030, 90% of cars to have a plug
Like other automakers, Volvo’s walking back its plan to only sell electric cars by 2030. On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the 2025.5 XC90, the automaker revised its electrification...
First Shift: Nissan ups its electrification game
• Nissan ups electrification game • UAW makes gains at suppliers • VW warns of plant closures • Tesla’s six-seat Model Y • Tesla robotaxi reveal in...
Electric Volvo ES90 sedan teased
On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the refreshed 2025.5 XC90 the Volvo briefly teased the upcoming ES90 midsize sedan. The teaser displayed a midsize sedan featuring a windshield rake...
Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness
Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min....
Electric Scout concepts debut Oct. 24
Scout lives. On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric SUV and truck concepts will debut on October 24. Scout Motors returns from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The brand is part of...
2025 Nissan Armada preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Nissan Armada What does it compare to? The redesigned Nissan Armada is a full-size three-row SUV with lots of space and power. It challenges the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC...