Mini Cooper EV production in UK delayed
Mini is delaying electric vehicle production at its U.K. plant, which could further delay U.S. sales of both a redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and the Aceman, a new nameplate being sold only as...
Test drive: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is still an outlier
Mitsubishi has a secret. It offers a competitive midsize crossover SUV lineup that includes the world’s bestselling all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid—but American consumers aren’t...
Electric Mercedes-Benz E-Class due in 2027
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch dozens of new or updated models by the end of 2027 One of the models will be an electric E-Class Also in the works is a new V-8 designed for hybrid applications...
Rolls-Royce Spectre brings Black Badge into electric era
In recent years, Rolls-Royce has launched a series of Black Badge models aimed at updating the stalwart luxury brand’s image with a more youthful and sporty demeanor and a darker color...
Gordon Murray working on “ultra-lightweight” chassis
The Gordon Murray Group (GMG) has announced its leadership of a new consortium aiming to develop an “ultra-lightweight” monocoque chassis known as M-LightEn. The project, supported by...
Feds purge EVs, chargers: Does Musk still believe EVs cost less to run?
Report suggests GSA may be forced to pull the plug on thousands of EVs and chargers GSA’s biggest fleets are USPS, Dept. of Defense; 20% of its 2024 light-vehicle orders were EVs Could affect...
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry makes Sahara more capable
Jeep is adding a limited edition of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid that adds capability to the mid-level Sahara grade. The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry is based on the Sahara, which is two...
2025 Mini Cooper Oxford Edition returns for $26,125
The 2025 Mini Cooper has been redesigned, but will retain the Oxford Edition available as part of the lineup of previous-generation models, Mini confirmed Thursday. Available with the 2-Door and...
Private equity group reportedly buying Willow Springs Raceway
A Boston-based private equity real estate firm has struck a deal to buy California’s Willow Springs International Raceway, The Drive reported Friday. CrossHarbor Capital Partners, which...
2026 Polestar 3 EV gets a more powerful brain; so will 2025 models
The Polestar 3 electric SUV will get an upgraded chipset for its second model year, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release. Due to arrive in showrooms later in the 2025 calendar year,...
Private equity group reportedly buying Willow Springs Raceway
A Boston-based private equity real estate firm has struck a deal to buy California’s Willow Springs International Raceway, The Drive reported Friday. CrossHarbor Capital Partners, which...
Power steering could fail in over 370,000 Teslas, recall initiated
Tesla spent over a year investigating the issue at the behest of a non-U.S. regulatory agency In the U.S. Tesla’s latest recall affects the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Tesla’s NHTSA recall...
Over 17,000 Rivian EVs recalled due to headlight issues
Rivian owners in cold weather may be experiencing issues with their headlights. The startup automaker issued a recall for 17,260 R1T pickup trucks and R1S SUVs due to the headlights possibly failing...
Maserati GranCabrio gains new entry-level powertrain
Maserati has revealed the GranCabrio 490 The new entry-level model of the GranCabrio lineup packs 483 hp Prices will be revealed in March and order books open in April Maserati’s GranCabrio...
Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failure
Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are...
BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master
BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ...
Polestar 3 benefits from software and hardware updates
Polestar continues to refine its Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV, introducing a series of updates aimed at enhancing functionality and the overall user experience. Deliveries of the Polestar 3 began...
2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issue
The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is now undergoing its first recall, but it’s one that won’t require a dealership visit. Volvo is recalling a relatively small number of 2025 EX90...
2026 Kia EV3 GT spied for first time
The Kia EV3 electric subcompact crossover is getting a GT performance flagship The new EV3 GT is likely powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain Peak output may lie close to 300 hp...
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class? What does it compare to? The latest version of the G-Class wears 1970s-chic style, but it’s thoroughly modern underhood if still...