Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745...
2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix preview: Season’s penultimate round
The Qatar Grand Prix is round 23 of the 2024 F1 season The event will feature a standalone Sprint race in addition to the main race Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has already claimed the...
2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade
The 2025 Lexus RZ electric crossover is now $11,200 less expensive than last year thanks to a new entry-level grade. In this nameless trim level, the single-motor front-wheel-drive RZ 300e costs...
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
What kind of car is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class? What does it compare to? Now in its second year, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a luxury midsize convertible and coupe lineup. Competitors...
Jaguar buying back nearly 3,000 I-Pace EVs over fire risk
JLR will buy back 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to a fire risk that the automaker and safety regulators have determined has not been adequately addressed in previous recalls. These...
These are the cars of Netflix’s “Senna” mini-series
To make a mini-series about the life of F1 legend Ayrton Senna, Netflix needed a fleet of replica F1 race cars. To populate its small-screen grids, the streaming service turned to Argentina’s...
Insider says Nissan has “12-14 months to survive”
Times are tough at Nissan. The automaker announced plans last month to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing 6.7% of its global workforce, and to cut production capacity by 20% due to...
Kia EV3 and EV4 EVs might both be US-bound, PV5 van a maybe
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed EV3 or EV4 for the U.S.—but we might get both Unclear if EV3 arrives, whether Niro EV would continue Kia PV5 WKNDR electric camper van is a test for U.S. interest The future...
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty spied, will tow almost 10,000 pounds
The Ford Ranger will soon be able to compete with the big players, as the Blue Oval is developing a heavy-duty version of the popular midsize pickup truck. The new truck is due in 2026 and will...
Porsche might develop gas and hybrid versions of its EVs
Porsche will continue developing internal-combustion engines longer than planned, including potentially adding hybrid variants to some planned all-electric models, CFO Lutz Meschke said during a...
Modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hits 207 mph at Nardò
Alfa Romeo has completed some of the final tests for its modern 33 Stradale supercar Final testing for the 33 Stradale is taking place at Italy’s Nardò and Balocco proving grounds Only...
VW has no plans for 2-speed transmissions in EVs
VW sees no need for multi-speed transmissions in EVs It tested a manual transmission for performance EVs More efficient EVs might be more expensive, VW says It seems Volkswagen won’t be...
Kia pickup for US might be gas or EV, won’t be Tasman
Kia says Tasman pickup revealed in Oct. isn’t for U.S. market Brand hasn’t decided on a U.S.-bound Kia electric pickup Push toward more hybrids and PHEVs may show the direction in a...
Feds say no to rethinking new car automatic emergency braking rules
The NHTSA on Monday said it would not reconsider a new rule finalized in April that would set minimum performance standards for automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. This came after the...
Rivian awarded $6.6B conditional loan for Georgia EV plant for 2028
Rivian postpones, but confirms Georgia plant thanks to fresh loan money Planned for assembly of new R2 and R3 product lines Will supplement Rivian’s existing Illinois facility How will new...
I Want To Go Off-Grid In Kia’s PV5 WKNDR Electric Van
Falling in love with a concept car is setting yourself up to fail. The vast majority of them never become real vehicles, and those that do often end up disappointingly far from their striking...
2027 Audi SQ7 spied for first time
The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been spotted testing in sporty SQ7 guise A debut for the new Q7 is expected in late 2025 or early the following year The new midsize three-row SUV may be...
More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years”
Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While Kia works to expand sales of...
Rivian CEO: The world doesn’t need another Tesla
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees few compelling sub-$50k EVs Scaringe is amused by the interest in Scout CEO believes it’s important to have a variety of EV choices “The world doesn’t...
California may block $7,500 Tesla EV rebates if Trump kills tax credit
California will provide its residents with $7,500 rebates for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Monday. And...