First Look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is an MMA…er, Ioniq fighter
2026 CLA splits into electric, hybrid models EV: 85.5-kwh battery, 2-speed transmission, single or dual motors Hybrid: turbo-4, electric motor, 8-speed dual-clutch Prices—and cars—come...
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class preview
One of the most popular small luxury cars has come in for a reinvention. This time, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has grown bigger, has gained more technology—and now, it’s driven by...
Northvolt goes bankrupt, Swedish battery maker collapses in Europe
Once hyped as a potential cornerstone for an expanded European battery industry, Swedish battery maker Northvolt on Wednesday announced that it was filing for bankruptcy in its home country....
Apple Sports iOS app gains Formula 1 support
Just in time for the 2025 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Apple has updated its Apple Sports iOS app to include support for F1. This follows the app’s recent...
California GM EV owners could see $4,500 off home-backup hardware
Participation can All 2025 GM EVs eligible soon; a mix of 2024 and 2025 models eligible now Additional incentives if owners opt to suspend charging during high-load times Could help lay groundwork...
Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgrade
Rivian on Tuesday confirmed a number of new software-enabled features for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, enabled with its latest over-the-air software update 2025.06. For Gen 2...
1970s-inspired Porsche 911 special edition coming alongside new flagship
Porsche isn’t done adding new variants to its 992-generation 911. During its annual general meeting on Wednesday, where Porsche said it will continue to offer gas engines in all of its...
2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport adds power, simulated gear shifts
Lexus has updated its RZ electric compact crossover for the 2026 model year Among the updates is a new RZ 550e F Sport flagship, which is rated at 402 hp The F Sport model also introduces a system...
2025 Cadillac Optiq preview
Cadillac’s newest car and its smallest electric crossover will be reviewed in full later this year before it goes on sale. What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq? What does it compare...
Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple Maps
Now that it’s rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them....
Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster charging
An updated bZ4X joins the C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser in Toyota’s European EV push A smaller 57.7-kwh pack option gives European consumers more choice Battery preconditioning and a more powerful...
Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade
Lexus RZ employs a steer-by-wire system with yoke for European markets Revised lithium-ion battery and more potent motors provide more power and range Performance-leaning F Sport model features a...
Lamborghini EV’s platform supports 980 volts, 2,000 hp
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has revealed the first tentative details of Lamborghini’s first electric vehicle, which is currently expected to arrive in 2029. Speaking during VW...
Bankrupt Nikola recalls trucks due to possibly damaged hydrogen fuel tanks
Bankrupt truck maker Nikola Corporation is recalling 95 hydrogen fuel-cell semi trucks because the wrong bolts may have been used to secure their hydrogen tanks. The affected 2024-2025 Nikola Tre...
Morgan Supersport revealed with sleek minimalist design
Morgan’s newest flagship model is the Supersport The Supersport introduces an updated CXV platform but retains its predecessor’s powertrain Pricing in the U.K. starts at 85,000 British...
Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to feature 800V system
Next-generation Mercedes-Benz electric vans will be able to charge faster thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture and a 22-kw AC onboard charger. Those are two of the details confirmed by...
2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled third time for power loss issues
Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause a loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery...
Study: Only 12% of EV owners consider going back to gasoline
Once car shoppers get an electric vehicle, the odds are very low of them returning to any kind of model that relies on a gas pump. That’s one of the conclusions of J.D. Power’s...
New Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport recalled for hood fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling more than 177,000 new Atlas three-row and related Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUVs for a heightened fire risk, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The engine cover may have...
Mopar ’25 Ram 1500 RHO packs premium features, price
Mopar has unveiled the ’25 Ram 1500 RHO custom truck Production is limited to 250 examples Pricing starts at $88,730, including destination Mopar is back with another exclusive, factory-built...