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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 started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with “incorrectly configured headlamps,” that used the wrong parts from a supplier, according to the NHTSA. Any fault that prevents headlights from illuminating violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, triggering a recall. Should drivers not notice that their headlights aren’t working, they’ll also see a dashboard warning message saying “Low beam…
Faraday Future launched the FX sub-brand during 2025 CES FX initially aims for trio of minivans with a choice of electric or hybrid powertrains It says first model will be a luxury minivan called Super One It’s been eight years since Faraday Future first unveiled its FF 91, and since then, only a handful of the high-priced electric crossovers have been delivered. However, Faraday hasn’t called it quits. On Thursday, the startup automaker provided an update on the status of its new FX sub-brand. The update comes following the company using the backdrop of the 2025 CES event in Las…
Alpine is months away from the reveal of its second EV, the A390 performance crossover The A390 starts production in 2025 at Alpine’s Dieppe plant in France Alpine plans to launch in the U.S. around 2027 Alpine on Friday released a teaser photo of its upcoming A390 electric performance crossover, set to debut on May 27—just days before the brand celebrates its 70th anniversary. The teaser doesn’t reveal much, but the design is hardly a secret. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted for over a year, and Alpine showcased the thinly veiled A390 Beta concept at the 2024 Paris auto show.…
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 what it calls the Energy Master, a central control unit mounted on the battery pack that manages both low- and high-voltage electricity flow, controlling everything from the power supply for the motor (or motors) to onboard systems running on low voltage. Its hardware and software was developed completely in-house, BMW claims, adding that the unit will be over-the-air updatable like other vehicle systems. BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept BMW also…
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 SUVs–just 2,061—because a software issue could impair headlight operation, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. 2025 Volvo EX90 The EX90 has shutters that open to reveal the headlights. The lighting elements seen when the headlights are not in use are actually daytime running lights. Incorrect software could send a signal to the headlights to perform a “reference run” while driving, causing the shutters to close over…
Toyota has been reproducing spare parts for some of its most beloved classics in recent years, including iconic models like the Supra, AE86, and even the uber-rare 2000GT. These parts are developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsports division under the GR Heritage Parts Project, which has been running since 2019. Toyota has now announced that these parts will be available at Toyota dealerships, just like regular genuine parts, starting in February. However, the automaker has not specified which markets will receive them. In addition, Toyota has expanded its catalog of classic spare parts, introducing new components for the A70- and…
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 last summer, and the Swedish performance EV brand remains committed to continuous improvement. The latest updates, announced on Thursday, include various software enhancements that add new features and improve existing ones. Additionally, Polestar is upgrading the vehicle’s computing hardware, replacing the current Nvidia Drive AGX Xavier chip with a more powerful Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chip. Among the new features are walk-away locking, wireless Apple CarPlay, automatic wiper activation when…
The 2026 CLA-Class will be offered as a full battery electric vehicle and a mild-hybrid New electric models differ from the EQ series due to platforms that can accommodate a range of powertrains AMG performance division will also debut its first series of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz will launch all-electric versions of three of its most popular models within the next two years. During a presentation of its 2024 financial results Thursday, the automaker said the C-Class and E-Class sedans, as well as the GLC-Class crossover, would get all-electric derivatives as part of a new-product push that will see “dozens” of…
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 Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a prototype for the GT version of the EV3 electric subcompact crossover. GT is the designation Kia uses for high-performance versions of its electric vehicles, first introduced on the 2023 EV6 GT and recently expanded to the 2026 EV9 GT. The EV3 GT is expected to arrive late this year or early next. If approved for U.S. sale, it will likely…
A new Jeep Compass offering gas and electric powertrains may be delayed The crossover was last confirmed for launch in North America in 2026 A source allegedly said Jeep is reassessing whether the electric powertrain makes sense for North America A redesigned Jeep Compass is currently scheduled to launch in North America in 2026, though that timeline may be pushed back. A spokesperson for Jeep parent company Stellantis told Automotive DriftBreath on Feb. 20 that all activity at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada has been put on hold as the company reevaluates its strategy for the new third-generation Compass.…