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An added bit of theatre comes with the rotary switch on the steering wheel that controls the drive modes, which comprise Wet, Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual settings. The 911 doesn’t excel in practicality, although you could use it every day thanks to its ride comfortConsidering it’s billed as the ‘everyday sports car’, the 911 is woefully impractical on paper. The 135-litre boot in the nose (there’s no rear boot for obvious reasons) is pitiful, so if you’re on a long weekend away, the back seats will have to double up as storage. The rear seats aren’t fit for…

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain versions of the current-generation S-Class due to a potential brake fluid leak, which could lead to longer stopping distances, and thus increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects specific S-Class models from the 2021-2023 model years, including those from the Maybach ultra-luxury division. The affected models include the S 500, S 580, S 580e, Maybach S 580, and Maybach S 680. In total, 20,339 vehicles are affected in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the NHTSA on Feb. 24 (recall campaign number 25V116000), the front brake hoses may…

Chevrolet is taking electric performance off-road with the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept, unveiled on Wednesday ahead of its participation in this month’s Mint 400. The legendary off-road race, held annually near Las Vegas, officially kicks off on Thursday with the first qualifying rounds. The Silverado EV ZR2 will be fielded by the Hall Racing team in the Open Production EV class, with Chad Hall behind the wheel. Despite being a concept, approximately 98% of the build consists of production parts, Chevy said. Chevy hasn’t announced plans for a Silverado EV ZR2, but it certainly looks like the automaker…

Chevy is taking the Silverado EV off-road racing in concept form The concept gets the ZR2 nameplate along with the Hummer EV’s powertrain, trick shocks, big tires, and skid plates A production variant is feasible and quite likely in the future General Motors is looking to drum up interest in an upcoming off-road variant of the Chevrolet Silverado EV with a race-truck concept. Unveiled Wednesday, the Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 will compete in the Mint 400 off-road race in Nevada, in the Open Production EV class. This class is for modified production vehicles, and while GM claims in a press…

Claimed to be most aerodynamic Volvo production car ever Single- or dual-motor versions, with 88 or 102 kwh of usable capacity 800-volt system good for 350-kw fast-charging, 10-80% in 20 min. Volvo’s electric future won’t be limited to SUVs. Unveiled early Wednesday morning, the Volvo ES90 houses the automaker’s latest tech in a traditional three-box shape. That shape says sedan, but the ES90 also has a raised ride height and a rear hatch instead of a trunk, similar to the smaller Polestar 2 from Volvo’s spinoff brand. The wheel-well gap left by that elevated ride height is filled by 20-inch…

Rivian’s chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, took to X to announce the availability of over-the-air upgrades that add power and range to certain versions of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck. In a post on Feb. 28, Bensaid revealed that an upgrade for models with the standard Dual-Motor powertrain increases output to the Dual-Motor Performance level, raising horsepower from 533 to 665 hp. This enhancement reduces the 0-60 mph time from 4.5 to 3.4 seconds. The upgrade will be included in Rivian’s 2025.06 software release. Bensaid did not specify the cost but mentioned that owners would be able to…

Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a new CLA-Class Shooting Brake Underpinning the vehicle is the new MMA platform Both hybrid and fully electric versions are planned Mercedes-Benz is developing a redesigned CLA-Class set to launch next year as a 2026 model in the U.S. For the new generation, the compact sedan will be available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrain options. In some markets, there will also be a repeat of the CLA-Class Shooting Brake compact wagon, a prototype of which has just been spotted. It is expected to debut shortly after its sedan counterpart. The wagon is mostly…

Volvo has unveiled the ES90, the automaker’s second model to ride on the SPA2 platform The ES90 is Volvo’s first EV with 800-volt technology, which enables faster charging Availability and pricing for the U.S. market hasn’t been announced Volvo on Wednesday unveiled the ES90, a fully electric midsize liftback and the newest member of the automaker’s 90-series flagship lineup. The ES90 serves as an electric alternative to the S90, but instead of that model’s traditional trunk lid, it features a sloping rear hatch for easier access to the cargo hold. Rear storage space is 15 cubic feet, expandable to almost…

Cadillac on Wednesday announced a stretched version of its Escalade IQ electric SUV. Due to start production later this year, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL boasts more interior space than the standard Escalade IQ, serving the same function Escalade ESV does in the internal-combustion Escalade lineup. 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Cadillac points to an extra four inches of third-row legroom and an extra inch of headroom, at 36.7 inches and 38.2 inches, respectively. The IQL retains the Escalade IQ’s 12.2-cubic-foot front trunk, and the optional Executive Second Row Package, with dual 12.6-inch monitors, a center console, and 14-way power-adjustable seats…

Nissan has been hinting for a long time that the next generation of its e-Power hybrid system will be ready for America. And after what might have been a completely different future with Honda, it appears those Nissan hybrids are finally firmly U.S.-bound.  Nissan had already confirmed in October that it plans to launch e-Power in the U.S. and Canada by the end of fiscal year 2026—meaning before the end of March 2027. Then last month, the same day the Honda plans officially fizzled, Nissan confirmed that the Rogue, which is primarily a North American vehicle, will get Nissan’s third-generation…