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Maserati has abandoned plans for an electric version of its MC20 supercar, citing concerns over insufficient buyer demand. The news was first reported on March 6 by Evo, which referenced an official statement from the automaker. And it comes just a week after Maserati’s parent company, Stellantis, announced 1.5 billion euros (approximately $1.63 billion) of write-downs related to the brand. “The project was stopped due to the current forecast for insufficient demand in the super sports car market for a battery electric vehicle,” the statement read. Just a year ago, Maserati planned to sell only electric vehicles by 2028 and had already…
New cabin design, interface highlight interior changes GV70 Electrified gets a larger 84-kwh battery pack, range not yet confirmed New Terrain Mode, improvements to adaptive damping represent the mechanical updates Pricing starts at $49,435, including destination Genesis last year revealed refreshed versions of its GV70 lineup for the 2026 model year, including a revamped cabin design and new interface. The automaker on Wednesday finally confirmed pricing for the U.S. market and said the first examples will be at dealerships within weeks. Pricing has only been announced for the gas-powered models, with the GV70 equipped with the base 300-hp 2.5-liter turbo-4…
Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled a concept car previewing its smallest and cheapest EV yet. The VW ID.Every1 is meant as a first glimpse at a sub-$25,000 electric car the automaker plans to launch in 2027—in Europe, at least. At 152.8 inches long, the four-door hatch is about the size of the outgoing Mini Cooper SE, and about 10 inches longer than the two-door Fiat 500e. The concept stands 58.7 inches tall and is 71.5 inches wide, creating a footprint that allows for seating for four and 10.8 cubic feet of cargo space, according to VW. Volkswagen ID.Every1 In contrast to the…
BMW 7-Series prototypes are out testing with heavy camouflage gear The flagship sedan is expected to adopt design elements and technology debuting in the Neue Klasse EVs The 7-Series’ controversial split-headlight design appears to be going away with the update BMW’s current 7-Series is approaching the midway point of its lifecycle and, in traditional BMW fashion, is due for a refresh. Prototypes of the updated 7-Series have been spotted for the first time, revealing that major changes are in store for BMW’s flagship sedan—far more than a typical mid-cycle update. The current 7-Series, the seventh generation of the nameplate, was…
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…