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While finishing 13th overall in the 2024 poll didn’t quite live up to the level of the superb fifth-place result the Italian manufacturer achieved a year before, it still ranked Alfa Romeo comfortably in the top half of the 32 brands surveyed. As the Junior sits on the same platform as many other four-star Euro NCAP-rated EVs, we expect similar results when the Italian car undergoes its safety test. There’s some reassuring safety kit as standard, too, as you would likely expect for an EV in this area of the market. Adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and automatic emergency braking…

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 virtual manual transmission The Lexus RZ electric crossover casts a wider net with more range, more power, quicker charging, a new steer-by-wire system, and a new F Sport grade for the European market, Toyota announced Tuesday.  The first significant update since the midsize crossover launched in 2022 also showcases the luxury potential of an EV onslaught in Europe for both Toyota and its luxury brand. In addition to the new Toyota…

Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday. A brand showcase in Brussels highlighted Toyota’s push for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2035. The two new models include a fully electric version of the C-HR small crossover and an all-new model for the B-segment called the Urban Cruiser. The company also rolled out updates for the Toyota…

Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned electrodes, according to the NHTSA. Over repeated charge and discharge cycles, this could lead to an internal short circuit, the safety agency said. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning A short circuit could occur without warning, the NHTSA noted, and could lead to a fire. Ford told the…

Lamborghini’s EV will share a platform with fellow VW Group brands Audi, Bentley, and Porsche The platform is being developed primarily by Porsche Lamborghini’s EV may feature a different design than 2023’s Lanzador concept Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has revealed the first tentative details of Lamborghini’s planned electric vehicle, which is currently expected to arrive in 2029. Speaking during VW Group’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, Blume said Lamborghini’s EV will use a platform being developed primarily by fellow VW Group brand Porsche, with additional VW Group brands Audi and Bentley also set to use the platform. He described…

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 semis (which were also sold with battery-electric powertrains) could have tank mounting-block bolts that are too long, according to the NHTSA. This could cause the bolts to come in contact with the tank and damage it, allowing hydrogen to leak, which presents a fire risk. Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell truck While the issue was discovered via a field report, Nikola told the NHTSA that it is not aware of any…

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 pounds (approximately $110,000) Morgan, the historic British sports car marque renowned for blending classic design with modern engineering, has unveiled its new flagship model: the Supersport. The sleek sports car features an alluring, minimalist design and replaces Morgan’s previous flagship, the Plus Six, which ended production last year. Order books are already open in the U.K., where the car starts at 85,000 British pounds (approximately $110,000). Morgan has not yet confirmed whether the…

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 Mercedes Thursday as the automaker was cold-weather testing these new vans in Arjeplog, Sweden, a popular spot in the Arctic Circle for such testing. Prototype for Mercedes-Benz electric midsize van based on Van.EA platform Current electric vans like the eSprinter are derived from internal-combustion models, but Mercedes is taking an electric-first approach with its next generation of vans. Electric models will be based on a new architecture called Van.EA, with…

Lotus has developed a self-driving system via its Lotus Robotics division The self-driving system, known as Robo Soul, is already in use in robotaxis operating in China Lotus is currently working with Saudi Arabia’s Aramco on robotaxis The current tagline of Lotus may be “For the Drivers,” but the company is also working on technology that could make human drivers obsolete. On Monday, Lotus, via its Lotus Robotics arm, announced the launch of a self-driving system that will initially be used by robotaxis in a ride-hailing service operated by Cao Cao, a mobility company that, like Lotus, is financially backed…

In a straight line, a little torque steer revealed itself, too. Some will find metering out the throttle precisely in a car like this rewarding; others might just consider it a bit irritating. We were hoping for the diff to behave more like the mechanical set-up in previous RenaultSport stars like the Mégane RS Trophy R, as that uncanny slingshot effect would make the A290 even more thrilling.  As with the 5 on which the A290 is based, the cabin is fantastic. Alpine has put its own touch on the Renault layout, with dark blue textured leather-effect on the dash,…