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Allows long-range EV9 to provide up to 100 kwh—for days of home backup Only offered in a few states now, nationwide rollout yet to come Capable of vehicle-to-grid functions, but that depends on local utility Kia on Tuesday announced pre-orders for the Wallbox Quasar 2 home charger and accompanying hardware that will unlock the bidirectional charging capability of the automaker’s EV9 electric SUV. Kia confirmed in late 2023 that the Quasar 2 would be the first EV charger enabling bidirectional charging with the EV9, and that it would serve up home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality. That requires both the 12-kw Quasar…
The 2025 Kia EV9 is being recalled again because faulty rear gear drive units could cause loss of propulsion. The recall includes just 342 of the three-row electric SUVs. These vehicles may have rear gear drive units containing motor shafts that were improperly welded during assembly by a supplier, according to the NHTSA. The shaft can become damaged as a result, impacting its ability to transfer power from the motor to the wheels, resulting in reduced acceleration and drive power. 2025 Kia EV9 If this occurs, drivers may notice abnormal driveline noise and a “Check AWD/4WD” warning message on the…
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…