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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…
Lotus has replaced the Emira First Edition with the Emira Turbo SE The Emira Turbo SE keeps the AMG-sourced 2.0-liter turbo-4 Output rises to 400 hp, matching the output of the Emira V6’s supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 The Lotus Emira has only been in production for just over three years, yet Lotus reached a significant milestone recently by building its 10,000th example. This is a notable achievement, considering production at Lotus’ Hethel, U.K., plant was limited to just 1,500 units annually not long ago. Thanks to recent upgrades, production capacity has now risen to around 5,000 units per year. To mark…
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototype electric versions of its GLC-Class crossover in the Arctic, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. About two weeks ago, Mercedes announced the electric GLC, along with electric versions of the C-Class and E-Class sedans, would arrive by 2027. They’ll be among “dozens” of new or refreshed models the automaker plans to launch by that year. With this release, Mercedes is now offering a first look at the electric GLC (under camouflage, that is) and confirming that it will be known as the GLC with EQ Technology. That’s the naming scheme that Mercedes has used…
Audi has revealed a new A6, available with gas and diesel engines The new A6 has only been shown in Avant wagon form Still out testing are an A6 sedan, A6 Allroad, and RS 6 Avant Availability and pricing for the U.S. haven’t been announced Audi on Tuesday took the wraps off its latest-generation A6, marking a continuation of internal-combustion engine offerings amidst the automaker’s shift toward electrification. The new iteration, which represents the sixth generation of the nameplate, has been revealed exclusively in the wagon body style, referred to as the A6 Avant, with prototypes of an A6 sedan,…
Rivian will soon push paid software upgrades that unlock more range and power in dual-motor versions of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup. A Dual Performance upgrade will be available as part of Rivian’s 2025.06 software release, Wassym Bensaid, the automaker’s chief software officer, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The $5,000 upgrade will increase output in base dual-motor models from 533 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque to 665 hp and 829 lb-ft, dropping the estimated 0-60 mph time from 4.5 seconds to 3.4 seconds. 2025 Rivian R1T That performance setup was part of the…