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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,…
Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contractors can overheat after DC fast charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to “arcing and deformation of the electrical contact surfaces, which can result in a contractor that remains open or a contractor that welds closed,” according to the NHTSA. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E The same issue led Ford to halt Mach-E deliveries in Jun. 2022. Under that…
Nissan has named Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO Espinosa replaces Makoto Uchida, who has led Nissan since 2019 The executive reshuffle comes less than a month after the breakdown of merger talks with Honda Nissan announced a series of leadership changes on Tuesday, including the appointment of Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO. Espinosa will assume the role on April 1, replacing Makoto Uchida, who has led the troubled automaker since 2019 but struggled to drive a meaningful turnaround. Uchida had been under mounting pressure to step down due to Nissan’s worsening financial performance and last month’s failed merger…
Once car shoppers get an electric vehicle, the odds are very low of them returning to any kind of model that relies on a gas pump. That’s one of the conclusions of J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, which asked 6,164 owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids from model years 2024 and 2025 about their first year of ownership. Those respondents were surveyed from August through December 2024. Of the EV owners surveyed, 94% said they were likely to consider purchasing another EV as their next car. And only 12% said they were likely to consider replacing…
An Infiniti QX65 coupe-like SUV is coming soon The QX65 will share its underpinnings with the three-row QX60 An updated version of the QX60 will arrive around the same time as the QX65 Infiniti with its limited lineup is in dire need of new products, but relief is coming, and soon. Following the introduction of the redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 full-size SUV last year, the next major addition to the lineup will be a new coupe-like SUV, which was recently spotted in prototype form. Dubbed the QX65, Infiniti confirmed the new model in late 2023 with an official teaser image.…
Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted again. The new third-generation model is due out later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S., and Mazda has confirmed that it’s coming with at least one hybrid option. The prototypes reveal Mazda is taking an evolutionary approach to the design of the…
Mopar has unveiled the ’25 Ram 1500 RHO custom truck Production is limited to 250 examples Pricing starts at $88,730, including destination Mopar is back with another exclusive, factory-built special edition, continuing its tradition of high-performance, custom-styled vehicles. The latest in this long-running series is the Mopar ’25 Ram 1500 RHO, a limited-run truck packed with unique styling elements and premium features. Only 250 units will be built, with 225 allocated for the U.S. and the remaining units heading to Canada. Based on the off-road-ready 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, the Mopar edition comes with a hefty price tag of $88,730,…
Other standard features include cruise control, a speed limiter, an active safety brake, hill start assist and an electronic handbrake for the hybrid and electric models. The pure-petrol variant comes with a manual handbrake. Inside you’ll find plenty of scratchy hard plastics and we’re not keen on the piano black trim around the centre console, it all feels pretty robust and up to the task of ferrying families with small children around. A three-year or 60,000-mile warranty is included on all new Citroens (or two years with unlimited mileage). The e-C3 Aircross comes with an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty on…
South Korean battery supplier SK On is looking at a different type of cooling method for electric vehicle battery packs. Last week, SK On put the focus on immersion cooling at InterBattery 2025, a South Korean battery trade show. Instead of circulating coolant or air around battery cells and modules, this method involves immersing them in a thermal fluid, likely an oil. SK On said in a press release that it was working with SK Enmove—a fellow subsidiary of the SK Group that focuses on lubricants. Direct contact between the fluid and battery cells can better suppress creeping temperatures, SK…