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The 2026 CLA-Class will be offered as a full battery electric vehicle and a mild-hybrid New electric models differ from the EQ series due to platforms that can accommodate a range of powertrains AMG performance division will also debut its first series of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz will launch all-electric versions of three of its most popular models within the next two years. During a presentation of its 2024 financial results Thursday, the automaker said the C-Class and E-Class sedans, as well as the GLC-Class crossover, would get all-electric derivatives as part of a new-product push that will see “dozens” of…
The Kia EV3 electric subcompact crossover is getting a GT performance flagship The new EV3 GT is likely powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain Peak output may lie close to 300 hp Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a prototype for the GT version of the EV3 electric subcompact crossover. GT is the designation Kia uses for high-performance versions of its electric vehicles, first introduced on the 2023 EV6 GT and recently expanded to the 2026 EV9 GT. The EV3 GT is expected to arrive late this year or early next. If approved for U.S. sale, it will likely…
A new Jeep Compass offering gas and electric powertrains may be delayed The crossover was last confirmed for launch in North America in 2026 A source allegedly said Jeep is reassessing whether the electric powertrain makes sense for North America A redesigned Jeep Compass is currently scheduled to launch in North America in 2026, though that timeline may be pushed back. A spokesperson for Jeep parent company Stellantis told Automotive DriftBreath on Feb. 20 that all activity at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada has been put on hold as the company reevaluates its strategy for the new third-generation Compass.…
Stellantis announced STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit STLA AutoDrive will be a Level 3 hands-free driver-assist system that won’t require the driver to watch the road STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit will arrive in 2025 On Thursday, Stellantis began detailing its next-gen driver assistance system called STLA Auto Drive. The automaker used its 2024 Investor Day briefing in June to announce next-generation technology platforms to roll out across its brands, which in the U.S. includes Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat. The company said those platforms, STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive,…
Honda has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell stack and module Huge gains more than double durability, more than triple power density, cut cost in half Will initially go into Honda’s own hydrogen stationary power generators Developed entirely by Honda; agreement with GM remains in limbo Honda on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell module, and while it won’t enter production just yet, the automaker promises major gains over its current-generation tech co-developed with General Motors. In a press release, Honda said the new fuel-cell module would launch with an output of 150 kw (201 hp), but in a smaller package,…
Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection The company is seeking approval to sell remaining assets The company was once worth more than Ford during the EV startup boom Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a growing list of highly publicized EV startups that have faced a similar fate in recent years, including Lordstown Motors, Fisker, and Canoo. Founded in 2014, Nikola stated that it is seeking approval for the sale of its assets and will continue operating to support existing customers and certain hydrogen-fueling operations through the end of March. Among its…
There are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S. Pilot tests of self-driving cars continue to expand, to other vehicles and in other cities Most new cars can be equipped with Level 2 driver-assist features on the SAE’s self-driving scale of Level 0 to Level 5 Maybe you’ve seen them: An electric car topped with a hat of roving cameras, sensors, and lidar. Maybe you’ve ridden in them, in select cities such as San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles: a driverless taxi obeying the rules of the road but unable yet to go on the highway. Google’s Waymo continues…
Kia on Wednesday previewed the exterior design of its PV5 electric van that’s expected to start production later this year. The automaker showed basic passenger and cargo versions of the PV5, with other versions as well as conversion possibilities to be detailed at the 2025 Kia EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain, on Feb. 24. Kia also plans the full reveal of its EV4 sedan and hatchback at that event. Kia PV5 The midsize PV5 is one of several flexible electric vans designed for various commercial applications that Kia calls its Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV). They were previewed by concepts…
Mercedes’ jelly bean design for EVs is going away Many of Mercedes’ upcoming EVs will feature the same design as gas/hybrid models Mercedes has also reversed a decision to only sell its vans with electric powertrains The era of Mercedes-Benz’s jelly bean design for electric vehicles is officially over. During a financial results presentation on Thursday, the automaker announced that the design language for its future EVs will align more closely with that of its gas-powered models, which will increasingly adopt hybrid technology. In many cases, the EV and gas versions will share identical designs—such as the G-Class, whose electric…
Kia has revealed the PV5 as the first of its planned range of purpose-built vehicles The PV5 is an electric midsize van that Kia will offer in passenger and cargo forms Availability and pricing have yet to be announced Kia is set to provide a first look at its new PV5, an electric midsize van, during a special Kia EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain, on February 24. The event will also feature the unveiling of the EV4 compact sedan and hatch, along with updates on Kia’s electrification strategy. Full details on the PV5 and EV4 are expected to follow…