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1. 2026 Polestar 3 EV gets a more powerful brain; so will 2025 models

   The Polestar 3 electric SUV will get an upgraded chipset for its second model year, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release. Due to arrive in showrooms later in the 2025 calendar year, the 2026 Polestar 3 is the first of the brand's EVs to...

2. Power steering could fail in over 370,000 Teslas, recall initiated

   Tesla spent over a year investigating the issue at the behest of a non-U.S. regulatory agency In the U.S. Tesla's latest recall affects the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Tesla's NHTSA recall filing leaves unanswered questions for global markets Tesla...

3. Faraday Future aims for mainstream masses with $20,000 EV

   On Thursday, Faraday Future provided a status update on its FX sub-brand, which was announced in September 2024 and further detailed at CES 2025 in January. The company once again reaffirmed plans for an affordable EV called...

4. Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failure

   Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024, and...

5. BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master

   BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ what it calls the...

6. 2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issue

   The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is now undergoing its first recall, but it's one that won't require a dealership visit. Volvo is recalling a relatively small number of 2025 EX90 SUVs–just 2,061—because a software issue could impair...

7. Mercedes-Benz confirms electric E-Class, C-Class, and GLC-Class by 2027

   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...

8. Honda sees durability, power gains with hydrogen fuel-cell module

   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...

9. Kia PV5 electric van debuts in passenger and cargo guise

   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...

10. Mercedes plots new ICE vans, reverses course on electric-only

    Mercedes-Benz has said up until now that its future vans would be based on a dedicated electric architecture, but on Thursday it confirmed plans for a new internal-combustion van architecture as well. Electric vans based...

11. Volvo ES90 tech stack to set future for automaker

    ES90 electric sedan will debut the most powerful computing capacity ever in a Volvo EX90 electric SUV will gain the same processing upgrade, be upgraded to it as a retrofit Will support...

12. Nikola files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; former hydrogen-hype darling seeks sale

    Nikola, a developer of hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric trucks that was once among the most hyped automotive...

13. 2025 Rivian California Dune Editions are ready to storm the desert

    Rivian on Wednesday unveiled new limited editions of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV inspired by California's desert dunes. Available on Tri-motor versions of the 2025 R1T and R1S, the...

14. Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LG

    Toyota plans to shift a $1.5 billion order to an LG Energy Solution battery factory in Michigan to help keep it afloat after General Motors backed out of the project, Automotive News reported Wednesday. Located in the state capital of Lansing,...

15. Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn't giving up on hydrogen cars

    Toyota last week unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell stack, demonstrating continued commitment to fuel cells alongside battery-electric vehicles. In a press release, the automaker promised improved durability and efficiency, as well as...