Porsche Taycans recalled because brake hoses can crack and leak

2025 Porsche TaycanPorsche recalled 31,689 Taycans model years 2022 to 2025 The recall stems from an issue with the front brake hoses Porsche will notify owners beginning July 3 Porsche is recalling 31,689 Taycan models due to the potential for faulty front brake hoses that can crack and leak fluid. The affected vehicles include those from model years 2020 to 2025...

2025 Volvo EX90 launching with battery drain issue

2025 Volvo EX90The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alert will activate later with a software update Plug & Charge and bidirectional charging initially won't be available either Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV started earlier this month...

Ferrari may offer $7,500 subscription for EV battery service, replacement

Ferrari e-buildingFerrari plans to launch its first electric vehicle next year, and the company may offer an extended warranty for the battery to ease concerns of buyers looking to make the switch from gas to electrons. It could also establish a new source of revenue for the company. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that...

2026 Genesis Electrified G80 goes long on luxury and comfort

2026 Genesis Electrified G80 (Korea spec)Genesis has updated its midsize sedan with a long-wheelbase model Luxury touches include power door closers and airline-style rear seats U.S. versions will be 2026 models, with prices to come Genesis has revealed an updated version of its Electrified G80 just two years after the battery-powered midsize sedan first went on sale. The car made its...

EV owners report more new car problems than industry average

2024 Polestar 2 single motorElectric vehicles fall far below gasoline-powered vehicles in initial quality, in J.D. Power's latest survey Polestar, Rivian and Tesla weren't ranked, but the survey didn't score them highly Owners don't like vehicle functions embedded in touchscreens On average, owners of new EVs reported more problems than owners of internal-combustion vehicles...

2025 Lexus ES hybrid continues on sipping 44 mpg combined for $46,1000

2025 Lexus ES 300hThe 2025 Lexus ES carries over into the new model year with no real changes The large hybrid carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway The 2025 Lexus ES hybrid costs $46,100 While the related Toyota Camry hybrid gets a major update for the new model year, the 2025 Lexus ES hybrid remains essentially...

Rivian teases five vehicles in investor presentation

Rivian R2Rivian teased five future vehicles that are in the works The teaser comes alongside the new that VW invested $5 billion into Rivian The upcoming vehicles might include a smaller pickup truck and SUVs along with less expensive EVs Rivian hinted at five new electric vehicles in the works in an investor presentation held on June 26 to outline...

Volvo EX30 delayed until 2025 in US due to tariffs

2025 Volvo EX30 Volvo's newest model, the EX30 small electric crossover has been delayed until 2025 Volvo cited tariffs imposed by the U.S. on EVs made in China, where the EX30 was set to be produced Volvo accelerated the shift in production away from China to its factory in Ghent, Belgium The Volvo EX30 small electric crossover will not arrive for the U.S...