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

2023 Tesla Model YTesla 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 has acknowledged over 300,000 of its EVs could lose power steering. On Thursday, Tesla's Daniel...

Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failure

2025 Rivian R1TRivian 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 Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with "incorrectly configured...

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

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X conceptBMW 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 Energy Master, a central control unit mounted on the battery pack that manages both low- and high-voltage electricity flow...

2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issue

2025 Volvo EX90The 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 headlight operation, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The EX90 has shutters that...

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

2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class  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...

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

Honda next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell moduleHonda 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...

Kia PV5 electric van debuts in passenger and cargo guise

Kia PV5Kia 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...