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Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has built over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The automaker says that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started last summer, according to Rolls-Royce,…
Q&A with Alex Urist, Vice President of XCharge North America Battery storage, once considered a nifty additional feature for large-scale charging infrastructure projects, is steadily becoming de rigueur for public and commercial charging deployments of all sizes. Adding batteries to the system offers several benefits: coupled with on-site generation, it allows charging to be offered…
Bed racks are a popular aftermarket accessory for pickup trucks, but a recently revealed patent filing indicates Rivian is developing its own version for electric pickups. A patent application titled “Folding Vehicle Rack System” was filed by Rivian with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 27, 2022, and published by the…
Electric vehicle buyers reported the highest satisfaction with the process last year. With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. EV buyers are happier with the process Although overall satisfaction with the car buying process improved in 2023,…
The BMW 5-Series lineup adds two more plug-in variants for the 2025 model year. The automaker confirmed Tuesday that the 2025 BMW 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid will join the lineup for the new model year, along with a third version of the all-electric BMW i5 that launched for 2024 as part of a redesigned 5-Series…
The 2026 Audi Q9 continued testing on public roads. The full-size crossover SUV is now undergoing cold-weather testing in the snow. Still completely covered in camouflage, the large luxury SUV sported a different wheel design than previous prototypes. Dual exhaust tips were present indicating a gas-powered engine under the hood. Lamborghini recommitted to its plan…
Italy-based bus manufacturer Iveco Bus, one of the eight commercial vehicle brands of Iveco Group, has won a tender to supply 140 electric buses to public transport operator QBUZZ in the Zuid-Holland Noord concession area in the Netherlands. The 102 CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC and 38 E-WAY units are scheduled to begin service by December…
Andretti, and subsequently Cadillac, won’t be joining the Formula 1 grid anytime soon. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Formula 1 has officially rejected Andretti and Cadillac’s bid to join the championship in 2025 or 2026. The door was left open for the joint team to enter in 2028. The governing body of the Formula 1…
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions supercharged its kickoff to the 2024 auction calendar with their flagship Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. In dynamic fashion, the event featured its largest auction docket in company history with 2,016 collectible vehicles, all selling with No Reserve, for $200.9 million in auction sales. Additionally,…