Most Audi E-Tron models are being recalled for a brake hose tear risk The same recall was issued for most Porsche Taycan models The recall affects the 2022-2024 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT Audi is recalling 9,653 E-Tron GT models to replace front brake hoses that could tear and leak fluid. The recall encompasses both standard E-Tron GT and sporty...
Most Audi E-Tron models are being recalled for a brake hose tear risk The same recall was issued for most Porsche Taycan models The recall affects the 2022-2024 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT Audi is recalling 9,653 E-Tron GT models to replace front brake hoses that could tear and leak fluid. The recall encompasses both standard E-Tron GT and sporty...
The A6 E-Tron is an all-electric version of the long-running Audi A6 sedan Will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture used by the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan Electric Previewed by a 2021 concept Audi will unveil the A6 E-Tron, an all-electric version of the stalwart sedan, later this summer. This will be the second Audi...
Over 12,500 Fisker Ocean owners have a new issue The Ocean's exterior door handles could stick and fail to open Fisker has filed for bankruptcy Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally because of an issue that could cause exterior door handles to stick and fail to open, the company announced Friday. The recall encompasses 8,204...
The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alerts 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...
Electric 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...
Certain used model year hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs have higher-than-average problems Consumer Reports advises to stay away from the 2019-2022 Chevy Bolt and 2019-2021 Tesla Model S EVs often launch with new and complicated interfaces that frustrate owners Used car prices have fallen 10% over the past year, with EVs seeing some of the...
The U.S. military is evaluating EV batteries from GM The military's looking at how to handle its energy-storage needs The project will potentially lead to pathways for domestically supplied energy storage for the military General Motors is supplying EV batteries for a military research project. The automaker's GM Defense subsidiary is providing...
Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian's software and zonal electronics platform The Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, laying the groundwork for collaboration on future EVs, the two automakers announced Tuesday...
Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory's power to come from sustainable sources Ferrari recently unveiled an expansion of its factory to accommodate production of the automaker's first EV. The reconfigured "e-building" factory will...
California residents can qualify for an incentive of up to $14,000 for EVs and charging hardware Some incentives depend on scrapping an older vehicle The state wants all new vehicles sold there to have charge ports by 2035 California is introducing a new EV incentive program to give up to $14,000 to low-income shoppers. First spotted by...