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Rivian Recalls 2025 Electric Vehicles Due to Headlight Issue 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 Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with “incorrectly configured headlamps,” that used the wrong parts from a supplier, according to the NHTSA. Any fault that prevents headlights from illuminating violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, triggering a recall. Rivian told the NHTSA that it is not aware of…

The Chevrolet Equinox EV is a popular electric vehicle that offers great value for money. However, one of the major drawbacks of this vehicle is its slow charging times. Despite being marketed as having a high-voltage battery pack, the Equinox EV’s battery voltage never goes over 400 V, even when fully charged. This limitation results in longer charging times than expected for a modern EV. To test the charging capabilities of the Equinox EV, charging expert Tom Moloughney decided to try out three different fast chargers: a 150 kW Electrify America stall, a 250 kW Tesla Supercharger, and a 350…

BMW Reveals New Tech Details for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles BMW recently unveiled more information about the advanced technology featured in its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles. The German automaker shared insights on motors and energy management systems that will be integrated into these cutting-edge EVs. The highlight of the tech upgrades is the introduction of the Energy Master, a central control unit located on the battery pack. This innovative component will oversee the flow of both low and high-voltage electricity, managing various aspects such as power distribution to the motors and onboard systems operating on low voltage. BMW developed the…

Spec)” width=”16″ height=”9″ loading=”lazy”/> Photo by: Tesla “It’s seriously impressive how much more comfortable the ride is now,” said Kyle Conner from Out of Spec. “It’s a big improvement in terms of ride quality.” Acceleration is also a key highlight of the new Model Y. With the base version now capable of hitting 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, the crossover is quicker than before. And the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version? It can get to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds, making it one of the quickest SUVs on the market, electric or not.  Photo by: Tesla On the…

The 2025 Volvo EX90 Electric SUV Recall The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is currently undergoing its first recall, affecting a small number of vehicles due to a software issue that could impact headlight operation. Volvo is recalling 2,061 2025 EX90 SUVs because of a software glitch that may impair headlight functionality, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. 2025 Volvo EX90 The issue stems from incorrect software that may trigger a “reference run” signal to the headlights while driving, causing the shutters to close over the low beam or high beam elements, according to the NHTSA. If…

The hot version of the Genesis GV60 has been spotted testing ahead of its official reveal later this year, giving car enthusiasts a glimpse of what to expect from this highly anticipated model. The GV60 was seen as part of a convoy of Hyundai-Kia prototypes, with a Porsche Taycan leading the way. In addition to the GV60, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 N featuring a facelifted front was also spotted in the same video. Genesis seems to be toning down some of the aggressive design cues of the GV60 Magma Concept for production. The camouflaged prototype spotted during cold-weather testing closely…

Mercedes-Benz to Launch All-Electric Versions of Popular Models New Electric Models to Offer Variety of Powertrains AMG Performance Division to Introduce Electric Vehicles Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to introduce all-electric versions of three of its top-selling models in the next couple of years. During the presentation of its 2024 financial results on Thursday, the automaker revealed plans to electrify the C-Class, E-Class, and GLC-Class vehicles as part of a broader initiative to launch numerous new or updated models globally by 2027. The electrification journey kicks off later this year with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact, which will be available in…

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), responsible for managing federal office buildings, made a drastic decision recently. Just 18 months ago, the GSA was proud of its efforts to transition more vehicles to electric power. However, a recent memo circulated within the government revealed that all electric vehicle (EV) chargers on federal properties will be shut down. The memo instructed federal workers to start shutting down the chargers as soon as next week. This surprising news was first reported by Colorado Public Radio and corroborated by The Verge. The memo stated that GSA-owned charging stations are deemed non-mission-critical, aligning with…

Tesla has issued a new recall to address a power steering issue affecting a small percentage of 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. This issue has already been fixed in vehicles produced after 2023, but Tesla is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and performance of all its vehicles. The power steering issue, while affecting only a small number of vehicles, is a safety concern that Tesla is not taking lightly. The company has identified the root cause of the problem and has developed a software update that can be installed over-the-air (OTA) to address the issue. Like…

Tesla has announced that it is rolling out a software fix for 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to address a potential power steering issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has classified this issue as a “recall,” indicating that it poses an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. It is important to note that the NHTSA has acknowledged this as a software update and has begun labeling such fixes with a new badge on its official website. The power steering problem will be resolved through an Over-the-Air software update, eliminating the need for…