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  1. Volkswagen to use low-cost LFP batteries in premium EVs

    Volkswagen plans to expand the use of lithium iron phosphate batteries beyond affordable models and into its most expensive electric vehicles, including Porsche, and will open …

    · 4 min

  2. Tesla Roadster Debut Delayed Again as Texas Weather Forces Two-Week Postponement

    Tesla has pushed back the long-awaited Roadster reveal from 1 October to 15 October, citing severe weather at the outdoor Texas venue. The delay is the …

    · 4 min

  3. Alfa Romeo Plans Limited-Run Special With Manual Gearbox Option

    Alfa Romeo is preparing a new heritage-inspired limited-production model through its BottegaFuoriserie division, with a manual gearbox among the requests under consideration. The project could debut …

    · 5 min

  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered Demands an RTX 5080 for 4K Path Tracing

    CD Projekt Red's free remaster arrives on 29 September with path tracing that pushes even Nvidia's RTX 5080 to its limits, managing just 30 fps at …

    · 4 min

  5. Lexus TZ Electric SUV Priced Under $65,000 With 315-Mile Range

    Lexus has confirmed that its new 2027 TZ electric SUV will go on sale later this year, priced from under $65,000 and offering up to 315 …

    · 3 min

  6. BMW M5 Touring Long-Term Test Reveals Practicality and Petrol Tank Frustration

    After three months and 4,000 miles, a long-term BMW M5 Touring review highlights its electric-only range, cargo versatility, and the drawbacks of a small fuel tank …

    · 3 min

  7. BMW Builds 115 Isle of Man TT M 1000 RRs as US Preorders Open

    BMW Motorrad will build 115 examples of the M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT, one for each running of the Tourist Trophy through …

    · 5 min

  8. New York Tuner Fits Ford Maverick With Twin-Turbo V8 for SEMA

    Tucci Hot Rods has begun work on a V8-powered Ford Maverick, replacing the compact pickup's four-cylinder engine with a 5.0-litre Coyote unit and promising twin turbochargers …

    · 4 min

  9. Volkswagen Renames ID.4 as ID. Tiguan in Mid-Life Electric SUV Revamp

    Volkswagen has confirmed that its ID.4 electric SUV will be renamed ID. Tiguan as part of a mid-life facelift, adopting design cues from the combustion-engined Tiguan …

    · 4 min

  10. Alpine Previews Electric A110 With Full-Scale Sculpture Ahead of 2027 Debut

    Alpine will unveil a full-scale sculpture previewing the next-generation A110 at the Paris Motor Show in October, ahead of the electric sports car's 2027 debut. The …

    · 4 min

  11. Home EV Charging: Wallbox Guide for UK Drivers

    Most electric car charging happens at home, but choosing the right wallbox and understanding costs and grants is essential. Here is what UK drivers need to …

    · 4 min

  12. BMW to Unveil All-New 3-Series on September 29

    BMW will reveal the next-generation 3-Series on September 29, sharing Neue Klasse design cues with the electric i3 while retaining the CLAR platform and adding a …

    · 3 min

  13. Family Sues Tesla Over Model X Sudden Acceleration Claim

    A Washington family is suing Tesla, alleging their Model X accelerated on its own from a red light in Kirkland in June 2023, injuring the driver …

    · 3 min

  14. Kia PV5 Chassis Brings Convertible Electric Platform to UK

    Kia has launched the PV5 Chassis in the UK, an electric commercial vehicle platform designed for aftermarket conversions including tippers, box vans, food trucks and campers. …

    · 4 min

  15. Chevrolet's New V8 Engines Drop the Oil Dipstick as GM Bets on Sensors

    General Motors has confirmed that its latest production V8 engines will ship without a traditional oil dipstick, relying instead on electronic oil-level monitoring. The decision has …

    · 4 min

  16. EV Buying Intent Reveals Generational Divide, Not Partisan One

    Republicans and Democrats show similar interest in buying electric vehicles, but generational differences — particularly among Boomers — are emerging as the real barrier to adoption.

    · 5 min

  17. LexisNexis and IMS Bring Driving Scores to Insurer Apps Without Dongles

    A new partnership between LexisNexis Risk Solutions and IMS allows insurers to score driving behaviour directly through their existing mobile apps, eliminating the need for OBDII …

    · 4 min

  18. BMW M4 CSL Production Ends at 1,036 Cars

    Independent VIN-level data shows BMW built 36 more M4 CSLs than the announced 1,000-unit limit, with Frozen Brooklyn Grey dominating the run and a single Frozen …

    · 3 min

  19. BMW's Sixth-Generation EV Battery Wins Innovation Award in China

    BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery has been recognised at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China, marking the sixth time the Munich carmaker has received …

    · 5 min

  20. Lamborghini Temerario to spawn multiple variants, including possible Sterrato successor

    Lamborghini is planning a broad expansion of its Temerario line, with a Spyder arriving first, followed by sportier and track-focused derivatives. The plug-in hybrid architecture opens …

    · 5 min