BMW 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, controlling everything from…

There are many reasons to be cautiously optimistic about Rivian's future. The startup said on Thursday that it turned its first quarterly profit at the end of last year. It has streamlined production and its plans to launch the affordable R2 are moving at full speed. And let’s be honest, Rivian doesn’t carry Tesla’s baggage. In…

The 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. 2025 Volvo EX90 The EX90…

BMW revealed that its next-generation EV will be able to drive at least 373 miles on a full charge. The first Neue Klasse EVs will roll off the production line in Hungary later this year. Depending on the model, BMW will offer one, two, three or four electric motors. BMW has been working on its…

Mercedes-Benz was one of many automakers last year to abandon plans to go all-electric by 2030. Amid slower EV growth and problems staying competitive in China, Mercedes is renewing its focus on more internal combustion-powered cars. However, it does have several new EV models planned, including an electric E-Class and C-Class. Suffice it to say…

Silicon anodes are further ahead in development and commercialization than solid-state batteries. Battery makers are aiming to increase silicon content to boost driving range and reduce charging times. General Motors says the percentage of silicon in EV batteries is expected to increase over the years.   Smaller in size and better in range and charging performance,…

Electric vehicle truck and SUV startup Rivian just beat the odds.  Ahead of its earnings call with investors later this afternoon, the California-based automaker announced an important milestone: its first-ever positive gross quarterly profit. The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $170 million in gross profits, a significant turnaround from $600 million in losses during the…

Dacia is working on a small electric city car built on the same platform as the upcoming Renault Twingo EV. The new Dacia EV will result from an unusually short 16-month development cycle and debut sometime in 2026. It will cost €18,000 ($18,800) or around €2,000 ($2,100) more than its Renault twin. Renault-owned Dacia found electric vehicle…

Rivian will launch a hands-free driver-assistance feature to its vehicles in the next "several weeks." Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe made the announcement on the company's earnings call on Thursday.  That will be followed by a hands-free, eyes-free system for the highway coming next year, he said.  Rivian's hands-off driver-assistance system is coming to…

The Rivian R2 is on track for launch in the first half of 2026, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said Thursday. The company has managed to reduce material costs by 50% over the R2. It also posted its first quarterly gross profit Thursday, so it may finally be hitting its stride.  Rivian's mass-market R2 SUV is…