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Ford recalls 148,000 Mustangs after wiring fault could cut power, headlights, and AC
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (310+ words) A federal safety recall announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers more than 148,000 Ford Mustangs in the United States because a wiring fault could interrupt drive power and knock out several key vehicle functions. Beyond possible drive-power loss,…...
Cheap 2019 Hyundai Ioniq in Norway hits 65kW, making the tiny-battery EV hard to ignore
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (593+ words) "Very first thing to do before buying is listen very carefully to motor and reduction gearbox noises." A cheap used EV in Norway is turning heads for a reason. It has a tiny battery, a modest range, and still managed…...
US recall wave hits 492,126 vehicles from Ford, Chrysler, Lucid, and Mitsubishi
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) Some remedies are still a long way off. A fresh wave of auto recalls is affecting nearly half a million drivers in the United States as Ford, Chrysler, Lucid, and Mitsubishi recall a combined 492,126 vehicles over problems ranging from fire…...
EV drivers say road trips still hinge on switching apps when chargers change mid-route
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (680+ words) "Teslas just do it without you having to even think about it." For many drivers, taking an electric vehicle on a long trip still means doing a little extra homework before setting out. A discussion on Reddit shows that while…...
Used EV price gap between Germany and Portugal sparks 1,250-mile drive home
1+ week, 32+ min ago (627+ words) "Overall, there was just so much happiness in driving my new car." After finding a used Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Germany listed at a much lower price than similar models in Portugal, one buyer flew to Munich, picked up the electric…...
Connecticut Nissan dealer to pay $4 million after FTC alleges unauthorized fees in car loans
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (533+ words) Buying a car is expensive enough without surprise charges slipping into the paperwork. That is why a $4 million settlement involving federal and Connecticut regulators and a Nissan dealership is drawing attention. The case centers on the kind of hidden fees…...
Canada highway test finds 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT makes EV road trips feel 'too easy"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (593+ words) The Mach-E GT is the high-performance version of Ford's electric crossover. Electric vehicle road trips were once defined by the compromise of slower travel, extra planning, and constant attention to the battery gauge. But Greg of Simply Gregster EV (@SimplyGregsterEV)…...
BYD Atto 2 is still Australia's cheapest electric SUV, but the EV market is catching up
1+ week, 1+ day ago (618+ words) "New brands have arrived and this car no longer feels like a disruptor." Australia's low-cost EV segment has moved quickly enough to make a standout value SUV seem like far less bang for the buck. The BYD Atto 2 entered the…...
Aptera's solar car logs up to 47 miles a day from sunlight in independent test
1+ week, 2+ day ago (688+ words) "That's more than the average person drives in a day." For most drivers, solar panels on cars have been more of a novelty than a game-changer. Test results suggest Aptera's three-wheeled EV could bring the idea closer to something genuinely…...
Car reviewer's full tour of the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS suggests Chevrolet's best EV is back
1+ week, 2+ day ago (673+ words) Chevrolet is positioning the 2027 Bolt RS as GM's lowest-priced new EV. Electric vehicles often make headlines for their luxury features and steep price tags. But for many drivers, the EV that matters most is the one they can actually afford....