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Vehicles might potentially roll away because owners might not realize they'd only been shifted to Neutral.
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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled due to bad windshield wiper motorA bad wiper motor seal can cause those motors to fail in the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport.
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2023 Nissan Ariya recalled due to potential loss of drive powerJust over 1,000 Nissan Ariyas have a software issue that will require a trip to the dealership.
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GM killed Bolt EV and it's outsold other Chevy EVs in 2024Despite dwindling inventories of the discontinued Chevy Bolt EV, it still outsold any other Chevy EV on year-to-date basis through June—including the Blazer EV with a price cut.
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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leakIn a small number of Ariya EVs, a factory flaw could lead to abnormal wear within the motor assembly, eventually leading to reduced power.
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2023 Nissan Ariya EV recall issue requires in-person software fixIf a drive-system fail-safe is triggered, torque to the driven wheels will be cut off until the vehicle is powered off and restarted, according to the NHTSA.
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Three fully electric models join the safety organization's honor roll, offering top occupant safety, accident avoidance systems, and more.
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2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery sealSome owners of the Taycan and E-Tron GT might end up with new packs because of an issue that can allow liquid to accumulate.
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2023 Toyota Prius, Prime plug-in hybrid make IIHS Top Safety Pick+ listWhile the IIHS list of top EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid safety performers was sparse just a few years ago, it now includes the Rivian R1T, Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4, and more.
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Rivian R1T claims up to 410-mile EPA range with Max packThe 410-mile range applies to trucks with 21-inch wheels; range drops to 380 miles with 22-inch wheels and 355 miles with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
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2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalled for unintended accelerationBrakes are unaffected and owners can continue to drive their cars until recall work is completed, Hyundai says.
Stephen Edelstein -
Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highsUp to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
Robert Duffer -
The problem is frequently accompanied by "driver-facing messages indicating that power steering assist is reduced or disabled."
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2018-2023 Nissan Leaf EV recalled for cruise-control acceleration flawAfter disengaging one of the Leaf's types of cruise control, it might accelerate again due to faulty programming in its vehicle control module.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts Tesla Model 3 with $5,000 price cutAnd the Ioniq 6 SE Long Range, with a larger battery pack, offers a 361-mile range that outdoes all current Model 3 variants.
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Ford Maverick and Escape hybrids recalled for engine failureThese Ford models and the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid could have engines that might fail and trigger a fire.
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Base Tesla Model 3 now also qualifies for $7,500 tax creditBattery sourcing changes may be behind the newfound full eligibility, now confirmed by the EPA.
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2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discountA $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models—all as part of a limited-time deal with the retail giant.
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Local assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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F-150 Lightning tax credit will remain $7,500 after April 18, Ford saysThe Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring PHEV will also remain at $7,500, while amounts on the Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit EVs, among others, will be cut in half.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes EQE 350+ 4Matic SUV surfs the electric waveMercedes-Benz’s second BEV crossover brings its SUV lineup out of no-man’s land, but does the EQE SUV let it off the charging hook?
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and functionThe 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S.
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NHTSA investigates Tesla Model X seatbelt failuresAn issue with possible seatbelt failures in 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X electric SUVs could affect up to 50,000 vehicles.
Stephen Edelstein