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Plaintiffs claim the company overstated the capabilities of the R1T and R1S. Hiroshi-Mori-Stock/Shutterstock Rivian has been sued on allegations that it made misleading statements about the self-driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV.  According to the class action complaint brought by Rivian customers, the first-generation models of these vehicles are not capable of the offering the self-driving potential that the company had promised. The plaintiffs argued that Rivian represented that those early models would be capable of level 3 autonomous driving, meaning the vehicle would be able to steer, accelerate and break without driver action.…

Most enthusiasts know that the Cadillac CTS-V changed the way we look at American sports sedans today when it launched for the 2004 model year. Still, there was another V-series Cadillac sedan selling alongside it at the height of the performance sedan era: the STS and its high-performance variant, the STS-V. One of them became legendary. The CTS-V remains inflated in price, status, and virtue. While buyers remember the first-generation CTS-V fondly as a relatively affordable performance sedan, enthusiasts seem to have lost its sibling in the mix of mid-2000s-era sports sedans. Cadillac has been in the luxury market since…

Touring motorcycles are designed to be ridden tens of thousands of miles, if not hundreds of thousands of miles, and as such, they need to be over-engineered. We’re not talking about just the reliability of the engine or the smoothness of the ride; it needs to be truly comfortable and remain that way over time, because the owners of touring motorcycles are quite liable to go across states for multiple days. So, a touring motorcycle cannot afford to have significant flaws, because those flaws will become a major impediment on a long ride. There Is One Brand That You Can…

Brands reinvent themselves all the time without us taking notice. Netflix went from a mail service to a streaming platform almost overnight, just as Amazon moved from an online book retailer to a global marketplace and cloud computing service provider. When it comes to car companies, a massive pivot never flies under the radar. If BMW suddenly started building kitchen appliances, we’d have some things to say. Jaguar got lots of attention after its 2024 rebranding, with its foot fully on the accelerator as the brand entered a new world of high-end luxury vehicles. More colorful than a wall of…

File photo shows BYD logo. Credit: CnEVPost BYD will set up research institutes for its brands, which will be directly accountable for the market performance of their respective brands. The move marks a shift in its R&D system from a “technology-driven” model to a more market-oriented “brand-driven” one. BYD (HKEX: 1211) is undertaking a major overhaul of its R&D system, preparing to split its engineering academy into five brand research institutes — Dynasty, Ocean, Fang Cheng Bao, Denza and Yangwang — according to a Thursday report by local media outlet Jipian Lab. The five brand research institutes may be elevated…

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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The trio that makes the core of Maserati‘s lineup is getting some attention for 2027. The GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible, and Grecale SUV will receive a swath of updates, from tweaked exterior and interior design to powertrain enhancements. Perhaps you won’t like what they mean for the brand’s looks, but you should like what they bring to its performance. The big story here is the updated grille on just about everything, but the changes go beyond skin-deep.…

Automotive Slate may have just given the clearest indication yet of where its highly anticipated electric pickup will land on the affordability scale. A reported website slip-up points to a $24,950 starting price for the Slate Truck, a number that would put the minimalist EV pickup back into compelling territory for budget-conscious buyers. The figure has not been formally confirmed by Slate, but reporting from The Autopian says the price appeared in hidden website metadata before being removed. According to The Autopian’s report, a Slate fan discovered code on the company’s site referring to a “confidential” $24,950 price…

Photo: Volvo Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without opening an app or pulling out a credit card. Volvo is making public charging easier with the rollout of Plug & Charge, a feature that automatically handles authentication and payment when drivers plug in at participating charging stations. Once Plug & Charge is activated, the vehicle automatically communicates with the charging network to handle authentication and payment. Drivers can plug in and walk away while the charging session starts automatically. For current EX90 drivers, the feature is…

Open-ear earbuds have become one of the fastest-growing categories in personal audio. They offer a comfortable fit and let users stay aware of their surroundings, making them ideal for commuting, exercising, or working in shared spaces. The trade-off has usually been sound quality. Without creating a seal inside the ear, open-ear designs typically struggle to deliver the bass and immersion many listeners expect from traditional earbuds. Sennheiser says the Accentum Clip is designed to address that challenge. These clip-style earbuds are advertised to deliver stronger bass, clear vocals, and balanced treble. Sennheiser Sennheiser is focusing on audio features To support…