Rivian Aims To Start Production In The Second Quarter And Sell 20,000 R2s In 2026

Rivian has announced that production of the R2 will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with mass production to begin later that year. Sales of Rivian’s R1S, R1T and commercial vans are expected to be similar to 2025, and Rivian expects R2 deliveries to be between 20,000 and 25,000 units. Rivian expects the lower-priced R2 to account for most Read More

If Your Subaru SUV Has “Wilderness” In Its Name, We’re Pretty Sure You Have A Dog

Statistically, people who drive Subaru are more likely to be dog owners. Wilderness Trim More than half of Subaru owners are dog parents. The company also does a number of pet-related charities. In the early 2000s, Mitsubishi’s Lan Evo and Subaru’s WRX STI engaged in a fierce competition that forced fans to take sides. On paper, the car… Source: Car Read More

Subaru Trailseeker Becomes A Thrillseeker In Our 0-60 Test

Dragy GPS testing recorded multiple sub-4-second 0-60 runs. All runs used a one-foot rollout on normal public roads. Trailseeker times without rollout are still faster than expected. Subaru mostly shelved its boy-racer phase years ago. These days, it is all about maturity and everyday usability, and the new Trailseeker fits that brief neatly. As the brand’s second EV, it brings Read More

Mercedes-AMG Plans To Launch Third EV In Late 2027

Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe has confirmed that the company will unveil an electric SUV coupe in the second half of 2027. The SUV coupe will be closely related to the more traditionally shaped electric AMG SUV that will go on sale early next year. Both SUVs will share a platform with the production version of the GT XX concept and Read More

Stellantis EVs: Did The Company Fail?

Stellantis bet on the wrong approach to the EV transition; it misread demand, and it cost billions. The automaker is shifting back to combustion engines after overestimating EV adoption and failing to win buyers. Canceled EVs and bland products showed Stellantis’ electric strategy wasn’t working. Stellantis just posted its 2025 financial results, and it’s in the red for the first Read More

Toyota Prius Recalled Due To Problem With Door Opening Unexpectedly

Toyota’s Prius Hybrid and its plug-in hybrids are affected by a recall regarding rear doors. Toyota will recall 141,286 Priuses (model years 2023 to 2026) to resolve an issue that could cause the rear doors to open unexpectedly. Owners with defective door opener switches are asked to take their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Source: Car and Driver