Lots of suspension tweaks but no extra power for this WRX variant. The Subaru WRX has always been the equivalent of an automotive shrug. Not because it lacks character but because it simply doesn’t care what others think. It’s a punk rock band with enough talent to fill stadiums…
Falling operating margins, revised sales estimates, and scaled-back forecasts. An ill wind blows through the automotive industry. Yesterday, after the market closed, Rivian reported its results for the second quarter of 2025, and they weren’t great. Unlike the last two quarters, Rivian did not make a gross profit, and…
Morgan’s heritage looks come with a BMW powertrain and a lot of FMVSS exemptions. Lift up either side of the new Morgan Plus Four’s engine decklid and no carburetors or velocity stacks materialize on the engine of this otherwise eminently classic-looking car. The latest generation of Plus Four returns…
Ohio is Rivian’s latest battleground for direct sales. Electric vehicle maker Rivian filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles this week in an effort to force the state to lift its ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. Rivian is one of a number of new EV startups…
F1 now takes a monthlong summer break, but what’s the state of the championship? Formula 1 teams can start their annual summer break today. Sometime this month, each of the 10 teams has to close its factory for 14 consecutive days. Laptops stay in the office, email goes unchecked.…
The break-even point with an ICE vehicle is as little as one year. BMW provided flights from Los Angeles to Munich and Washington, plus accommodation, so Ars could be briefed on the iX3. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH—BMW’s next model launch is an important one. When…
Tesla must pay the plaintiffs $200 million in punitive damages, the jury said. Tesla was found partially liable in a wrongful death lawsuit in a federal court in Miami today. It’s the first time that a jury has found against the car company in a wrongful death case involving…
Forget the Chinese-made Lotus EVs, its UK-made mid-engine sports car still rules. The mid-engine sports car is an increasingly rare breed, but Lotus still carries the torch with its Emira, which is available with a choice of supercharged V6 or turbocharged inline-four cylinder engines. Between its steering, compact dimensions,…
We hope downforce doesn’t ruin the racing when it arrives in a couple of years. Formula E provided flights from Washington to London and accommodation so Ars could attend the London ePrix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. LONDON, ENGLAND—Formula E’s 11th season came to a close in…
The lithium iron phosphate cells will be made in Michigan. Tesla has a new battery cell supplier. Although the automaker is vertically integrated to a degree not seen in the automotive industry for decades, when it comes to battery cells it’s mostly dependent upon suppliers. Panasonic cells can be…
