Car hacking is becoming a more alarming issue every day, it seems. Just this week, security researchers announced that they’d found another major vulnerability that could affect any car from any brand built in the last few decades. After watching a video about the hack, one Ford owner found exactly that same type of device in his own car. Here’s why you might want to take a peek in your own vehicle and why the threat in this case isn’t as scary as it may seem.

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The Reddit user said the idea came after watching a recent Wired video detailing security researchers’ discovery of vulnerabilities in the KARR Security System. That’s an aftermarket alarm and tracking device frequently installed by dealerships. We’ve covered similar products in the past. In this case, the owner was simply curious, so he pulled a panel out from under his dash and, sure enough, found the module.

How To Find One In Your Own Car

These devices are often plugged into the OBDII port via a splitter, so they’re hard to spot initially. Some can route directly to or from the battery as well. The owner wasted little time removing the module, which appears to have been installed using a plug-and-play T-harness beneath the dashboard. With that simple action, he disconnected himself from the vulnerability. If you have a similar device hidden in your vehicle, removal is often that simple.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego recently disclosed a Bluetooth vulnerability affecting certain KARR Security System modules, estimating that more than two million vehicles could have the devices installed. According to the researchers, the flaw could allow someone within Bluetooth range to unlock a vehicle, trigger its alarm, or disable its ignition until the owner installs a firmware update. Importantly, they cannot start the car with this hack. The company behind the system has since released a patch.

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Panic

That said, this isn’t a reason for owners to panic. While the researchers successfully demonstrated the vulnerability in controlled testing, exploiting it requires specialized software and close proximity to the vehicle. Moreover, while two million cars is an objectively big number, it also accounts for less than one percent of cars on the road in America. With that in mind, the chances of someone targeting your car this way remain extremely low.

Instead, the bigger takeaway may be that many owners have no idea aftermarket electronics are tucked behind their dashboards in the first place. Dealers often install them for theft prevention, inventory management, or as part of an optional security package. In this case, our Mustang Mach-E owner says his purchase paperwork never mentioned it. Thankfully, a little insight into its possible existence was enough for him to find and delete it.

Tracker found in Mach-E
by u/EpicLift in MachE

Photos: Epiclift on Reddit

The Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept is a sleek electric sports sedan that has us hungry for a proper successor to the sadly gone Stinger. A new video walking through the concept’s design story hints that Kia might have a second bodystyle in mind.

The official footage, shot inside the design studio, shows a pair of scale models sitting next to hand-drawn sketches. They look like early variations on the Meta Turismo theme, each with a different silhouette.

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Next to the coupe-style sedan sits a model with a reworked roofline that reads as a futuristic shooting brake. The long-roof version differs from the final concept in a few other details beyond its distinctive greenhouse, though it uses the same wheels and overall dimensions.

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The Meta Turismo Shooting Brake hasn’t progressed to a full-size prototype and may never leave the early ideation stage. Its appearance in the video, and in the opening image, still confirms that Kia’s designers didn’t restrict their grand touring vision to a single bodystyle.

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If it gets the green light for production, such a model would offer extra headroom and superior cargo capacity while retaining the striking visual impact of a low-slung GT. It would also mark Kia’s return in the estate segment after the discontinuation of the Kia Ceed SW, and the closely related ProCeed in some markets, including Europe.

A Sports Sedan For Gamers

In the design story, Kia’s creative team shed light on the core philosophy behind the Meta Turismo project. The initial briefing tasked designers with envisioning a performance sedan tailored specifically for the “gamer generation”. According to Kia, the target group is drivers who move seamlessly between digital and physical environments.

Inside, the futuristic interface includes a removable retro gaming console mounted on the side of the dashboard. There are four individual seats, with the driver’s chair styled differently from the passengers’, plus organic and sustainable materials including silk and wood. The team also noted that a cab-forward architecture let them maximize cabin space without wrecking the proportions.

Will It Reach Production?

The Vision Meta Turismo concept broke cover in December 2025, then appeared publicly at Milan Design Week and the Busan International Mobility Show in spring 2026. Pitched as the spiritual heir to the Stinger, it swaps that car’s twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 for a fully electric powertrain.

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While Kia has yet to confirm production intent, Global Design Chief Karim Habib and Europe Design Boss Oliver Samson have previously revealed that engineering feasibility work is already underway. The primary hurdle remains establishing a viable business case for a new halo car. Here’s hoping Kia finds one, and brings the more practical sibling along for the ride too.

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In the center of a busy intersection on Williamson and Baldwin Streets in Madison, Wisconsin, several officers from the Madison Police Department wrestled a man to the ground in the early afternoon Wednesday, used a taser on him and then shot him at close range. Unable to cross the intersection, several vehicles stopped and their drivers got out to film the arrest. In videos posted online, residents can be heard screaming in shock and anger. Hundreds of protesters converged on the scene Wednesday evening and marched downtown, interrupting the Concert on the Square. Protest speakers identified the man as Corey Ruiz and a crowd of hundreds of people chanted his name. 

Madison Police Chief John Patterson held a press conference Wednesday, urging residents to keep the Willy Street neighborhood in mind and the “historical trauma” that arises when officer-involved shootings occur. Patterson said that officers responded to a call concerning a person apparently checking parked vehicles. When officers encountered the man he fled on a bicycle, riding through backyards until he lost the officers. They caught up with him again, at which point the man “either fell off or was taken off the bicycle by officers,” Patterson said. 

During the struggle, Patterson said the man produced a “fixed blade knife,” injuring one of the officers who then fired his weapon multiple times. Patterson described the officer as a “veteran” who was the only officer to fire out of the four who were involved in the struggle. Video also shows one of the officers seemingly stomping the man while he was on the ground as the first shot was fired.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the investigation into the shooting. Wisconsin law dictates that officer-involved shootings must be investigated by an outside, uninvolved agency to maintain objectivity. After the investigation is over, which may take weeks or months, a local district attorney reviews the findings and decides whether or not to charge an officer for the shooting. Such charges are exceedingly rare in Wisconsin.

Due to the ongoing investigation Patterson declined to  answer questions about the details of the shooting  Wednesday. Madison police officers do not have body cameras, and Patterson has pushed for body cameras to be included in the 2027 city budget. Patterson said that the man’s family had been notified before he spoke with the media, and he expressed  his sympathies to them. 

Democratic primary candidates in the governor’s race issued statements about the shooting. Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) said that the police had “killed a Black man just a few blocks from our campaign office and just a few blocks from where Madison police murdered Tony Robinson in 2015.” Hong said that she is “horrified and devastated” and that her heart “goes out to his loved ones and everyone who witnessed this tragic event.” Hong said that all police footage of the shooting needs to be preserved and released, and that questions need to be asked of the police department as to why its officers could not de-escalate the situation. 

Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley said, “I am horrified by the reports coming out of Madison about a man who was shot and killed in the street by police officers. While details are still emerging and a full accounting of what happened is still needed, these reports are painfully reminiscent of the tragedies in Kenosha, Minneapolis, and far too many communities across our country. Each incident reopens deep wounds, raises difficult questions, and reminds us of the urgent work that remains to build trust, transparency, and accountability in our systems.” Crowley said his “heart is with the individual’s loved ones, who are now facing an unimaginable loss, and with the entire Madison community as it grapples with this tragedy.”

Joel Brennan, another Democratic primary candidate, said that Madison “deserves a full, transparent, and independent accounting of what happened.” Brennan added that “no family should have to wait for answers, no community should have to wonder whether the truth will come out. The Wisconsin DOJ investigation must be allowed to do its work completely and without interference.”

State Sen. Kelda Roys, another candidate in the primary, said, “Let this city wrap its arms around Corey’s family and loved ones, and demand justice for him and them and all of us. There must be a full, independent investigation and the responsible officers held fully accountable under the law, as required by Wisconsin statute. The Department of Justice should serve as the lead investigator to ensure fairness and impartiality. We do not have to accept this as normal or inevitable. It is NOT. No other country in the world tolerates this level of police violence. We can and must create a more just, safe world for all of us.”

Melissa Agard, Dane County Executive, said, “our community is once again confronting the profound consequences that follow when a life is lost in an encounter with law enforcement.” Agard said, “this is not just another headline, this is someone’s child. A family is grieving an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with them, with everyone affected by this tragedy, and with the bystanders and emergency personnel who responded to an incredibly difficult situation.” Agard said that every police shooting “shakes the public trust and leaves our community searching for answers.” She added, “we cannot become numb to these tragedies or accept them as inevitable.”

Ruth Conniff contributed to this report.

Updated on Thursday, July 23 at 8:04 a.m.

Nearly a year has passed since BYD ran the limited-run Yangwang U9 Xtreme to 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) and took the one-way top speed record for a production car. The Chinese carmaker isn’t done with it either. It’s now planning its next move, and that’ll be breaking through the 311 mph (500 km/h) barrier.

As part of BYD’s ongoing expansion in the UK, including the launch of its Denza brand, it had a large display at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. Attending the event was none other than BYD vice president Stella Li, who revealed that the brand will attempt to break its own record in November.

Read: China’s YangWang U9 Smashed Bugatti’s Speed Record But Still Isn’t Officially The World’s Fastest Car

While speaking with BYD brand and PR manager Li Yunfei, Stella Li noted BYD will head back to the Automotive Testing Papenburg proving grounds in Germany, where it set the record last year. An analysis of last year’s run indicated that test driver Marc Basseng had enough room on the circuit’s straight to pin the throttle for an extra 1.5 seconds, and could have blasted past 311 mph, a mark that companies like Koenigsegg and Hennessey have been speaking about for years, but have so far failed to eclipse.

Watch that run back and it’s obvious the car had more to give. As the hypercar quickly hit 305 mph (490 km/h), it began drifting out of the center lane and into the left lane, prompting Basseng to lift off the throttle before anything could go wrong. With perhaps some small aero tweaks, BYD may be able to ensure the car remains rock-solid as it reaches speeds no other production car has reached.

How Is It So Quick?

At the heart of the Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a 1,200-volt electrical architecture and four electric motors producing an extraordinary 2,978 hp. Global production is being capped at just 30 units.

Although the U9 Xtreme has surpassed the one-way top speed record of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, set back in 2019 at 304.77 mph (490.48 km/h), the SSC Tuatara still holds the official two-way record of 282.9 mph (455.3 km/h). If BYD wants to snatch that one away, it’ll have to find a location where it can run in both directions.

Sources: BYC, CarNewsChina

Chinese carmakers have spent the last decade dismantling their reputation for cheap, poorly built cars, and by most measures they’ve succeeded. Every so often, though, something surfaces that gives the old stereotype another day in the sun.

Last week, Chinese social media lit up over footage and photos of a BYD Tang EV making its way down a road in Shenyang during a heavy downpour. Ordinary enough on its face, but the part that drew attention was the electric motor hanging out of the back of the SUV, still attached to the car but no longer part of it in any meaningful sense.

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This immediately prompted speculation that the Tang’s electric motor had fallen out by chance because of the slightly flooded road. Obviously, ordinary passenger vehicles shouldn’t be driven in flash floods, but at least in the video, water on the road doesn’t appear to be any more than an inch or two deep, so it’d be strange if this had somehow led to the motor falling out.

According to BYD itself, the Tang’s motor didn’t fall out after coming into contact with water. It claims the SUV suffered “a severe underbody collision” as the driver waded through the flood water, which was presumably deeper before anyone started filming or snapping photos of the vehicle.

Still Functional, Minus One Motor

A close-up photo shared online by CarNewsChina indicates that part of the motor’s housing snapped off from the underside of the SUV, and it was only left connected by a single, orange high-voltage cable. It’s believed that the Tang in question, which BYD sells in plug-in hybrid and all-electric guises, was one of the dual-motor EV models, and it appears to still be operational after the motor fell out, relying on the front one for forward momentum.

BYD says it reached out to the owner after the incident and inspected the vehicle. For the owner’s sake, we hope their insurer will pay to have the motor replaced, as buying a new one and fitting it wouldn’t be cheap.

Automakers developing EVs have all been wrestling with the same question: how do you replace the emotional engagement of a great-sounding engine? Hyundai, Porsche, BMW, Dodge, and others have turned to synthesized engine notes pumped through speakers. Bentley, however, believes it’s chasing the wrong answer. Rather than trying to replicate the sound of an actual engine, the British luxury brand thinks a drummer might be the key to making its first EV feel special.

Bentley calls the soundtrack for its upcoming all-electric Torcal SUV the “Bentley Dynamic Symphony,” and unlike many of its rivals, the company insists it isn’t trying to fool drivers into thinking they’re behind the wheel of a V8. Instead, it says the goal was to capture the same emotional response that has defined its combustion-powered cars for decades.

Beyond The Engine

The thinking behind this choice might make more sense than it could initially seem. Bentley’s engineers recorded and analyzed its iconic V8 in a studio. What they decided in the end was that it wasn’t the exhaust note itself, but rather the rhythm that was special. That’s what led to the automaker setting up a pair of parabolic speakers. One played recordings of the V8 while a drummer performed via the other.

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Walking between the two, engineers say they found similarities in the cadence, energy, and emotional impact of both. They also concluded that the subtle imperfections shared by drumming and combustion engines help create a more authentic, human experience. Armed with those findings, Bentley didn’t set out to recreate an engine note.

Strings Rather Than Pipes

At this stage, Bentley commissioned musicians to compose an original soundtrack using live instruments including drums, viola, and bass guitar. The resulting sound responds to the driver’s throttle inputs, rising and falling with acceleration while aiming to deliver the same sense of occasion buyers have come to expect from the brand’s V8-powered models. Bentley says the tempo increases under acceleration and eases back as the driver lifts off.

It’s tough to say how successful it’ll be, but there’s no denying that the noise it creates will be unique. The entire approach is unique. Perhaps it’ll hit home with well-heeled buyers who love the symphony. Maybe the notes will fall flat. Only time will tell.

The soundtrack is one piece of a larger puzzle Bentley is assembling for its first EV that makes its debut on September 23 in London. The Torcal will sit below the Bentayga riding on the Volkswagen Group’s PPE electric architecture, the same platform used by the Porsche Cayenne Electric. It’s expected to bring dual-motor all-wheel drive, a 113kWh battery, charging speeds of up to 390kW, and more than 300 miles of range, with Bentley prioritizing effortless real-world usability over headline numbers.

General Motors is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hummer H2 by introducing the Hummer EV Icon | 25. It’s a special edition “born from a legacy of bold design, cultural impact and unmistakable presence.”

That’s overly ambitious praise for a slow-selling EV lineup and a brand that was dead for a decade, but the model wears a bright yellow Icon paint job inspired by the eye-catching hue offered on the H2. It’s contrasted by a number of black accents including the wheels, cladding, mirrors, and roof. The model also has black recovery points and skid plates.

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Interior changes are likewise minor, but include a new Jet Black cabin with unique infotainment graphics. They’re joined by a serialized badge on the dashboard, which notes the vehicle is one of 250. Buyers will also receive an “exclusive keepsake,” but GMC declined to say what it is.

The Icon | 25 package will be offered on 2X and 3X versions of the truck and SUV. There’s no word on pricing, but the 2026 models begin at $97,825 before a $2,695 destination fee.

2027 Model Year Updates

Besides the special edition, GMC announced a handful of model year updates including a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. It allows for easy access to Tesla Superchargers and the company noted the change doesn’t impact its vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging capability.

Additional changes are limited, but buyers will find four other new exterior colors known as Azurite Blue, Dark Ember, Dark Ridge, and Deep Void Matte. There are also two new 22-inch wheel designs.

The 2027 GMC Hummer EV will go into production later this year and feature familiar powertrains. This means the model offers up to 1,160 hp (865 kW / 1,176 PS) and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in as little as 2.8 seconds.

BMW has finally settled one of the biggest questions surrounding its upcoming electric performance sedan. Contrary to some speculation, the brand’s first battery-powered M3 won’t wear an iM3 badge. Instead, it’ll simply be called M3.

The decision was confirmed by BMW M boss Frank van Meel during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, according to Auto Express. By keeping the legendary nameplate, BMW is signaling that its electric performance sedan isn’t being positioned as a separate branch of the family. Instead, it’ll sit alongside the next-generation combustion-powered M3 as an equal successor to the badge’s long history.

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EVs often arrive with distinct names to help separate them from their combustion counterparts. And if the electric M3 adopted the naming logic applied to electric versions of the non-M 3-series, 5-series and countless other BMWs, it could have been called iM3.

BMW, however, appears confident that what defines an M3 goes beyond its power source. The electric model is expected to be the most powerful M3 ever produced. BMW’s new four-motor drivetrain architecture can in theory support outputs approaching 1,341 hp (1,360 PS / 1 MW), though production versions are expected to generate considerably less. But even a modest output like 700 hp (710 PS / 522 kW) for the base car would see it still comfortably eclipse every previous M3.

Not Just About The Power

The M engineers appear focused on more than headline figures, anyway. Christian Karg, head of vehicle dynamics for BMW Group, told Auto Express that “It’s not about the horsepower. That’s a part of the game, but the preciseness of M cars, that’s what’s unique.”

The upcoming sedan’s styling has already been previewed by the dramatic M Concept Neue Klasse (see gallery above), that debuted at Le Mans in June, and was wheeled out again this month for an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Yellow DRLs An M Telltale?

The concept builds on the chiselled look of the stock i3 sedan revealed last year and on sale this fall. It’s lower than the i3, has much wider fenders, a hood vent that has also been spied on M3 prototypes (see below), yellow DRLs that could become an M hallmark, and a split rear trunk-lid spoiler and huge diffuser.

While production details will inevitably be toned down, the show car offers a strong indication of where BMW M3 design is heading, for both the electric and combustion cars. Because the good news for traditionalists is that a new gasoline-slurping M3 powered by a mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine is also in development. Though the ICE car will use an updated CLAR platform and the EV rides on BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture, they will look almost identical.

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Affordable electric SUVs are arriving thick and fast, but the new VW ID. Cross thinks it has something many rivals don’t. The production version of last year’s almost identical ID. Cross Concept promises premium features and VW’s confident new design language, while keeping the starting price at a tempting €28,000 (£24k/$32k).

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The little five-seat SUV brother to the ID.Polo revealed earlier this year will arrive in Europe during autumn 2026. At just over 4,150 mm (163.4 mm) from nose to tail and riding on a 2,601 mm (102.4 inches) wheelbase, the ID. Cross is a rival for SUVs like the Kia EV2 and Renault 4.

Given those dimensions and rivals you’d probably not expect tons of space, but VW claims smart packaging allows the ID. Cross to squeeze out more passenger room and cargo space than its competitors. There’s 475 liters (16.8 cu-ft) of cargo room behind the rear seats plus a handy 25-liter (0.9 cu-ft) frunk for charging cables, a combination which throws shade on the EV2, Renault 4 and even VW’s bigger, combustion T-Roc.

Buyers can choose between two battery packs and three power outputs, all delivered from a single-motor setup driving the front wheels. The entry-level version pairs an 114 hp (116 PS / 85 kW) electric motor with a 37 kWh battery, while higher trims offer either a 133 hp (136 PS / 99 kW) motor using the same battery, or a 208 hp (211 PS / 155 kW) version coupled to a larger 52 kWh pack.

From 196 To 271 Miles Of Range

The flagship combination delivers a projected WLTP driving range of up to 436 km, or 271 miles, compared with 281 miles (452 km) for an EV2 and just 247 miles (398 km) for a Renault 4. Stick with the VW‘s base 37 kWh pack and the range drops to 196 miles (316 km), which again splits the difference between its rivals: Kia, 197 miles (317 km); Renault, 190 miles (306 km). That 196-mile figure is also predictably a little down on the 204 miles (328 km) the brand quotes for the lower and 27 kg (60 lbs) lighter ID. Polo with the same 37 kWh battery.

As with the ID. Polo, charging figures are respectable rather than groundbreaking. The smaller battery supports DC charging at up to 90 kW, while the larger pack increases that to 105 kW. Either way, VW says a 10 to 80 percent recharge should take around 24 minutes under ideal conditions, meaning drivers will be unplugging a few minutes before the Renault 4 and Kia EV2s on the adjacent chargers. Vehicle-to-load functionality is also included, allowing owners to power external devices from the battery pack.

Big Screen, But Plenty Of Real Buttons

Also borrowed from the ID. Polo, which shares the same MEB+ platform, along with the Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, is a cabin that tries hard to undo some of the mistakes of VW’s recent past. Premium-looking cloth covers most of the dash surfaces, and there are genuine clickable physical buttons both on the steering wheel and lined up on the console below the 12.9-inch infotainment screen.

And buyers can build on that premium feel with some fairly premium features including optional 12-way power-adjustable front seats with built-in massage programs. Depending on trim, buyers can also spec matrix LED headlights, a panoramic glass roof, adaptive cruise control, and a Harman Kardon audio system with 10 speakers.

Looks Expensive, But Isn’t

Sticking with the luxury theme, the designers clearly wanted the ID. Cross to look expensive, in the way the Mk4 Golf did almost 30 years ago. Slim lighting, clean body surfacing and a modern silhouette give it plenty of showroom appeal. It might not have the quirky character of a Renault 4, but the result is a handsome SUV that looks like it costs more than it really does.

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At €28,000, the base 37 kWh, 114 hp ID. Cross matches the Renault 4 on price, but beats it on range and comes up only a few horsepower short. Likely to cause a bigger headache for VW is the Kia EV2, which starts at €26,600 in Europe, squeezes a few more miles from every top-up and comes with a 144 hp (147 PS / 108 kW) motor as standard. Which would you pick?

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Footage circulating online appears to show a woman behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y traveling along the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke, all while seemingly fast asleep. If accurate, the episode points to some worrying gaps in the vehicle’s driver-monitoring system.

Fellow Canadian motorist Carleigh King spotted the drowsy driver on Sunday afternoon. In the video, the woman’s head is slumped over, and she appears blissfully unaware that she’s snoozing at approximately 62 mph (100 km/h). It’s a terrifying watch, though far from the only time we’ve come across something like it.

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The Tesla in question is presumably fitted with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package, which includes a driver-monitoring system. This setup uses the Model Y’s in-car camera to track the driver’s eye movements and torque sensors in the steering wheel to detect whether the driver is alert. However, as we’ve seen in the past, the camera system can be easily fooled by wearing sunglasses, like this driver did.

She Wasn’t Driving Alone…

Speaking with CBC, King says that, shockingly, the woman wasn’t driving by herself. In fact, there were reportedly two children sitting in the Tesla’s rear seats, meaning their lives were also in danger because of the driver’s slumber. It’s unclear how the driver circumvented the steering wheel’s torque sensors, but we do know that several companies sell cheap accessories to bypass them.

Watch: Viral Video Shows Older Tesla Driver And Passenger Both Asleep At Highway Speed

According to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin from the B.C. Highway Patrol, the driver could face some serious charges for her careless behavior.

“Anything from a simple violation ticket all the way up to criminal charges for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,” he said. “There could also potentially be criminal charges related to negligence if there are children in the vehicle and those children are put at risk by the driver not supervising as the vehicle is traveling down the highway.”

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Anyone who came of age in the ’80s is living in a different world now. Back then, nobody would have guessed that the poster cars from Ferrari and Lamborghini would one day lose to a family SUV. Technology keeps chipping away at acceleration numbers, and the latest proof comes from a stunt staged by Skoda, the value brand of the VW Group.

The automaker took its quickest production model, the Skoda Elroq vRS, and lined it up against some of the most recognizable sportscars and supercars of the ’80s for a straight-line shootout. The opposition consisted of a brown Ferrari Testarossa, an orange Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, and a burgundy Porsche 944 Turbo.

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Back in their heyday, these machines were the undisputed kings of the road. However, ICE nostalgia is no match for the instantaneous torque of modern EVs, and the crossover won the drag race by a wide gap, leaving the legends behind.

Watching the footage closely gives a sense of what the four cars ran at the Dunsfold track. There’s no telling how gentle the drivers were with the clutches of these coveted classics, but the finishing order reflects their real-world launch performance well enough.

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The Skoda Elroq vRS crossed the line at 19.19 seconds, followed by the Ferrari at 20.08 seconds, the Lamborghini at 21.22 seconds and the Porsche at the 22.10 mark.

While this particular drag race had a clear winner, it is worth noting that all three classics would easily beat the EV on a longer stretch of road. Skoda caps the Elroq’s top speed at 111 mph (179 km/h), well under the 162 mph (261 km/h) of the Porsche, the 180 mph (290 km/h) of the Ferrari, and the 188 mph (303 km/h) of the Lamborghini.

In any case, the flagship trim of the family EV with its dual-motor AWD setup produces 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS), allowing a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.4 seconds. For comparison, the 5.2-liter V12 of the Lamborghini produced 449 hp (335 kW / 455 PS), the 4.9-liter flat-12 of the Ferrari was good for 385 hp (287 kW / 390 PS), and the turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine of the Porsche made 247 hp (184 kW / 250 PS) back when they left the factory floor.

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Another advantage of the Skoda Elroq vRS over the classic models is its spacious five seater cabin and the generous boot capacity of 470 lt (16.6 cubic feet), making it significantly more practical as a daily in combination with the standard Dynamic Chassis Control system. Despite its larger body, it is also significantly more aerodynamic than the wedge-shaped supercars, with a drag coefficient of 0.26 cd.

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Performance is one thing, but the silent electric powertrain is no match for the glorious sound of the 12-cylinder engines from the past. Furthermore, looks might be subjective, but we seriously doubt anyone would pick the Skoda over the Ferrari, the Lamborghini, or the Porsche in a beauty contest.

At the end of the day, it is fun knowing that a family SUV of today can outrun the coolest supercars of the ’80s. In fact, if you drive a Tesla Model Y Performance you can probably beat supercars from the ’00s. But which one would you rather have in your garage?

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The BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT are the first two vehicles to earn five-star safety ratings under Euro NCAP’s overhauled testing procedures, the biggest revamp of its scoring in more than a decade. If you expected the German machine to come out ahead, brace yourself, because the Chinese EV was the one that edged out the BMW.

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Euro NCAP now runs new vehicles through four stages, covering Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post Crash Safety. In that first stage, the iX3 earned a 73 percent rating, winning praise for its abundance of physical controls, its driver-monitoring system, and its speed-limit recognition.

Across 2,000 km (1,242 miles) of real-world testing in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria, the speed limit assist function correctly identified signage changes in 86 percent of instances, equating to 97 percent of the driven distance. Euro NCAP found the iX3’s driver monitoring system less sensitive to brief visual distraction, and pointed out that while the system can classify occupants, it can’t detect an out-of-position front passenger or spot improper seatbelt use.

The Zeekr 7GT performed even better, scoring 79 percent in the category thanks to its sophisticated driver monitoring system and sensors that flag incorrect lap-only seatbelt use. Zeekr also fitted a manual front passenger airbag cut-off switch for rear-facing child seats along with a child presence detection system that can warn bystanders when a child is left behind. Its speed sign recognition proved weaker, reading limits correctly in only 79 percent of cases, and its vehicle controls cost it points because so many of them live inside the infotainment display.

Two Very Safe EVs

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In crash avoidance, the new iX3 earned 83 percent while the 7GT stretched ahead at 89 percent. Both cars ran strong active safety systems. Euro NCAP said the Zeekr’s autonomous emergency braking showed near-flawless execution across a range of tests, which helped it pull clear, and its dooring prevention system warned occupants before they could open a door into the path of an oncoming cyclist.

Both the BMW and Zeekr held up well in Crash Protection. The iX3 landed 86 percent and took maximum points in side-impact evaluations, though it managed only good or adequate protection in frontal offset testing. It also fell short of full marks in the full-width test thanks to a marginal driver chest score, even after both rear child dummies earned top marks.

The 7GT once again came out ahead with 93 percent and maximum points across the side mobile barrier, side pole, and far-side occupant impacts. As with the BMW, it drew only a good or adequate rating in frontal offset protection for adults, and it too scored full points for both rear child dummies.

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Last but not least is Post Crash Safety, with both scoring 95 percent. While both the iX3 and 7GT have electronically operated door handles, testing showed they could still be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle after all crash tests. Euro NCAP noted that the BMW’s high-voltage battery isolated correctly after impacts, while the Zeekr dropped points because its TPS eCall functionality fell short of a maximum score.

Questions have started to swirl around Windrose, one of many electric truck startups, after two former employees alleged that the company’s boss refused to pay them and that one of its pricey trucks has gone missing.

While the name Windrose Technology may not ring a bell, the company says it has raised roughly $400 million and aims to establish itself as a serious player in the electric-truck race, building a hauler to rival the Tesla Semi. The firm is Chinese-owned and runs out of a headquarters in Belgium, and beyond its US launch, it has locked in orders from buyers in Norway, Chile, and Australia.

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But as we’ve seen so many times before with newly established vehicle manufacturers, not everything has been smooth sailing for Windrose. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company’s founder and chief executive, Wen Han, reportedly lost track of one of the company’s trucks earlier this year.

Unpaid Wages

Windrose

Travis Waite and Harold Keller, two former employees fired in January, allegedly refused to help Han locate the truck until they received $91,000 in unpaid wages and benefits, according to the WSJ. They say that as of July, they still hadn’t been paid, and the truck had yet to turn up. Han contends the sum Waite and Keller claim they’re owed is “unfounded.”

The company’s boss has admitted that he “hired too quickly and too aggressively in order to help the company expand”. He also acknowledged that Windrose has had payroll issues but insists it has the funding to support its ambitions for global expansion. Later this year, Windrose wants to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company.

According to the WSJ, the company delivered its first electric truck in late 2024 and currently has 36 of its trucks operating worldwide. Han says the company’s trucks deliver roughly double the driving range of equivalent electric big rigs from Volvo and Daimler, all while costing significantly less. This is in part thanks to the company using contract manufacturers in China to build the truck, before they’re shipped to regional partners for local assembly.

Cash For Sponsorships

As the company has grown, Han reportedly sponsored a basketball team near its Belgian headquarters, pledged $15 million to Stanford University once Windrose goes public, and said the firm has facilities in California and Georgia ready to start local assembly. Over that same stretch, employees’ paychecks have allegedly been frequently delayed.

Last October, the company’s first North American operations boss, Jason Gies, demanded payment of unpaid wages, the WSJ reports. He was fired just days later, and after filing a lawsuit in federal court, a judge ordered Windrose to pay him $413,000.

More recently, Windrose drew the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was revealed that two of the four Windrose trucks in the US had VINs indicating they were made in Georgia, even though they were built in China. Han has blamed this issue on a former employee. Clearly, the company is experiencing growing pains, and only time will tell if it can iron out the kinks.

BMW just pulled the covers off the fifth-generation X5, which gives everyone a rough idea of what a next-generation X6 could look like. Independent digital artist Theophilus Chin moved quickly on that opening, working up a pair of renderings that imagine the Neue Klasse take on the coupe-SUV that started the whole segment.

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While the X5 has been around since 1999, the X6 didn’t show up until 2008. The current version arrived in 2019 and went through a facelift in early 2023, which puts it near the end of its run. BMW isn’t saying much, though if approved, a Neue Klasse X6 could reach the road by 2027.

Same Sheet Metal, Different Roofline

Illustrations Theophilus Chin

Naturally, the model borrows the front end design from its X5 sibling, albeit with a sportier stance. In fact, the two nameplates traditionally share the same sheet metal up until the B-pillars. Behind that point the X6 goes its own way, taking the coupe-SUV path with a sloping roofline that ends in what looks like a slightly longer rear overhang.

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For the tail, Theottle took the sharp lines of the X2 as a starting point, an odd choice given how much flak the X2 has caught for its rear, though he did rework the taillights with more modern LED graphics to soften the reference. Even so, we’d bet a production car ends up with more elongated lighting units back there, closer to what you see on the i3, iX3, and X5.

Illustrations Theophilus Chin

The cabin and the mechanical bits underneath should carry over from the X5, which means the coupe-SUV would likely come with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric powertrains, plus a twin-turbo V8 held in reserve for a performance variant. There’s also the chance of a Toyota-sourced hydrogen setup somewhere down the line, though BMW might keep that one exclusive to the X5.

The automaker has confirmed that the smaller BMW X4 won’t be returning for another generation due to changing market realities, with the X2 serving as an indirect replacement. The X6’s future is harder to read, since no camouflaged prototypes have turned up in testing yet. Until one does, Theottle’s rendering stands as our best preview of what Munich could plan for its next high-riding coupe.

BMW X5

Reaction to Mercedes-AMG’s new electric 4-Door GT has certainly split the room. Its gaping gob, rounded surfacing and unconventional rear have set the comment sections at each other’s throats. For all the prancing horses in this world, though, it could look a lot worse than it does.

Read: Mercedes-AMG’s Upcoming EV Looks Bland, But Will Let The Performance Do The Talking

Whether buyer sentiment overpowers internet diatribe remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: AMG are amping up momentum with a high-riding, SUV counterpart that brings supercar performance to a more user-friendly package.

Slipping Through The Wind

AMG’s crossover will borrow heavily from the GT sedan’s aesthetic playbook. Our spy shot-based illustration reveals a taller, more practical body with a low-slung ‘Panamericana’ nose and a slim, full-width light strip. Large intakes, shapely front fenders and a heavily sculpted hood exude a go-fast presence.

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In profile, a long wheelbase in tandem with a relatively low roofline cements a planted stance. Flush  door handles, large wheels and pronounced rear haunches also contribute to the look. Out back, the tri-circle taillights are housed in a better-resolved black panel than the GT sedan, and an integrated roof spoiler is more function than form. Whether it gains the sedan’s optional active ‘Aerokinetics’ rear diffuser remains to be seen.

Nightclub On Wheels

The interior of the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV.

The cabin will largely be copy-pasted from the sedan, with extra cargo space thrown in. Expect a 14-inch driver-oriented digital instrument cluster and a 10.2-inch infotainment display running Mercedes-Benz MB.OS software. The MBUX-based system also brings over-the-air updates, connected services, and AI integration.

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Other goodies will include an augmented-reality head-up display, Burmester 4D surround sound, performance telemetry, and customizable drive modes. Red contrast stitching, heavily bolstered Alcantara sports seats, and carbon fiber trim will finish off the performance look inside.

The Fundamentals

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AMG’s hyper SUV will ride on the automaker’s AMG.EA architecture, developed exclusively for high-performance vehicles. The aluminium-intensive structure is abundant with high-strength materials and weight-saving measures.

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Its higher center of gravity is kept in check with adaptive air suspension, rear-axle steering and active roll stabilization. Advanced torque-vectoring and chassis management help the sports driving experience.

Flux Power

Mirroring its sedan sibling, the electric powertrain will feature axial-flux motors developed by YASA, which are compact and lighter compared to radial-flux motors. 

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The headline act is the GT 63 tri-motor configuration, with 1153 horsepower (860 kW) and 1475 ft-lbs (2000 Nm) of torque. Power is fed to all four wheels, enabling a 0-60 mph time in about 2.5 seconds. The lower-powered GT 55 variant still offers a thumping 805 hp (600kW).

Power comes from a 106 kWh high-performance battery featuring cylindrical cells and advanced cooling. An F1-developed 800-volt architecture will support DC fast charging up to 600 kW in ideal conditions and offer a WLTP range of up to 435 miles (700 km). It will also feature synthesized gear shifting accompanied by a faux V8 soundtrack.

Rivals and Reveal

Mercedes-AMG’s flagship electric SUV will target the upper echelon of the performance market, taking on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, Lotus Eletre, and Xiaomi YU7 GT.

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With prototype testing underway, expect the production model to debut early next year. When it arrives, it will become the second model built on the AMG.EA platform.

Does the GT in SUV guise redeem the sedan’s controversial look? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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A Tesla Semi rear-ended two passenger vehicles in Nevada on Sunday, killing two people and leaving another with life-threatening injuries, in what appears to be the first known fatal crash involving the fully electric truck. Early information gathered by the sheriff’s office at the scene suggests the driver may have fallen asleep, though the official cause has yet to be determined.

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The incident happened Sunday morning on US 50 in Dayton, Nevada. Two vehicles, one of them a classic VW Beetle, had reportedly stopped at a red light when the Tesla plowed into them from behind.

Two Dead At The Scene

The force of the collision and the sheer mass of the semi claimed the lives of the married couple, who were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person was flown to a local hospital and remains there with life-threatening injuries.

Both directions of US 50 were shut for a few hours while crews cleared the debris. Photos of the aftermath show the heavily damaged Beetle at the roadside, right next to the white semi that appears to have a broken front bumper. The other vehicle, a red Toyota RAV4 SUV, is left with a crumpled rear end.

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The accident is currently under investigation by the Nevada State Police. Preliminary statements obtained at the scene by deputies from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office “suggest the driver of the truck might have fallen asleep,” though that account has yet to be confirmed by investigators.

The Semi is not available with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, but it does come with various safety features, including autonomous emergency braking, which is meant to help in situations like this.

The Tesla Semi is being manufactured at the Gigafactory Nevada, which is about an hour away from the site of the accident. The name of the driver and the operator of the semi truck have not been made public.

Two of France’s most recognizable names, Alpine and Lacoste, have come together for a clothing line and a one-off build of the electric A290 Rallye hot hatch that, although highly unlikely, we’d very much like to see reach production.

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The build carries the full name ‘Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye’, and it takes its color cue from the bright red of the crocodile’s tongue on the Lacoste badge. The exterior is mostly white with red turning up only in flashes, while the cabin goes the opposite direction and drowns itself in red almost wall to wall.

Key changes include flared wheel arches, a revised front bumper with red accents on the covered headlights and DRLs, and plenty of forged carbon fiber. The hot hatch also rides on a set of classic aero-disc-inspired rally wheels finished in white. As with the standard A290 Rallye, a roof scoop makes the cut too.

The rear is the most striking area. The rear window is gone, and in its place sits a large red crocodile head that appears partly submerged in red water, which is in fact just the car’s red-painted ducktail spoiler.

A Cabin To Match

Alpine and Lacoste have then transformed the EV’s cabin. Hundreds of little crocodiles are spread across the dashboard while Lacoste’s petit piqué red fabric adorns the racing seats and door panels. Intricate embroidery has been completed by the same firm that produces the embroidered crocodiles on Lacoste’s polo shirts, and 3D printing has also been used to shed unnecessary weight from the seats.

Not only have the firms collaborated on this special A290, but Lacoste ambassador Pierre Niney and Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly are also the stars of a short commercial released to promote the partnership. In addition, the French firms are launching a collection of polo shirts, T-shirts, accessories, and other pieces.

Could Ford’s new Universal EV platform spell the end of the Mustang Mach-E? Recent comments from the automaker suggest it’s a real possibility, even if the company isn’t prepared to commit one way or the other right now.

With the F-150 Lightning gone, the Mustang Mach-E stands as the only EV Ford still sells in the United States. The current car will hang around through at least 2027, and a report from last year indicated the model might not see any meaningful upgrades until sometime after 2030. However, even this does not seem guaranteed.

Read: Ford’s $30K Electric Truck Looks So Tiny It Makes A Maverick Seem Grown Up

As part of a campaign to promote the new Universal EV platform, Ford answered a series of questions from its fans. One of them got straight to the point and asked whether the new architecture would underpin a future Mustang Mach-E. The answer was clear.

“No, it will not be used for the Mustang Mach-E,” Ford responded. “This platform was built from a clean sheet to maximize vehicle efficiency.”

First-Gen Wasn’t Good Enough

As noted by Ford Authority, Ford boss Jim Farley has said the car manufacturer went about creating its first generation of EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E, in the “wrong way.” The new Universal EV platform will first be used by a compact pickup truck, recently spied up close in the United States. The platform will then be used by several other Ford models.

Had Ford been committed to keeping the Mustang Mach-E for a long time and building it through to a second generation, using this new platform would have been an obvious choice. Now, if it decides to keep selling the Mach-E until 2030, or well beyond that date, it could quickly start to feel outdated compared to Ford’s second-generation EVs. What’s more, it’s reported that the Ford Escape will be revived in all-electric form towards the end of the decade using the UEV architecture, likely further limiting the appeal of the Mach-E.

Just days after Ford’s long-awaited baby electric pickup was caught under camouflage in the United States, Ford has gone ahead and launched a website for it, kicking off its own teaser campaign for the truck.

The disguised prototypes each carry a scannable QR code that points to a dedicated Ford site, which congratulates visitors for “spotting a unicorn” and adds three videos that show the truck being put through its paces.

Ford, like many of its rivals, has pulled back hard on new EV investment as demand softens and US policy keeps changing. This truck is the exception and so is the Universal EV platform underneath it, which the company is still betting on.

Read: Ford’s $30K Electric Truck Looks So Tiny It Makes A Maverick Seem Grown Up

In the first of the clips, the new baby electric pickup from Ford is shown at a dedicated testing center, before it cuts to a pair of shots showing it being driven around in the snow. The video then offers us a brief look at the manufacturing plant where the truck is coming to life, as well as how its simplified platform is assembled.

In another video, Ford senior vehicle software specialist Chris Kirkland shows more of the truck’s winter testing in Northern Michigan. This video provides an excellent look at the model, which appears to be similar in size to the old Ford Ranger from the 1990s, albeit with four doors.

What About The Design And Price?

The truck’s design is quite interesting and, due to the electric powertrain, it can get away with a very short hood. In addition, it has a steeply raked windshield to aid in aerodynamics. Key elements of the EV being perfected in the snow include the stability and traction control systems, and the truck’s electronic power-assisted steering (EPAS).

Ford has also confirmed what we had suspected, that the baby electric pickup will launch next year. Key specifications and pricing won’t be known until we get closer to its unveiling, but it’s expected to launch from around $30,000 and will come fitted with a lithium-iron phosphate battery pack.

The M3 is about to get the multi-energy treatment that BMW has been rolling out across its lineup. A combustion M3 is still coming, but ahead of it BMW pulled the wraps off the M Concept Neue Klasse, and this is the electric one in everything but name. Think of it as a near-production preview of the upcoming i3M, which is the badge it’s rumored to wear.

The concept broke cover at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where BMW officially called it a “preview of the new design language for high-performance automobiles from BMW M GmbH” and said it “sends a clear signal for the brand’s all-electric future.”

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BMW can dress up the language however it likes. The fact is, this thing looks like an i3 sedan that spent a winter in the gym, and parking it next to the E30 M3 for photos settles any question about what it stands in for, even if it’s bound to wear an i-badge that some purists will never read as a real M3. The shape carries over from last year’s Vision Driving Experience concept, cleaned up and pushed closer to something you could actually buy.

A Track-Ready Take On The i3 Sedan

The greenhouse and LEDs recall the i3 sedan, but everything else has changed. The M treatment adds custom front and rear bumpers with large openings inspired by high-speed multihull sailing boats, cube-shaped LEDs called “track lights,” much wider front and rear fenders, and a pronounced ducktail spoiler.

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The bodywork wears a Monza Red metallic shade, with the dark-finished splitter, side skirts, diffuser, hood scoop, and roof made of natural fiber. The M Yellow Lights pull straight from racing, and the mirrors are aerodynamically optimized. The concept rides on center-lock wheels with negative camber, and the M-specific chassis brings wider tracks and a lowered stance.

Inside: Four Buckets And A Roll Cage

The cabin carries over the Neue Klasse hardware and design from the i3, including the infotainment and the BMW Panoramic iDrive screen at the base of the windshield. Everything else marks this out as a performance sedan.

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There are four independent bucket seats trimmed in Merino leather, with five-point belts and structural elements made of natural fiber. A roll cage wrapped in Nubuck leather matches the steering wheel and door cards. The dashboard is trimmed in a black knit material with backlighting, and the steering wheel and center console break from the i3 with custom controls and red accents.

Quad Motors And 800 Volts

Under the skin, we find the BMW M eDrive quad-motor system. It builds on the Neue Klasse’s Gen6 foundation but was specifically developed for electric M models. BMW hasn’t quoted a combined output, though sources put the electric M3 anywhere between 700 and 1,000 hp (710-1,014 PS). The 2025 concept reportedly generated 13,269 lb-ft (17,990 Nm) of torque.

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Power is managed by the BMW M Dynamic Performance Control System, which is part of the Heart of Joy superbrains. The company promises a “new interpretation of dynamics, agility, and precision” thanks to the wheel-specific control of power and brakes.

The 800-volt architecture pairs with a battery pack rated at more than 100 kWh. It uses an M-specific version of the sixth-gen cylindrical cells built to handle higher outputs while supporting fast charging and longer range. The battery housing is structurally integrated with the axles for added rigidity.

Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH, said: “Even in the new all-electric era, we continue the M-typical tradition of transferring both technological innovations and defining design features directly from motorsport into series production”.

More: A 1,000 HP Electric M3 And A 552 HP Gas M3 Will Have The Same Price Tag

BMW hasn’t set a date for the debut of the electric M3 (or iM3), but 2027 looks like the likely window. Reports also point to a mild-hybrid six-cylinder successor to the gas M3, dressed in Neue Klasse styling and tech, that would sell alongside the EV.