The rise of "park-outside" recalls shows how electrical, not engine, risk is growing
The big picture: Park-outside recalls are becoming a bigger issue for automakers and drivers as vehicles add more electrical systems, battery technology, and software-controlled components. For drivers, the warnings can mean months of inconvenient parking habits while manufacturers work to provide repairs.
Ferrari wanted its EV to be provocative. Mission accomplished.
A hot potato: Ferrari's long-awaited move into fully electric vehicles landed with an immediate financial jolt. Shares in the company dropped about 8% after the debut of the Luce, wiping out more than $5 billion in market value and signaling investor unease with both the design and the broader strategy. The reaction didn't stop with investors. Within hours of the unveiling, criticism spread across social media, owner forums, and even into Italian politics.
Camera-based visibility takes over as Polestar redesigns airflow
First look: The 2026 Polestar 4 removes a feature that has defined automotive design for more than a century: the rear window. In its place, the vehicle uses cameras and sensors to provide rearward visibility, a move that is dividing opinion.