BMW Recalls 145,100-Plus Vehicles for Fire Risk
Following BMW’s recall in late September, which involved more than 196,000 vehicles at risk for a fire, the automaker is recalling another 145,100 vehicles for a similar issue.
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Affected models and their model years are listed below:
- 2019-20 X5, X7 SUVs
- 2020 X6 SUVs, 340i sedans
- 2020-22 740Li sedans
- 2020-25 840i coupes
2019 BMW X7 | Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry
The starter motor in these vehicles may overheat after repeated attempts from an electrical overload. Excess heat could ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment and start a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the engine starter for free. The recall includes vehicles that were included in a previous recall from August 2024, so those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. BMW will notify owners Nov. 17, but those with further questions can contact the automaker at 800-525-7417, NHTSA’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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How Much Is the 2026 Audi A3?
By Jared Gall
September 30, 2025
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Key Points:
- The Audi A3 lineup now comes with complimentary scheduled maintenance for the first three years or 30,000 miles.
- Previously optional Technology Packages are now standard.
- The 2026 Audi A3 starts at $41,395 (all prices include $1,295 destination charge).
Coming off a thorough update for the 2025 model year that saw its exterior styling and interior technology revised (as well as engine outputs increased and all-wheel drive made standard), the Audi A3 family is getting yet more standard equipment across the board for 2026, as well as up to three years of complimentary maintenance.
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What’s New?
The A3, S3 and RS 3 all now include their previously optional Technology Packages, and a 360-degree camera system and automated parking are now included in the A3’s uplevel Premium Plus trim. Additionally, scheduled maintenance is complimentary for all 2026 Audis under the Audi Signature Care program for three years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The S3’s trim-level lineup has been pruned, from three for 2025 to just one, but the range-topping Prestige trim’s equipment remains available in option packages. While the A3 family does include more standard features for 2026, base prices rise commensurately over the 2025 models’.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2026 Audi A3, S3 and RS 3 are on sale now. Full line pricing is as follows:
- A3 Premium: $41,395
- A3 Premium Plus: $44,295
- A3 Premium Plus S Line Plus: $46,995
- S3 Premium Plus: $53,295
- RS 3: $67,395
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Safety Features and Trim Levels
The entry-level A3 Premium rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and features LED exterior lighting, a panoramic moonroof, remote keyless entry and push-button start. Its cabin is upholstered in leather and includes heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen. Now that last year’s Technology Package is standard, the A3 Premium also includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and navigation.
The A3 Premium Plus adds a Bang & Olufsen sound system and more standard safety tech. The Premium Plus S Line Plus features unique exterior styling, sport front seats and a sport suspension.
The S3 includes the same equipment, plus a more powerful engine, 18-inch wheels, synthetic leather seating, a head-up display, metal pedals and carbon-fiber interior trim.
In addition to the S3’s standard equipment and a still-more-potent engine, the RS 3 includes a lowered sport suspension with adaptive dampers, 19-inch wheels wearing summer performance tires, upgraded Matrix-design LED headlights and Nappa leather upholstery.
Standard safety technologies on the 2026 A3 include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control is optional on the Premium and standard on the rest of the A3 family. The A3 Premium Plus, S3 and RS 3 also include a 360-degree camera system and automated parking. The S3 and RS 3 feature standard adaptive cruise control and lane-centering steering.
Powertrain Specs and MPG
The A3 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The S3 also gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but with output cranked up to 328 hp and 295 pounds-feet. The RS 3 packs a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder generating 394 hp and 369 pounds-feet. All three engines are backed by a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard AWD.
Official EPA ratings for 2026 are not yet available, but for 2025, the A3 returns an EPA-estimated 24/34/28 mpg city/highway/combined. The S3 is rated at 23/31/26 mpg and the RS 3 at 20/29/23 mpg.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric to Debut Brand’s Next-Gen Interior
By Jared Gall
September 30, 2025
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Key Points:
- Porsche’s upcoming Cayenne Electric will feature a digital dashboard with a 14.25-inch digital instrument panel, infotainment touchscreen with AI-powered voice controls and an optional 14.9-inch passenger display.
- The Cayenne Electric’s interior will have numerous customization options, as well as heated door panels and armrests and an optional electrochromic panoramic moonroof.
Porsche has already shown off the upcoming Cayenne Electric’s performance potential by smashing the SUV record at a famous hill-climb race in England and confirmed it will be available with wireless inductive charging for its battery. But now, the German brand is giving us our first look at the electric SUV sans camouflage — well, for its interior, at least.
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Flow State — With Knobs
Dubbed Flow Display, the Cayenne Electric’s digital dashboard features a curved 14.25-inch organic light-emitting diode gauge cluster that bucks current convention by remaining physically separate from the central touchscreen. At a time when the phrase “driver-focused” is being thrown around in reference to increasingly distracting in-car displays, that physical separation seizes the “driver-focused” descriptor with jarring authority.
The infotainment touchscreen and optional 14.9-inch passenger display, however, maintain the status quo. The former boasts AI-powered voice control over functions such as climate, audio, lighting and navigation systems, and the latter is capable of streaming video. A polarized screen keeps the passenger display invisible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Drivers can choose from five color schemes for the dash displays, which can be complemented by the adjustable ambient cabin lighting.
“Our goal was to combine quintessential Cayenne characteristics and the newly developed display surfaces with the features of the new ‘Porsche Digital Interaction’ into a harmonious overall package. One that’s innovative, forward-thinking and meticulously thought through down to the finest detail,” said Markus Auerbach, director of interior design at Style Porsche, in a statement. That’s a long way of saying there are physical climate controls and a volume knob at the base of the central display.
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Unprecedented Choice Inside
The Cayenne Electric will also pioneer new degrees of interior customization for Porsche customers, with four available layouts, five different accent packages and 13 available color combinations (including three new colors: Magnesium Grey, Lavender and Sage Grey). Porsche’s Race-Tex synthetic leather will offer buyers an animal-free option. Beyond the wider range of added-cost materials and colors offered by the brand’s Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur portfolio, the Sonderwunsch program allows for nearly infinite personalization of the Cayenne EV.
Porsche will also be reaching new heights of luxury with the electric Cayenne. The front and rear seats will be power-adjustable, and the brand says heated door panels and armrests offer more efficient heating than a traditional warm-air system as well as more even heat distribution. Additionally, the Cayenne EV’s optional panoramic moonroof will be the largest glass roof ever offered by Porsche. The moonroof is electrochromic, with four settings controlling how much light can enter the cabin (clear, 40% and 60% opacity, and matte), and the forward section opens like a regular moonroof.
