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April 4, 2025
2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition The reborn fifth-generation Toyota Supra made its debut in 2019 after a 17-year hiatus from the market as a performance GT co-developed with BMW. Today, Toyota announces the end of the line for the fifth generation Supra in the form of the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition, which […]
April 3, 2025
Hyundai made a splash at the Seoul Mobility Show with multiple new models and concept vehicles. Updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai debuted a heavily facelifted version of their Ioniq 6 electric sedan. The biggest design changes take shape at the front of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6, where the previous version’s wide-eyed headlights have […]
March 26, 2025
Nissan has revealed the upcoming 2026 Nissan Leaf, the third generation of the brand’s first-ever EV, along with a preview of a slew of other upcoming Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The Nissan Leaf was first released in the US for the 2011 model year as a small, economical hatchback that just happened to be electric. […]
March 26, 2025
Porsche has announced that it is updating the infotainment system in the 2026 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne models. The updated Porsche Communication Management (PCM) will now be more responsive, but the big news is the addition of Dolby Atmos and Amazon Alexa. The new infotainment system also adds access to third-party apps via the the […]
March 26, 2025
Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the third-generation 2025 Tiguan SUV, which starts at $30,920, including destination. The 2025 Tiguan has received a throughout rework, but one big change is that the third-row seats have been dropped from this generation. The Tiguan comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower. The entry-level […]
March 20, 2025
Jeep has unveiled a special version of the 2025 Gladiator just for buyers in California. It’s called the Gladiator Big Bear Edition, which borrows its name from the mountain area in Southern California. The Gladiator Big Bear Edition is based on the Gladiator Sport S, but it adds 17-inch black wheels with 32-inch mud-terrain tires, […]
March 20, 2025
Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners will now an easier time finding a public charger for their EV, since Honda has announced that owners will have access to Tesla Superchargers starting in June. This is when Honda will release its new NACS-CCS adapter, which can be purchased at a dealer, in June. Honda has not […]
March 18, 2025
Mazda has released some details about its future electrification plans, which includes a new in-house hybrid powertrain and a special platform for its electric vehicles. Mazda recently introduced the CX-50 Hybrid, its only electrified vehicle in its lineup, but its powered by a powertrain developed with Toyota. Mazda has announced that it is working on […]
March 18, 2025
Earlier this month we got a chance to get behind the wheel of Acura’s latest addition to its lineup, the 2025 ADX. (Read our Review Here) Now Acura has announced that it is now arriving at dealerships. The ADX adds a new smaller SUV to Acura’s lineup and its pricing starts at $36,350, including destination. […]
March 17, 2025
It seems like we’ve been waiting for years for Acura to add a subcompact SUV to its lineup and now it’s finally here – the 2025 Acura ADX. The ADX shares some of its DNA with the Honda HR-V, but it stands out with its sportier styling, more powerful engine and luxurious interior. Acura has […]
We've all learned a lot about generative artificial intelligence, its predecessors and machine learning in the last year and a half. It continues to pervade the automotive industry.
BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects.
IBM has been expanding Maximo's capabilities to monitor the health of production machinery and tooling by using data to predict when critical maintenance is needed. The goal: Prevent unplanned downtime.
The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce.
The Sealion 7 will be the brand's most technologically advanced model in Europe.
Despite heavy financial losses and slumping vehicle sales, Maserati is sustainable but more needs to be done to position it as a pure luxury brand, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said.
The addition of Tesla is another indication that the Paris show is enjoying something of a comeback after a lackluster 2022 edition.
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success.
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials.
2024 Kia Carnival acts as transporter, living room, and sanctuary on the road Covering 700 miles, averaging 26.2 mpg, the Carnival impresses, even before the 2025 hybrid arrives National Parks, dolphins, and an Army duffel bag bind a father and son before college starts When my automotive friends heard that my son and I would […]
Subaru ranks as the most reliable brand for the first time in Consumer Reports's annual ratings Toyota fell due to new powertrains in new vehicles Rivian ranked last in reliability, though 15 other brands weren't rated at all Toyota or its luxury brand Lexus no longer top the most reliable brand rankings, according to an […]
Looking for a cheap car that doesn't feel cheap yet has a cheaper cost of ownership than any other cheap car? The cheapest cheap car is a hybrid, and it should be no surprise it's a Toyota. With a Toyota Corolla Hybrid and its 50 mpg combined, the EPA estimates that you can save $3,250 […]
Santa Fe Hybrid strikes the best value in base SEL trim with AWD for $40,975 It’s only $500 more than a similarly-equipped gas-only model But second-row captain’s chairs only come with the top Calligraphy model One strong reason the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid won our Best Car To Buy 2025 award was because of its […]
The Santa Fe gains hybrid power, 36 mpg combined It outdoes the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Kia Sorento, and looks like a Land Rover The Hybrid model costs only $500 more than the gas-only Santa Fe A three-row crossover SUV with a hybrid powertrain may be nothing new, but packaged with a blocky Land Rover […]
New minivans can be had with gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric powertrains The Toyota Sienna can only be had as a hybrid, and with all-wheel drive it gets 35 mpg combined The VW ID.Buzz is an electric van with 231 miles of range with AWD Minivans have never been better. Minivans are nowhere […]
Electric pickup trucks may not have the massive towing capacity of heavy duty diesel trucks, but for virtually every other purpose they are superior to gas- or diesel-powered trucks: they're cleaner, quieter, quicker, more fun to drive, more tech-forward, and in many cases more capable. On the downside, they're usually more expensive and towing...
The Sorento Hybrid AWD averaged 32.7 mpg during one Rocky Mountain vacation A center locking differential and Snow mode eased the anxiety of a snowy descent SX Prestige trim handles the altitude better than at least one human If I were to die today, my teenagers might scrawl an epithet that reads, “Drink more water.” […]
Volkswagen on Wednesday confirmed pricing for the redesigned 2025 Tiguan small crossover, which is lighter and more powerful than the outgoing model but loses its third-row seat option. Pricing starts at $30,920 (including a $1,425 destination charge) for the base Tiguan S grade with front-wheel drive, which is $615 more than the current model...
Midsize pickups can do plenty of work, but they can’t match the capability of their larger, more expensive full-size brothers. When that much capability isn’t needed, midsizers provide a more maneuverable, more affordable alternative. The smaller trucks have plenty of fans, as evidenced by the popularity of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma...
Every motorcyclist needs a friend to chart the open road. A trusted companion will watch your back, help you navigate and call for help in an emergency. Talking shop will keep you informed as you learn from each other, and you can always borrow their tools to make repairs on the fly. With close to […]
Well, time and again, the Dakar Rally has provided its fair dose of the spectacular, the crashes, and the photo finishes, and this year’s event isn’t the exception. Comprising nine stages, the race as usual injected all the excitement and more riding on the reputation as one of the harshest motorsport challenges. Rookie driver Dacia, […]
Thus, the story of Lexus is a mixed one as the company decided to complete the production of the elegance and incredible power of the RC and RC F coupes series. When Lexus introduced RC and RC F coupes to consumers in 2014, today’s conception made OS a popular change among consumers in auto markets. […]
It is 2025, and now Volkswagen has finally unveiled a new version of T-Roc to the market. This compact crossover seems to have attracted a lot of buzz online, with images leaking being displayed on the company’s own infotainment system. Now let’s take a closer look at the new T-Roc, identifying the changes between it […]
Indeed, the year 2024 was a record setting year for the automotive industry in Romania, as new vehicle output surpassed 560,000 units. This increased production demonstrated that Romania played an aggressive role in the global market supply chain and remains a very solid promoter of the sustainability of the automotive industry during crises. As it […]
This Czech automobile manufacturer is well recognized for its decent and inexpensive automobiles and has moved a notch higher in the hybrid automobile market. The brand has introduced a new engine for one of its hatch versions of the mid-range model known as the Superb. This is a completely new powertrain, which is a plug-in […]
The automotive market is in the spotlight as Tesla begins production on the new Model Y facelift at its new Gigafactory in Germany. This new model is not just a basic change but a rebirth of the Model Y electric SUV that has garnered much attention recently. Last week saw the debut of the product […]
This sector is at the dawn of a major transformation, as new technology with regard to electrification and sustainable mobility arises. Car manufacturers across the globe are trying hard to produce and introduce electric vehicles (EVs) to address climate change and compliance. However, Mazda, a Japanese car maker, is defying this trend with increasing sales […]
The recent incident where a Tesla Cybertruck exploded near the Trump Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada, caused quite controversy regarding both the automobile industry and politics. This is not just premised on a mere accident, or a botched robbery attempt, but maybe political in nature and a sign of worse to come. First assessments state […]
While we await the verdict of the 2025 European Car of the Year award, Dacia Duster’s latest generation has come home with a less hefty but gratifying victory in Poland. The brand new model of off-road vehicle, which originated in Mioveni, Romania, has been officially declared as the 2025 Car of the Year in Poland, […]