U.S. battery startup EnerVenue has opened its first high-volume manufacturing facility in China, choosing Changzhou as the location for production after previously considering Kentucky for its first factory. The decision highlights the complicated economics facing…
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GAC Plans European Production as It Targets 12 EV and Hybrid Models by 2030
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group, better known as GAC, is preparing for a much larger presence in Europe, with the company examining additional local production options as it expands its electric and hybrid vehicle lineup.…
Volkswagen Recalls More Than 208,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Steering-Control Risk
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the United States because a steering-rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially allowing the steering rack housing to fracture and causing a loss of steering…
Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000 Autonomous Robotaxis Across Europe
Lucid is expanding its ambitions in autonomous mobility through a new partnership with European shared-mobility company Bolt that could eventually put at least 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid vehicles into service across major European cities. The…
BYD Recalls More Than 183,000 Vehicles in China Over Brake Pedal Defect
BYD is recalling 183,211 vehicles in China after regulators identified a manufacturing defect affecting a small but important component of the brake pedal assembly. The recall covers older Qin and Tang series vehicles produced between…
10 Bike Mods That Hurt Resale
Motorcycle modifications can make a bike louder, sharper, more comfortable, or simply more personal, but the money spent on a modification rarely translates directly into a higher selling price. In fact, some changes can make…
8 Cars That Lost IIHS Safety Recognition This Year
IIHS awards are not permanent badges. Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety changes its requirements, adds tougher evaluations, and reassesses vehicles as new test results become available. That means a model can have…
Federal Probe Covers 1.2 Million Teslas Over a Suspension Part That Can Detach
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a federal investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints alleging that a front suspension component can detach while the vehicle is being…
Regulators Question How a Car With No Steering Wheel Was Certified Legal
Federal regulators are examining how Tesla certified its steering-wheel-free Cybercab as compliant with U.S. vehicle safety standards after the autonomous taxi began commercial service in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit…
11 New Hybrids Confirmed for 2028
Hybrid vehicles are moving into more corners of the American market as automakers adjust to changing consumer demand. Honda plans a major expansion of next-generation hybrids in North America, while Hyundai says it intends to…
11 Non-Toyotas That Still Make the Longevity Cut
A long-lasting car does not need a Toyota badge to reach impressive mileage. Plenty of vehicles from Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Acura have earned reputations for staying dependable well past 150,000 miles.…
7 Sports Cars That Outperform Index Funds
Some sports cars have delivered investment returns that can rival or exceed major US stock indexes, turning desirable automobiles into serious collector assets. Ferrari, Porsche, and other performance brands have produced models whose market values…
8 Features That Stop Working When the Subscription Lapses
A subscription can feel harmless when the monthly charge is small, but the real surprise often comes when you cancel it. A service may keep working, yet some of the features you depended on can…
6 Cars With Brands Without Any Paid Subscriptions
Nobody enjoys opening a glovebox full of features only to discover half of them require a monthly fee just to turn on. Car subscriptions have become a sore subject for plenty of shoppers, and it’s…
8 Safety Upgrades Under $200 Worth Fitting
You don’t need a new car to drive a safer one. Some of the most effective safety improvements cost less than a set of nice sneakers, and most can be fitted in an afternoon. The…
10 Trucks That Need Nothing Until 200,000
A truck reaching 200,000 miles is not unusual when it has been engineered well and maintained properly. The more interesting question is which pickups have the data to support that kind of longevity. iSeeCars analyzed…
McLaren Commits $675 Million to UK Expansion and Confirms Its First SUV
McLaren Automotive is committing £500 million, equivalent to about $675 million, to expand its manufacturing and engineering operations in the United Kingdom as the British performance-car maker prepares for one of the biggest product expansions…
10 Best Aftermarket Car Upgrades in 2026, Ranked by Real Impact
The best aftermarket upgrades are not necessarily the loudest, most expensive, or most visually dramatic. The useful ones change how a car behaves in situations drivers actually encounter, from emergency braking to rough pavement, highway…
8 Airbag Generations Ranked Worst to Best
Airbags have changed dramatically since they first appeared in production automobiles. Early systems were relatively simple supplemental restraints designed primarily to protect occupants in frontal crashes. Modern vehicles use multiple airbags, sophisticated sensors, adaptive deployment…
8 States That Charge EV Owners an Extra Fee
Electric vehicles don’t burn gasoline, which means their owners don’t pay the per-gallon gas taxes that have funded America’s roads and bridges for a century. As EV adoption climbs, that gap in transportation revenue has…
10 Things to Do the First Week You Own a Used Car
Buying a used car is exciting, but the handshake with the seller or the drive off the dealer lot is really just the beginning. What you do in the first week determines whether your new-to-you…
Ford Adds Trailer Support to BlueCruise on the 2027 F-150
Ford is expanding the role of its BlueCruise hands-free driver-assistance system with a new towing capability for the 2027 F-150. The feature will allow drivers to use hands-free highway driving while pulling compatible boats, campers,…
Chevy Raises 2027 Silverado EV Prices While Dropping Two Trim Levels
Chevrolet is simplifying the 2027 Silverado EV lineup while making a modest increase to prices across the remaining versions. According to an order guide reported by AutoEvolution and CarsDirect, the electric pickup will cost $200…
What It Costs to Replace a Rear Differential, Explained
Replacing a rear differential is a repair that can catch a vehicle owner off guard. The part may look small compared with an engine or transmission, yet the bill can reach several thousand dollars. The…
10 Things to Fix Before You List a Car for Sale
Selling a car is part science, part psychology. Buyers judge a listing within seconds. Small, fixable issues can knock thousands off your final offer. A few hours of prep work often adds real value back.…
Renault Unveils New Trafic E-Tech Electric as First Software-Defined Van
Renault has entered a new phase in its commercial vehicle strategy with the introduction of the new Trafic Van E Tech electric at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The medium-sized electric van is the…
Tundra vs Sequoia – Which Is the Smarter Buy
The 2026 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia share much of their engineering DNA, including Toyota’s twin-turbo V6 architecture, body-on-frame construction, and available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. Yet they are designed around very different priorities. The Tundra…
8 Cheap Car Tools Worth Owning Before You Need Them
The best roadside tool is rarely the one you buy after something goes wrong. A cheap tool sitting in the trunk can save a tow, a long wait, or an unnecessary trip to a repair…
Toyota’s China Joint Ventures Move Toward Major Restructuring as GAC Seeks FAW Stake
Toyota’s long-established business structure in China could be heading for a major transformation after Guangzhou Automobile Group, or GAC, signed a letter of intent to acquire part of FAW Group’s stake in a vehicle-manufacturing joint…
Ford Plans $1 Billion Investment in Kentucky Truck Plant Paint Shop
Ford is preparing to invest approximately $1 billion in its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, as the automaker moves ahead with plans for a new state-of-the-art paint shop. The project represents one of Ford’s…