Stellantis has published its full-year 2025 sales figures for the United States. While executives are focused on explaining the 3 percent decline from 2024, the report contains some more unusual details buried in the numbers.…
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Nissan Z Smashes Toyota Supra in 2025 U.S. Sales, Despite Quarterly Dip
The Nissan Z and Toyota Supra are both powerful, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, yet they deliver distinctly different driving experiences. When it comes to U.S. sales in 2025, one of these two icons clearly pulled ahead.…
Congress Scrambles as Ford, Detroit Automakers Push Back on Tesla Invite
January 14 was expected to be a major moment on the automotive and political calendar. Senator Ted Cruz had organized a high-profile congressional hearing intended to address growing concerns around vehicle affordability, with the CEOs…
Bosch and BMW Are Paving the Way for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
Hydrogen power may first become mainstream in commercial vehicles, but its arrival in everyday transportation is still on the horizon. We often hear about new technologies making their way from motorsport to road cars. Yet…
Kosmera Nebula 1: Dreame’s 1,876 hp EV Brings Ferrari-Like Design to CES
Chinese consumer electronics company Dreame has officially entered the automotive spotlight with its first electric vehicle, the Kosmera Nebula 1, revealed in Las Vegas. The quad-motor EV produces an astonishing 1,876 hp (1,902 PS /…
Qualcomm-Powered Garmin Nexus Platform Sets New Benchmark in Vehicle Computing
Garmin has revealed the Nexus high-performance compute (HPC) platform, powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Elite for automotive, targeting vehicle programs starting in 2029. The platform consolidates multiple vehicle domains, including in-vehicle infotainment, instrument clusters, and…
Sony-Honda’s Afeela Prototype Signals a New Luxury Electric SUV Rival
Roughly two years after the Afeela 1 sedan reaches the market, the Sony-Honda joint venture is set to introduce a more versatile and family-friendly SUV. Coinciding with this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las…
Luxury SUV Boom Pushes Lexus Inventory Below Industry Average
High demand and limited inventory have stretched waiting periods for Lexus SUVs like the GX and TX to unprecedented lengths. Although Lexus has yet to release complete sales data for 2025, the luxury automaker appears…
Hyundai Breaks Sales Records Even as EV Demand Crashes in Q4
Turns out Americans still love Hyundais, even if their enthusiasm for plugging them in cooled toward the end of the year. If you only glance at Hyundai’s headline numbers, 2025 looks like a triumph. The…
Rivian Faces Tough Market Headwinds as R2 Prepares to Launch
Rivian experienced an 18% drop in deliveries last year after a record-setting 2024, highlighting the critical importance of its upcoming, more affordable R2 crossover. When the Rivian R1T launched in 2021, the California-based EV maker…
Xiaomi’s Bold EV Push: Can It Hit a Million Sales in Three Years?
Xiaomi is carrying its early momentum into 2026 with ambitious, but arguably conservative, goals. The company has set a delivery target of 550,000 vehicles for the year, a 34% increase over the 410,000 units it…
BMW’s Logo Screws Might Keep You From Fixing Your Own Car
Over the past decade, right-to-repair and ease of servicing have become major issues for consumers. Companies like Amazon-backed Slate are actively improving repairability, designing vehicles for simplicity and training thousands of local shops to handle…
The 2026 Lexus LC 500: A Magnificent V8 Grand Tourer Bowing Out
Few cars balance elegance and performance quite like the 2026 Lexus LC. Big, powerful, and refined, the LC integrates modern technology seamlessly into the driving experience without distracting from the joy of being behind the…
How Ford Is Restructuring Its $19.5 Billion Electric Strategy
The dynamics of the US electric vehicle market shifted dramatically in 2025. Tesla lost its crown as the world’s largest EV brand to China’s BYD, while overall EV sales in the US declined due to…
Porsche’s Vision for a World Beyond Paint: Cars That Change Color on Demand
Porsche’s personalization programs are already among the most extensive in the automotive world, yet the German marque appears far from satisfied. Rather than stopping at bespoke paint finishes, Porsche is now exploring a future where…
Stellantis’ Chinese Partner Built a Minivan That Makes the Pacifica Look Old
Leapmotor, the Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker, is expanding its portfolio once again, this time entering the minivan segment with its first fully electric people-mover. Known as the Leapmotor D99, the model is being offered in both…
Ram Brings Back the TRX With SRT Power and a Big Horsepower Boost
The Ram TRX has been officially confirmed for a comeback, bringing increased power, upgraded technology, and the return of the SRT badge as Ram re-enters the high-stakes off-road truck battle. When the Ram TRX first…
BYD’s Global Expansion Pushes It Ahead of Tesla in EV Sales Race
China-based automaker BYD is on track to surpass Tesla as the world’s biggest electric vehicle seller in 2025, according to a report from the BBC. If confirmed, it would mark the first time the Chinese…
Stellantis Struggles With Aging 2024 Inventory Amid Industry-Wide Glut
A growing number of automakers are sitting on aging 2024 inventory as U.S. vehicle stock climbs past 3 million units, yet meaningful price cuts remain elusive. Determining the ideal time to purchase a new vehicle…
Toyota Suggests EVs Could Play a Major Role in U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Toyota recently made a bold claim that grabbed the attention of both the auto industry and the energy sector: the electric vehicles currently on American roads could collectively send enough electricity back to the grid…
Ram Power Wagon Goes Diesel With 1,075 lb-ft of Cummins Torque
The Ram Power Wagon’s newly available 6.7-liter Cummins HO diesel, rated with best-in-class torque, sounds capable of shifting a mountain or two. Ram is ringing in 2026 with a major upgrade by giving the 2500…
5 Cars for Baton Rouge Heat & Humidity and 5 That Corrode Quickly
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a city defined by its southern charm, bayou landscapes, and sweltering summers. But that humid subtropical climate comes with unique automotive challenges: high temperatures, relentless humidity, and sudden downpours can put…
5 Cars for Costa Mesa Tight Parking and 5 That Don’t Fit Garages
Costa Mesa is a beautiful part of Southern California, vibrant, walkable in many neighborhoods, and close to beaches and freeways. But let’s be honest: the area’s charm comes with one modern urban headache, tight parking.…
5 Cars for Topeka Daily Driving and 5 That Lose Value Quickly
When choosing a car for daily driving, especially in a place like Topeka where you deal with both city traffic and highway commutes, you want reliability, efficiency, comfort, and resale value. On the flip side,…
10 Best Touring Motorcycles to Buy in 2026
If you’re in the market for a touring motorcycle in 2026, you’re spoiled for choice. Touring bikes are more than machines, they’re tools for exploration, freedom, and long‑distance storytelling on two wheels. Whether you’re chasing…