Ford has issued a major recall affecting more than 1.7 million SUVs and crossovers due to problems involving rearview camera functionality. The recall impacts multiple models across Ford and Lincoln lineups, including the Ford Bronco,…
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BYD Reveals Blade Battery 2.0 With 1,000 km Range and Five-Minute Charging
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has revealed its next-generation Blade Battery 2.0, a major update to its battery technology that promises both longer driving range and dramatically faster charging times. The company says the new…
Volkswagen’s 4 Million EV Milestone Shows How Far China’s EV Giants Have Come
The Volkswagen Group has reached a major milestone in its transition to electric mobility, announcing that it has now sold 4 million battery-electric vehicles worldwide. While the figure highlights steady progress in the company’s electrification…
Tesla Reinvents the Car Seat With a One-Piece Composite Design For The Roadster
Tesla may be preparing a significant redesign for one of the most overlooked components inside a car: the seat. A newly published patent suggests the company is developing a radically different seating structure for the…
2026 Jeep Wrangler Passes the Crash Test That Used to Make It Tip Over
For years, the Jeep Wrangler has faced criticism for a safety issue that seemed unusual for such an iconic off-road vehicle: its tendency to tip over during certain crash tests. Earlier evaluations by the Insurance…
Toyota’s Next WRC Challenger Could Wear the Celica Badge
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has intensified speculation surrounding a potential mid-engined Celica revival after recent prototype activity in Japan and Europe. A camouflaged GR rally prototype observed testing in Portugal last week has revived discussion…
Hyundai Sued Over Claims of Unexpected Braking Events
Hyundai is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that certain Hyundai Tucson vehicles experience phantom braking events tied to their forward collision-avoidance system. Forward collision-avoidance technology is intended to reduce the likelihood or severity…
2026 Trailseeker Turns Up the Power, Suburu’s Fastest-Ever EV
A $39,995 electric wagon has unexpectedly become the quickest production Subaru ever built. That headline figure is compelling, but range limitations and certain design decisions complicate the picture. Subaru’s first EV, the Subaru Solterra, entered…
Xiaomi’s Electric Hypercar Concept Debuts in Barcelona
A company once associated primarily with consumer electronics is now presenting a purpose-built electric hypercar concept designed for the digital circuits of Gran Turismo. Five years ago, Xiaomi was best known for competitively priced smartphones…
Integra Type S Leads Acura’s First Official Return to Japan
For the first time since the brand’s launch, a U.S.-built Acura will be officially exported to Japan. Nearly four decades after Acura’s debut as Honda’s North American luxury division, Honda Motor Co. will begin exporting…
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 324 HP at a Reduced Starting Price
Toyota has released pricing details for the 324-horsepower Toyota RAV4 PHEV, and the numbers position it as one of the strongest value propositions in the compact plug-in hybrid segment. The redesigned RAV4 carries a slightly…
Range Rover Velar EV Targets the Macan Electric With Fresh Look
For the first time, the next-generation Range Rover Velar will be offered solely as a fully electric vehicle. The current Velar is widely regarded as one of Land Rover’s most design-focused products. Place it beside…
BMW Refines the M2’s Track Credentials With Factory-Engineered Upgrades
The new M Performance Track Kit enhances circuit capability while preserving full street legality. The BMW M2 shares core mechanical architecture with its larger counterparts, including the 3.0-liter S58 twin-turbocharged inline-six also found in the…
Study Finds Unencrypted TPMS Signals Enable Passive Vehicle Tracking
New academic research suggests that the tire sensors installed in most modern vehicles may be unintentionally transmitting identifiable wireless signals, creating significant privacy implications for drivers. A cybersecurity investigation conducted by the IMDEA Networks Institute…
Land Rover’s Electric Defender Won’t Replace the Real Thing Off-Road
The first fully electric Defender will arrive with inherent trade-offs. Few nameplates carry the off-road credibility of Land Rover, and the transition to electrification raises an obvious question: can that legacy endure without combustion power?…
Hyundai Targets Tacoma Buyers With More Capable Truck
Among Hyundai’s current lineup, the Santa Cruz stands out as one of the brand’s weaker sellers, with just over 32,000 units delivered last year compared to the Ford Maverick’s 155,000. However, Hyundai’s next effort to…
Nissan Pathfinder Set to Diverge Into Two Separate SUV Segments
One version will continue as a family-oriented unibody crossover, while the other will adopt a body-on-frame platform aimed squarely at off-road performance. Nissan will sell both unibody and body-on-frame Pathfinders concurrently by 2029. Unibody version…
The New Toyota bZ4X Touring Combines 280 kW Power With 734 km Range
Toyota Motor Corporation has broadened its battery-electric portfolio with the introduction of the new bZ4X Touring, a more capable and lifestyle-oriented evolution of its flagship electric SUV. Revealed today, the bZ4X Touring builds upon the…
BMW Recalls i5, i7 and M5 Over Potential Short-Circuit Issue
Owners of certain BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, or M5 models may be affected by a new recall related to a damaged air-conditioning wiring harness. BMW of North America has initiated a recall affecting nearly…
Xiaomi SU7 EV Crash Highlights Risks of Electric-Only Door Access
An official investigation into a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 in China has confirmed previously reported details, highlighting how quickly critical safety access can become a life-or-death factor. Authorities determined that the 31-year-old driver…
Hyundai Elexio EV: Strong Value Play in a Crowded Market
Electric vehicles account for just over eight percent of new car sales in Australia, so they remain far from dominant. Even so, competition in the segment has intensified sharply in recent years, driven largely by…
Aston Martin Cuts Jobs After Challenging Year of Trade Pressures
Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent, citing the impact of tariffs on its profitability. The British luxury automaker did not specify when the layoffs would occur…
Stellantis Reports €22.3B Loss Following Major Strategy Overhaul
Stellantis has reported a €22.3 billion ($26.3 billion) net loss for 2025, marking the first annual loss since the automotive group was created in January 2021 through the 50/50 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)…
Porsche Three-Row SUV Strategy Includes Audi Q9 Partnership
Initially conceived as an EV-exclusive model, Porsche’s forthcoming three-row SUV is now expected to offer V6 and V8 gasoline engines. Porsche is moving forward with plans to introduce a third SUV badge, broadening its portfolio…
Volvo Introduces More Accessible EX30 With 339 km Range
Volvo is introducing a new 110 kW powertrain and vehicle-to-load functionality to the EX30 for the forthcoming model year. Volvo Cars has confirmed a series of updates for the EX30 ahead of the next model…