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…
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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 Warns of X3 Steering Glitch That Can Move Wheels While Stationary
Nearly 37,000 BMW X3 SUVs are being recalled after a software flaw caused the steering wheel to move while the vehicle is parked, highlighting the risks that come with increasingly complex automotive systems. BMW is…
Tesla Dominates as Norway Reaches Near-Total EV Market Share
Norway wrapped up 2025 with an astonishing 95.9% of all new passenger cars registered as fully electric, a figure that government officials round up to “96% of the new car market.” In December alone, the…
GM Confirms Extended Production Pause Amid Maintenance and Project Work
Production at Flint Assembly will remain paused into late January, leaving thousands of workers idle with no detailed explanation beyond maintenance and project work. GM has confirmed that Flint Assembly employees will remain on temporary…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2026: When the GR 86 Meets Retro Cool
The Neo86 transforms the Toyota 86 with ’80s-style pop-up headlights, widened fenders, and a nostalgic aesthetic, making its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. They might not appear immediately connected, but both the original…
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…
Tesla Cybercab Resurfaces in Austin, Still Operating Under Human Control
Two Tesla Cybercab vehicles have once again been spotted operating on public streets in Austin, Texas. Despite being billed as a fully autonomous robotaxi, both test vehicles were seen equipped with a steering wheel and…
Stellantis To Test an Adjustable Truck Bed Cover That Trades Style for Efficiency
Stellantis is looking into an unconventional new way to make pickup trucks more aerodynamic, filing a patent for a shape-shifting tonneau cover that could alter how trucks look and perform on the road. The idea…
Porsche Admits Strategic Missteps in China as Luxury Car Demand Plunges
Outgoing Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has openly addressed the difficulties the brand is facing in China, acknowledging that the company misjudged the market as luxury car demand collapsed dramatically. According to Blume, Porsche’s struggles in…
Tesla Pushes Back Against Lawsuit Claiming Flush Door Handles Led to Fatal Trapping
Flush-mounted door handles may enhance a car’s appearance, but their real-world safety is increasingly under scrutiny, and Tesla is now firmly defending its position. The automaker is facing legal action over the design of its…
China Reimagines the Rotary Engine for Next-Gen Aerial Mobility
While Chinese automakers continue to reshape the global EV, one company is looking far beyond batteries and motors by reviving a technology many assumed was left for dead: the Wankel rotary engine. Originally conceived by…
Golf GTI Turns 50: Volkswagen Celebrates with Record-Power Model and First Electric GTI
Volkswagen is gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Golf GTI in 2026, marking the milestone with a series of classic car events, a record-setting anniversary edition, and the launch of the…
Chinese EV Exports Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Shifts East
Chinese electric vehicle exports are accelerating at a pace that’s becoming impossible for Western automakers to ignore. Through November, global exports climbed 29 percent, with nearly 2 million Chinese EVs shipped across Asia, Europe, and…
Ford F-150 Lightning Peaked at the Perfect Time as Ford Prepares to Move On
Ford’s decision to sunset the F-150 Lightning comes at a moment few expected. Just as the electric pickup heads toward retirement, its sales momentum surged. During Q3 2025, Lightning deliveries jumped nearly 40%, underscoring that…