The 2026 Lexus IS is poised to hit U.S. dealerships with a substantial update, giving one of the brand’s longest-running sedans a refreshed look, upgraded interior, and a simplified powertrain lineup. Initially revealed in Japan…
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Trump’s Auto Loan Tax Deduction: Who Could Benefit
Many Americans may benefit from President Trump’s new deduction on auto loan interest, though the financial relief it provides is expected to be modest. An auto loan deduction arrives as the industry grapples with the…
Nissan Customers Alerted After Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data
Roughly 21,000 Nissan customers have had their personal information compromised following a cyberattack on American software firm Red Hat in late September. Fortunately, no sensitive credit card information was stolen during the incident. The breach…
Volkswagen Turbo Lawsuit Pays Owner $3,500 While Lawyers Take Nearly $2 Million
When the turbocharger in Julie Kimball’s 2010 Audi A4 failed, she spent roughly $3,000 to replace it. Her car was long out of warranty, and she needed to get back on the road. Still, she…
Alpine Eyes the U.S., But Success May Depend on a Performance SUV
Alpine, Renault’s performance-focused brand, has long been rumored to be targeting the U.S. market, although tariff hurdles have slowed progress. However, the plan is far from abandoned. Recent discussions about bringing the Alpine A110 to…
San Francisco Blackout Halts Waymo Robotaxis, Snarling City Traffic
A major power outage in San Francisco turned Waymo’s autonomous fleet into temporary roadblocks, leaving vehicles immobilized at intersections and in live lanes. While the cars did not suffer hardware failure or software crashes, their…
Touchscreens Behind the Wheel Significantly Reduce Driver Focus and Control, New Study Finds
A recent study has revealed that the use of touchscreens in vehicles can dramatically reduce driver focus and performance, raising concerns about the growing trend of screen-centric car interiors. A comprehensive study presented at the…
Ford Issues Multiple Recalls: Mustang Mach-E Headlights, Maverick Safety, and Escape Hybrid Transmission Affected
Ford is closing out 2025 in its familiar fashion: issuing a trio of new recalls. This week, the automaker announced safety actions in the United States affecting the Mustang Mach-E, Escape Hybrid, and Maverick. While…
Lexus Launches RZ 600e F Sport Performance with 313 kW Output and 525 km Range
Lexus is set to introduce the RZ 600e F Sport Performance, a special edition addition to its battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, at dealerships in Japan starting 2 March 2026. The new model is based…
Jury Awards $220 Million Against Michelin After Deadly Ford Excursion Tire Blowout
A New Mexico jury has ordered Michelin North America to pay $220 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit arising from a tire blowout involving a Ford Excursion. The plaintiffs, including the vehicle owner Eleazar Marin, claimed…
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Is Now Street-Legal in All 50 States
Just in time for the holiday season, Dodge has announced that its high-powered Durango SRT Hellcat is now legal to drive in all 50 states. Previously restricted in CARB (California Air Resources Board) states due…
BMW Electric iX3 Sells Out 2026 Production for Europe Before US Launch
BMW’s iX3 represents more than just a new electric vehicle; it is the inaugural model built on the brand’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform. Its launch in Europe has proven exceptionally successful, with demand already claiming…
Mansory’s $1.6 Million Rolls-Royce Spectre Features External Speakers for Artificial Engine Sounds
The Rolls-Royce Spectre, designed as a nearly silent electric luxury coupe, has been transformed by tuner Mansory into a bold statement. The latest custom build, part of the Spectre “Equista” program and shown in the…
Jeep Introduces Comfort-Focused Sahara Trim to Gladiator Pickup at $47,125
Jeep has expanded the trim options for its Gladiator pickup truck by introducing a Sahara variant, marking the first time this nameplate has been applied to the Gladiator since its debut nearly four decades ago.…
Booming U.S. Market for Luxury Cars Priced Above $100,000
If you have ever spent time wondering why there are significantly more high-end cars on America’s roads than there were a generation ago, and how people can possibly afford them, it appears this trend is…
Toyota Deploys First Level 4 Autonomous Tractors at Tokyo Haneda
Airport ground vehicles usually have a quirky, old-fashioned appearance, but Toyota’s new towing tractor brings a fresh dose of technology. The driverless model is currently being deployed at Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan and features…
The 911 Turbo, Refined: Porsche Tests a More Discreet Take on Speed
Spotted once again circulating the Nürburgring, a new Porsche 911 prototype is reigniting speculation that the brand is quietly developing a Touring-style version of the 911 Turbo S, one that tones down the visuals while…
Toyota Expands Recall Troubles With 55,000 Hybrid Camry and Corolla Cross Models at Risk
Toyota is already contending with problems tied to its V6 engines, and now fresh trouble has emerged, this time involving its four-cylinder hybrid lineup. Toyota has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 55,000 hybrid vehicles,…
Kia Secures Government Grant Approval for EV4 and PV5 Passenger, Cutting Entry Prices
Kia UK has confirmed that the EV4 and PV5 Passenger have become the brand’s first models to qualify for the Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), allowing eligible versions to benefit from a £1,500 reduction on…
Dodge’s Electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes a Near-$10K Leap for 2027
The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack has taken a significant step up in price for the 2027 model year, firmly establishing itself as the centerpiece of the brand’s electric future. Dodge has officially opened orders…
Ford Scraps Massive LG Battery Agreement as It Rethinks Its European EV Strategy
Ford has officially pulled the plug on a $6.5 billion EV battery supply agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, cancelling a major contract that was intended to support Ford’s European electric vehicles well into…
Patent Images Reveal the Next-Gen 2027 Chevrolet Silverado, and It’s a Familiar Evolution
The Chevrolet Silverado remains one of America’s top-selling vehicles, with buyers snapping up 560,264 units last year alone, including 358,771 Silverado 1500s. But despite those strong numbers, the current generation is clearly showing its age.…
Mercedes’ New CLA Hybrid Has a Global Powertrain Along With Fully Electric Variant
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the CLA lineup once again, and this latest addition stands apart in more ways than one. While it sits alongside the fully electric CLA, this version takes a different route entirely. It’s…
After Years of Theft and Pressure, Hyundai and Kia Finally Roll Out a Nationwide Fix
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners in the U.S. are finally getting a long-overdue security fix, years after a surge in thefts exposed serious vulnerabilities in the automakers’ vehicles. The response comes after mounting pressure…
Ford Enlists Renault to Crack the Code on Affordable Electric Cars in Europe
Ford is turning to a long-time rival to tackle one of its biggest challenges in Europe: figuring out how to build electric cars that everyday buyers can realistically afford. By outsourcing production of its next…