Ram Recalls Nearly 240,000 1500 Trucks Over Rearview Camera Failure

A Ram 1500 pickup truck is parked on a scenic dirt road surrounded by lush green woodland

Ram is recalling nearly 240,000 1500 pickup trucks in the United States because a software problem can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the infotainment screen. The defect can reduce rear visibility while…

Mitsubishi Recalls 67,000+ Outlander SUVs Over Dangerous Rearview Camera Failure

Mitsubishi Outlander parked outdoors during a scenic sunset with rugged surroundings

Mitsubishi is recalling more than 67,000 Outlander and Outlander PHEV SUVs in the United States after discovering that an infotainment software problem can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is shifted…

Range Rover Electric Finally Arrives With 372-Mile Range and Dual-Motor Power

Dark green Range Rover Electric SUV parked against a dramatic mountain backdrop

After years of development and anticipation, the Range Rover Electric has finally reached the market, giving Jaguar Land Rover a major new entry in the luxury electric SUV segment. According to Autocar, the new electric…

VinFast-Linked EV Taxi Company Targets U.S. and Europe in Major Global Expansion

A lineup of turquoise VinFast electric taxis parked along a tree-lined city street

Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility, better known as GSM, is preparing to take its business beyond its home market, with plans to enter the United States and Europe as it targets a…

Xpeng Takes Control of UK Sales Ahead of New L03 Electric Crossover Launch

White Lynk & Co L03 electric sedan driving through a rainy city street

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is strengthening its position in the British market by taking direct control of its UK retail operation, a move that signals a more ambitious approach to selling and supporting its vehicles…

Bristol Returns With a V10-Powered Rear-Wheel-Drive Sports Car

Black Bristol Fighter with raised canopy doors and a striking tan leather interior

Bristol is back, and it is returning with a sports car formula that feels almost deliberately out of step with the modern automotive industry. The historic British marque is reviving its V10-powered fighter, bringing the…

Mitsubishi Shogun Returns With Diesel Power to Challenge the Toyota Land Cruiser

Mitsubishi Pajero SUV shown in side profile against a dramatic backdrop

Mitsubishi has brought one of its most recognizable nameplates back to the global automotive market, reviving the Pajero after a five-year absence with a new-generation SUV designed to compete directly with rugged models such as…

Toyota and Honda Face Major Production Risk From Proposed 50% Canada Tariffs

Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 hybrids parked against a rugged canyon backdrop

Toyota and Honda are facing potentially severe disruption to their North American manufacturing operations as the United States threatens to impose a 50% tariff on vehicles and automotive parts imported from Canada. The proposed tariff,…

Volkswagen Could Close Four German Plants by 2034 in Major Cost-Cutting Plan

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Volkswagen is considering a major reduction of its German manufacturing footprint as the automaker searches for deeper savings amid weak profitability, excess capacity, and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. According to Reuters, Volkswagen management plans…

BYD Sales Jump 17.8% as Overseas Deliveries Surge More Than 130%

BYD electric sedan driving on a wet road under overcast conditions

BYD is accelerating its international expansion as weaker demand and intense competition in China make overseas markets increasingly important to the Chinese automaker’s growth. The company reported strong August sales, with global deliveries rising for…

Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Vehicles Over Sudden Power-Loss Safety Risk

Red Ford Mustang speeds along a winding road with dramatic mountain scenery

Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles in the United States after discovering an electrical problem that can potentially cause a sudden loss of drive power while also disabling important functions such as the headlights and…

Tesla Says European Full Self-Driving Is 4.1 Times Safer Than Manual Driving

Tesla vehicle interior showing the steering wheel and central touchscreen display

Tesla is making a stronger case for wider approval of its Full Self-Driving system in Europe after releasing safety data that it says shows the supervised technology is involved in substantially fewer collisions than manually…

U.S. Regulators Close 2021 Nissan Rogue Steering Investigation Without Recall

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A two-year federal investigation into potential steering problems affecting the 2021 Nissan Rogue has ended without a recall, after U.S. regulators determined that the available evidence did not establish a consistent safety defect across the…

Toyota Celica Revival Moves Closer With Hybrid Power and AWD

Toyota Celica Remains a Legendary Sports Car With Timeless Styling and Performance

Toyota’s iconic Celica is moving closer to a comeback, more than two decades after the nameplate disappeared from showrooms. The eighth-generation coupe is expected to return as a performance-focused model under Toyota’s Gazoo Racing umbrella,…

New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Debuts With 680 HP and 416-Mile Range

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Delivers Aggressive Styling and Thrilling Performance

Mercedes-AMG has expanded its electric performance lineup with the new CLA 45 4MATIC+, turning the latest CLA into a serious high-performance EV without abandoning the compact dimensions that have traditionally defined the model. With up…

Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air EVs in the U.S. Over Potential Fire Risk

Lucid Air Blends Sleek Design With Effortless Electric Performance

Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air electric sedans in the United States after discovering a software-related problem in the vehicle’s exterior lighting system that can cause an electrical circuit to overheat and potentially start a fire.…

NHTSA Opens New Investigations Into Ford and GM Vehicles Over Safety Complaints

General Motors electric vehicle lineup displayed against a Detroit skyline

General Motors and Ford are facing fresh scrutiny from U.S. safety regulators as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examines separate complaints involving braking systems. The developments put two of America’s largest automakers under…

Jeep Recalls Nearly 90,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs Over Brake System Software Issue

Jeep Grand Cherokee Tackles Rugged Terrain With Confidence and Capability

Jeep is facing another safety-related issue involving the Grand Cherokee, with a recall affecting tens of thousands of SUVs because of a problem involving the vehicle’s electronic braking system. The issue is significant because modern…

Chinese EV Makers Are Closing the Gap With German Car Brands in Europe

XPeng P7 Makes a Bold Entrance With Futuristic Design and Performance

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are becoming a serious challenge for established German automakers in Europe, changing the competitive landscape of a market long dominated by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Companies such as BYD and XPeng are…

Automakers Are Reconsidering Overcomplicated Car Technology as Drivers Demand Simpler Controls

Driver adjusts electric vehicle charging settings through the central touchscreen while driving

For much of the past decade, automakers treated the touchscreen as a symbol of automotive progress. Physical buttons and knobs steadily disappeared as manufacturers replaced them with large displays capable of controlling climate settings, audio,…

Kia Recalls 21,000+ EV9 Electric SUVs Over Passenger-Airbag Safety Risk

Kia EV9 parked along a coastal road overlooking the ocean at sunset

Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs in the United States after discovering a problem with the front passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS), which could prevent the vehicle from correctly identifying a child or child…

2027 Lincoln Corsair Gets a Facelift and a $7,310 Price Increase

Lincoln Corsair SUV parked near a waterfront during a golden sunset

Lincoln is keeping the Corsair alive for the 2027 model year, but the compact luxury SUV returns with a significantly different formula and a substantially higher entry price. The refreshed Corsair receives revised exterior styling,…

Lotus Revives the Esprit With a V6 Engine Alongside a Hybrid V8

A white Lotus sports car parked on a winding mountain road beside a rocky hillside

Lotus is bringing the Esprit name back into serious consideration as it reshapes its future around high-performance combustion engines and hybrid technology. The upcoming 2028 flagship, currently known internally as Type 135, was previously confirmed…

Waymo Begins Testing Autonomous Vehicles in Munich Ahead of European Expansion

Waymo autonomous vehicle parked on a city street with rooftop sensors

Waymo is preparing for a major expansion into Europe by bringing its autonomous-driving technology to Munich, Germany. The Alphabet-owned company will begin testing vehicles on the city’s public roads in the coming weeks, marking an…

China Launches Year-Long Auto Safety Campaign After Record Vehicle Recall

Leapmotor vehicles displayed at an indoor auto show, featuring multiple electric models

China has launched a year-long campaign aimed at strengthening vehicle quality and safety as the country’s rapidly expanding automotive industry faces increasing scrutiny over the reliability of new technologies. The initiative comes just days after…

Hyundai Unveils Massive Product Offensive With 100+ New or Updated Vehicles by 2030

Hyundai dealership showcasing its showroom, service center, and vehicles

Hyundai Motor is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansions in its history, announcing plans to launch or refresh more than 100 vehicles globally by 2030 as it seeks to increase sales, strengthen its…

Volkswagen CEO Faces Growing Internal Battle Over Cost-Cutting Plans

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume speaking at a public automotive industry event

Volkswagen is heading toward a decisive confrontation over the future of its German operations as CEO Oliver Blume pushes for deeper cost reductions while the automaker’s powerful labor representatives resist layoffs and factory closures. The…