Toyota is facing another class-action lawsuit over its UA80 eight-speed automatic transmission, with the latest filing lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The legal action follows a similar lawsuit…
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How Rivian Is Improving Its Amazon Delivery Vans
Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) is set to gain greater range and enhanced capability, extending both how far and where it can operate. Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van, commonly referred to as the EDV, has become…
2027 Volkswagen Atlas to Ride on MQB Evo Platform
The Atlas is set to adopt a design language more closely aligned with the rest of Volkswagen’s lineup for the new model year. The Volkswagen Atlas has been on the market since 2017, receiving updates…
Hyundai Recalls 4,555 Kona SUVs Over Steering Defect
Hyundai is recalling a limited batch of 2026 Kona crossovers after identifying a potential steering-related defect in one production run. Vehicle recalls often attract attention, but they do not necessarily indicate systemic failure. In many…
Ford’s Next EV Wave Promises Lower Prices and Faster Production
Ford is offering an early look at its upcoming Universal EV platform, a program intended to fundamentally change how the company designs, engineers, and manufactures electric vehicles, and potentially secure a lasting competitive edge. Ford…
420-HP Rebel X Aims to Strengthen Ram’s Off-Road Lineup
With the addition of a new off-road cruise control feature and a 420-horsepower engine, Ram revives the Rebel X for 2026. Ram has recently focused on responding directly to buyer demand. After reinstating the Hemi…
California Fuel Prices Surge While National Average Stays Below $3
West Coast fuel prices are frequently elevated, but California is experiencing a particularly sharp surge at the moment. While drivers across much of the United States are benefiting from gasoline prices below $3.00 per gallon,…
Continental Expands Gen 5 Hybrid Lineup with New HT 5 Trailer Tyre
Continental has introduced the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tyre, finalising its Generation 5 hybrid tyre portfolio for regional freight operations. Continental has officially unveiled the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tyre, marking the completion…
Facelifted Kia EV5 Points to Faster Charging and New Dash Layout
Spy photography points to a refreshed design for the mid-size electric crossover, along with a substantially reworked cabin. The Kia EV5 remains a relatively new entrant in markets such as Canada and Europe, where the…
Canada Names Porsche Taycan Its 2026 Electric Car of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named the Porsche Taycan its 2026 Canadian Electric Car of the Year. The recognition highlights the all-electric sports sedan’s blend of performance capability, efficiency, and range-wide versatility.…
Hyundai’s Palisade Recall Escalates Into Court Battle
Hyundai’s widely sold three-row SUV is now confronting renewed legal scrutiny, as a recently filed lawsuit challenges how the automaker managed a significant safety recall. With 123,929 units sold last year, the Palisade remains a…
Mazda Moves to Full Touchscreen Interface, Phases Out Control Dial
Although many automakers transitioned early to expansive touchscreens, Mazda long retained its rotary commander knob, a choice that increasingly made its interiors appear dated next to more contemporary designs. With the arrival of the redesigned…
Honda’s Latest Electric Hot Hatch Won’t Be Coming to the U.S.
Honda appears ready to add yet another model to the growing roster of vehicles that American buyers can only admire from afar. The new Super-One is a compact, kei-inspired electric hatchback engineered to make everyday…
Ford Restructures Kentucky EV Battery Plant Amid Policy Shifts
Ford’s abrupt move in December to end its multi-billion-dollar joint venture with South Korean battery maker SK On came just four months after the Kentucky facility began producing batteries. The decision resulted in 1,600 layoffs…
Rivian Projects R2 Will Make Up Almost 50% of 2026 Deliveries
In recent months, extensive coverage has highlighted the broader slowdown affecting the electric vehicle sector. Sales performance has underwhelmed across much of the industry, impacting numerous brands rather than a single outlier. Despite these headwinds,…
What China’s EV Price War Crackdown Means for U.S. Car Buyers
China’s prolonged electric vehicle price battles have concluded, and American consumers are unlikely to encounter the type of deeply discounted pricing that resulted. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has enacted rules preventing automakers…
Electric Cadillac Escalade IQ Launches Hard, But V8 Escalade V Takes the Win
There is a distinctly American impulse behind creating a full-size SUV with extreme straight-line performance and then expecting it to perform with sports car urgency. The Escalade-V and its mechanically unrelated Escalade IQ electric counterpart…
Subaru Considers Manual SUV Comeback, Seeks Owner Feedback
Subaru has long cultivated a reputation for reliability, off-road capability, and durability. Much of that identity was shaped through its involvement in rally racing, where the brand achieved notable dominance. That motorsport heritage reinforced Subaru’s…
China Considers Ban on Yoke Steering Wheels Over Safety Concerns
China had already revealed plans to eliminate flush-style door handles, a feature widely popularized by Tesla’s electric vehicles. According to a report from Autohome, regulators are now effectively advising automakers to “Don’t reinvent the wheel,”…
Obama-Era Climate Protections Repealed as EPA Ends Emissions Standards
Earlier this week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin indicated that the controversial automatic start-stop fuel-saving feature in vehicles could be eliminated. However, alongside President Donald Trump, Zeldin has now announced a far broader and…