General Motors is making a calculated play that could have drivers questioning how much they really rely on Apple CarPlay. As of now, the automaker is rolling out native Apple Music integration across select 2025…
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EU Softens 2035 Combustion Ban, Giving Carmakers Room to Keep ICE Alive
The European Union (EU) has abandoned its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion-engined vehicles following sustained and intensive lobbying from car manufacturers. Under the revised framework, starting in 2035 automakers will instead…
Mitsubishi Confirms UK Return With Outlander PHEV and L200 in 2026
Mitsubishi is set to make its return to the UK market in 2026, with the Outlander PHEV and L200 pick-up scheduled to arrive in limited numbers from the summer. These two models will represent the…
Tesla Cybertruck Passes America’s Toughest Safety Tests, But Europe Still Isn’t Buying It
Tesla has proven that the Cybertruck can protect its occupants in the United States, but meeting Europe’s far stricter standards for everyone outside the vehicle is a very different challenge. Whether you admire it, despise…
Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEVs Face Brake Pedal Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that additional Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) may have brake pedals that could snap off, posing a serious safety risk.…
Dacia Spring EV Upgrades Deliver More Power and Lower Prices
Dacia revealed its upgraded Spring EV in October, and the electric city car now goes on sale from just £12,240 thanks to Dacia’s own £3,750 EV Grant. The original Dacia Spring was deemed too basic…
6 Most Powerful AWD Car You Can Buy Under $50K in 2025
In the ever-evolving automotive world of 2025, the quest for raw power combined with all-weather capability has never been more accessible. The sub-$50,000 market segment has become a battleground where manufacturers are deploying increasingly sophisticated…
Nissan Refreshes the 2026 Altima With New Features, But Cuts Back the Lineup
Nissan is keeping the Altima in the game for 2026, but not without making some tough decisions along the way. While the midsize sedan picks up new equipment and a fresh Midnight Edition, the automaker…
Ford Pulls the Plug on the Electric F-150 Lightning, But Reinvents It With an Extended-Range Future
Ford has officially confirmed that the fully electric F-150 Lightning will end production later this year. However, despite shutting down the current model, the Lightning name itself isn’t being retired. The future of the Ford…
Dealers Leaving Used EV Sales on the Table by Skipping Battery Health Data
Retailers may be missing a clear opportunity to boost used EV sales by failing to include battery health information in vehicle listings. The automotive retail technology firm says just 28% of retailers currently include battery…
Ford Cuts Unexpected Storage Features From the 2026 Mustang Mach-E
Storage space rarely ranks high on a buyer’s priority list when shopping for a new vehicle, but it often becomes one of those features people rely on every single day. Whether it’s hauling groceries, packing…
Toyota Expands Its European EV Push With the New Urban Cruiser Electric SUV
Toyota Europe is broadening its battery-electric crossover lineup with the introduction of the B-segment Urban Cruiser, described as “an authentic SUV in both design and performance.” The new model rides on a dedicated BEV platform…
BMW Launches New Battery Recycling Facility in Bavaria to Support Closed-Loop Cell Production
BMW Group and Encory GmbH have officially brought a new Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) online in Salching, Lower Bavaria. The site will employ an in-house direct recycling process designed to recover raw materials from…
Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor to Lead U.S. Manufacturing Operations in Leadership Reshuffle
Nissan has announced changes to its U.S. manufacturing leadership, naming Victor Taylor as Division Vice President overseeing US Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management and Production Engineering. The move is part of the automaker’s multi-year Re:Nissan…
Xpeng Confirms Malaysian EV Production Hub as Part of Global Expansion Push
Xpeng has announced a new partnership with Malaysian manufacturing group EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to establish local electric vehicle production in Malacca, with mass manufacturing slated to begin in 2026. The site will become the…
BMW UK Readies Nationwide Launch of Keyloop’s Fusion Retail Technology Platform
BMW UK has begun laying the groundwork for the rollout of Keyloop’s next-generation Fusion automotive retail platform, following presentations to more than 100 dealer partners from the German brand. Keyloop is already a preferred technology…
Porsche Rolls Out Next-Generation Digital Configurator for Cayenne Electric
Porsche has revealed a new digital visualization platform for the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, designed to let customers and dealers configure vehicles through interactive 3D and 2D views with highly photorealistic detail. Developed…
Affordable New Cars Are Vanishing as Buyers Keep Spending Big in 2025
If you were counting on easing interest rates, richer incentives, or simple buyer fatigue to finally pull new-car prices back down, the latest data suggests that’s not happening anytime soon. Fresh numbers paint a clear…
Milltek’s Nürburgring-Tuned Exhausts Turn Up the Volume on Hyundai’s N Cars
Milltek Sport has revealed a new Nürburgring-developed exhaust lineup for Hyundai’s N performance models, delivering sharper throttle response and a more aggressive soundtrack for drivers of the brand’s most hardcore offerings. The UK-based exhaust specialist…
Polaris Makes Its Wildest Machine Even More Upscale With the 2026 Slingshot Lineup
If you think supercars define the limits of roadgoing insanity, think again. The Polaris Slingshot remains one of the most extreme vehicles you can legally drive on public roads, and for 2026, it returns with…
Porsche Reverses Course as Next-Gen 718 Boxster and Cayman Return to Petrol Power
Porsche is reworking its next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman architecture to accommodate petrol engines, marking a sharp reversal of earlier plans to make the sports car duo electric-only. Production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
Renault Pulls Plug on Mobilize Duo Quadricycle Ahead of UK Launch
Renault has cancelled plans to sell its electric Mobilize Duo quadricycle in the UK, ending production before the model ever reached the market and pointing to “limited profitability prospects” as the reason behind the decision.…
10 Fastest Naturally Aspirated Sports Cars Ever Built
In an automotive world increasingly dominated by forced induction, turbochargers, and hybrid systems, naturally aspirated engines represent a pure, unadulterated connection between driver and machine. These mechanical marvels rely solely on atmospheric pressure to draw…
Volkswagen Gen.Urban: VW’s Autonomous Taxi Set to Challenge Tesla Cybercab
The new Volkswagen Gen.Urban is currently being deployed to test Volkswagen’s forthcoming autonomous-driving technology. Testing is taking place on public roads in Volkswagen’s home city of Wolfsburg, with VW confirming that the Gen.Urban is now…
Lotus Eletre PHEV Leaks: 952 HP Super-SUV to Debut in 2026
Lotus appears to be softening its all-electric ambitions as market trends shift. Not long ago, the British automaker seemed fully committed to an electric-only future. That plan, however, has been scaled back as global EV…