The first fully electric Defender will arrive with inherent trade-offs. Few nameplates carry the off-road credibility of Land Rover, and the transition to electrification raises an obvious question: can that legacy endure without combustion power?…
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Hyundai Targets Tacoma Buyers With More Capable Truck
Among Hyundai’s current lineup, the Santa Cruz stands out as one of the brand’s weaker sellers, with just over 32,000 units delivered last year compared to the Ford Maverick’s 155,000. However, Hyundai’s next effort to…
Nissan Pathfinder Set to Diverge Into Two Separate SUV Segments
One version will continue as a family-oriented unibody crossover, while the other will adopt a body-on-frame platform aimed squarely at off-road performance. Nissan will sell both unibody and body-on-frame Pathfinders concurrently by 2029. Unibody version…
The New Toyota bZ4X Touring Combines 280 kW Power With 734 km Range
Toyota Motor Corporation has broadened its battery-electric portfolio with the introduction of the new bZ4X Touring, a more capable and lifestyle-oriented evolution of its flagship electric SUV. Revealed today, the bZ4X Touring builds upon the…
BMW Recalls i5, i7 and M5 Over Potential Short-Circuit Issue
Owners of certain BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, or M5 models may be affected by a new recall related to a damaged air-conditioning wiring harness. BMW of North America has initiated a recall affecting nearly…
Xiaomi SU7 EV Crash Highlights Risks of Electric-Only Door Access
An official investigation into a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 in China has confirmed previously reported details, highlighting how quickly critical safety access can become a life-or-death factor. Authorities determined that the 31-year-old driver…
Hyundai Elexio EV: Strong Value Play in a Crowded Market
Electric vehicles account for just over eight percent of new car sales in Australia, so they remain far from dominant. Even so, competition in the segment has intensified sharply in recent years, driven largely by…
Aston Martin Cuts Jobs After Challenging Year of Trade Pressures
Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 20 percent, citing the impact of tariffs on its profitability. The British luxury automaker did not specify when the layoffs would occur…
Stellantis Reports €22.3B Loss Following Major Strategy Overhaul
Stellantis has reported a €22.3 billion ($26.3 billion) net loss for 2025, marking the first annual loss since the automotive group was created in January 2021 through the 50/50 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)…
Porsche Three-Row SUV Strategy Includes Audi Q9 Partnership
Initially conceived as an EV-exclusive model, Porsche’s forthcoming three-row SUV is now expected to offer V6 and V8 gasoline engines. Porsche is moving forward with plans to introduce a third SUV badge, broadening its portfolio…
Volvo Introduces More Accessible EX30 With 339 km Range
Volvo is introducing a new 110 kW powertrain and vehicle-to-load functionality to the EX30 for the forthcoming model year. Volvo Cars has confirmed a series of updates for the EX30 ahead of the next model…
Mazda Weighs Hybrid vs. Synthetic Fuel for Upcoming MX-5
A Mazda executive indicated that synthetic fuel may allow the MX-5 Miata to preserve its defining characteristics, particularly its lightweight construction. The current ND-generation MX-5 Miata has been on sale for more than a decade,…
Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Prioritized H-1B Hires Amid US Layoffs
The lawsuit alleges that Tesla violated federal civil rights law by prioritizing visa holders over U.S. citizens. A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that Tesla must respond to a lawsuit accusing the company…
Ford Recalls 412,000+ Explorer SUVs Over Rear Suspension Defect
2017–2019 models are being recalled for a defect that has persisted for more than five years. Ford Motor Company is recalling 412,774 Ford Explorer SUVs from model years 2017–2019 due to a rear suspension toe…
Wayve Moves Into Commercial Phase With $1.5bn Funding Injection
With US$1.5bn raised and Uber as a distribution partner, Wayve prepares to test its autonomous model against more established rival Waymo. Wayve has secured US$1.5bn in a Series D funding round, lifting its valuation to…
Premium Paint Removed as Model S and X Near Possible Phase-Out
Certain vehicles define an automaker’s trajectory. For Tesla, the Model S and Model X played that role. The Model S Plaid became widely recognized through viral drag race videos showing it outperforming high-end supercars, while…
Lexus LX600 Recall Cites Potential Power Loss and Fire Risk
A total of 4,374 Lexus LX600 models from the 2025 and 2026 model years are affected. Even flagship luxury SUVs are not immune to mechanical complications. Lexus has alerted owners of certain new LX600 models…
Audi’s Plug-In Hybrid RS5 Sets Weight Record for the Brand
The all-new RS5, offered in both sedan and Avant wagon form, replaces the previous-generation Audi RS5 Sportback and Audi RS4 Avant. It also marks the first high-performance plug-in hybrid developed by Audi Sport. As seen…
Toyota Responds to EV Pricing Pressure With Early Discounts
The new incentives position the Toyota bZ Woodland more competitively against its lower-priced Subaru counterpart. The Toyota bZ Woodland enters the market at a transitional moment for electric SUVs. Developed and likely priced with federal…
Lincoln Targets GX and Defender With Body-on-Frame SUV
The next-generation Ford Bronco could serve as the foundation for a new Lincoln SUV aimed at rivals such as the Land Rover Defender and Lexus GX. Luxury off-road SUVs remain a strong-performing segment. Lexus delivered…
Drivers Can Claim Up to £500 Toward Home EV Charging in UK
The Department for Transport has confirmed that its EV charge point grant will increase to £500 from April 1, extending support for renters, landlords and businesses for another year. Under the revised scheme, eligible applicants…
Lamborghini’s Lanzador Electric SUV No Longer Moving Forward
Lamborghini has formally abandoned plans to launch its first fully electric production vehicle, opting instead to deepen its commitment to high-performance plug-in hybrids through the end of the decade. The vehicle originally slated to spearhead…
BMW Performance Division Chief Explains the Manual’s Slow Exit
The gradual disappearance of manual gearboxes in the premium segment is not simply the result of fading driver interest or lost engineering expertise. Instead, multiple economic and technical pressures have converged to make them increasingly…
Apple CarPlay Expands Beyond Siri With Third-Party AI Integration
The first services granted entry with the iOS 26.4 release are OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude. Apple CarPlay is set to receive one of its most consequential updates with the forthcoming iOS 26.4…
Tesla Patrol Car Trial Signals Shift in Law Enforcement Fleets
Murphy Police Department is putting two Tesla Model Y Juniper patrol vehicles into service to determine whether electric SUVs can take over duties traditionally handled by Tahoes and Explorers. Tesla’s U.S. sales have faced headwinds…