America’s automotive aftermarket is entering another year of strong growth, fueled by an aging vehicle fleet that continues to keep repair shops, parts suppliers, and service centers busier than ever. According to the latest industry…
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Rolls-Royce Promotes Nick Keen to President of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has appointed Nick Keen as the new president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America, placing one of the company’s longest-serving executives in charge of its most important regional market. The appointment takes…
Jaguar Land Rover to Fix Recall With Protective Lubricant Gel Instead of New Connector
Jaguar Land Rover is taking an unusual approach to one of its latest U.S. safety recalls. Instead of replacing a defective electrical connector or installing redesigned hardware, the company will repair affected vehicles by applying…
Nissan and Toyota Ration Synthetic Oil Amid 44% Base-Oil Supply Shortfall
A growing shortage of one of the automotive industry’s most overlooked products is beginning to affect dealerships across the United States. Nissan and Toyota have reportedly instructed dealers to conserve supplies of certain synthetic motor…
ICON 4×4 Puts Its Latest C10- and C20-Based Build on the Road in a Five-Unit Run
The C Modern Retro Series is one of ICON 4×4’s most ambitious restomod projects to date. Limited to only five trucks, the series pairs the iconic bodywork of a 1967 to 1972 Chevrolet C10 or…
Cupra Reveals 2026 Leon VZx Sportstourer With More Power Than the Hatch
Cupra has expanded its Australian Leon range with the 2026 Leon VZx Sportstourer, a high-performance wagon that combines more power than the VZx hatchback with a larger cargo area and all-wheel-drive traction. The new model…
Why a Heavier Car Quietly Inflates Your Lifetime Fuel Bill
Every time you drive a heavier car, you are spending more money than you realize. The extra weight silently drains your wallet at every gas station, every mile, every year. Most people think about fuel…
What It Costs to Paint a Car at the Factory vs a Body Shop
Car painting is one of the most technically demanding and expensive processes in the automotive world. Whether it happens on a factory assembly line or in a local body shop, the cost difference can be…
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for the Middle East Confirmed With Just Two Engine Options
Chevrolet has confirmed that the redesigned 2027 Silverado 1500 will arrive in Middle Eastern markets with a simpler engine lineup than the truck sold in North America. While U.S. and Canadian buyers will have four…
Tesla Model Y L Long-Wheelbase Variant Expected to Launch in the US This Fall
Tesla could bring its longer, roomier Model Y L to the United States as early as August or September, giving the company a six-seat electric crossover positioned between the regular Model Y and the now-discontinued…
Ford Super Mustang Mach-E Wins King of the Mountain Title at Pikes Peak
Ford Racing has claimed the top honor at the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with French driver Romain Dumas taking the Super Mustang Mach-E to the King of the Mountain title. The purpose-built electric…
2026 Audi A3 Gets a Significant Interior and Tech Upgrade Arriving in September
Audi is giving the A3 range a substantial interior and technology update, with the revised compact-car family scheduled to arrive at European dealerships in mid-September 2026. The changes affect the full lineup, including the A3…
2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT May Exceed $162,000 Before Taxes
Major updates are on the way for the Ram 1500 range for the 2027 model year. Already confirmed are the Rumble Bee street-focused trucks and the powerful TRX SRT. The latter has now had its…
2027 Porsche Taycan Adds Simulated “E-Shift” Gears With Virtual Rev Counter
Porsche is giving the Taycan a more theatrical driving character for 2027 with a new E-Shift function that simulates an eight-speed transmission. The system uses steering-wheel paddles to create virtual gear changes, while a digital…
The Nissan Altima Is Gone After 30+ Years
The Nissan Altima is ending its long run in the United States after more than three decades, closing the chapter on one of the country’s most familiar midsize sedans. First introduced for the 1993 model…
Every Tesla Being Quietly Retired in 2026
Tesla’s 2026 product changes are not a normal model-year reshuffle. The company is ending production of the Model S and Model X, the two vehicles that established Tesla as a premium electric-car manufacturer, while redirecting…
The Last Naturally-Aspirated V8 Luxury Coupes You Can Still Buy New
The end of the Lexus LC 500 marks another turning point for the luxury-coupe market. Lexus has confirmed that LC 500 production will conclude after the 2026 model year, ending the run of one of…
JLR’s US CEO Joe Eberhardt Steps Down After 13 Years as Brand Confirms Stellantis Collaboration
Jaguar Land Rover is entering a major transition period in the United States as Joe Eberhardt steps down after leading the company’s North American operations for more than 13 years. His departure comes at a…
2027 Subaru Solterra Gets a Major Upgrade Pack While Pricing Holds Steady
Subaru has confirmed that the 2027 Solterra will enter the new model year with the same $38,495 starting MSRP as the upgraded 2026 model, before destination and delivery charges. The price decision is notable because…
Renault Caught Testing the New Scenic E-Tech Ahead of 2027 Debut
Renault is preparing the next chapter for the Scenic E-Tech electric, and early development prototypes have now been spotted testing on public roads. The camouflaged vehicle appears to signal a mid-cycle update for Renault’s family-focused…