Toyota anticipates three price increases in the U.S. this year. Supply of the new RAV4 will remain tight as production ramps up. Dealers may promote slower-selling models such as the Crown and the new C-HR+.…
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XPeng GX Debuts as a Large Six-Seat SUV With Familiar Styling
XPeng GX SUV carries unmistakably British design vibes, promises nearly 1,000 miles of range, and dramatically undercuts the Range Rover’s price, almost to a provocative degree XPeng’s latest flagship SUV borrows heavily from Range Rover…
Subaru Builds Its First American-Made Hybrid at Indiana Factory
Subaru has officially begun producing hybrid vehicles at its U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone for the brand’s North American operations. Production of the 2026 Forester Hybrid is now underway at Subaru of Indiana…
Toyota Prius Rear Doors Can Open While Driving, Canadian Regulators Warn
Drivers in Canada are once again raising concerns about Toyota Prius models after reports that rear doors can still open unexpectedly while the car is in motion, even after previous repairs. As a result, Toyota…
Kia Outsells Hyundai in January Despite Hyundai’s Sales Record
Hyundai opened 2026 with its strongest January sales performance on record in the United States, but despite that milestone, it was Kia that emerged ahead in the early family rivalry. Hyundai delivered 55,624 vehicles in…
BMW Retreats on Heated Seats Even as Rivals Push Subscriptions
BMW has openly acknowledged that charging drivers a subscription fee for heated seats was a misstep, one that became a cautionary tale for the entire auto industry. The idea behind BMW’s subscription strategy was simple:…
Kia’s January Success Masks Steep Drop in EV Demand
Kia opened 2026 with its strongest January on record in the U.S., selling 64,502 vehicles for a 13% year-over-year increase, but the headline growth masked a sharp pullback in electric vehicle demand. Sales of the…
Dodge Doubles Down on Gas Charger With New Custom Options
After bringing internal combustion power back to the Charger lineup, Dodge is now turning its attention to giving gas-powered Charger buyers more ways to personalize their cars. Rather than focusing on performance upgrades for now,…
California EV Incentives Limited to First-Time Buyers Under New Plan
California is pressing ahead with its own electric vehicle incentive strategy following the elimination of federal EV tax credits, showcasing a proposed US$200 million programme designed to keep adoption moving while reinforcing the state’s long-standing…
BMW i3 Pre-Series Production Explained: What It Means for Buyers
BMW has taken a major step toward launching its next-generation electric sedan, confirming that the all-new BMW i3 has entered pre-series production at the company’s Munich plant. This milestone means the long-rumored electric 3-Series is…
Renault Chooses Cheaper Chinese EV Motors as Europe Demand Slows
Renault is moving to further integrate Chinese technology into its electric vehicle supply chain, announcing plans to assemble a new small EV motor in France using components sourced from China. The decision underlines how cost…
Toyota Moves to Expand Hybrid Output as EV Growth Slows
Toyota is doubling down on the strategy that has already made it the undisputed leader in hybrid electric vehicles, outlining plans to significantly scale up hybrid and plug-in hybrid production over the next several years.…
Volkswagen and Toyota Overtake Tesla in Norway’s EV Market
Tesla’s grip on the European electric vehicle market has been weakening for some time, but the scale of its latest stumble in one of its most faithful territories has taken many by surprise. Long seen…
Hennessey Turns the Ford F-250 Into a 37-Inch-Tire Off-Road Monster
Hennessey has never been subtle about its approach to performance trucks, and its latest creation is a very American kind of statement piece. To celebrate 250 years of American independence, the Texas-based tuner has unveiled…
Audi CEO Says Renaming the Lineup Was a Mistake After Electrification
Audi has acknowledged that a recent attempt to overhaul its vehicle naming strategy backfired, leaving customers confused and the brand scrambling to undo the damage. While the company has also been dealing with softer sales…
Tesla’s New Model Y AWD Brings Dual-Motor Power for Just $2,000 More
Tesla has addressed one of the biggest complaints about the Model Y lineup by introducing a new, more affordable all-wheel-drive variant in the United States. Priced at $41,990, the new Model Y All-Wheel Drive significantly…
Sentra SE RS Brings Nismo Attitude to Nissan’s Compact Sedan
A Nissan enthusiast and dealership salesman has turned a bold idea into a real, showroom-ready car, creating what might be the most aggressive-looking Sentra ever offered, at least unofficially. Dubbed the Sentra SE RS, this…
Corvette Grand Sport Set to Return for 2027 With Retro-Inspired Design
Chevrolet looks ready to revive one of the most beloved names in Corvette history, with the Grand Sport set to return for the 2027 model year in a way that leans heavily into nostalgia while…
China Forces EV Makers to Rethink Door Design With New Safety Rules
China has officially moved to ban a once-trendy electric vehicle design feature, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Beginning in 2027, electric vehicles sold in China will no longer be allowed…
Hyundai Kona Electric Qualifies for £1,500 UK Government EV Grant
Hyundai has confirmed that the Hyundai Kona Electric now qualifies for the UK Government’s Band 2 £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG), making it the first Hyundai model to be approved under the scheme. The eligibility…
China’s Auto Market Faces Reality Check as BYD Growth Stalls
BYD’s sales slump deepened in January, with the company reporting its fifth straight month of year-on-year declines as demand in its home market remained under pressure. The automaker sold 210,051 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally…
Tesla Details Why Fewer Seats Could Mean More Robotaxi Profit
Tesla is framing its robotaxi plans not around a single futuristic vehicle, but as a complete fleet-based operating model. The company argues that success in autonomous ride-hailing will be driven by revenue per paid mile…
Toyota Targets Family Buyers With New Three-Row Electric SUV
Toyota is preparing to fill one of the few remaining gaps in its U.S. lineup with the introduction of its first three-row electric SUV, a model positioned directly against rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 9…
Honda Shows How Vehicle Sensors Could Improve Road Safety
Honda is exploring a new way to make America’s roads safer by using sensors that already exist in modern vehicles to detect potholes and other infrastructure damage before drivers encounter them. While vision and LiDAR…
BYD Sales Slide Highlights Broader China Auto Weakness
BYD’s sales slump deepened in January, with the company reporting its fifth straight month of year-on-year declines as demand in its home market remained under pressure. The automaker sold 210,051 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally…