Collectors are racing to get their hands on manual Lamborghini Murciélagos, with recent sales reaching up to $580,000. Demand is driven by the car’s unique combination of a V12 engine and six-speed gated manual gearbox—features that are now nearly extinct in modern supercars.
Hyundai is preparing to introduce an all-new midsize pickup truck tailored specifically for the U.S. market, with a launch expected before 2030.
Nissan has announced the 2026 Leaf, a third-generation model that brings a new crossover SUV format, improved battery range, and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network—all starting under $30,000.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased $1 billion worth of his company’s stock, marking his largest buy-in since 2020. The move comes at a time when the electric carmaker is facing declining sales, narrowing margins, and intensifying global competition.
A Cybertruck owner from Texas says his insurance rate was unexpectedly doubled after a State Farm agent was dismissed for underquoting him. The owner had initially been quoted $400 per month, only to be told later that his new premium would rise to $800 monthly.
Diesel’s days may be numbered, at least according to Toyota. The Japanese automaker has publicly stated that diesel engines will likely disappear within the next decade, marking a significant shift in the automotive industry’s approach to internal combustion technology.
Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly lost track of 40,000 newly built vehicles following a cyberattack that disrupted its entire IT infrastructure. The incident also forced the company to halt production for over two weeks, with losses mounting as operations remain suspended.
Tesla, once dominant in EV customer loyalty, has seen its return rate drop by over 20 points in nine months, giving rivals room to gain ground.
Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng has taken a major step toward strengthening its presence in the European market. The company has begun production of its G6 and G9 SUVs in Austria, a move that allows it to sidestep the steep import tariffs imposed on Chinese-made EVs.
Tesla has dropped the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck just five months after launch. The model, the lineup’s cheapest, has been quietly removed from the company’s website.
A Tesla Cybertruck made an unexpected appearance in central Milan, stunning locals and sparking viral reactions in a city where the vehicle isn’t even street legal.
Mercedes-Benz has denied plans to use BMW’s four-cylinder engines. CTO Markus Schaefer stated at the IAA Mobility Show that rumors of an engine partnership are unfounded.
BMW has sounded the alarm over the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035, calling the move potentially disastrous for the auto industry.
Nissan has released official pricing for several vehicles in its 2026 US lineup, including refreshed versions of the Kicks, Rogue, Leaf, Frontier, Z, and Armada.
Manual transmissions are disappearing from SUVs and pickups, with Jeep, Ford, and Toyota offering the last models for enthusiasts who prefer stick shifts.
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