20% of New Cars in Europe Are Electric, and Volkswagen Believes the Rest Will Follow
The German automaker argues that electric vehicles offer superior benefits and that consumer choice, rather than regulatory mandates, will drive the shift.
Mitsubishi Returns to the U.S. Pickup Market After 17 Years with Nissan-Built Truck
Mitsubishi is preparing to re-enter the U.S. mid-size truck market through a collaboration with Nissan, marking its first pickup in the country since 2009. The vehicle will be built on…
BYD Leads the Race for All-Solid-State EV Batteries by 2027, Competitors Close Behind
Chinese companies BYD and SAIC Motor are leading the effort, aiming to offer higher energy density, longer ranges, and improved safety in their next-generation EVs.
Toyota Cancels Its Most Ambitious Lexus EV Before It Even Reaches Production
The low-slung luxury model was planned with advanced batteries, gigacasting production, and Toyota’s Arene OS software platform, but it will no longer move toward launch.
This Could Be Our First Look at the New Chrysler Airflow SUV
Chrysler may have offered an early look at its upcoming Airflow SUV in a Stellantis video focused on the company’s multi-energy strategy.
Hyundai Gave Its Best-Selling SUV a Big Price Drop
Hyundai is lowering the entry price of the 2026 Tucson Hybrid by adding new front-wheel-drive versions.
The 2027 Audi Q7 Appears in a First Teaser as Audi Prepares Its New SUV Lineup
The luxury SUV will sit below the upcoming Q9 and marks the first full generation change for the model since 2015.
BYD Just Became the First Major Automaker to Pay for Crashes Caused by Its Driver-Assist System
The Chinese automaker says the program applies to both new and existing customers using the latest version of the technology and is valid for one year.
Toyota Unveils Its Most Extreme Corolla Yet With More Torque, Less Weight, and Only Two Seats
Inspired by lessons from Toyota’s hydrogen race program, the latest hot hatch gains chassis upgrades, exclusive components, and a more focused cabin.
This BYD SUV Can Float on Water, Now It’s Showing What It Can Do Off-Road and It’s Just as Impressive
The BYD Yangwang U8 is famous for floating on water, but a new video highlights another strength: its ability to tackle challenging off-road terrain.
Ford’s Escape May Be Making a Comeback With an Electric Revival Planned for 2029
Ford is reportedly preparing a new chapter for the Escape, with the former SUV expected to return as a battery-powered model in 2029.
Mercedes-Benz Could Be Blocked From the U.S. Market Over Chinese Ownership Ties Under New Bill
The bill targets companies with ownership links to governments considered foreign adversaries and, if enacted, could affect Mercedes-Benz because of its shareholder structure.
The Manual Volkswagen Is Becoming History in America as the Jetta GLI Loses Its Third Pedal
Volkswagen is ending the sale of manual-transmission vehicles in the United States. After removing the stick shift from the Golf GTI and Golf R for the 2025 model year, the…
Audi CEO Says a New R8 Would Be “a Good Idea”, and It May Share Its Heart with Lamborghini
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has reignited speculation about the return of the R8 by describing the idea of a new model related to the Lamborghini Temerario as a “good idea.”
BMW Turns to AI to Improve CACrash Simulations and Engineering Workflows
BMW is expanding its use of artificial intelligence through a partnership with Mistral AI aimed at improving crash simulations and other engineering tasks.
