According to recent reports by Reuters and Nikkei Asia, Japanese automaker Nissan may be shutting down some of its manufacturing operations in Japan and emerging markets as part of its aggressive and ambitious restructuring plan. Sources tell the outlets that two of the brand’s Japanese factories, both in the Kanagawa prefecture, are on the chopping […]
The electric supertruck gets a little more super with some choice enhancements for the new model year “Subtle” was never a word that described any generation of the Hummer. The electrified version doesn’t deviate, weighing in at nearly five tons, making a whopping 1,000 horsepower, and measuring a tremendous 18 feet from tip to tail. […]
No better proof of reliability Toyota has been the world’s top automaker for a while now, and with more than 10 million models sold in 2024, the Japanese manufacturer stays the course. Toyota topped Volkswagen Group for the fifth year in a row, but that’s not the biggest news from the automotive giant. Toyota recently […]
Tesla’s lease buyout policies promoted profits over customer transparency, report states Four people familiar with Tesla’s retail operations have reported that from 2019 to 2024, the company told leasing customers they would be unable to buy their vehicle at the end of their lease, instead forcing them to return it to Tesla. The automaker claimed […]
A rare hybrid with a stick shift Fiat is doing something unusual: pairing a hybrid powertrain with a six-speed manual transmission. Official teaser images of the upcoming 500 Hybrid show a slick black shifter inside the familiar retro-styled cabin. The transmission is expected to be connected to a 1.0-liter three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine, likely borrowed from […]
Google’s AI push hits the road Artificial intelligence is already in your pocket, your home, and maybe even your wrist. Now it’s making a serious push into your car. At this year’s Google I/O developer conference, the company announced that Gemini — its advanced AI chatbot — is being integrated into both Android Auto and […]
A new level of smartphone-car integration Aston Martin is the world’s first automaker to integrate Apple CarPlay Ultra. The new version of the popular software better integrates iPhone-compatible software into Aston Martin’s automobile operating system, meaning CarPlay will now be a part of both the infotainment touchscreen and the digital instrument cluster. Aston Martin Apple […]
To many bona fide car enthusiasts around the world, Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance division, AMG, is primarily known for powerful and fast versions of vehicles from the three-pointed star. However, its latest collaboration explores a creative junction that transcends its reputation for sheer speed. As part of its efforts for the 2025 NYCxDesign Festival, AMG was recruited […]
Another blow to Nissan’s future If you’ve been glancing at the hottest stories in the automotive world, odds are you already know that Nissan is in deep trouble. The Japanese automaker saw its revenue tank last year, leading to financial issues that could be the end of the marque if no solution is found. Nissan’s […]
Ford’s new Coastal Package pays respect to the Bronco’s heritage The Ford Bronco has received yet another styling package that calls back to the model’s earlier days. The new Coastal Package is available for its 4-door Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, and Outer Banks trims, as well as the 2-door Bronco Base and Badlands trims. […]
