Korean automakers are leading the way for in-vehicle tech In-vehicle tech is a hot topic right now, as brands continue replacing traditional control interfaces with touchscreens, capacitive controls, and artificial intelligence. A lot of these features appear dazzling on the showroom floor, but they end up frustrating drivers in normal use. To understand how drivers […]
Instead of touchscreens and turbos, it’s got a N/A V12 and a gated manual Monterey Car Week was full of action this year. We saw everything from the Acura RSX Prototype to a supercar concept from Lexus and a pair of V12 hypercars from Gordon Murray Automotive. But the most beautiful car to come out […]
The Long-Running Nissan EV Nameplate Enters a New Chapter The Nissan Leaf is one of the longest-running nameplates in the EV space, and for 2026, it receives its most significant overhaul since its debut 15 years ago. The third-generation Leaf introduces a more modern design, a larger battery with longer range, faster charging, and far […]
Hertz’s AI scanning system is getting the attention of Congress In a recent letter addressed to Hertz CEO Gil West, the United States House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation said that it is seeking more information on the rental car company’s use of AI-powered scanners to assess damage on rented vehicles […]
Where EVs end up costing more Insuring a vehicle is mandatory in all but one state (New Hampshire, what are you doing?), but is often overlooked for those looking to buy or lease a new vehicle because costs have remained mainly stagnant. While it used to cost much more to insure a Mercedes compared to […]
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is now a 100-year-old car. As a century-old piece of engineering and human history, the car has had its share of interesting owners. From 50 Cent to Elton John, a run of famous folks have all owned one. So, for the car’s 100th birthday, Rolls-Royce set about recreating one of the more […]
MINI’s “brand renewal” is bringing us favorable financing and access In the past year or so, MINI has released vehicles that more closely align it with the American market. Its largest offering, the new Countryman, is more akin to a small SUV than its predecessors. On the other end of the lineup, the MINI Cooper […]
The Subaru Outback has always been the car for people who want SUV practicality without SUV bulk. Dog owners, weekend hikers, and anyone who secretly misses wagons have flocked to it for years. Now Subaru has announced pricing for the all-new 2026 Outback, and here’s the headline: it’s gone up by nearly five grand. The base […]
Nissan and its new CEO told dealers this week about its plans to turn the brand around. Sales have been poor of late, and the brand’s lineup is generally too old and not competitive enough for the latest from Hyundai, Toyota, and more. Part of that plan, per Automotive News, is a new Xterra, an […]
Audi is losing out to newer rivals in the mid- and full-size crossover segments It’s been over 10 years since the second-generation Audi Q7 was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We know that an all-new Q7 is in the works after the hot SQ7 was spied recently, but for now, […]
