Most buyers will sacrifice more than you might expect Automakers continue to add flashy and expensive features to their new vehicles. The expectation is that panoramic glass roofs, reconfigurable digital gauge clusters, or head-up displays are in high demand among consumers. However, AutoPacific’s “Future Attribute Demand Study,” which surveyed more than 14,000 current new vehicle buyers […]
The Armada gets a performance-focused glow-up The Nissan Armada, known globally as the Nissan Patrol, has long been celebrated for its rugged capability and utilitarian strength. Much like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Sequoia, it has evolved over time, adapting to changing demands while maintaining its core identity. For 2026, the all-new Nissan Armada NISMO […]
Ford’s “Model T moment” is coming August 11, CEO says During Ford’s second-quarter earnings call with investors on the evening of July 30, Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed that the automaker is set to reveal its new strategy centered around a new line of electric vehicles underpinned by a new platform. In his remarks, Farley […]
Tesla Could Now Be On The Hook For Other Autopilot Cases A jury in Miami has determined that Tesla should be held partly liable for a fatal 2019 crash involving the automaker’s “Autopilot” driver-assist system, and is requiring Tesla to pay $329 million in damages to the family of the deceased and an injured survivor, […]
It Contrasts Automaker’s Optimism Ferrari shares fell more than 12% on Thursday, the biggest single-day drop since the automaker was first publicly listed on stock exchanges in New York and Milan in 2016, Reuters reports. Yet unlike some automakers, Ferrari is maintaining its financial guidance amid uncertainty over the Trump Administration’s tariffs. Citi analysts cited […]
Kia is on track for its best-ever annual sales Kia’s positive sales momentum continued into the second half of 2025, with the manufacturer reporting a 12% increase in year-on-year sales in July. Together with Hyundai, the Korean brands had a stellar end to the second quarter, while Kia’s sedans are seeing sales growth that’s outpacing […]
Fisker filed for bankruptcy last year and subsequently shut down, leaving owners with no parts, repair support, or warranty coverage. The company’s only model, the Ocean, saw heavy discounts as it attempted to recoup some of its sunk costs, but one Southern California dealership has more inventory than they’d probably like. Oddly, the dealer is […]
The off-road upgrades don’t go as far as Subaru’s Wilderness models Mitsubishi has just announced the debut of the first-ever Trail Edition of the 2025 Outlander, based on the regular Outlander SE. Think of it as Mitsubishi’s alternative to Honda’s TrailSport, Toyota’s RAV4 Woodland, or Subaru’s Wilderness models, although as we’ll see, the Outlander Trail […]
How long will Chevy retain its record? Team Chevrolet is still basking in the glory of setting a new record for American cars around the Nürburgring. Both the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X finished the 12.9-mile lap in under seven minutes, and in doing so, both these Corvettes shattered the American record held by the Ford Mustang […]
The new ID.4 is going to be a “huge step up,” according to VW Reception for the Volkswagen ID.4 is probably best classified as “lukewarm.” While not a bad electric vehicle, it stumbles at some key checkpoints. It doesn’t scratch that 300 miles of range itch, and its most powerful variant touts a 335-horsepower dual-motor […]
