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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Six-figure supercars aren’t anything new, but this one’s aesthetics put the usual suspects to shame Concept cars are easy. Without pesky things like safety standards or emissions to worry about, OEMs can get the public’s eyeballs on some truly shapely sheet metal. Often, those aforementioned restrictions — or, worse, production costs — significantly tone down […]
Nissan is expecting some tough losses Earlier this week, recently appointed Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa gave a stern and consequential diagnosis on what is needed to steer the company from the red and into the black. Among the steps detailed in a plan titled “Re:Nissan” is heavy streamlining and consolidation of the automaker’s current assets. […]
A surprising start to 2025 It’s not often that the minivan earns a headline, but 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point. Sales of several top models, including the Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey, are up significantly through April, signaling a comeback few expected. While SUVs still dominate American driveways, minivans […]
