The end of an era — or the start of a new one? Ford’s hot hatch era is winding down. The Fiesta ST is already gone, and the Focus ST will soon follow. But don’t mistake this for Ford abandoning performance altogether. According to top executives, the ST and RS badges — synonymous with Ford’s […]
A cult icon goes quiet Subaru fans still talk about the WRX STI like it’s a legend lost too soon. The rally-born performance car disappeared from global lineups in 2022, with Subaru citing the ever-tightening grip of emissions regulations as the culprit. Since then, Subaru’s focus has shifted to what sells: rugged SUVs and EVs […]
The XRT PRO marks a new design approach for Hyundai Hyundai has revealed its three-row 2026 Palisade SUV during media days at this week’s New York International Auto Show, and the model’s lineup, which includes a debut hybrid powertrain, features a new off-road-focused trim named the XRT PRO. The South Korean automaker has released previous […]
The way your car sounds may be as important as how it drives BMW’s Neue Klasse vehicles are set to be a massive leap forward in interior and exterior design, and a landmark moment in the company’s push toward full electrification. This “new class” of vehicles may also evoke a new emotion from drivers. BMW […]
Volkswagen hits pause on price hikes Volkswagen has confirmed it will not raise prices on its vehicles in the U.S. through the end of May, joining a growing list of automakers looking to reassure shoppers spooked by potential tariffs. The move comes as the industry faces growing uncertainty following the Trump administration’s new 25% tariff […]
Horse Powertrain has a clever solution to help automakers adapt their EV platforms Although sales figures in key markets like the United States and China indicate that electric vehicle sales are growing, automakers are slowly becoming aware that not all car buyers are exactly buying electric vehicles in droves. According to data from Cox Automotive, […]
California turns the page on Tesla For the first time since the early days of the EV boom, Tesla no longer holds a majority of California’s electric vehicle market. According to new data from the California New Car Dealers Association, Tesla’s market share dropped to 43.9% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 55.5% […]
Hennessey’s latest hypercar explores the ragged edge of gas-powered engine technology. For years, the Texas-based horsepower hunters at Hennessey have carved their own path, playing with the big dogs of high-performance automotive tuning and ruffling the feathers of renowned sports car manufacturers. The company’s years of tuning know-how have allowed Hennessey to stamp its own […]
There was a clear winner at this year’s New York Auto Show As it reaches its 125th year, the New York International Auto Show maintains its status as the nation’s oldest automotive exhibition. As a media event that drives news, it’s still a casualty of automakers’ waning interest in using auto shows as a venue for […]
The CR-V Dream Pod is a perfect overnight camper We’ve seen some interesting concept cars over the years, but Honda’s Dream Pod concept lands on the more practical side of the scale. The Japanese automaker transformed its CR-V crossover into an overnight camper to celebrate the model’s 30th anniversary and collaborated with award-winning astrophotographer Benjamin […]
