The Nissan Ariya has been on sale for a couple of years now, but it started life with significant delays and never really caught on once it finally did arrive. Given Nissan’s financial troubles and the state of global trade, it likely won’t come as a surprise to hear that the electric crossover is being […]
The upcoming 2026 Mazda CX-5 is more than a refreshed 2025 CX-5. A core component of the CX-5’s identity is its overall balance and driving prowess – will the ’26 be the same? The Mazda CX-5 began production as a 2013 model and is one of Mazda’s most successful crossover SUVs. In fact, it’s one […]
One Icon Pays Tribute To Another Here’s a mashup we weren’t expecting. Italdesign-Giugiaro—the Italian styling house responsible for everything from the Lotus Esprit and Maserati Bora to the original Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai Pony—is planning a tribute to the Honda NSX (or Acura NSX to Americans) the Japanese supercar that kept the marquee European names […]
Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a class-action lawsuit claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 […]
Your budget will dictate which of these two SUVs you should buy Hyundai and Kia have both just reported record sales for August, continuing months of strong momentum for the Korean brands in the United States. It’s always intriguing to compare their sales, since multiple Hyundai and Kia cars share the same platforms, powertrains, and […]
Promises Greater Integration Between Racing And Road Cars Ford Performance is being rebranded as Ford Racing as the Blue Oval aims to emphasize the connection between its many racing programs and its performance road cars. The newly renamed Ford Racing will still be responsible for both, so it doesn’t appear that its operations will change. […]
Tech makes Gen Z feel safer, but not drive safer Despite years of awareness campaigns and tougher traffic laws, distracted driving isn’t going away. Instead, it’s shifting. Gen Z, the first generation to grow up with smartphones in their hands, is leading the way in risky behaviors behind the wheel. According to a new survey […]
The return of an icon When Mercedes-Benz heavily revamped the ever-iconic Geländewagen for its 2019 model year, we were left uncertain as to whether any of its quirky variants or special editions – the incredible cabriolet included – would ever return. Thankfully, now we have an official answer, as Mercedes-Benz has finally confirmed that the […]
The old gang is getting back together. In its early days in the U.S. market, three products dominated the Honda line-up: the Civic, Accord and Prelude. The latter model last rolled down the assembly line in 2001, but if things go according to plan, a sixth-generation Honda Prelude will land in U.S. showrooms around the […]
The Pacifica is the last of Chrysler’s once vast lineup, and it’s easy to see why. Buyers love the practical, relatively affordable minivan, and the fuel economy benefits of its plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, trim make it all the more enticing. That’s doubly true given its current $7,500 federal EV tax credit eligibility, which unfortunately […]
