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Not satisfied with the current selection of six-figure luxury SUVs, like the Porsche Cayenne, BMW XM, and Lamborghini Urus? Mercedes-AMG will add more variety to the mix later this year when it unveils its new high-performance electric SUV, essentially a taller version of the upcoming AMG GT 4-Door's EV replacement. New spy shots captured during winter testing in Sweden confirm that AMG's first in-house-developed SUV will closely adhere to the design previewed by the AMG Concept GT XX sedan reve

If you’re planning to buy a new Toyota, the best time to do that may be now. That’s because the Japanese brand is projecting three price increases throughout 2026, instead of the usual two. Tariffs and uncertainties around this year’s pending review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) have created a volatile environment for automakers, leaving even Toyota in a position where it must consider more price hikes. Andrew Gilleland, senior vice president of automotive operations at To

Marketing is Everything Any product's success is invariably linked to great marketing. With a global economy like ours and many brands offering variations of the same product, standing out matters. In automotive speak, while the cars and the brands seem different on paper, they all generally offer the same cars per segment. Rivian is a newer brand in the EV space, and while it has already carved out a niche, a new product launch looms, and the company is pulling out all the stops.

A Small Segment With One Big Player The compact truck segment in the US is shrinking. With the Hyundai Santa Cruz on its way out, the Ford Maverick is now the only player left. Fordsold about 155,000 Mavericks in 2025, proof that there’s real demand for a smaller, more affordable unibody truck that actually works for daily life. But just because people want these trucks doesn’t mean it makes sense to build another one. Toyota has been watching this space closely. The numbers show there’s interes

No To Chinese, Says NADA The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is the latest major industry body to advocate for keeping Chinese automakers out of the U.S. market. According to a report from Automotive News, NADA leadership has expressed strong support for policies designed to prevent Chinese OEMs from entering the country. The group’s position centers on concerns over unfair competitive practices, state-backed industrial advantages, and potential national security risks tied to con

Mercedes-AMG’s Third EV Gets a Coupe Twist Mercedes-AMG’s next all-electric SUV is set to become the new flagship of its performance lineup. Early prototypes were seen last year, and the numbers being discussed are close to 1,000 horsepower. The design doesn’t hold back either – spy photos show bold aero features, like a rear spoiler that wouldn’t look out of place on a hypercar. It’s a clear signal that AMG wants this SUV to stand out, not just blend in with the rest. The big change this time i

Bending the Rules Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is a familiar pattern in all forms of motorsport. Engineers treat the rule book less as rigid regulations and more as a puzzle to be solved, and we have time and again seen race-winning innovations emerge from the grey area between the letter and the spirit of the law. Benetton’s 1994 traction control workaround, the double diffuser introduced by Brawn GP i

Cultural Appropriation Some countries are more heavily influenced by culture and tradition than others, and brands often leverage this to promote products and drive profit. The automotive industry is one of the sectors that typically does this well, creating one-off or special-edition models to celebrate culture and tradition. February is a significant month for Chinese culture, as this is the time when they gear up and celebrate their version of the New Year, or as we know it, the Lunar New Yea

Audi has updated two of its best EVs for the 2027 model year, the A6 Sportback e-tron sedan and Q6 e-tron SUV. The Q6 e-tron was one of the bright spots in an otherwise depressing year for Audi sales last year, with an impressive 17,207 units sold in the United States. The 2027 updates focus on friendlier controls, an upgraded infotainment interface, and a sporty new drive select mode.  Related: Audi Records Its Worst US Sales Performance This Decade A More User-Friendly Experience

It’s been a quarter century since the minivan market hit peak. Since then, sales have tumbled by nearly 70%, with these people-movers largely relegated to a narrow niche of “soccer moms.” Or so goes conventional wisdom. But a closer look at the numbers reveals that reports of the minivans demise, as Mark Twain might have said, have been “greatly exaggerated." Stellantis While unl

The Drag, Drive, Repeat crew are in the house and ready to rock and roll through the rest of Sick Week 2026. And while we already shared their Day 2 points special, this video here is one that shows action, fun, carnage, and more. There is still a lot more racing to go on Sick Week 2026 and the drive day has already been tough. And the weather is sucking for Day 3, so stay tuned to see how this all shakes out! Video Description: Day Two of Sick Week 2026 was incredible. The weather was great a

Ending the 'Just a Fancier Hyundai’ Era Nobody’s doubting that Genesis builds great cars. The design, the interiors, the comfort – they’ve been strong since day one. But it’s always been tough to ignore what’s underneath: most Genesis models share their core with regular Hyundai vehicles, much like how Lexus leans on Toyota. Sharing platforms hasn’t been a dealbreaker, but it’s kept Genesis from really breaking away in how its cars drive. The GV60, for example, uses the same E-GMP base as the Io

The GM L87 engine recall that has affected almost 600,000 full-size trucks and SUVs in the U.S. and has led to multiple lawsuits that recently merged into a class action suit has reached a new chapter. The automaker has reportedly instructed its dealers to use Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 engine oil on the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 (L87) gas engines that were inspected as part of the recall but not replaced. GM Authority reports that a series of new GM service bulletins (25-NA-339, N252494000-10 and

Sedan Comeback Soon? Save for the Mustang, Ford made the decision to discontinue its non-SUV models way back in 2018. It applied to most markets, and what followed was the successive axing of long-running and successful models. It started with the Taurus, followed by the Fusion, Mondeo, Fiesta, and most recently, the Focus. Years later, Ford might be backtracking on that decision. The Fiesta could come back as an EV hatchback, and sedans are back on the table again, according to the company's CE

370 miles is a real drive, and apparenlty more than a few of these racers could handle during Sick Week 2026. The drive from South Georgia all the way to Bradenton is a real drive and sometimes racers take these distances for granted. Make no mistake, 50 miles and 350 miles are NOT the same thing. If you break your 350 mile trip into 50 mile sections, with an hour in between, then they are the same. If you drive more than 50 miles at a shot, more and more things in the car start getting hot and

The fifth-generation Toyota Prius is undoubtedly the most appealing version of the seminal hybrid there’s been yet, still offering all the fuel economy benefits the model’s always brought to the table but with some newfound design flare and driver appeal. Things haven’t all been smooth sailing for the car since it launched in 2022, though – in 2024, it was hit with a recall because a fault was found that might cause the rear doors to open unexpectedly while the car was in motion. Now, it’s facin

Ford may be reassessing its short-term electric plans and investing more in hybrids and gas powertrains in the face of weak EV demand, but the company is still betting big on electric power in the US, investing some $5 billion in its new ‘Universal’ EV platform. The platform is designed to underpin a family of more affordable EVs that’ll potentially be sold in numerous global markets, but the first will be aimed squarely at American buyers – a mid-sized pickup built at the company’s Louisville,

Let’s face it, there are plenty of times that the tools we are using on our hot rods and race cars are about as rudamentary as can be. Hammers, pry bars, even screw drivers sometimes. But then there are also those times when we need some really precise tools, like when working on delicate electronics and ultra small parts. I always hate it when I need some tiny bit and find that the bit doesn’t fit the screw well, or is worn out. And yet I always seem to be buying cheap little kits when I do nee

BMW is extending its long-running BMW M Driving Experience into a broader program called AREA M, a rebrand that comes with a more international focus, a new hub location, and a wider set of events designed to pull in drivers who want more than a traditional track school. BMW positions AREA M as a single umbrella for M brand experiences, with a dedicated booking platform and a lineup that is meant to be easier to navigate for customers across different markets.

Cheap gas is something almost every driver seeks out weekly, if not daily. Those with longer commutes are even more sensitive to gas pricing and are often willing to go slightly out of their way to save on gas. The same can be said for those with large, gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs - price matters. But where can you go for the cheapest gas? We dug through publicly available sources and user-generated reports on where the cheapest gas is in the United States. You might even be surprised by which

Hyundai Kona Electric Will Skip 2026 Hyundai is pressing pause on the Kona Electric. The automaker will skip the 2026 model year entirely, sell through its remaining 2025 inventory, and bring the small electric crossover back for 2027. The move effectively creates a one-year gap for the entry-level EV in Hyundai’s U.S. lineup. Hyundai confirmed in a Car and Driver report that, rather than pushing a lightly updated version into a cooling market, it appears content to let existing stock clear out.

January sales figures are starting to roll in from across the industry, and among those not off to the greatest of starts in the new year is Ford, whose data shows it sold 128,260 cars in the US in January – a 6% drop from the 136,474 units it shifted in the same period in 2025. It’s disheartening news for Ford fans amid an otherwise strong January market, but there are a few easily-explained reasons behind the drop, and it’s far from bad news for every model sold by the Blue Oval. Why the decli

A Fourth Recall Arrives for Lamborghini’s New Flagship The Lamborghini Revuelto hasn’t been on the road long, but it’s already racked up a handful of recalls. This is the car that replaced the Aventador, introducing a V12 with electric motors and marking a significant shift for the brand. By mid-2025, the Revuelto had already seen three recalls – one even involved those iconic scissor doors. Now there’s a fourth, this time focused on the rear backup camera. None of these recalls has resulted i

It still feels as though the reborn Toyota Supra is a shiny new car, but in fact it's been around for almost seven years, and it's set to die in just a few months' time. It would seem that in the US, buyers are clamoring for one last chance to get their hands on the BMW-powered sports car, because it just recorded a huge 150 percent sales increase in January 2026 compared to the same period 12 months ago. Last Chance to Buy

Just as cars with retractable door handles have been banned from being sold in China starting next year unless automakers fit mechanical release systems on both sides of their vehicles, Tesla has been hit with yet another lawsuit regarding this exact issue. The family of 20-year-old Samuel Tremblett, who died in his burning Tesla Model Y after an October 29 crash on Route 138 in Easton, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. automaker on February 4 in Massachusetts federal court. Vi