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Ineos is adding a new Black Edition to the 2026 Grenadier lineup, packaging a high-spec build with a fixed, all-black look for buyers who want the most premium version without working through a long options list. The edition is available on both the Grenadier Station Wagon SUV and the Quartermaster pickup, and it arrives alongside broader 2026 updates that Ineos says improve how the truck drives day to day.

Australia's Toyota Theft Epidemic Criminal gangs have stolen dozens of Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados worth $8 million in just the last six weeks in Australia. The vehicles were stolen in minutes without raising any warnings, using CAN Bus hacks, and were hidden inside shipping containers behind fake walls of car parts, destined for overseas markets like the United Arab Emirates. The top model types targeted by thieves include Toyota's Hilux, Land Cruiser 300, and Prado. It’s resulted in Toyota

Elite Territory Mazda announced that the CX-5 has reached the five-million production and sales milestone. Introduced in 2011, the CX-5 is the third model in the company’s history to reach that figure, following the Mazda 323 in 1986 and Mazda3 in 2016. The timeline reflects broader market trends, as consumers have increasingly gravitated toward crossovers and SUVs—illustrated by automakers such as Ford discontinuing most of their sedan offerings in the U.S. The CX-5 has been sold in more than 1

The Writing’s on the Wall When Lexusintroduced the 2026 LC 500, it was clear where things were headed. The lineup had already slimmed down, and sales were steady but never high – just over 1,200 units last year, about 1,400 the year before. That’s typical for grand tourers, which are rarely about volume. However, in comparison to the Japanese marque's SUV-driven sales numbers, the LC was just a drop in the bucket. That said, it’s now confirmed: a dealer notice surfaced on Reddit saying Lexus wil

Trouble at the Start Ahead of its scheduled discontinuation in March 2026, Toyota has recalled the GR Supra over a starter motor issue. According to BMW, “unexpected wear” on an internal component could cause the motor to fail and, in rare cases, increase the risk of a thermal event or fire. The voluntary recall does not specify which engine variant is affected. However, it appears to be related to a previous safety campaign launched last year that involved approximately 1,500 model-year 2020–20

Very few automakers are getting involved in this year's Super Bowl, and Toyota and Cadillac are the exceptions. The latter will be presenting its livery for its debut in the upcoming Formula One season, while the former is focusing on family and three decades of the RAV4. The ad was put together by the advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi and is titled Superhero Belt. You can watch the 30-second spot for the big game further down in this article, but the title refers to the term that the ad'

Last year, we had the opportunity to drive the thrilling Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, and hearing the V12’s beautiful roar with the roof down is an experience not easily forgotten. But this car is equally beautiful standing still, not making a sound. At the time, we said our test car’s black paint concealed too many of the exquisite styling details, and that we’d prefer a lighter shade. Perhaps Aston Martin was listening, as it has just unveiled the Vanquish Volante Wave Edition, a one-off cre

Mercedes Benz says it is accelerating its push toward a full robotaxi ecosystem, with the next generation S Class positioned as the foundation for Level 4 driverless ride service deployments. The company frames the plan as a partner driven approach, pairing a robotaxi ready vehicle platform with an autonomy stack and established mobility operators so the system can scale beyond small pilots.

Earlier this month, Ford revealed the Dark Horse SC as the spiritual successor to the S550 Shelby GT500 in everything but name. Meanwhile, Shelby American has been trying to steal the Blue Oval's limelight with the Super Snake, the GT350, and most recently, the GT350/TA, and it's not done yet. The company showcased all three of these Mustang-based marvels at Barrett-Jackson this month, but it also provided a real-life teaser of yet another monster, the F-150 Super Snake Sport, and it's coming so

Toyota is framing its move to the North American Charging Standard as a full ownership upgrade rather than a simple connector swap. The company says the real work sits behind the port, because drivers only feel the benefit when access, payment, and reliability are handled smoothly across different charging networks. What Changes For Drivers In 2026 Toyota says its 2026 battery ele

With over 2.2 million vehicles sold last year in the United States, a 6% increase, Ford doesn’t immediately seem like a brand in need of new products. Its truck and SUV ranges continue to do the heavy lifting, with strong 2025 sales. But dealers feel that there are at least two key models missing from Ford’s local lineup. Both are at the affordable end of the price spectrum, one being a sedan and one being a smaller SUV. Dealers believe rivals are seeing enough success in these categories to jus

Brands Are Chasing Visual Identity Luxury carmakers are leaning harder than ever on design to stand apart. As electric platforms flatten differences in performance and packaging, styling has become a primary marketing weapon. Audi’s new vertical grille, first shown on the Concept C, sits at the center of that strategy. It is bold, upright, and impossible to ignore. Unsurprisingly, it has already become meme fuel, with online comparisons focusing on its narrow proportions and historically loaded

In 2024, Rolls-Royce achieved remarkably strong sales for its first all-electric product, the Spectre, and it made sense for Goodwood to pursue another EV. Sales have fallen sharply since then, with the company's CEO saying customers are more interested in V12-powered products that are heavily personalized. But this downturn isn't stopping the Spirit of Ecstasy from wafting its way down Electric Avenue, and the second, as-yet unnamed EV from Rolls-Royce, an SUV, has been spotted winter testing i

The Incident Back in January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a report of a Waymo vehicle that struck a child in a school zone. The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, and Waymo sent its required report to NHTSA on January 28, 2026. Parents reading this can breathe a sigh of relief. Considering the nature of the accident, the child, reportedly, sustained minor injuries. No injuries would have been ideal, but this situation could've been much worse. Per the

While Japanese luxury brands like Infiniti struggle to recapture their former glory, due in part to a slow rate of electrification, Lexus soared once again on the sales charts last year. Throughout 2025, Lexus sold 882,231 vehicles globally, a new annual record for the manufacturer. Last year’s sales were up by 4% over 2024, and contributed to the Toyota Group being the world’s best-selling automaker for the sixth consecutive year, with a total of 10.3 million vehicles sold. Once again, North Am

Heads of State, Your Ride is Here For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been associated with being a car for heads of state, movers and shakers aside, of course. Granted, SUVs have also crept into that space, but you're guaranteed to still see a couple of S-Class in presidential fleets in some countries. The company is well aware of that, hence the S-Class Guard models. With the launch of the heavily updated S-Class, it's inevitable that there will be a Guard version. We just weren't e

Limited Drag Radial, aka LDR, is one of the best door car classes in drag radial racing. With a maximum tire size of 295/65/15 they look like a normal car and are identifiable. In fact, the rules are very particular on the body of these cars, requiring stock quarter panels, all factory body lines, and more. Composite panels are allowed for some of the body parts, but they must have the stock shape and size for the body being used. They can’t have wheelie bars, must use stock front frame rails, a

Nissan Entered the Year with High Expectations Nissan began 2026 expecting a rebound. After a turbulent 2025, management aimed to stabilize performance and rebuild momentum. A central part of that narrative was the decision to sell the Yokohama headquarters in a sale-and-leaseback transaction worth about $610 million. It also cut seven plants and about 20,000 jobs to reduce costs and bolster its coffers. The company presented the move as a way to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to

We shared some of Shannon Campbell’s history at King of the Hammers the other day, and you can use the link below to check that out, but here are Shannon’s Daily Updates from the Lakebed at King of the Hammers 2026. He and Jess are putting out daily videos, so make sure you check back each day to see just what’s going on. We’ll be sharing the King of the Hammers livestream as well, so if you are in the mood for amazing desert racing, rocks, and more, you are going to love King of the Hammers. C

New developments in the car world are always closely guarded secrets, but in a world where a social media presence is essential to the sustained growth of a brand, mistakes are made relatively frequently. Presumably meant to be published later in the year, a now-revised post on LinkedIn appears to have accidentally leaked the news that the all-new Audi RS 5 will debut this year with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, as first reported by Motor1. The same post also revealed that the Ingolstadt-based br

Hyundai’s experiment with a compact lifestyle pickup appears to be heading for an earlier-than-expected conclusion. The Santa Cruz, launched to tap into demand for smaller, more city-friendly trucks, is now reportedly set to exit production sooner than originally planned as sales continue to trail expectations. While the model helped Hyundai break into the pickup segment, the Korean automaker is already shifting its focus toward something bigger and far more traditional. Santa Cruz Set for an Ea

With a new year, automakers often like to offer new paint colors, and for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette, there will reportedly be two. The HorsePower Obsessed YouTube channel recently revealed that a leak from GM's ordering system shows two new codes: GEC and GTR. The former refers to a brand-new color called Pitch Metallic, which sounds like a grey or black hue, while the latter is listed as Opulent Blue Metallic. This one is of particular interest. If neither description is familiar, it's becaus

From a massive six-figure recall on the Hyundai Palisade, to Trump's plan to lure Mercedes-Benz from Europe, to the end of two Tesla EVs, things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Hyundai recalls 570,000 Palisade SUVs Hyund

Ramdiscontinued the ProMaster City in 2022, leaving a noticeable gap in its commercial lineup. Since then, big trucks like the Ram 1500 have been their bread and butter, while the idea of a compact Ram work van lingered as a "what if". After hinting at the return of a passenger van last year, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has confirmed the ProMaster City will return. Kuniskis Let The Cat Out Of The Bag Stellantis

Genesis builds some of the best bang-for-your-buck luxury SUVs on the market, but the brand is now pushing those vehicles in a very different direction. Far from paved roads, Genesis has revealed three off-road-focused models designed to handle extreme terrain: the GV60 Outdoors Concept, GV70 Outdoors Concept, and GV80 Desert Edition. Shown clawing their way up vast sand dunes, the trio shows that, despite already having a diverse model lineup, Genesis is eager to explore new ground. GV60 and GV