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BMW is preparing a subtle but widespread branding update, with BMWBlog reporting the automaker will begin fitting a revised physical BMW roundel to all newly built vehicles starting in February. The change is not a full redesign, instead it is a refinement of the familiar badge meant to look cleaner and more modern as BMW transitions into its next design and technology era. What C

Timed perfectly to coincide with Mercedes-Benz’s 140th anniversary, the German marque has unveiled the 2027 S-Class. Although not an entirely new generation, this is more than a gentle update of the flagship luxury sedan, as over 50% and roughly 2,700 components are new or re-engineered.  After BMW retained the luxury sales crown in the United States last year, Mercedes must be keen to regain it, and the significantly revised S-Class will help it achieve that. Here’s a closer look at all that’s

A new paper in The Lancet Planetary Health uses real registration data and satellite readings to show that as zero-emission vehicles increase in California neighborhoods, nitrogen dioxide levels drop measurably over the same years.   View the 3 images of this gallery on the original artic

A Sleeper Hit Great ideas aren't always commercially viable. However, the Wienie 500 was proof that a silly idea or two is worth the financial risk. The first Wienie 500 was held during last year's Carb Day festivities. It turns out that putting together six Wienermobiles to race around Indy is a formula for success. It was a huge hit, with 85,000 people on the stands watching these glorious 27-foot-long machines trundle around the track. That's a lot of folks for a novelty race, but it pales in

If the base Continental GT is somehow too dull for you and the Conti GT Azure too focused on luxury, perhaps the sweet spot in the Bentley coupe range is this, the new Continental GT S (and drop-top Continental GT Convertible S). The GT S is more powerful than its W12-powered predecessor, delivering 671 horsepower and 686 lb-ft of torque from its High Performance Hybrid powertrain, which is an electrified 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crank. Those numbers represent increases of 128 h

If you're the owner of a Hyundai Palisade from the 2020-2025 model years, you may want to avoid putting passengers in the rearmost seats until a new recall has been addressed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 568,576 SUVs have a problem with their third-row side curtain airbags, which may deploy improperly, thus failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #226, Ejection Mitigation. This problem increases the risk of injury to third-row occupants d

Installing a front subframe on a car is not usually considered a super straight forward and simple project, and there are times when it can be more difficult than others. If you have a running and driving project, and decide to do a front subframe swap, it is going to require more work to remove the engine and all the underhood components. If you are starting from the ground up however, doing a subframe swap can be really simple, with the right parts. In the case of this TCI front subframe for e

Mercedes-Benz is taking a major step toward putting hydrogen long-haul trucking on real routes, not just test tracks. Daimler Truck says it will build a small series of 100 Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 semi-trailer tractors at its Wörth plant, with customer deployments starting at the end of 2026, positioning the program as a bridge between prototype development and full series production planned for the early 2030s.

Folgore Has Always Meant a Bigger Price Tag Maserati hasn’t exactly tiptoed into electrification. The Folgore EVs look and feel like their gas siblings, but the price tags have always been in a different league. From day one, Folgore models have cost tens of thousands more than the regular versions. That gap is about to shrink for 2026. A dealer bulletin spotted by CarsDirect shows Maserati slashing prices across its EV lineup. The biggest drops hit the GranTurismo Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore

General Motors insists it still believes in an electric future, but its latest letter to shareholders tells a different story. After publishing its full-year results, the automaker confirmed it will significantly cut EV production in 2026, despite electric vehicles bringing nearly 100,000 new customers to the brand last year. They blame their losses on an abundant amount of "EV-related charges", but most of them were self-inflicted. The High “Cost” of EVs That GM Created Itself

Volvo’s Camera Issue Back in the Spotlight Volvo is now facing a class-action lawsuit in the US over a rearview camera issue that has already triggered a federal safety recall. Back in 2025, a software bug in Volvo’s infotainment system could make the rear camera freeze, crash, or not show up at all when you shift into reverse. The recall was reissued earlier this month, saying that the problem wasn’t entirely fixed. Beyond the technical glitch, a new lawsuit has been filed targeting how Volvo h

Trump Administration Sought Mercedes HQ Move Mercedes-Benz Group AG CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the Trump administration attempted to persuade the automaker to move its global headquarters from Germany to the United States. In an interview with German outlet The Pioneer, Källenius said the proposal came about a year ago through US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The offer included tax relief and other incentives intended to relocate the company’s executive base out of Stuttgart. Källeniu

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Nissan Dealership to Proceed A federal judge has ruled that a customer may sue a Nissan dealership over the sale of a used vehicle with conflicting titles and unclear mileage. The case involves a 2019 Nissan Altima sold by Serra Nissan in Birmingham, Alabama, and was first reported by Automotive News. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon of the Northern District of Alabama said buyer Zachary Hopkins can pursue claims including fraud, misrepresentation, violations of th

You never know what you are going to find when you plan on visiting some project cars in a barn. Half the fun of picking up cars that have been sitting for years is looking to see what else might have been left to sit with them. Sometimes it is parts or memorabilia or misc shop stuff, and sometimes it is other cars that you didn’t seen in a listing. That’s what happened here, and you are going to want to watch to see just how a Ferrari stays hidden in a barn like this. Video Description: Join

The Pagani Huayra first went into production in 2011, succeeding the Italian manufacturer’s iconic Zonda. With its breathtaking design and superb performance, it’s one of the most desirable exotics in the world, and maybe that’s why Pagani can’t seem to consign it to permanent retirement. The automaker has just revealed the Huayra 70 “Trionfo”, which serves as a tribute to Horacio Pagani’s 70th anniversary. Limited to a mere three examples, the Trionfo is a spectacular homage to the manufacturer

Recalls Aren’t Always a Bad Thing Recalls get a bad rap, but most of the time, they show the system is doing its job. Automakers use recalls to fix problems that slip through production or supplier checks. Most are voluntary and wrapped up without fuss. That said, Mazda called back the CX-90 two years ago to fix a steering issue linked to the power-assisted steering gear. The problem? Drivers felt the steering wheel growing heavier, apparently due to excessive friction in a worm gear within the

The Non-Electric Magma Genesis’ Magma Performance Division isn’t just a design project anymore. From the beginning, Genesis positioned Magma as its answer to European favorites – something that sits above the standard lineup, but is still road-legal. The first production models were always going to be the GV60 Magma and the G80 Magma. Two weeks ago, Genesis revealed the production GV60 Magma, making it the first Magma model available to buyers. It’s aimed at buyers who might also consider the Hy

Honda’s troubles with its 3.5-liter V6 engine keep getting worse. In August last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into 1.4 million vehicles following reports of prematurely failing engines. Prior to this, in 2023, Honda issued a recall for certain models with this V6. But many Honda and Acura owners remain unhappy, and the situation has now escalated into a class action lawsuit. Considering the sheer number of cars involved, Honda is far

Design Defines Legacy How a car feels and drives is a major part of the overall experience, but design is equally important. Car designs shape the legacy of each nameplate and the generations that follow. The way a car looks divides and unites enthusiasts, sparking passionate debate in the process. All major manufacturers seriously consider who leads their brand's design team, with each new Chief Designer subject to scrutiny based on their previous work. Porsche has just announced a new leader i

The OG Volume Teslas We can still remember reading the reviews from 2012. Like it or not, the Tesla Model S was pivotal in making EVs gain mass-market appeal, not just in America, but worldwide. It helped that it was a hugely competent car and practically set the baseline for EVs in the coming years. A few years later, it was followed up by the Model X to satisfy the crossover-hungry market. Divisive Falcon Doors aside, it, too, was a massively impressive vehicle in its day, spawning several com

Toyota may struggle to keep up with Detroit’s big 3 in the full-size pickup truck segment, but it’s another story in the midsize category, where the Tacoma dominates. This run of success has continued with the current Tacoma generation, which has just been named the winner of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck of Texas. It’s the second consecutive year the Tacoma wins, and it also marks only the second time a midsize pickup has achieved the honor. That’s quite something since this i

If you like the look of old cars but not the hassle of living with them, Signature Autosports has options. After revealing its 355SL last year, a Mercedes SLK made to look like a 300SL, the company has now done something similar for fans of the Porsche 356 with a 987 Porsche Boxster S as the base. Like the 355SL, the proportions are slightly different from the original 356, but that's a small sacrifice to make for the vastly increased performance and comfort that come with a modern platform. Als

At First, It Doesn’t Sound Like Big News When Mini announced the Countryman E with a claimed electric range of more than 500 kilometers (311 miles), the reaction was muted. In 2026, figures like that under the WLTP cycle do not sound revolutionary. Several EVs already way exceed that number, which makes the headline easy to dismiss at first glance. The assumption was that this must be a plug-in hybrid story. Achieving that kind of range on electricity alone in a PHEV would have been genuinely im

Toyota Times is making a direct argument for how battery electric vehicles could feel more appealing to mainstream buyers, and it is using the updated Lexus RZ as its proof point. In a new segment titled “A Catalyst for Popularizing BEVs? A Closer Look at the Steer-by-Wire RZ,” Toyota’s in-house newsroom follows a test drive of the latest RZ and frames its steer-by-wire system as more than a novelty, describing it as a feature designed to make EV driving feel simpler, more natural, and more fu

Two is Better Than One The classic car market is enjoying a healthy boom; it seems people are seeking out and spending big money on these select models rather than buying more watches or investing in art. It has become a somewhat smart investment to go all-in on a classic now and watch the value steadily rise over the years. Individual models as rare as a Lamborghini Countach or a classic Lotus Formula 1 car fetch decent money these days, but imagine selling both as a package? Imagine also that