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Geely Already Has One Big Advantage in the U.S. While U.S. politicians continue to push back against Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market, a new CNBC report says Geely Holding may already be the best-positioned Chinese carmaker to break into the U.S. market. Unlike rivals still trying to establish a foothold, Geely already has strong operational ties in the United States through familiar brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus. Industry analysts interviewed by CNBC pointed out that Geel

An Icon That Could've Been Replaced in the '60s Much has been said about the Volkswagen Beetle and its long and illustrious history. Anyone somewhat knowledgeable about automotive history would know that the Beetle story dates back to the Second World War. If it weren't for British Major Ivan, who spotted a Type 1 prototype amidst the rubble of the Volkswagen plant, the entire German automotive industry probably wouldn't have become the powerhouse it eventually became. The Type 1 would eventuall

Porsche Hits Reset Give Porsche credit for trying to branch out into adjacent ventures. But with shifting market conditions, including U.S. tariffs and slowing sales in China, the German marque wants to refocus on its “core business.” That shift is so significant that the company is cutting several subsidiaries, affecting more than 500 employees. This strategic realignment became apparent after Porsche agreed to sell its stakes in the Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group. Now, the automaker is disc

One of the best decisions Japanese automakers ever made was to create North American branches, and they have traditionally been a reliable source of cash for these companies when things in the rest of the world are challenging, but Toyota North America has posted a $1.21 billion loss for the 2025 fiscal year. After a $681.4 million profit the year before, what is the cause of this decline? There are several: Trump tariffs, investing in EVs, and the war in Iran. However, new CEO and former CFO Ke

An 800 Horsepower Upgrade A Chinese source, Car News China, reported online chatter about the next Zeekr 001 FR. For context, "FR" is Zeekr's performance brand, similar to what M is to BMW and what AMG means to Mercedes-Benz. The sub-brand is going to come out of hiding soon, but our initial findings didn't reveal too much. Until we found this: whispers of a new performance EV from Zeekr featuring more than 2,000 horsepower. The info comes from Chinese car bloggers: MetaAuto and Hanlu on Baidu.

Missing Parts Something many automakers are doing these days is adding a list of features that make their cars stand out. To keep production easy and costs low, most of these features are simple interior or exterior bits, such as badges, lights, and, in more recent times, illuminated badging and emblems. When it comes to some of these unique features, brands offer them as optional extras, meaning buyers really want them and expect them on their brand-new car. The problem is that, somewhere along

The BYD Datang, or Great Tang, offers 5-minute flash-charging, long-range powertrains, three rows of seating, and up to 784 hp. With prices starting at $36,700, it's easy to see how BYD managed to gather over 100,000 bookings for the Datang only two weeks after its unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show. The Datang is effectively offering Maybach-level presence for mid-trim Honda Pilot money. BYD

Selling an Experience, Not Four Wheelers Mitsubishi was once a major Japanese player in the U.S., selling more than 340,000 vehicles in 2002 with models like the Lancer and Eclipse. Since then, the brand has declined significantly and now hovers around the 100,000-sales mark. Moving forward, the automaker wants to revitalize its U.S. operations through its “Momentum 2030” plan, one part of which involves building dealerships that do not actually sell cars. As counterintuitive as it may sound, th

The company that has made a name for itself in the automotive space by reinventing and toughening the spirit of the original Land Rover Defender, INEOS, wants to expand its menu beyond the Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster pickup to a range of smaller, lighter, and cheaper 4x4 off-roaders. And they will be cheaper, not just because they'll be manufactured in the U.S., but also because INEOS won't be repeating the costly ground-up creation of the Grenadier (which may get a V8 variant). One might as

Home of the Truck America is a truck nation. Despite all the trends and factors that have shifted mobility for everyone, the USA loves its pickups. To properly compete in that segment, it not only needs to perform well but also to maintain a steady supply. Unfortunately, for one of the biggest players in the pickup scene, supply hasn't been easy, as production has been slowed by an issue with a supplier. Ford's struggle with F-150 production is due to a supplier issue, giving GM a chance to make

America’s 250th Anniversary America’s 250th birthday isn’t just a calendar event – it’s already showing up in showrooms. Stellantis has been busy with special editions from Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, but Chrysler was the odd one out. That changes with the 2027 Pacifica America250 (A250) package. The A250 package lands on the updated 2027 Pacifica Select. It’s Chrysler’s way of joining Stellantis’ partnership with the America250 group. Only 2,100 will be built for US buyers, so this family hauler earn

Geely Is Betting Big on Hybrids The mood inside China’s auto industry has changed fast. A few years ago, every conversation was about fully electric vehicles and who could build the next Tesla rival. Now, after slowing EV demand in several markets and growing concerns around charging infrastructure, brands like Geely are starting to revisit the same formula that turned Toyota into a global powerhouse. Hybrid technology is back at the center of the conversation. During my time in China, testing

The Four-In-One Cargo Cover Jared Rosenholtz/Autoblog View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article When you open the liftgate in a 2026 Subaru Outback, you may be surprised to find a cargo cover that is unlike others you've s

If you own a combustion-powered Mercedes-Benz from the 2024-2026 model years, your car may be under recall, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, because the screen behind your steering wheel might go blank. There's no doubt that modern instrument cluster displays can perform far more tasks and with greater efficiency than the basic gauges we once glanced at to get a rough idea of how the car was doing, but when traditional dials or digital readouts stop working, the result is

I love drag boat racing, and this weekend kicks off the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Drag Boat Racing series at Lake Crook in Paris Texas. I’ve been to this lake once before, to livestream drag boat racing, and it’s a cool place with a great course. If you like big power, and big speed, on the water then you want to check this out for sure. I’m talking jet boats, flat bottoms, hydros, and more. If you haven’t watched drag boat racing before, this one will be special for you. Check it out and then get to an

Alex and Nick Taylor, along with a bunch of other sicko drag and drive folks, are in Norwalk Ohio of the Mickey Thompson Tires Turn and Burn. This is the inaugural event, and it is the kind of drag and drive inspired event that gives folks the chance to get in some fun runs, some fun on road miles, some cool checkpoints, and some great on track testing and racing. Plus, MT is also offering up free tire testing! Yep, put a set of Mickeys on your car and give them the test. If you don’t like them,

Here’s our 5th, and final, gallery from Mike Brooks coverage of the Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. If you missed the previous galleries, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special e

A powerful Pacific storm is set to slam Southwest Alaska this weekend with hurricane-force wind gusts, heavy snow, and freezing rain through Sunday morning, according to NWS Anchorage. The agency issued overlapping High Wind Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories today, Friday May 8, 2026, with officials explicitly warning of slick roads and difficult travel. Peak Driving Danger Window The most dangerous window runs late Saturday night through Sunday morning, when 90 mph gusts in the Alaska Peni

Drivers across a five-state stretch of the Plains and Gulf Coast face an active severe thunderstorm threat today, Friday May 8, 2026, with golf ball hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and embedded supercell structure already producing warnings from northeastern Oklahoma down through coastal Louisiana and Alabama. The Storm Prediction Center flagged the corridor in its Day 1 outlook this morning, with NWS Norman, NWS Tulsa, and NWS Mobile pushing operational warnings through the afternoon. Peak Driving Dan

Cadillac revealed one of the ultimate sports sedans to start the month, that being the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series. Built to celebrate the automaker’s Formula 1 debut in 2026, the F1 Collector Series packs more power and even hotter looks than the normal CT5-V Blackwing. What we didn’t know until now was how much it would cost, especially since it’s limited to just 26 units. Well, that all-important figure has been shared by GM Authority, and it’s a jaw-dropping $260,000 before destinati

With the average new car transaction price holding just below $50,000 last month, it’s not surprising that auto debt has ballooned to previously unseen levels. As more people borrow larger sums of money to be able to buy or lease a vehicle, auto debt is increasingly becoming a serious problem for consumers. A new report shows that total auto debt reached $1.68 trillion at the end of 2025 in the United States, accounting for a 37% increase since late 2018, when the debt was at $1.23 trillion. The

Even Mansory Can Show Restraint Sometimes Mansory is known for modifying expensive cars in ways that usually split the room in half. Whether it’s a Rolls-Royce wrapped in forged carbon or a Lamborghiniwearing enough vents to cool a power plant, the German tuner has never exactly been known for subtlety. That’s what makes this latest Porsche 911 Turbo S project a bit surprising. Unveiled at Top Marques Monaco, Mansory’s new “softkit” package for the updated Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.2) feels notic

Tesla's 4680 battery promised exponentially greater power, density, and range. However, five years after Battery Day - when the 4680 was revealed - the numbers leave much to be desired. Tesla's vertical integration nightmare has come true, where it has managed to cut costs, but its batteries fall short when compared with competitors across the industry, even cheaper LFP batteries. Behind On Paper, And In Real Life Tesla's 4680 battery was designed to replace the industry-standard Panasonic 2170.

Sant'Agata intends to launch several new products this year, and while some of the new Lamborghinis will be relatively run-of-the-mill creations like the Temerario Spyder and the Urus Performante, the Italian automaker is also working on something for its most special customers: a roadster version of the low-volume Fenomeno V12 supercar. The new variant is expected to debut tomorrow, May 9, and if the past is any indication, the open-top Fenomeno may be even more exclusive than the "regular" 29-

Tesla has introduced two new colors for the Model 3 and Model Y EVs in the United States. These new shades add a little variety to the brand’s ordinarily conservative color palette, but they aren’t available on all trim levels. The new Marine Blue shade is reserved for the Model 3 and Model Y Premium variants, while the lighter Frost Blue is exclusive to the Performance derivatives of both vehicles. Here’s a closer look at the new shades and how much you’ll pay for them. New Tesla Colors