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The BMW iX3 has been getting plenty of praise for its impressive range, next-generation technology, and overall style, and now Volvo wants a piece of its pie with the new EX60 crossover, set to be unveiled next week. While we wait, the Swedish automaker is whetting our appetites with a new teaser that gives us a glimpse of the interior, specifically the central touchscreen. That's not all Volvo has to be proud of with the new electric crossover, but more on that in a moment. First, let's discuss

It’s Stage 9, and after running hundreds of miles through the desert on Stages 7 AND 8, there’s a few hundred more in store for all these racers as they get into Day 3 of the 2nd Week of Dakar. This is going to be good. After all, the desert is ready to rock each and every day, and Stage 8 is no different. There is still a lot of Dakar 2026 left to go, and rest day was welcome, but they all needed it after Stage 6 which was hell for many teams. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2

Ford Wants to Prove Bronco's Worth Where it Counts Ford is expanding the Bronco’s role beyond recreation, announcing a new initiative aimed at putting its off-road SUV directly into the hands of search-and-rescue teams that operate in extreme conditions. The move follows a firsthand experience by Ford President and CEO Jim Farley, who last summer observed Grand County Search and Rescue in Utah using a Bronco to navigate difficult terrain during active rescue operations. The moment underscored a

Everyone Moved On Except Manual Buyers Today’s car market looks vastly different from decades ago, shaped by the rise of electrified vehicles and the steady decline of manual gearboxes. Interestingly, however, a report fromMotor1shows that some automakers still saw a notable share of U.S. buyers favoring stick shifts over automatics last year. Sales of the Acura Integra equipped with a manual transmission rose from 19.8 percent in 2024 to 22 percent last year. Similarly, the ultra-limited Pagani

Alfa Romeo first revealed the 2026 Tonale in October last year, with changes like revised exterior styling—it’s one of the most eye-catching crossovers around, that’s for sure. The 2026 model was originally scheduled to reach North America showrooms at the end of 2025, but that never happened. This raised some alarm bells, especially since Dodge has discontinued the Hornet, the Tonale’s twin. But we’re happy to report that the 2026 Tonale will arrive at dealers this quarter. It now has the tough

Pirelli: Still Italian, But With a Twist Pirelli is one of the default names for drivers who care about performance. From high-end road cars to Formula 1, the Milan-based tire maker is renowned for its premium rubber and proprietary technology. To regular consumers, it’s Italian through and through, both in image and in heritage. Here’s what most people don’t realize: over a third of Pirelli is owned by Sinochem, a Chinese state-run chemical giant. That 34 percent stake is now a major headache,

General Motors is starting the year with a fresh skyline address and a carefully chosen message. As it opens the doors to its new headquarters in downtown Detroit, the company is keen to remind everyone that this is more than a new office. GM says its footprint is woven into the US economy at a basic level, from the people it employs to the suppliers it leans on and the towns that grow around its plants. GM

Not One Truck Fits All The Ram 1500 lineup is more alive than ever with the TRX’s return. However, according to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, the 1500 TRX isn’t meant for everyone, as other variants may better address the brand’s diverse range of customer needs. Speaking with The Drive, Kuniskis suggested that customers planning to daily drive a 1500 should skip the TRX and opt for the RHO instead. From a sales perspective, steering buyers away from the most expensive trim may sound counterintuitive. Bu

It appears that Tesla can’t catch a break from being bombarded with lawsuits. Yet again, it’s door handles. While the EV maker was recently taken to court for the Model 3’s door handle design, this one’s slightly different in that it’s a pre-facelift Model S, specifically MY 2014-16. Newer Teslas feature a flush door handle design, which looks noticeably different from older models. Although they were of a similar retractable pop-out type, the design wasn’t all that reliable, claims the plaintif

The Headline Comes First Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on X that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system will be offered exclusively on a monthly subscription basis starting after February 14. However, as is often the case with developments from the company, specific details remain limited, at least as of this writing. What is known so far is that FSD is currently available in the U.S. as an $8,000 option or a $99 monthly subscription on the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. The advanced driver

Trick Rides Modernizes the GT350 Formula Trick Rides has built its reputation on obsessive craftsmanship and reverence for American muscle. Recently, it unveiled the Shelby GT350TR, a modern, track-focused reinterpretation of one of the most important names in American performance. Built entirely in the company’s 31,000-square-foot facility in Yukon, Oklahoma, the GT350TR blends classic Shelby styling cues with contemporary engineering, aiming to deliver modern performance without abandoning the

The Detroit Auto Show has kicked off, setting the stage for the Automotive Press Association to announce the winners of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards (NACTOY). Choosing from a pool of nine finalists (three in each category), judges have selected the following as the best all-new or substantially redesigned vehicles on the market in an independent process that involves them voting individually, with the votes only being counted by Deloitte just before the p

Keeping the V8 Running Downsized turbos have been the way for the last couple of years. Sixes have been replaced by boosted fours, turbo-sixes have substituted V8s and V12s, and, well, you get the picture. Yes, the V8 is still around, but the options are slimming down by the minute. Thankfully, there are still automakers who want to keep it alive by any means necessary. One of those manufacturers is Ford, and it's hoping its planned solution will keep them around for much longer. According to CE

Backing Away From The Brink of Trade War After months of escalating tensions, the European Union and China have agreed to a framework replacing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with minimum pricing agreements. Rather than forcing Chinese manufacturers to pay tariffs, the EU is asking China to sell cars at or above a predetermined price floor. China's Ministry of Commerce called the framework an important breakthrough. It marks a marked departure from 2024, when China threatened countermeasur

Around a month ago, Dodge dealers were still battling to sell 2024 versions of the Hornet plug-in hybrid. At that stage, inventory of the 2024 electrified SUV still sat at over 80%. But the Hornet’s problems run far deeper than the hybrid model, as Dodge has seen fit to kill off the crossover entirely, including the base non-hybrid model. This means there’ll be no 2026 Hornet, with the sporty crossover surviving for a mere three model years. Dodge Blames Policy Shift For Hornet’s Demise

Like a growing number of Americans, you might look back fondly on your younger days, strapping on a backpack and hiking into the woods for a weekend of camping adventures. But the days of sleeping on the hard ground are but a memory for most campers who prefer to have at least a few of the comforts of home wherever they bed down for the night. Honda That’s given rise to a growing

Redefining the Lens The six category winners of this year’s Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) have been announced. Before anything else, it’s worth emphasizing that there is no such thing as a “woman’s car” – a point the awarding body itself has long maintained. Rather, the jury is composed entirely of women, giving them a voice in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. Now in its 15th edition, this year’s category winners are the Nissan Leaf (Compact Car), Škoda Elroq (

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a timeless icon that continues to attract buyers, so it's no wonder that the German automaker expected to build on its success by expanding the range with an all-electric variant. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked out well, but Mercedes sees another potentially profitable avenue of expansion with the crossover in these new spy shots, known as the "Little G." Very little in the way of official information has been provided by Affalterbach, but these spy shots

A New Generation Without a Sticker Shock Mazda is giving the CX-5 its biggest update yet for 2026. There’s a new platform underneath, a cabin that finally feels spacious (at least according to Mazda), and a much more digital interior. Usually, a full reset like this means a big jump in price. This time, Mazda keeps things in check where it counts. The 2026 CX-5 starts at $29,990 for the base 2.5 S, just a small bump over last year. That’s with more standard tech, better safety, and a bigger cabi

It's a good time to be a fan of German compact luxury crossovers, as there's a greater abundance of choice than ever before, with more to come in 2026: Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the electric GLC is coming to America to do battle with the EPA-estimate-beating BMW iX3, and each automaker's combustion-powered original will lock horns too. For Mercedes, one of the weapons in its arsenal will be the vehicle in these spy shots, the facelifted GLC 53, AMG's answer to the BMW X3 M50. Captured for

With the silhouette of a doorstop, technology borrowed from BMW, Rimac and Hyundai, and production rooted in Saudi Arabia, this strange new electric vehicle prototype is truly one of a kind. Spotted testing in public by Response, the sharp-edged machine comes from Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first domestic EV brand, founded in 2022 by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. While GM’s largest SUVs are selling like hotcakes in the Middle East, and the UAE still retains its obsession with outrageous gas-powere

I’m old enough to remember when Monster Trucks just ran over parked cars, and didn’t fly through the air. Hell, back then nobody would have ever imagined they would be doing backflips and stuff with them. But there were some unique and weird ones back in the day, that’s for sure. In the last 20 years there have been some REALLY strange monster trucks out there so check out the video below and see what you think. Video Description: I looked at the weirdest monster trucks that have ever been cre

We’ve known for a few days now that Ford has something big planned for the Mustang at the Detroit Auto Show this month. Two new models from the Ford Racing department are expected, with rumors suggesting the Mustang Cobra or Boss nameplates would be making a comeback. Well, we now know what at least one of these models will be, thanks to a new teaser on the official Ford Mustang Instagram page. A more extreme, track-capable Dark Horse will be revealed tomorrow, and the spine-tingling sound bite

IMSA’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is coming up in just over a week, with the Roar Before the 24 coming this weekend. If you aren’t familiar with everything that goes on during the month of January at Daytona, you need to start paying attention. The original Rolex 24 at Daytona is the big show, but the Roar is the last chance for teams to get testing done prior to the big race. It is a lot going on and the racing is great. IMSA is prepping for the race as we speak, and that means some fun content

Larry Chen has some fun rides, but his 240z is “the one”. What I mean by that is that this is his forever car, the one that will never get sold and sent on its way to a new home. Larry has had this car since his 21st birthday and they have been through a lot together. In this video he’s going to explain the history, walk us through some new mods and updates, along with plans for the future. All this was going down on the car to prep it for the Japanese Classic Car Show in SoCal and also the SEMA