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The most important model in Hyundai's lineup is preparing for a major design overhaul. The 2027 Hyundai Tucson has been spied, and as the automaker's best-selling model, competing in the largest segment in America, it needs to appeal to the masses. But will it? These spy shots, despite showing a prototype that is almost completely covered in annoyingly effective camouflage, show that the compact crossover will adopt a much boxier look for the new model year, with more angular, sharper features t

The Nürburgring is open for industry testing pool evaluations, and Lexus has been spied taking advantage by giving its upcoming electric full-size three-row SUV a workout around the Nordschleife. It's called the Lexus TZ, and it's widely expected to be an upmarket version of the Toyota Highlander BEV, giving the award-winning Kia EV9 yet another rival to contend with. According to trademarks uncovered in 2023, it will be available in TZ450e and TZ550e forms, but before we discuss predicted outpu

Our spy photographers have finally brought us some winter testing pics of an upcoming car without snow covering everything, and what they've spotted is the refreshed Mercedes-AMG CLE Convertible, a direct rival to the BMW M4 Convertible, and it may have V8 power. This is a fight that Audi won't be joining, as the new RS 5 is only available as a sedan or wagon, with no coupes or cabriolets on the way. For the record, the current CLE top dog is the straight-six-powered AMG 53, and it has four roun

Technically, spring is already upon us—meteorological spring began on March 1, with astronomical spring beginning on March 20—and automakers are rushing to get the last of their winter testing programs completed. This has given the Autoblog spy photographers a chance to get a fresh look at the upcoming 2027 Range Rover Sport ahead of its debut in late 2026 or early 2027. The prototype they've captured in northern Sweden shows that there will be several cosmetic changes to the performance SUV, bo

(Photos by Ken Hughes) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Last weekend at Firebird Motor

A regional severe-weather outbreak that the Storm Prediction Center flagged at Moderate Risk verified hard across the central Plains and mid-Missouri Valley Monday, leaving 39 NWS tornado warnings, downed timber on feeder routes into I-70 and I-29, and a flash flood threat that carried into today, Tuesday May 19, 2026. Damage surveys are now underway in Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri as the storm engine shifts east toward the Ohio Valley. Peak Driving Danger Window The worst window for highway t

If you are driving anywhere between Dallas and Wichita this weekend or early next week, you need a plan that accounts for severe weather every single day. The Storm Prediction Center has issued severe thunderstorm outlooks for four straight days, Saturday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 14, across the Southern Plains. A deep upper-level trough digging into the West is combining with a surge of Gulf moisture so extreme that the Weather Prediction Center says precipitable water anomalies are ru

Another Comeback Attempt Spyker’s history dates back to 1880, when it built carriages, then moved into cars and even aircraft. When Spyker returned in 1999, the Dutch company made a name for itself with its hand-built sports cars, which stood out for their design and driving feel. The Spyker C8 was the headliner in the 2000s, with interiors borrowed from aviation, and mechanical parts left visible on purpose. The cars were about detail, drama, and a kind of old-school charm you rarely see now. B

The F40 is getting an engine! But remember, this is just the process for figuring out if the engine will even fit. This car originally came with a V8, and that means there are several cylinders worth of space that this new engine is going to take up. Ever heard the term 10 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag? Yeah, it might kinda be like that. Let’s see. I have worked on a Ferrari F40 pretty extensively. I know that sounds weird coming from me, but the truth is that I’ve done some stuff to a Ferrari F40,

Tariffs and Their Aftermath Due to import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Stellantis moved production of the next-generation Compass from Canada to Illinois. The shift led to the Brampton plant being idled, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and sparking backlash in Canada. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reports that Stellantis is now considering using the idled plant to build Chinese electric vehicles with Leapmotor, in which it holds an approximately 20 percent stake. The m

Stellantis has Berlin's back According to a new report published by Reuters on December 1, the large multinational automaker known as Stellantis is backing the German government's plea to soften the European Union car emissions rules that are set to take effect in about a decade, noting that the German Chancellor's proposal is aligned with demands to increase growth in the Automotive industry on the continent. "We welcome the German government's support for revisions to the European regulations

The Future Of Speed Just Got Schooled By Students In a competition that has quietly become a pipeline for fresh talent, Stellantis has named Felix Bucaro, a Wisconsin high school senior, as the grand prize winner of its 2026 Drive for Design contest. This year’s brief, “Design the Future of Fast,” pushed students to reinterpret performance through the lens of SRT using brands like Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler. Bucaro’s concept stood out among a competitive field, signaling both technical unde

Stellantis' Surprise Performer Money-wise, Stellantis isn't having such a good time. It posted a $26.3 billion loss last year, marking the first time it has recorded losses since the company was formed in 2021. Contributing to that was its costly EV strategy and product planning realignment. That's despite being Europe's second-largest automaker behind the Volkswagen Auto Group. Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep were the stars of the Stellantis range. However, the other brands in its stable either stayed

Stellantis is about to make important announcements for the U.S. market on May 21 at its investor day event in Auburn Hills as part of the company’s new strategic turnaround plan. The strategy is likely to focus regionally on key brands such as Jeep and Ram in the U.S. and Fiat and Peugeot in Europe, with Stellantis also expected to detail a cost-cutting plan and lay out how it aims to return to profitability following a net loss of over $26 billion in 2025. Parts of the strategy have already st

Stellantis' Bold New Car Rollout Stellantis is showing signs of positive growth following losses of about $25.9 billion in 2025. At the time of writing, the automotive conglomerate posted a 6% increase in its net revenue year-on-year to $42.2 billion, while net profit improved to $464.5 million. The company still has a long way to go, but its outlook looks promising. Now, Stellantis has announced its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround plans. It will spend close to $70 billion in overhauling its management

Stellantis has posted a €22.3 billion ($26.3 billion) net loss for 2025, the first since the automotive holding company was formed in January 2021 from the 50/50 merger of FiatChrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France's PSA Group. The automaker had recorded a full-year profit of 5.5 billion euros for 2024. The company said that the massive net loss is due to €25.4 billion in charges for H2 2025 that include resetting the product plan and EV supply chain to reflect customer demand and shifting regula

Stellantis Sues Dealership In the auto industry, lawsuits usually go one way. Automakers are often the defendants in cases involving recalls, warranty disputes, or franchise disagreements. This time, the script is flipped. According to a report from ABC Affiliate KCRG off of Iowa, Stellantis has filed a lawsuit accusing an Iowa dealership of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme tied to vehicle inventory financing. The complaint was filed by Stellantis Financial Services against Sky A

Near the end of 2025, Stellantis pulled the plug on 4xe plug-in hybrid versions of both the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The automaker had issued recalls for the PHEVs in 2023 and 2024, plus another in November last year, but a remedy for potential battery fires had not been developed, so dealers were instructed to stop selling the SUVs, and both were pulled from Jeep's website. For those who had already taken delivery of a 4xe Jeep, however, these efforts have not been appreciated, as

Stellantis’ U.S. sales have been declining for seven consecutive years now, and the company’s top brass told dealers they cannot tolerate this situation anymore. That’s why 2026 is the year that Stellantis sales must start growing again in the U.S.–at least that’s what transpired after a packed closed-door meeting last week between Stellantis senior executives and many of the company’s dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention. Dealers Have "All The Tools That They

Losses to Gains Last year was a very tough year for the Stellantis group of automotive brands. Across the board, it reported a $26 billion loss, the group's first annual loss since its formation in 2021. Diving deeper, in Q1 of 2025, it lost $454 million alone, a harbinger of what was to come for the rest of the year. Eager to turn things around, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa boldly launched a recovery program that would right the ship. So far, things seem to have worked, but further changes are

Cherokee Returns, But Not Without Friction Stellantis brought back the Jeep Cherokee for 2026, aiming to put one of Jeep’s most important models back in the spotlight. The new sixth-generation Cherokee, now with a hybrid option, started showing up in US dealerships earlier this year. Early buyers already have theirs, and the launch seemed smooth at first. But that momentum didn’t last. Production is now on pause, so if you ordered recently, your Cherokee might not arrive on time. The problem isn

A $50,000 Market Isn’t Built for Everyone The US new-car market just crossed a line few expected: the average price for a new vehicle now sits above $50,000. Ten years ago, that would have sounded impossible. Trucks and SUVs are leading the charge, buyers are picking higher trims, and tech features that used to be optional are now standard. That pricing reality is starting to strain the market. Monthly payments are climbing, loan terms are stretching to 72 or even 84 months, and middle-income bu

We’re so glad to see Steve back out in the wild, hunting hot rods and muscle cars in the wrecking yard, and sharing all his muscle car knowledge with us.He’s as hard core as they come, and it shows when he’s walking around in the SNOW in the wrecking yard just to highlight fun rides he’s found. We dig it, and appreciate his efforts and know that you guys do too. If you want to get parts or cars from his videos, don’t forget to watch and listen for the name of the yard if you want to contact the

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car project or two. Today’s is a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which is arguably one of Mopar’s best muscle cars, and this one has a cool options list. After all, who wouldn’t want a 383 powered 4-speed Road Runner in their driveway? This thing is cool and in typical Steve fashion you’ll learn something about Road Runners you might not have known. The post Steve Magnante Junkyard Crawl: Check Out T

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car shell. This is a 1965 Dodge Coronet 440, and while it didn’t come with a Hemi under the hood, it is the exact body that would have been used to build them in 1965 and that means you could build your own out of this one right here. These are incredibly expensive cars if they are real 990 Race Hemi cars, and we know of one of the finest in the country that is for sale right now for 6 figures. Che