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Kia has confirmed that the North American premiere of the second-generation Seltos SUV will take place at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1. Already available in South Korea, the new Kia Seltos for the US is expected to carry over the same 'Opposites United' design language that is featured on the latest models from the brand, including the new Telluride. The design philosophy is said to “highlight the intersection and tension between nature and humanity.” No Surprises on the

A Strong Start, Then a Hiccup The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride has already made meaningful contributions to the brand, with the model setting a new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 13,198 units last month, just a few hundred units behind the top-selling Sportage. Yet some examples may already be facing issues after Kia recalled 13,499 Telluride units — along with 1,371 2026MY K4 Hatchback units — over a seatbelt anchor buckle problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Audi has officially taken the wraps off the all-new RS 5, and it's a plug-in hybrid monster with an imposing presence, developing more power than any BMW M3 to date and even outmuscling the 621-horsepower C8 Audi RS 6 Avant. The refined 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 is now joined by an electric motor to produce a beefy 630 hp, which goes to all four wheels through a hybridized eight-speed transmission and an all-new rear transaxle with electromechanical torque vectoring, which Audi claims is a world f

Every time there's a new BMW 3 Series, the world sits up and takes notice, and this time is no different. Munich's benchmark sports sedan has gone electric, adopting the i3 moniker previously used on the automaker's first mass-produced EV, the i3 supermini, but fear not, a combustion-powered 3er will come along soon enough. If you're not here because you're interested in EVs, it's because you want to critique the new Bimmer's styling, and that's okay, because every 3 Series' appearance is loved

General Motors is gearing up to shake up the pickup truck segment this year. In the company’s latest earnings report for 2025, it confirmed that new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierrapickup trucks will be revealed later this year. The current Silverado and Sierra first went on sale in 2018, making them older than all key rivals besides Ram’s 1500. Even so, combined sales of the Silverado and Sierra led the full-size segment last year. Here’s a look at what we can expect from the 2027 pickups. Fa

The Kia Seltos first arrived back in 2019, and since then, it's been a consistently strong performer for the Korean brand, amassing U.S. sales of roughly 300,000 units. But now it's time for an all-new model, and Kia has shared the first clear images of the second generation of the subcompact SUV with a design that will bring it in line with the current range, thanks to the Opposites United design language. This means it will look more like an EV to some, but don't worry - the same combustion po

Since late last year, Mercedes-AMG has been teasing its latest take on the luxury high-performance four-door "coupe," the AMG GT 4-Door, and while we already have a good idea of what to expect from the exterior thanks to the Concept AMG GT XX and various spy shots, the cabin of the concept was clearly too extreme to ever make production without being toned down heavily. Affaltberbach has now revealed the interior of its first n-house EV, and it's a clear bridge between present and future AMG. It

A Crucial Model We called the soon-to-be-outgoing model a baby seven-seater done right. Okay, it didn't have the most cavernous third-row area, but as far as entry-level luxury crossovers went, it didn't feel like a bog-standard small crossover with a fancy badge for the sake of owning something with a three-pointed star. Now, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out the all-new GLB. It's the biggest of the front-drive models, and the first to benefit from the comprehensively redesigned CLA's platform. Th

Roughly a week ago, JLR confirmed that the long-awaited electric Range Rover SUV will arrive this year, and it will be joined by an all-electric Velar replacement. Autoblog's spies have now captured a prototype of this new Velar undergoing cold-weather testing in northern Europe, and unlike the early prototype spotted on the Nürburgring last year, this development mule has ditched attempts to hide an aggressively sloping roofline. The result is something decidedly sporty, and as much as the term

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

BMW Secures Alpina's Heritage The transition of Alpina into full BMW Group control has been hanging over the brand for three years, and not without concern. Enthusiasts feared BMW would dilute Alpina's understated design DNA, especially after teasers hinted at evolving signature elements like its classic multi-spoke wheels.  Instead, BMW is playing it safe where it matters. The iconic quad elliptical exhaust remains, now subtly refined and integrated into a more sculpted rear fascia. It’s a deli

BMW has teased the final model to come from Alpina as a separate tuner, and we know what it is. The single shadowy image provided is a new X7-based Alpina XB7, and it will come into the light this Friday at the 31st Amelia Concours d'Elegance. BMW says the limited-production luxury SUV will be offered exclusively to the United States and Canada markets, and it's expected to be very similar to the existing XB7, revealed back in 2024, which boasts a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 613 horsepower and

Starting at the Very Top We all saw it coming, but now it’s confirmed. The first Alpina models under BMW’s full control will be built from the 7 Series sedan and X7 SUV, putting them right at the top of the range. The confirmation came from BMW Group R&D boss Joachim Post in an interview with Autocar, where he outlined the initial direction for what is now effectively “BMW Alpina” following the brand’s transition in-house earlier this year. BMW completed its acquisition of the long-time tuni

Alpine is Renault's performance brand, and its long-rumoured arrival in the United States has had a few tariff-related speed bumps along the way. But the idea is far from abandoned. Talk of an Alpine A110 for American buyers, paired with the possibility of a performance SUV, suggests the brand is still serious about crossing the Atlantic. The conversation has shifted from whether Alpine should come to America to what it would need to launch with to actually survive there. The A110 is Alpine's An

Hot(ter) Alpines in the Pipeline Alpine might not be available in the U.S., but it's a brand that's doing decently well over in Europe. Admittedly, its lineup is relatively limited, but for a niche brand, it has good cache. Currently, it builds the Cayman-fighting A110, the A290 hot (electric) hatch based on the Renault 5 e-Tech, and the A390 performance EV crossover. But Alpine CEO Philippe Krief wants to take the brand to the next level. The executive would like to make more extreme models dow

Two Faces of the A110 A report from Autocar states that Alpine will introduce an internal combustion variant of the A110 alongside its all-electric successor, mirroring Porsche’s playbook — the German brand being Alpine’s key rival. What’s interesting is that Alpine CEO Philippe Krief is already making bold claims about the upcoming model, saying it will be “the first true EV sports car” and will outperform the best combustion rivals today. Aside from rivalry in the sports car segment, this deve

Digital Showroom Shopping for and buying a new vehicle is something people take very seriously; what used to take a whole day or more has been condensed into a much easier experience in the digital space. While physical brick-and-mortar showrooms still exist, more people, since the growth of e-commerce, have turned to the digital space to help inform their buying decisions more. The biggest e-commerce platform, Amazon, saw an opportunity to utilize its expertise by launching Amazon Autos in 2024

The Skyline has become an iconic name for Nissan fans in America, despite the model never being sold here in that form. We've had the Infiniti G35 and G37, as well as the Q50, but never the Skyline, and while the next-generation Skyline that Nissan recently teased is also not destined for the U.S., customers may be able to make it look like they bought a Skyline domestically, and not with aftermarket body kits, either. Speaking on The Drivecast podcast, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning O

The Reality of Buying New Let's face it, new car prices are astronomical. With most models now affordable, car buyers are struggling to fathom the sticker prices displayed across American dealerships. A lot of people are weighing in on the issue, especially in government. Some say it's the fault of the environment and safety regulations, others say the tariffs are to blame. A study has gone deeper into understanding what's causing the price increase. Reuterstook a more in-depth look at the sales

There are very few remaining V12-powered cars in the world, and even fewer that are not two-seaters like the Pagani Huayra, Ferrari 12Cilindri, Lamborghini Revuelto, GMA T.50, and Aston Martin Vanquish. When it comes to four-doors, the list includes the Ferrari Purosangue, a handful of Rolls-Royce products, and the Mercedes-Maybach S680. Sadly for some, S680 won't necessarily mean V12 power everywhere, though it will in the U.S. Mercedes confirmed to Motor1 that it is discontinuing its 621-horse

Subcompact Sedans: Officially Extinct in America There was a time when there were loads of options for subcompact sedans in America. Some notable examples include the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, and the main topic of this story, the Nissan Versa. The Versa would be the last of its kind after the discontinuation of the Mirage in 2024. Now, it's the Versa's turn to bow out. The Drive reports that America's last subcompact sedan will be no more in 2026. "In line with Nissan’s produ

Following a Leak Off the back of the model being prematurely leaked before its prime time at the Beijing Motor Show, with 643 horsepower from pure battery power, it's still enough to make an impact. Images of the EV SUV leaked ahead of time, but none showed the raw power (figures) that BYD was packing under the hood (floor). That's not all: not only will there be 643 horsepower under your right foot, but BYD is also claiming a range of 550 miles (900 kilometers) on a single charge.

A Global Bronco, Just Not the Same Everywhere At this point, we know that the Ford Bronco is becoming a global nameplate, but what that means depends on your location. In the US, you get the classic body-on-frame Bronco built to take on the Jeep Wrangler, plus the smaller Bronco Sport that’s more about daily driving than rock crawling. Outside America, Ford isn’t afraid to mix things up with the Bronco badge. China gets its own Bronco, including a plug-in hybrid “New Energy” version that looks t

GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), the General Motors-owned venture that specializes in the import, conversion and sale of iconic GM vehicles in select left-hand-drive markets, has announced its expansion to the United Kingdom. Before entering the UK market, GMSV has been operating in Australia and New Zealand, where it launched as a successor to Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) in November 2020. From now on, UK buyers will be able to place orders directly to GM for some of its most desirable and power

Some Car Loans Now Last Longer Than Presidential Terms Americans are stretching car loans longer than ever just to keep monthly payments manageable. According to recent reports, some auto loans now extend beyond seven years, with certain financing terms even outlasting a U.S. presidential term. At the same time, average monthly payments for new vehicles have climbed to $722, while roughly 20% of buyers are now signing up for 84-month financing deals. What used to be considered extreme financing