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A Facelift Hiding in Plain Sight The Nissan Z’s facelift has been on the cards for some time, and now it’s finally stepped into the spotlight at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. First impression? It’s so familiar, you could almost miss it in a crowded parking lot. The most obvious change is the return of green, specifically a new shade called Unryu Green. It’s a modern interpretation of the classic Grand Prix Green seen on early Z cars. The updated front end also plays into that theme, with a revised

Signs of Life Despite all the challenges, Nissan still ended 2025 in the black and is optimistic about bouncing back in the coming years. At the same time, the company would like to remind everyone that it can still build pretty special cars, and that there is still some adrenaline pumping through its veins. Case in point: here's the Nissan Aura RS Nismo Concept. Unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's a junior hot hatchback that integrates its e-Power hybrid tech with a clever all-wheel dri

The Hope That Refused to Die Ever since the VB-generation Subaru WRX sedan landed without a proper STI sibling, the longing has been real. We have been clinging to every hint, teaser, and concept that suggested a true-blue WRX STI comeback was still possible. The optimism spiked with the WRX STI S210 prototype revealed almost exactly a year ago, but it cooled quickly. No manual transmission, no Driver’s Control Center Differential, and no meaningful power bump meant it never quite felt like the

From Nürburgring Lessons to Road-Car Reality Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda – otherwise known as Morizo – doesn’t just put his name on Gazoo Racing projects. He gets behind the wheel himself. Last year, he led the Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing (TGRR) at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, which led to the creation of the most hardcore GR Yaris yet. Meet the Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR – a more track-focused, Nürburgring-bred take on an already wild hot hatch. Morizo himself had a hand in molding it

Purchasing a new car in person can be daunting for most buyers For most car buyers, walking into a car dealership to buy a new car can be the most nerve-wracking experience that they’ll ever feel, as it can feel like stepping into enemy territory. Apart from a house, a car may be the second-largest purchase that most Americans make, which can be a very daunting prospect. In today's digital world, there are many ways to buy a car from the comfort of your couch and without leaving home. For insta

Congress Reopens the Door for Robotaxis A key U.S. House panel is preparing to revisit one of the most contentious questions in modern transportation policy: how quickly autonomous vehicles should be allowed onto public roads. On January 13, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will hold a hearing on draft legislation designed to accelerate the deployment of self-driving vehicles that operate without traditional human controls like steering wheels or pedals. The move signals renewed momen

Back in February 2019, Porsche announced that the following generation of the immensely popular Macan crossover, one of its best sellers, would only be available with electric power. The EV launched in early 2024, and by then, the world's view of how quickly all-electric mobility would be adopted changed, and Porsche's former CEO has now admitted that it was a mistake. In an interview with German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published in his final month at the reins of the automak

We're now in the second week of 2026, and we've been waiting to see what the first recall of the year might be. Unfortunately for Rivian, the R1T pickup and R1S SUV claim the distinction (in terms of publicly available vehicles; technically, Blue Bird Bus Company is the first automaker to have a recall this year, but Rivian is the first in the retail space to issue a recall). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2022-2025 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have a problem

If there’s one car most Audi fans would like to bring back from the dead, it’s the iconic R8. The supercar went out of production after the 2023 model year, leaving a gaping hole in the brand’s lineup that can’t be filled by any other expensive Audi. Fortunately, there’s always the used market to turn to if you want to get your hands on one of this century’s best supercars. A particularly special example of the R8 has popped up for sale, and with four days to go before the auction ends, the high

Kia has announced official pricing for its most important model of the year, the 2027 Telluride. The three-row crossover has been a resounding success for the Korean marque in the United States, in part due to the attractive pricing of base models. Whereas the outgoing model starts at $36,390, the 2027 version has a base MSRP of $39,190. Despite that $2,800 increase, it’s slightly less expensive than the Hyundai Palisade in base form. The rest of the lineup is more expensive, though, so let’s ta

Mitsubishi and AT&T Partner to Bring 5G to the 2026 Outlander Mitsubishi Motors is partnering with AT&T to bring next-generation 5G connectivity to its vehicles, beginning with the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander. The collaboration marks a major step in Mitsubishi’s strategy to enhance in-car technology and deliver a more connected driving experience. Similar to AT&T's system in the 2026 Toyota RAV4, with built-in 5G capability, the 2026 Outlander will operate as a smart, software-driven

A Decade-Long Wait When Rezvani introduced the Tank in 2017, it stood out as a production SUV that looked and felt unlike anything else on the market. Underneath, it used Jeep Wrangler foundations, but the design leaned heavily into futuristic, almost concept-car territory. The Tank combined high-output engines, serious off-road equipment, and available bulletproofing at a time when most luxury SUVs focused on comfort and style. Over the years, the Tank saw gradual updates, but the main concept

Tariffs Make Things Harder, Not Impossible The new US tariffs add another 12.5 percent onto the already steep 25 percent chicken tax, making the Ineos Grenadier a pricey option in America. That’s unfortunate, because the Grenadier is the real deal for off-roaders. It’s built on a ladder-frame, packs big six-cylinder engines, and comes with hardware that doesn’t mess around. This is exactly what enthusiasts ask for, even if most never actually pull the trigger. On paper, the fix looks simple: bui

Stage 4 action, highlights, and more are below! Bodies and vehicles are being put to the test and the carnage and emotions are real! This overnight stage was tougher than many expected. Dakar Rally 2026 is on! The worlds longest, toughest, and most infamous off-road race has started and we couldn’t be more excited! Famous racers and teams, well known for their prowess in the sand and on Dakar in general, have already been struggling which is just more proof of how gnarly this race really is. Th

Far From Successful The EQS is probably one of the cars that Mercedes-Benz would like to forget. The idea was to spin off the S-Class into two branches: one with ICE or hybrid power, and build a separate platform for pure-electric versions. To say that the experiment had failed is putting it lightly. Worldwide sales never went beyond 30,000 units per year and were easily outsold by the fuel-fed S-Class. If anything, the whole EQ line of cars hasn't paid dividends for Mercedes-Benz. That includes

Volvo is immensely proud of the electric crossover it will reveal later this month, and it has every right to be. The Swedish automaker has announced that the upcoming EX60 offers a best-in-class range of 810 kilometers, or 503 miles. That's better than the all-new BMW iX3 (500 miles), the latest Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology (443 miles), and the longest-range Tesla Model Y (400 miles). Granted, Volvo's figures are calculated on the less stringent WLTP cycle, meaning we can expect slightl

GM’s Sales Year in Review While several automakers struggled with demand in 2025, General Motors ended the year with plenty to celebrate. According to GM, it ranked first in total U.S. sales, delivering 2.85 million vehicles across its core brands – Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC – a 6 percent increase year over year. GM also maintained its leadership in key profit-driving segments. The company remained the U.S. leader in full-size pickup trucks, with sales reaching roughly 940,000 units, u

Stellantis Shoots For The Stars in 2025 In 2025, the Stellantis group launched a plethora of new vehicles to rekindle interest in some of its brands. Notable launches include the new-generation Dodge Charger EV and SIXPACK, putting the Hemi V8 back in the Ram 1500, and the all-new Cherokee hybrid. All this and more translated into a positive year of sales for the group. With the year drawing to a close, the Stellantis group took advantage to post strong numbers in the 4th quarter of 2025. In fac

Historical Precedent Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) as a brand is now more recognized than ever. With several exciting road cars bearing the GR badge, the brand isn't just the motorsport or racing side of Toyota. In reality, though, Gazoo Racing was actually born out of true passion and even secrecy by Chairman Akio Toyoda. Back in 2007, Akio wanted to finally indulge his passion for motorsport by entering the 24 hours of Nürburgring. The problem was his participation, and his team wasn't officially

Kia has released the first official teasers and video of its new EV2, a baby electric SUV that will sit at the very bottom of the brand’s EV line-up when it makes its world debut tomorrow at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2026. It is aimed squarely at Europe, with design, development and production all centered there, and it will become Kia’s smallest and most affordable dedicated EV beneath the EV3, EV5, EV6 and EV9. Related: Kia’s $30,000 Electric SUV Moves Closer to Reality The EV2 i

A new analysis has revealed the top-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs in the used market over the course of 2025. With the average transaction price of new cars hitting $50,000 in recent months, many consumers are forced to buy used to get the vehicle they want.  The top three spots on the best-selling used models list feature no surprises, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 dominating. After that, though, we can see some deviation from the best-selling list of new cars. Ch

A Mercedes-AMG G 63 carrying a sales price of just under $600,000 just disappeared somewhere between a New York dealership and a Nevada driveway. While most legal battles in the auto world involve drivers suing carmakers, think of cases like Tesla being sued after a fatal Model X crash or the wave of lawsuits tied to Hyundai and Kia break-ins, this story flips the script. This time, it is Mercedes-Benz going on the offensive, taking transport brokers and carriers to court over a luxury SUV that

GR Everything Except... Toyota Gazoo Racing started out in 2007 as a motorsports project, then became its own division in 2015. Since then, it’s turned into a key part of Toyota’s identity. The GR badge now means something, whether it’s on a true performance car or just a GR Sport trim that adds a bit more edge to a standard model. Toyota now puts GR or GR Sport badges on everything from hot hatches to family crossovers. Even the RAV4 gets a GR Sport plug-in hybrid, making it the most powerful R

With hard lessons learned from the F-150 Lightning, the electric pickup that was recently discontinued, Ford is now focusing on perfecting its upcoming Universal EV platform. This platform will spawn several much more affordable EVs, including an electric truck at around the $30,000 price point. Given the low price, one would think these EVs may miss out on the brand’s best self-driving technologies, but that’s not the case. Ford has confirmed that its first eyes-off driver-assistance system wil

A Sports Sedan That Refuses to Bow Out The Genesis G70 landed on the scene in 2017, and by the time it hit US roads in 2019, it was clear this was the driver’s car in the lineup. Compact, rear-wheel drive, and tuned with real intent, it set itself apart from the brand’s more comfort-oriented sedans. Nearly a decade later, the G70 is starting to show its age. The first big update came in 2020, reaching the US as a 2022 model, but the basics have stayed the same. There were reports that the G70 wi