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The Chosen One When we think of celebrity rides, we often think of a flashy, luxury vehicle of sorts — looking at you, G-Wagen. But there are those who prefer to keep things under the radar. Perhaps it's the preference for a simpler lifestyle, but it's nice knowing high-profile figures puttering around in more relatable rides. One such example is, apparently, Ewan McGregor. Granted, he's better known as a motorcycle guy, but when it comes to four wheels, his chosen ride was something we could a

Tough Luck on Four Wheels Tesla endured a difficult sales year in 2025, as Chinese automaker BYD overtook it to become the world’s top-selling electric-vehicle maker. New tariffs and regulatory shifts that have slowed EV adoption could place additional pressure on the Austin-based automaker, but the company may have found a new long-term growth driver through its in-development Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not push back against a claim made by entrepreneur and investor Jason C

A Quiet Italian Name Ferrari and Lamborghini usually get all the attention when it comes to Italian cars – maybe even Lancia, which has been trying to revive itself recently. However, there are other names from Italy that deserve attention. We're talking about the lesser-known brand called Iso Rivolta, and in various shapes, names, and forms, the automaker has been around since 1938. By the mid-1970s, Iso Rivolta had mostly disappeared from the scene – that’s until 2019 when the brand joined for

Days after Hyundai unveiled the nine-seater Staria electric minivan, the automaker is already looking into more niche uses for the platform. That brings us to the Staria Camper Concept, which was shown at the CMT (Caravan, Motor und Touristik) trade fair in Stuttgart. The concept is a study into how the normal passenger van can be modified to function as a premium recreational vehicle. A lightweight solar panel and a power-operated, pop-up roof are just two of multiple innovations that make this

Last week, at the Detroit Auto Show, the winners of the 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were announced. Ahead of the ceremony, Autoblog had a chance to talk to NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert about how jurors come to their decisions. One of the questions we were most keen on asking was this: After two decades in the industry, are there any regrets you have about an award, or any times you wish you could go back and recast your vote? Gilbert didn't ponder long

The Training Wheels Come Off Hyundai, together with its autonomous driving joint venture Motional, said its Ioniq 5-based fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas is targeting commercial operation by the end of this year. The move marks a clear step beyond the supervised pilot program that began earlier this year. This positions the joint venture—established in 2020—to compete more effectively in the robotaxi market against established rivals such as Waymo, which currently operates

Record Prices and Stretching Credit The average price Americans are paying for a new car has climbed to unprecedented levels. According to a Kelley Blue Book (KBB) report, the average transaction price for a new vehicle topped $50,000 for the first time ever, driven by a mix of high-end trucks, luxury vehicles, and electric models, with more than 60 models selling above $75,000 and EVs averaging over $58,000. This record price point isn’t just a luxury-segment story: even mainstream models are b

Mitsubishi’s EV Plans Last year, Mitsubishi said its electric comeback would lean on Nissan, so most people expected future EVs to share Alliance hardware. That still looks likely for North America, but things are playing out differently in Australia. Mitsubishi’s first new EV for the Land Down Under in 15 years reportedly won’t use Nissan tech. Instead, it’s based on a model from Foxtron, the car division of Foxconn. Foxconn, the company that assembles iPhones, just launched the Bria EV in Taiw

Even the Tough Ones Have a Breaking Point The LS-based L96 small-block V8 is deemed a tank for its iron block and conservative tune, traits that typically favor reliability over outright performance. That’s what made this particular L96 example featured on I Do Cars so interesting, as it failed violently and unexpectedly, raising questions about what actually went wrong. General Motors introduced this 6.0-liter V8 around 2010 for full-size vehicles such as the GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban

Lifestyle Trucks That Can Haul Pickups are supposed to be able to haul almost anything, from people to cattle to building equipment, and much more. There is room for a lifestyle side, though, such as the reemergence of street trucks among Detroit's Big Three. But beyond the low-slung haulers, we've also seen several interesting truck-based builds out there, because no matter what, pickups, in various shapes and forms, will always be cool. None is cooler than a recent conversion kit introduced fo

A V12 in an EV World Rolls-Royce is in an interesting position right now. The all-electric Spectre is already on the road, with a second EV in the pipeline, but early demand hasn’t quite matched expectations. That’s worth noting, since Rolls-Royce has publicly committed to going fully electric by 2030. Still, electrification hasn’t shut the door on combustion just yet. According to Autocar, BMW – Rolls-Royce’s parent company – has confirmed that its current V12 can be updated to meet upcoming Eu

The 4xe Drama Hold up, weren't 4xe models quietly removed from the Jeep website not so long ago? Why, yes, and it also means you can't order a Wrangler or Grand Cherokee with a plug-in hybrid powertrain anymore. It's unknown whether those models will ever come back, effectively putting the future of Jeep's hybrid models in limbo. The reason? In case you missed it, the 4xe models have had their fair share of issues in the past couple of months. A fire risk warning was issued in November, and in t

Maryland’s Historic Plate Shake-Up Hits Early-2000s Cars Maryland’s long-running historic license plate program is facing a reckoning, and plenty of car owners are feeling the sting. As we previously reported, state lawmakers signaled their intent to crack down on misuse of vintage and historic tags as part of a broader package of new traffic laws. Now, Maryland has enacted a House Bill that puts real teeth behind that bark, freezing historic plate eligibility at model year 1999 and older. The

It’s been over 12 years since the Porsche 918 Spyder with the Weissach Package became the first street-legal car to lap the famous Nürburgring in under seven minutes. The plug-in hybrid supercar set new performance and technical benchmarks for the German automaker, and when you consider its rarity (fewer than 1,000 examples were produced), its steadily rising values are no surprise. Even so, the Pure Orange 918 Spyder you see here just set a tremendous world record for the car, selling for $6.05

It’s been a bumpy couple of months for the Nissan Rogue, the Japanese automaker’s top-selling vehicle in the United States. Around mid-year last year, the crossover was affected by a massive engine recall, which was followed more recently by another recall regarding spare tires. Now, Nissan is facing a class action lawsuit involving Rogue SUVs with exploding rear windshields. The plaintiffs claim Nissan was aware of the defective windshield and failed to disclose the potentially dangerous defect

One of Ferrari’s Most Mythical Creations The Ferrari 250 GTO is already a legend in its own right. It's widely regarded as one of the most important models in the Italian marque’s history, alongside icons such as the Enzo and F40. As such, it came as little surprise when Mecum Auctions sold one of the just 36 examples in Kissimmee for $38.5 million – the highest price achieved at the event. This particular 250 GTO (chassis 3729GT) is even more special, as it is the only example finished in Bianc

Volvo’s next big electric SUV has leaked with less than three days before its official unveiling, giving us our clearest look yet at what the brand has planned for one of its most important future models. The images were uncovered by Kindel Auto, and if the early reaction is anything to go by, the Volvo EX60 is shaping up to be a very worthy sibling to the EX90 – possibly an even better-looking one. And with Thomas Ingenlath, the man responsible for the Polestar 1's design, returning to Volvo, i

Big truck frame repair is kind of mezmorizing sometimes. Whether it’s the guys in eastern Europe that take a completely pretzeled chassis and straighten it out so they can weld it all back together, or the Pakistani truck guys who straighten up outside frame rails and then make their own new ones to fit inside as doublers or triplers. I like both, but this one is from an eastern European shop where they have all the tracks, hydraulics, and induction heaters to make these repairs. If you haven’t

When I got my gooseneck trailer, I installed a 17,000 lb Anvil winch and a couple of batteries and thought about getting one of those solar powered battery chargers to keep the batteries charged up while  it’s sitting. But then I saw some reviews on a few of them that said they weren’t much good. So I quit paying attention to them. Until now. Yesterday, on Project Farm, he put out a video testing and reviewing a bunch of solar battery chargers, and now I want one! How about you? Would you use a

Having just finished watching all the racing action from the Dakar Rally, and their famed trucks, it’s cool to see what a BAJA 1000 support rig looks like. They aren’t the same, as the BAJA support rigs aren’t actually racing each other, but they are still pretty cool since they have to get to various pit areas out in the desert in order to get these race vehicles gassed up, and sometimes repaired, before sending them on down the course. Check it out as Chris Polvoorde walks us through the big

Now that the top has been cut off, the real critical stuff has to happen. We’re talking about fitting and welding this original roof back in place, just a few inches lower. This isn’t unique to this 1932 Ford Tudor, as this is the next step in the process regardless of the car. This is where the grinding and welding begins. There’s no turning back now! The last couple of videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all original 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan, and then ho

The Rotsun is, well, rotten. Hence the name. But how much rust is too much? Is this thing structurally okay, is it a total loss, or does it just need a little love. I once drove from Dallas, TX to Buffalo, NY to buy a 1967 Camaro Stock Eliminator car only to find that the floor pans and trunk pan were as much fiberglass as steel. Unfortunately for me it was a long drive to find out that this otherwise wonderful car was not safe or good for me. Because the roll bar was bolted to floors that weren

Auctions are amazing because you can get insane deals on some stuff, and other stuff goes for insane money. And sometimes the things that go for big money aren’t worth it. On numerous occasions I’ve been at an auction and seen an item sell for a price that would have bought a new one. Other times you get to buy something for a fraction of what it is really worth. And then there are things worth a jillion dollars that go for a jillion dollars. That’s what happens at a big auction like Barrett-Jac

The Solution to Rising Car Prices A report from Reuters says the Trump administration’s top auto policy officials are seeking to lower vehicle prices by scaling back emissions regulations. This aligns with the fact that average new car prices surpassed $50,000 in December 2025. Despite what some view as opposition to electrified vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the market should not depend on “government policy to encourage EV purchases while penalizing combustion engines.” Tha

Here comes Stage 13! It’s the final stage of Dakar Rally 2026, and will determine who’s going to take home the win. These racers are still going to have to race in this stage, and there are definitely finishing positions that could flip flop. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. This race is still very much up in the air, as anything can happen in the desert. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally a