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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

The reintroduction of the Chevrolet Bolt was a big deal last year, given the popularity of the older model and the lack of attainable EVs. Starting at just $27,600, it’s currently the cheapest new EV you can buy in the country, undercutting the most affordable Nissan Leaf by over $2,000. But the new Bolt won’t be around for long, as GM has already confirmed when the small EV will end production, confirming the manufacturer’s initial statement that this would be a limited-run model. Here’s how lo

American hypercar maker Czinger has revenge on its mind. After setting a record around Laguna Seca with its 21C earlier this year, Koenigsegg responded with a record-breaking run of its own last month with the Sadair's Spear. The Koenigsegg hypercar completed a run of the 2.24-mile track in a time of 1:24.16, and it’s this time that Czinger wants to beat. To do so, Czinger will once again turn to its 21C, specifically the California Gold Rush record car. Considering that Laguna Seca is Czinger’s

China may be the BMW Group's largest market, but the United States is in second place, and it's Americans' appetite for large engines that is helping keep the V8 alive. Speaking with Automotive News Europe, a BMW spokesperson said that demand for V8 models in the U.S. is still "above average," adding that the configuration is likely to remain popular with Americans for the foreseeable future. As a result, production of certain engine components will continue beyond BMW's previously announced cut

Same Lexus IS, Different Playbooks Lexus gets points for keeping the IS in the lineup while others have dropped out or gone all-in on electric. The 2026 update, shown first in Japan, is about fine-tuning, not a full overhaul. The V8 is out, but the IS picks up a sharper front end, retuned suspension, new steering hardware, and updated tech. It’s enough to keep it in the game without pretending it’s an all-new car. The real split lies in how each market builds the car. Japan gets a special editio

A Look Back at a Truck We Won't Get When Nissan first showed the Frontier Pro earlier this year, it grabbed attention for something unexpected: its subtle Hardbody-era throwback. The Shanghai design team modernized the three-slot hood motif from the 1980s D21 and used it as inspiration for the LED light signature, creating a fresh but familiar face. Now that the truck has officially gone on sale in China, it still feels like Americans are missing out on the new-age Frontier we won't get. What ma

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

Somewhat unexpectedly, the new 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV has been revealed with a fastback bodystyle rather than a traditional three-box sedan shape, and it seems that Stuttgart made this decision to make up for the fact that a station wagon version won't arrive. Mercedes has confirmed that this C-Class will be the first not to be offered in longroof form, and it's because of American and Chinese buying habits that other markets are missing out on a practical C-Class wagon for the new genera

In the mid to late 1990’s there were a bunch of custom mini trucks and fullsizes that got bought at truck shows all over and then sent overseas to Japan. I had a friend who got an offer on his S10 Blazer that he just couldn’t pass up, and after using the money to build a different truck they contacted him to buy that one too. There were lots of cars and trucks going to Japan and it blew me away. I had no idea they were that into our cars and trucks, but man they were. And 30 years later the Japa

Longevity Wins One of the saddest automotive deaths we've recently had to mourn was the R35 GT-Rs. Never did we envision a world without the GT-R, but sadly, it's a reality. The R35 generation might not be the best for everyone, but it certainly marks a milestone as the longest-running GT-R model ever, having been in production in various shapes and specs for over 18 years. Debuted in 2007 as the all-rounder supercar, it garnered praise for its incredible performance at a much lower price than E