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The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a timeless icon that continues to attract buyers, so it's no wonder that the German automaker expected to build on its success by expanding the range with an all-electric variant. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked out well, but Mercedes sees another potentially profitable avenue of expansion with the crossover in these new spy shots, known as the "Little G." Very little in the way of official information has been provided by Affalterbach, but these spy shots

A New Generation Without a Sticker Shock Mazda is giving the CX-5 its biggest update yet for 2026. There’s a new platform underneath, a cabin that finally feels spacious (at least according to Mazda), and a much more digital interior. Usually, a full reset like this means a big jump in price. This time, Mazda keeps things in check where it counts. The 2026 CX-5 starts at $29,990 for the base 2.5 S, just a small bump over last year. That’s with more standard tech, better safety, and a bigger cabi

It's a good time to be a fan of German compact luxury crossovers, as there's a greater abundance of choice than ever before, with more to come in 2026: Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the electric GLC is coming to America to do battle with the EPA-estimate-beating BMW iX3, and each automaker's combustion-powered original will lock horns too. For Mercedes, one of the weapons in its arsenal will be the vehicle in these spy shots, the facelifted GLC 53, AMG's answer to the BMW X3 M50. Captured for

With the silhouette of a doorstop, technology borrowed from BMW, Rimac and Hyundai, and production rooted in Saudi Arabia, this strange new electric vehicle prototype is truly one of a kind. Spotted testing in public by Response, the sharp-edged machine comes from Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first domestic EV brand, founded in 2022 by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. While GM’s largest SUVs are selling like hotcakes in the Middle East, and the UAE still retains its obsession with outrageous gas-powere

I’m old enough to remember when Monster Trucks just ran over parked cars, and didn’t fly through the air. Hell, back then nobody would have ever imagined they would be doing backflips and stuff with them. But there were some unique and weird ones back in the day, that’s for sure. In the last 20 years there have been some REALLY strange monster trucks out there so check out the video below and see what you think. Video Description: I looked at the weirdest monster trucks that have ever been cre

We’ve known for a few days now that Ford has something big planned for the Mustang at the Detroit Auto Show this month. Two new models from the Ford Racing department are expected, with rumors suggesting the Mustang Cobra or Boss nameplates would be making a comeback. Well, we now know what at least one of these models will be, thanks to a new teaser on the official Ford Mustang Instagram page. A more extreme, track-capable Dark Horse will be revealed tomorrow, and the spine-tingling sound bite

IMSA’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is coming up in just over a week, with the Roar Before the 24 coming this weekend. If you aren’t familiar with everything that goes on during the month of January at Daytona, you need to start paying attention. The original Rolex 24 at Daytona is the big show, but the Roar is the last chance for teams to get testing done prior to the big race. It is a lot going on and the racing is great. IMSA is prepping for the race as we speak, and that means some fun content

Larry Chen has some fun rides, but his 240z is “the one”. What I mean by that is that this is his forever car, the one that will never get sold and sent on its way to a new home. Larry has had this car since his 21st birthday and they have been through a lot together. In this video he’s going to explain the history, walk us through some new mods and updates, along with plans for the future. All this was going down on the car to prep it for the Japanese Classic Car Show in SoCal and also the SEMA

The Tables Have Turned If we told you that BMW M would draw parallels with Hyundai N five years ago, you'd probably laugh at the idea. But here we are now with the upcoming electric M3 that will apparently come with simulated gearshifts...like the Ioniq 5 N. Not to worry, a gas-fed M3 will also be made, but a feature first seen on a Hyundai making its way to a BMW shows how far the Koreans have come in a relatively short time. Of course, it's no secret that Hyundai poached Albert Biermann from B

He’s won a slew of trophies and championships, but Vaughn Gittin Jr. says his “dream” has only now come true. He’s teamed up with Ford to roll out a pair of factory-made performance machines designed to his specifications. The first, the Mustang RTR, was introduced last year. The next in line makes its debut this week and the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR is “unapologetically cool,” Gittin boasted during a sneak preview at the automaker’s new world headquarters.

A Long-Teased Performance Flagship After more than a year of teasers and concepts, Genesis has finally pulled the wraps off the GV60 Magma. This is the first production model under the new Magma performance line, and it’s not just about chasing lap times. The GV60 Magma is aimed at buyers who want outright performance, but also care about comfort and refinement. There’s only one trim, and it’s fully loaded. The GV60 Magma sits at the top of the GV60 lineup, showing where Genesis wants to take pe

Mini wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance in years, growing global sales and nearly doubling fully electric volume as the brand’s transition away from purely gasoline power gathered pace. Mini EVs Move From Niche To Core Worldwide deliveries rose 17.7% year-over-year to 288,290 vehicles, but the standout figure was on the electric side: Mini delivered 105,535 fully elect

General Motors has officially changed its global headquarters to the Hudson’s Detroit complex on Woodward Avenue, moving out of the aging Renaissance Center on the riverfront and back to the street where it first planted its flag in 1911. The new HQ sits in the “Block Building” section of Hudson’s Detroit, a mixed-use development with office space, retail, and a GM showroom at street level. Inside, GM Design leaned on themes from the Eero Saarinen–penned Technical Center in Warren, with clean li

If you own a 2025 Volvo EX30, the Swedish automaker wants you to park your subcompact crossover outside due to a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced a recall for the EV after it was determined that some examples of the EX30 have high-voltage batteries potentially susceptible to short-circuiting and overheating. Thus, owners are advised to "park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is compl

No Dealers, No Problem Chinese automakers remain effectively absent from the U.S. market due to factors such as ongoing geopolitical tensions. For ultra-wealthy enthusiasts like Richard Skelhorn, however, those obstacles don’t pose much of a barrier. Skelhorn recently brought his BYD Yangwang U9 to Miami, Florida, even claiming that the electric hypercar marked its first-ever appearance on American soil. Before dismissing the BYD Yangwang U9, it is worth noting that the electric hypercar has alr

Good news! Tesla's seven-seat Model Y has returned and is now available to order in the U.S. The bad news is that it's not the example large families would have liked — unlike the China-only Model Y L, which gets a seven-inch longer wheelbase to comfortably seat six people, the one being sold in America is based on the existing Model Y, which means Tesla has basically just put another pair of seats in the cargo area. As a result, the third row effectively only pays lip service to the idea of mor

A 2020 McLaren Senna GTR, chassis #21 of just 75 built, is on the block at Bring a Trailer, offering one of the wildest track-only McLarens you can actually go and bid on rather than just stare at in a collection. The car is listed by Silver Arrow Cars Ltd in Newport Beach, California, and shows only 845 kilometers, or about 525 miles, on its digital odometer. Current bidding is fast approaching $700,000 with six days left of bidding.

Another day, another EV. This time, however, it’s a massive range-extender Volkswagen, which is unlikely to find its way out of China. The brainchild of the VW-SAIC joint venture, the ID. Era 9X is a massive six-seater luxury SUV targeting the affluent Chinese, with its Range Rover-like minimalism, glitzy interior, and huge proportions. Volkswagen Aside from VW’s insistence on wei

The Lexus ES and Its Identity Crisis The latest Lexus ES represents the brand’s continued push toward refinement, comfort, and global appeal, but not necessarily excitement. With the newest generation, Lexus traded the flowing, understated elegance of the previous ES for sharper creases and a more modern, upright stance. It’s cleaner and more formal, a look clearly tailored to markets like China where restraint and prestige often matter more than visual drama. For longtime fans, however, the res

A Steady Year for Mercedes-Benz in America Mercedes-Benz concluded 2025 with 303,200 passenger cars sold in the US, just a hair higher than the previous year by 1 percent. Add the 40,000 vans delivered, and the total US tally lands at 343,200 units. As expected, SUVs carried most of the weight, showing exactly where American premium vehicle buyers are putting their money. The Mercedes-Benz GLE, built in Alabama, just had its best sales year ever, up 14 percent over 2024. A strong finish in the f

Jeep Makes Room in the Budget The Jeep Wrangler posted an 11-percent year-over-year sales increase in 2025, but its longtime archnemesis, the Ford Bronco, has been steadily closing the gap – ending the year significantly closer to the Wrangler than in their 2024 sales matchup. Now, Stellantis appears to be looking to sustain that momentum by cutting prices. According to a report from Bloomberg, the four-door Wrangler Sport S now starts at $42,495, a figure that already includes the $1,995 destin

Putting the engine over the rear wheels and keeping it there has been both a blessing and a curse for Porsche and its 911. On the one hand, the challenges that come with putting an engine so far back without creating handling that makes a car unmanageable have been immense, but on the other, finding ways to overcome those challenges has created a spirit of innovation throughout the company, and Porsche's latest patent is further proof that the engineers in Stuttgart never stop trying to make the

How many new wagons with a manual gearbox can you think of? Zero is the only right answer, at least in the United States. When even Volvo has ditched wagons, it’s obvious the body style is on a downward trajectory, and adding a manual shifter in an era where automatics dominate is even more unexpected. But this is exactly the sort of car Kia has just revealed—the new K4 Sportswagon is a compact wagon that can be had with a manual gearbox. It’s a refreshingly unorthodox arrival in a sea of crosso

Unfiltered View on the New Roadster Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently touched on the unveiling of the next-generation Roadster, offering comments that quickly raised eyebrows. Speaking on the Moonshots podcast, Musk said the upcoming performance electric vehicle will not prioritize safety, going so far as to discourage potential buyers if safety is their top concern. For an EV promised to rocket from zero to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds, it would seem reasonable to expect safety to remain a central foc

BMW has already reported record sales in the United States for 2025, with 388,897 vehicles sold. Those sales were driven by the X3 and X5, which each sold over 76,000 units. But BMW’s strong 2025 wasn’t limited to the United States or its core luxury models. The high-performance M division has shared its global sales figures for last year, and it achieved its 14th consecutive record year. The automaker sold 213,457 M models globally last year, surpassing competitors in the process and demonstrat