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Subaru's Long-Roofed EV Before you ask, yes, the Trailseeker is a Toyota bZ Woodland with a different badge. Think of this then as a stretched Solterra, or an EV Outback of sorts. It was first shown at the 2025 New York International Auto Show back in April, and Subaru said sales will start later this year. Now, that time has come as the company has finally announced its pricing, released all the trims, and mentioned more details. With that, the Trailseeker beats its twin in pricing announcement

Trump Returns to America Enamored by Small Japanese Cars It looks like Europe isn't the only continent going crazy over Japanese cute-utes. President Donald J. Trump returned from a trip to Japan, charmed by the ultra-compact “kei” cars that fill the narrow urban streets of Tokyo and other Japanese cities. Speaking at the White House on December 3, 2025, Trump told reporters: “They’re very small, they’re really cute… How would that do in this country?” He said he had authorized U.S. Department

Toyota's New Performance Trinity Today lands as one of those odd days in automotive history where a brand casually drops three halo performance machines at once, reshaping its entire sporting identity in a single reveal. Toyota unveiled the Lexus LFA Concept, the GR GT, and the GR GT3 as a unified statement of intent – each positioned as a modern successor to the 2000GT/LFA lineage. We've already tackled the LFA Concept and the GR GT in separate pieces, so this one zooms in on the supercar that

One of the most anticipated reveals of the year has finally happened, and it doesn't disappoint. Toyota has unveiled the GR GT, built around three key criteria of a low center of gravity, low weight with high rigidity, and strong aerodynamic performance. And it's got plenty of power, too. A dry-sumped twin-turbo V8 with a Porsche 911 Turbo S-beating 641 hp and 627 lb-ft feeds an eight-speed transaxle on the rear axle, ahead of which sits an electric motor to fill torque and minimize lag. Top spe

Toyota's Flagship of Performance Anyone who still thinks Toyota is a plain vanilla brand, sacrificing performance and styling for mileage and reliability, might be in for a shock after checking out the three new models that made their debut in Tokyo on Friday morning. The Japanese giant had signaled it had some serious performance news coming in a series of recent teaser news releases. And, as many suspected, one of those three new products is a “concept” version of what’s certain to become the

BMW rethinks long-range power BMW may be ready to revive an idea most people assumed the industry had left behind: the range extender. The German automaker is reportedly exploring whether to add small gas engines to some of its largest electric vehicles, turning them into extended-range EVs (EREVs) that rely primarily on battery power but carry an onboard generator for long-distance confidence. According to reports from Bloomberg and additional industry chatter, BMW is studying EREV versions of

Ituran’s all-in-one approach changes the game on vehicle theft Recent global auto theft rates are mixed, with increases in areas like Latin America and stabilization in the United States. While this crime isn’t going away anytime soon, one company’s technology is giving drivers and fleet managers more peace of mind. Ituran, a telematics/connected-car solutions company with hardware and software, has increased stolen-vehicle recovery rates for 2.6 million worldwide subscribers. Autoblog spoke wi

Going Too Far for Content Social media content creators The Middle Lane ignited controversy at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show when they released video footage of them mocking the all-electric Jeep Recon and its $65,000 price tag. The two individuals in the video called attention to what they claimed was shoddy build quality in the cabin, highlighting uneven panel gaps and loosely-fitted components. They aggressively shook the infotainment screen and passenger grab handle, and even appeared to de

The President has cars on his mind In an announcement on the afternoon of December 3, President Donald Trump announced the administration's agenda to dramatically reverse his predecessor's fuel efficiency standards in a bid to lower new car prices for American consumers. In an Oval Office event with representatives of Detroit's major automakers, including the CEO of Jeep and Dodge parent Stellantis, Antonio Filosa, Ford CEO Jim Farley, and John Urbanic, the plant manager at General Motors' Orion

The history of the automotive airbag dates back to 1953, but half a century later, automakers' suppliers still haven't quite perfected it. The most infamous issue was the failure of Takata airbags, one that is still far from resolved decades after it first appeared, but other manufacturers continue to have issues with the technology, as evidenced by a new recall for certain Rampickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the 2019 Ram 1500, the 2019-2020 Ram 2500

We All Thought America Would Be Next For years, the natural assumption was that if Ford ever built an electrified Bronco, the U.S. market, where the Bronco name carries the most weight, would be first in line. After all, the Bronco revival has been one of Ford’s biggest success stories in America, spawning both the rugged, body-on-frame Bronco and the more lifestyle-oriented Bronco Sport. With growing pressure for hybrids and EVs across the SUV segment, it seemed inevitable that the U.S. would g

Toyota Updates the Mirai for 2026...Sort Of We live in a world where the top priorities for car buyers and owners revolve around either sustainability or fuel efficiency. As a result, electrified vehicles like hybrids and EVs have flooded the market, though demand for the latter is cooling. There is, however, another type of sustainable energy that's been around for a while but isn't as readily available to everyone: hydrogen. Only a few brands have gone deep into development, but Toyota is one

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Dec. 2, 2025) – John Force Racing will expand to four teams for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and beyond with the signing of 2014 U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Alexis DeJoria to a multi-year contract with the 24-time world championship organization. DeJoria is the only female currently competing in the NHRA Funny Car category and was the first woman in Funny Car competition to break the three-second barrier when she posted a 3.997-second elapsed time

Sometimes old racing rivalries die on the vine, but sometimes they just get stronger and more entertaining. A little age and wisdom sometimes calms the hot nerves but results in even better on-track action. During the 2025 Goodwood Revival there were some serious rivals who all showed up to race. But did those old rivalries come back to life on track? Watch to find out. Video Description: At the 2025 Goodwood Revival, we had an all-star lineup from across the pond. A rivalry that started in In

Class Action Lawsuit Over Transfer Case Issues BMW is the target of a new class action lawsuit alleging that several of its popular models suffer from drivetrain defects that cause the vehicles to jerk or shudder, particularly during slow turns or light acceleration. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the complaint accuses BMW of North America and its German parent company of selling cars equipped with faulty xDrive transfer cases that fail to distribute torque betw

The Roots of an Italian–Japanese Icon Sure, the original Honda NSX – Acura NSX in America – was shaped internally by Honda's own design and engineering teams, led by Masahito Nakano and Shigeru Uehara. But the deeper origins trace back to a concept car created by none other than Pininfarina. The 1984 HP-X, penned in Italy, laid the groundwork for the mid-engine supercar Honda eventually turned into the NSX. Four decades later, it seems Pininfarina still has hangups about that early sketchwork. T

It’s time for big cubic inches and big power, and thankfully Pat and Frankie are dragging us along for the build of this cool 427 cubic inch LS street engine that features some pretty cool parts, including the new Pro LS block from Summit Racing. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Would you put this bad boy into your hot rod project? We’re pretty sure we could have some fun with it. Video Description: Today, we embark on a high-powered LS adventure with Summit Racing’s n

Audi's Q4 e-tron first arrived four years ago, and while Ingolstadt's smallest electric crossover has been a decent proposition, BMW has since launched the iX2 for in 2024 for Europe and other overseas markets, and more recently, the iX3. More importantly, Tesla has significantly updated the Model Y. That means the Q4 e-tron and its Sportback twin need new artillery to stay in the fight for entry-level premium EV supremacy. As a relatively new model, the Q4 is not yet old enough to be replaced b

We’re big fans of oil testing around here, and often share videos from our favorite oil expert, the Motor Oil Geek himself, Lake Speed Jr. He’s a big fan of oil testing as well, and uses that data to help educate us on oil, lubrication, and long engine life. The guys at Motul also test their oils after being subjected to race conditions, but they are now doing it LIVE and in person at select events! Check it out. Video Description: A few milliliters of oil can reveal everything about an engine

The G-Wagen is looking to the past The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or Geländewagen, commonly referred to colloquially among dedicated fans and the popular media as the "G-Wagen," is one of the brand's most iconic vehicles. For four decades, the G-Class has stood at the pinnacle among luxury SUVs, combining a unique blend of engineering, off-road capability, unmistakable utilitarian boxy styling, and a sense of luxury that only Mercedes can offer. Though it has roots as a military vehicle built at the

It’s not often that a mass-market automaker like Hyundai catches the attention of Porsche, but that’s precisely what happened last month. Frank Moser, who leads the 718 and 911 model lines, said that his team learnt a lot from spending time behind the wheel of the brilliant Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV. One of the Hyundai’s features that stood out was its simulated gearshifts, which add a layer of engagement missing in most EVs. Porsche said it would be exploring the use of something similar in the upco

Back in September, Rivian unveiled what’s perhaps its coolest SUV yet—a Miami Edition of its R1S EV. Kitted out in a bright and breezy color scheme inspired by sunny Miami, this special edition of the SUV was originally intended to be a one-off. However, the EV maker received such a positive reception to it that it has committed to producing a limited run of 10 units. Rivian made the announcement during Art Week Miami Beach, where it also announced a stunning new color called Borealis. But first

The Robot That Accidentally Solved a Car Problem Ask any engineer, and they'll tell you there's no perfect suspension system. Every setup is a compromise depending on usage – too soft and the vehicle wallows; too stiff and it beats up the occupants. Sure, fully active adaptive suspension exists in high-end nameplates, but it still has limitations (read: off-road). Hyundai may not have set out to break this rule, but its latest creation comes surprisingly close. The Mobile Eccentric Droid, or Mob

Russian Porsche Owners Left High and Dry Imagine walking out to your car, pressing the start button, and getting absolutely nothing. No crank, no lights on the dash, nothing. That’s exactly what happened to hundreds of Porsche owners in Russia last week. The issue is with the Vehicle Tracking System, a satellite-based security system that’s supposed to protect against theft. Instead, it turned these Porsches into driveway ornaments.  The issue was first reported at the end of November, with owne

For the second year in a row, Subaru came in as the top-ranked marque in the annual Consumer Reports Auto Brand Report Card, the non-profit publication has announced. The Japanese automaker outranked not only Toyota and Honda – competitors normally known for their quality and reliability – but high-line luxury brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and second-ranked BMW. Kristen Brown