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The wonders of the Chinese market The auto industry is valued at over $3 billion, and expected to be worth twice as much in 10 years. In 2024, about 67 million passenger vehicles were produced, with major automakers like Toyota accounting for nearly 11 million. To that, making 500,000 cars in a year and a half might not seem like a significant feat, but it is - especially when you’re an upstart brand with limited reach. Xiaomi, a brand most often associated with manufacturing smartphones and oth

Smallest recall ever? Volvo Car USA has issued a safety recall covering just three units of the XC60 crossover SUV built between 2018 and 2025 at the manufacturer’s Torslanda plant in Sweden. The issue stems from front seat bolts that may not have been properly tightened during supplier production. As per the recall documentation filed with the NHTSA, the affected vehicles were assembled on September 25, 2017, July 4, 2024, and September 28, 2025. 

A Dream Mini Seven Years in the Making When you think of Mini, you think of cheeky little city cars. Which is why 2014’s Superleggera Vision raised some serious eyebrows. Picture a concept that previewed a lightweight sports car that could’ve been Mini’s Miata moment over a decade back. The concept paired gorgeous bodywork, penned by Mini designers and coach builders Touring Superleggera, with a hybrid drivetrain borrowed from the i3. Engineers who got behind the wheel even said it drove like a

We run a lot of tool testing videos around here, and love the Torque Test Channel and Project Farm for their scientific style of testing. But we also dig it when our friends decide to do some real world testing, and that is exactly what is going on right now with the DEBOSS GARAGE crew who are putting three cheap Amazon special impact wrenches to the test in their shop. Will they last or suck or do anything good at all? And will they surprise you? Watch to find out. The post How Good are the

We’ve got IMSA iRacing LIVE right here to enjoy on this cold and wet Sunday! If you think sim racing has got to be boring, then watch this. Video Description: Round 4 of the IMSA Esports Global Championship – The Michelin 240 at Daytona International Speedway. This race mark the final round in our four round championship. 2025 Esports Global Championship Schedule – iRacing Round 1 – Sunday, November 2nd at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Round 2 – Sunday, November 16th at Sebring International R

Tesla Killer? Not for This Owner Lucid burst onto the scene in 2021 and was instantly labeled a “Tesla killer” thanks to its class-leading range, luxury, and engineering claims. But one owner had a very different experience. Jason Fenske, known for his entertaining Engineering Explained YouTube channel, described his first six months with his 2025 Lucid Air Touring as “super disappointing.” Fenske, who has 4.1 million subscribers and a reputation for breaking down complex automotive tech, origin

"We're a Bunch of Oddballs Who Love a Challenge" There are a bunch of questions that can be answered with "why not?" We didn't need to go to the moon, nor did we have to explore the oceans. In Toyota's case, it didn't really have to move the engine of the GR Yaris from the front to the middle. But that's exactly why the folks at Gazoo Racing did. The result of that experiment is the TGRR (Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing) GR Yaris M Concept, and it was first shown at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon way back

Keeping Up With The Times The Smart (or smart) car brand, throughout its relatively long history, has been able to capture part of the automotive culture by offering iconic small vehicles, from the Smart Fortwo to the Smart Forfour, and many others. However, the marque, now under the stewardship of China's Geely Group, has already reinvented itself in the electric era, with a current lineup that's in tune with the times. An expansion of that lineup is underway, diversifying the lineup into other

Tesla has introduced a more affordable Model 3 variant in Europe in a push to regain momentum in a region where its once-dominant position has faded. The new entry-level model arrives as Tesla faces some of its toughest competition yet, with buyers shifting toward cheaper Chinese EVs or skipping full electrification for hybrids. The Euro Model 3 Standard Tesla

An Often Overlooked Feature Ford is exploring the next evolution of in-car displays with a newly published patent for an adaptive head-up display (HUD). A system designed to adjust itself for each driver intelligently. Unlike today’s HUDs, which project information in a fixed location on the windshield, Ford’s concept aims to adapt in real time based on the driver’s seating position, ensuring the readout always lands perfectly within their line of sight. This move signals Ford’s push toward smar

Getting Down and Dirty Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson made an unusual detour recently when he jumped behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R Rally XP. As the name implies, this Civic Type R isn’t built for circuits but for rally stages, a world far from Lawson’s usual playground. Even so, he seemed to adapt instantly. Developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and based on the FL5-generation Type R, the Rally XP is designed specifically for the American Rally Association (ARA) 2WD class. And yes

Toyota’s Princeton Plant, Going Strong Since 1996 TMMI, short for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, has been churning out some of the most popular models carrying the Japanese nameplate since 1996. The first vehicle to roll out of the facility was the 1998 Toyota Tundra, with the 2001 Sequoia and 2003 Sienna following suit shortly after. As recently as 2023, the factory saw its production expand to the Toyota Grand Highlander and the TX luxury SUV, its midsize Lexus equivalent. The conglomerat

The Secret Behind Porsche's Timeless Hypercar The Porsche 918 Spyder may be more than a decade old, but its performance remains remarkably fresh thanks to its future-proof hybrid powertrain. Through FRAME’s behind-the-scenes feature, we now get a look inside the birthplace of the hypercar that earned its place in the Holy Trinity. The Holy Trinity refers to the three groundbreaking hypercars of the early 2010s: the Porsche 918 Spyder, Ferrari LaFerrari, and McLaren P1. All three used hybrid tech

Although an all-new Toyota Corolla may not be too far off, the existing model remains a staple of the budget sedan category. It delivers the efficiency, reliability, and value for money expected in this segment, even if it’s not the most exciting vehicle in the class. For the 2026 model year, the Corolla received a small price increase to go with some new features, but the starting price is still low, as are the lease deals. Just in time for the holidays, Toyota is now running Corolla lease offe

A Much-Needed Product From Nissan The last Nissan Xterra rolled off the production line in 2015. Since then, the company has been left without a midsize truck-based SUV to rival the Toyota 4Runner. In the end, two generations were made spanning 15 model years. Curiously, there was an overlap between the second-generation Xterra and third-generation Pathfinder. Both rode on the same platform and even shared the same 4.0-liter V6, but the Pathfinder was about nine inches longer than the Xterra. Th

Thank You, Ferdinand Piëch Inline-five engines have been around since the '30s, but it was only in the '70s that they started to really work. That's all thanks to the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240D 3.0 (known as the 300D in the US), the world's first mass-produced straight-five-powered passenger car and the first diesel with five cylinders. We know what you're thinking: aren't we talking about Audis here? Well, yes, but the five-cylinder's acceptance in the market was thanks heavily to Ferdinand Piëch.

A home run for Kia The 2020 Kia Telluride officially launched in early 2019, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Palisade. It was Kia’s largest vehicle ever, seating up to eight passengers. Since its debut, the Telluride has been a massive success for the automaker, earning numerous accolades, including the 2020 World Car of the Year, 2020 MotorTrend SUV of the Year, multiple Car and Driver 10Best awards, and the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year for 2020. More than 115,000 units were

Hyundai and Kia have been on a roll this year, with both Korean automakers breaking several model-specific and/or monthly sales records in the United States. Now that November sales are in, we have a clearer idea of where each brand is at and how the year will finish. With 822,756 models sold through November, Hyundai leads Kia, which sold 777,152 vehicles over the same period. These are increases of 8% and 7% respectively, so the two brands have grown at a similar pace in 2025. It’s when we bre

When Recalls Get Weird Vehicle recalls are more or less typical, like faulty airbags, fire risks, or software bugs that slipped past development. Then there are the oddballs. Over the years, manufacturers have recalled cars because spiders built webs in fuel lines, labels used the wrong font size, or floor mats interfered with pedals. Lists of the strangest recalls read less like technical documents and more like icebreakers at car meets. Genesis now finds itself brushing up against that latter

Ever since the automotive industry shifted focus to more fuel-efficient and earth-friendlier cars, demand for performance cars has slowed. Not as many people are willing to spend as much on speed-focused ICE models, which has led some brands to slim down their performance lineups. Subaru is one of those brands that made the painful (and somewhat unpopular) decision not to develop or launch an all-new WRX STI. However, indications seem to suggest the brand is not giving up just yet, but is taking

Nissan's Chinese Arm in an Aggressive Stride After releasing two high-tech sedans meant to be sold worldwide, the N6 and N7, Nissan's Chinese arm, a joint venture with Dongfeng, officially announced its first high-riding model. Meet the NX8 – a midsize SUV that's so high-tech, it makes the Nissan Pathfinder – yes, even the recently updated version – look ancient by comparison. The NX8 is part of Nissan's new N-series, representing the legacy brand's aggressive strategy in China's tightly contest

Won’t See the Light of Day Earlier this year, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton didn’t just bring his talents to Scuderia Ferrari; he also reportedly explored reviving the F40 with a V12 engine and a manual transmission. As promising as that sounded to enthusiasts, new reports suggest it may no longer be the case. According to Everyeye.it, long-time F1 journalist Giorgio Terruzzi told a podcast that the so-called F44 project – a nod to Hamilton’s racing number – had been cancell

Ram is launching a new safety recall affecting over 72,000 2025 and 2026 model year vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain vehicles were fitted with a 12-inch digital instrument cluster that can intermittently go blank, taking key safety indicators down with it. This recall comes only days after another recall for airbags that could send metal fragments into the cabin. The Issue and Its Importance

There is something really satisfying about showing up to a race and running career bests right off the trailer. Hell, running a career best anytime during an event is greatness. But when you show up with a new car AND you run career bests, that’s pretty special indeed. Check out the behind the scenes action from Kye Kelley and his team at Bradenton’s Snowbird Outlaw Nationals to see just how quick and fast he really went! Video Description: It’s Snowbirds Time Again! Testing and the First day

Don Nelson has confirmed that rising nitro standout Eily Stafford will take over the controls of his California Hustler Nitro Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Heritage Series season. “The team we have assembled now is setting the tone for a standout season in the NHRA Heritage Series. We are already running 5.60 elapsed times and look to be solidly in the 5.50s as we focus on winning in 2026. I think Eily has exactly the right attitude and determination to help us get there—this should be an excitin