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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.

The Nissan 350Z was available as a drop-top, and so was the 370Z, but despite sharing the same platform as its predecessors, the current Nissan Z is only available as a coupe. That may change if Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, gets his way. Speaking on The Drivecast podcast, he said, "I would like nothing more than to see a convertible version of the Z out there." Nissan has been talking about several exciting models, confirming a new

Watch Your Back, MG Cyberster For a while now, the MG Cyberster has been sitting in a pretty unique spot. It’s one of the few true electric roadsters on sale today, and more importantly, one of the only proper two-seat EV convertibles. Now, it looks like it may finally have a serious rival. BYD introduced the Formula X at Auto China 2026, a two-door convertible from its newer performance brand, Fang Cheng Bao. Where the MG Cyberster feels closer to a grand tourer, the Formula X is clearly target

Audi has recalled almost 19,000 examples of its e-tron and e-tron Sportback electric SUVs in the United States for a braking system problem. Due to a manufacturing flaw, the brake pedal may detach from the brake booster, which can lead to a loss of braking capability in a worst-case scenario. The safety risk is self-explanatory, as even a minor loss of braking functionality can dramatically increase the risk of a crash. Here’s everything you need to know about this recall. Related: 12.1 Million

No More ICE Variant For The C-Class? One of the questions we had when Mercedes launched the C-Class was: "Where is the ICE variant?" When BMW launched the new 3 Series, they told us to wait; it's still coming. However, Mercedes-Benz wasn't as clear right off the bat. German publication, Autobild, sat down with MB head honcho, Ola Källenius, to ask about the C-Class's future, knowing that this is the first time that the nameplate has received the full-electric treatment.

First Look At The Cabin Nissan Didn’t Show The Nissan Rogue, known as the X-Trail in other markets, is about to enter a new generation for 2027. This isn’t just another update – it’s shaping up to be one of Nissan’s most significant launches in recent memory. With e-Power technology now part of the package, the next Rogue is clearly aimed at heavyweights like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. At the official reveal, Nissan gave us the usual exterior shots and broad product details, b

Late April is not when you expect to be digging out, and yet here we are. A heavy wet storm has parked itself over the Northern Rockies, and by sunrise Friday parts of Montana and Wyoming are looking at snow totals closer to February numbers than anything spring should be producing. I-90 is compromised across most of western Montana, while Monida Pass on I-15 is in the same alert. Up on US-212 through Cooke City and US-14 through the Bighorns, the forecast word is whiteout. The shortest version:

A Familiar Name Comes Back The Nissan Terrano nameplate has long been associated with rugged, body-on-frame SUVs built for rough roads and proper off-road use. Depending on the market (it’s called the Pathfinder in America), it was a familiar badge attached to vehicles that prioritized toughness over trends. Over time, the name quietly disappeared, replaced by newer crossovers and SUVs that leaned more toward urban comfort. Now the Terrano is back. Nissan showed off the new Terrano PHEV Concept

Mercedes-Benz is overhauling its electric vehicle strategy, abandoning single-source dependencies to sign a 10 trillion won ($6.8 billion) direct battery supply deal with Samsung SDI. This multi-year agreement centers on securing high-nickel NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) prismatic batteries, in the wake of Mercedes' unimpressive sales performance. Independently, both Mercedes and Samsung rank among the leading R&D investors globally. The automaker aims to secure a technical edge against riva

Going Beyond the UK ECD Automotive is a restoration company that specializes in British cars. If you look through the company's website, you'll see that they've built up a reputation for working on the classic Land Rover Defender. Over the years, it has also expanded to other models, such as the Jaguar E-type, Ford Mustang, and even the Porsche 993. That said, ECD wants to show its eagerness to evolve by building new models – this time from America: the Chevy Blazer K5.

Honda is preparing for something no one saw coming. The Japanese automaker expects to report its first net loss since going public in 1957, with projections suggesting a hit of up to 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion). The main driver is a sharp reversal in its electric vehicle strategy, particularly in North America, where three EV projects, excluding its Sony collaboration, have now been scrapped. EV Slowdown Hits Hard Ho

VW Slashes Output Again Volkswagen AG is doubling down on austerity. CEO Oliver Blume, in an interview with Manager Magazine, confirmed the group will cut another one million units of annual production capacity, bringing its global ceiling down from a once-ambitious 12 million cars to roughly 9 million. The move reflects a stark mismatch between output potential and real-world demand, with the company struggling to consistently exceed 10 million in annual sales since 2020. The capacity cuts inev

High-End Theft Made Easy For years, modern car theft has been tied to relay attacks, signal amplification, and electronic exploits targeting brands like BMW, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz. All that high-tech, movie-style stuff you’d expect. This case, reported by WKMG News6 in Orlando, shows a far simpler method. Authorities say five suspects managed to steal 33 high-end vehicles worth over $2 million simply by opening unlocked cars and finding the keys inside. The investigation, which ran for n

BMW revealed three new models in Beijing this week. We’ve already seen the dramatic new 7 Series, but the company also showed off two China-only models: long-wheelbase versions of the BMW i3 and BMW iX3. China is unique in offering stretched examples of otherwise relatively compact models, satisfying that market’s desire for increased rear-seat comfort. Both models have stretched wheelbases to free up more space over the standard models, and the elongated body seems to have balanced the i3’s pro

Our grandparents were sold cars that could be passed down generations; our cars are very different. The American automotive industry is grappling with a severe quality control collapse. The modern automobile has transitioned from a mechanical machine into a heavily networked, rolling software platform, meaning service requires specialists, and the right to repair is all but nullified. This is not unintentional, and most analysts saw this coming as a result of a larger trend - the increasing disp

Grown Up Toys We all know that sports cars are the very definition of grown-up toys. Our inner children are tickled and delighted by the prospect of owning and driving some of the world's best-performing cars. Porsche has always leaned into this mindset by offering very unique special editions that cater to your inner child. Its latest collaboration will see it work with Disney and take on the theme of real toys. 911 Toy Story Edition Porsche announced a partnership with Disney for the upcoming

NASCAR is considering fielding electric cars in its second-tier O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to give it a better brand identity among the three existing ones (Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series), NASCAR’s executive vice president John Probst told Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern. "If you look at the brand identity of those three, the O'Reilly Series struggles a little bit just from the car perspective and you see it a lot because we refer to it often as whoever

How Tesla Saved Hundreds of Millions For years, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been vocal about rejecting what he once called “shady” tax loopholes. Yet a recent Reuters investigation suggests that Tesla leveraged one of the oldest tricks in the multinational playbook: profit shifting. By routing roughly $18 billion in profits through subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Singapore, the automaker likely avoided at least $400 million in U.S. taxes. The mechanism is familiar to tax speciali

Rivian has begun mass producing its most awaited vehicle yet, the R2 midsize electric SUV that’s expected to take the EV maker to the next level. Despite damages caused by a tornado to the plant in Normal, Illinois earlier in the week, the company has started production of R2 SUVs destined for customers on April 22, noting that deliveries are set to follow later this spring. After building test prototypes and Manufacturing Validation Builds (MVBs), the factory has shifted to building R2 vehicles

EVs Get a Hybrid Lifeline Horse Powertrain is making a bold play just as the industry starts hedging its EV bets, offering a pathway to convert electric platforms into hybrids. The concept centers on modularity, allowing automakers to integrate combustion engines into existing EV architectures without a ground-up redesign. It’s a strategy that could save billions in development costs while buying time as markets stabilize. Related: New Powertrain Turns EV Platforms Into Hybrids Without Redesign

The Autoblog spy photographers camped at the Nürburgring have spotted an extreme version of the Lamborghini Revuelto undergoing testing with more aero and some particularly sticky rubber. It's likely an SV or equivalent take on the V12 hybrid supercar, which already develops 1,001 horsepower from its 6.5-liter naturally aspirated combustion engine and trio of electric motors, and it's so wild that Lamborghini has put a warning label on it reading "Attenzione: Macchina Veloce," which translates t

Volvo has officially started production of the new EX60, an electric SUV that will rival the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. This is a key product for Volvo, since the gas-powered XC60 became its best-selling car ever last year. Similar in size but with more advanced technologies, the company hopes the EX60 will achieve a similar level of success in the EV segment. Initial orders in Europe have been strong, which is why Volvo has already increased production plans for the SUV this year. EX6

The Spring Fling at GALOT is LIVE right now with big money bracket racing going on through the weekend! If you want to see great drag racing action from one of the nicest dragstrips in the country, then you need to watch the free livestream below. Darana Motorsports Park, aka Galot, is home to the Spring Fling and this event promises some really hot action this weekend. That’s right, it is Spring Fling time and that means some of the hottest bracket racers in the country are going to be battlin

A Strong Start, With One Big Problem The 2026 Nissan Frontier landed this year with a handful of updates – nothing radical, but enough tweaks and new features to keep it in the midsize truck game. The real headline, though, was the arrival of the Pro-4X R by Roush: a factory-backed special with American tuner upgrades straight from Roush Performance. This version was meant to be the tougher, more off-road-focused Frontier, with beefed-up suspension and bolder looks to take on trucks like the Col

Dealership Relations Selling cars is a complicated and process-filled task; the safeguards put in place by the brand and the dealership are ironclad in ensuring a smooth transaction of business between the brand and the customer. The dealership is the middleman, acting as the point of sale, showroom, and sales executor, sometimes to a fault. One important service offered by the dealership is after-sales maintenance for the cars, a labor- and time-intensive activity. Disputes between the brand an