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The Outback Has A Bounceback Chase Bierenkoven Subaru published its April 2026 sales figures, and the midsize Outback had its best month of the year (so far) with 10,552 units sold. That number represents a slight decrease of 8.3% from last April when it moved 11,501 units, though 2025 was a fairly impressive year for the Outback given it was in the final model year of its sixth-g

Like Toyota, BMW didn’t put all its eggs in the same basket when it came to electrifying its lineup. Despite being one of the pioneers of modern electrification, BMW approached it wisely, refusing to go all-in on battery electric vehicles. Through its “Power of Choice” strategic approach, BMW has given customers a broad choice of powertrains, including gas, plug-in hybrid and battery electric, often across a single platform. This has allowed it to navigate the EV downturn better than many of its

America’s Ring Rivalry Heats Up Since last year, Chevrolet and Ford have been going back and forth over who has the best American car at the Nürburgring in Germany. Both brands have clocked sub-7-minute lap times, but the last laugh currently belongs to the Blue Oval after the Mustang GTD Competition secured the fastest time for an American road-going model at 6:40.835. Now, it seems Czinger wants to join the fray after a 21C was spotted making laps at the Green Hell. The California-based automa

Most cars tend to be replaced by new generations every five or six years, typically with facelifts at the halfway point, but at Honda, some of its most popular nameplates will be stuck at the back of the revitalization queue much longer. According to a supplier memo seen by Automotive News, several high-volume vehicles will be living on until the end of the decade at the earliest, including the Odyssey, Accord, and HR-V. The same will reportedly be true of the Acura MDX and Integra, which will f

From the Archives BMW North America has a whole treasure trove of classics we'd like to drive someday. From early pioneers such as the 2002 and E9 Coupes, to modern classics like the E39 M5. The company is currently running a YouTube series on these, featuring some of the many cars in the collection. The series stars Steve Saxty, the author of countless automotive books, including BMW by Design, and Tom Plucinsky, the head of BMW Classic North America, a legend within the company's halls, and an

For over a decade, the global automotive industry had committed to and invested in the battery electric vehicle concept. That narrative has now all but collapsed, confronted with fading consumer demand, volatile supply chains, and infrastructure bottlenecks. OEMs are now pulling capital out of the BEV fad and moving toward hydrogen and synthetic fuels. Hyundai What Does the Money

While some U.S. automakers are set to enjoy up to $2.3 billion in tariff refunds, European automakers that have been dealing with a 15 percent import tariff may see that fee jump to 25 percent after President Trump's latest threat. That's a huge hit, according to Automotive News, which reports that analyst company Bernstein has calculated the move could cost EU carmakers an additional €3.5 billion ($4.1 billion) in profits this year, and another €5.7 billion ($6.6 billion) in 2027. The move is i

Quick Lube Convenience If you’re not heading to a dealership to service your car, quick lube shops are the usual next stop. They’re quite accessible and generally cheaper, making them the go-to for basic jobs like oil changes. But there’s a tradeoff. Once you leave the dealer network, things get messy if something fails. Warranty claims can fall apart quickly, especially if the shop used non-OEM parts or skipped a step. That’s exactly what happened to this engine teardown of a 2024 Honda Accord

Reports indicate that Hyundai's N division is expanding its high-performance electric vehicle strategy to be more accessible. Following the launch of the flagship Ioniq 5 N and the anticipated Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai has reportedly tasked its N-division with developing an entry-level performance EV expected to sit beneath the current lineup. Hyundai Hyundai's N-Division Lineup The curr

In October 2025, Toyota recalled certain Sienna minivans for defective second-row seat rails that could prove dangerous in a crash. Over half a year later, a new class action lawsuit has been filed against the automaker for the same issue, alleging that as of April 1, not a single Sienna seat rail has been replaced. One owner of three children says their Sienna has been “unusable” for their family for over 80 days as the automaker is still searching for a resolution, and many more owners have ex

Coming Soon: Audi Q9 As if Audi couldn't add more crossovers to its lineup, the company will soon be adding the Q9 to the range. It's been confirmed by the company, and it's only a matter of time before its world premiere. Based on a previous report, it's primarily aimed at the North American market, as it's set to debut in the U.S. The exact launch date is yet to be determined, but Audi did say it'll be sometime this year. It's likely that it'll be shown towards the end of 2026, and it'll be fo

Muscle Car Icon Plymouth was once an American automotive powerhouse, founded in 1928 by Chrysler. It was supposed to be the entry-level fighter against Ford and Chevrolet. During the early years, it even saved Chrysler as a whole, as the only profitable brand in the portfolio during the Great Depression. When muscle cars emerged in the late '60s and '70s, Plymouth played a pivotal role by introducing muscle-car icons such as the Cuda, Superbird, Road Runner, and GTX. The latter of which was a ra

BYD’s Rise Meets Resistance at Home BYD has been one of the most formidable success stories to emerge from China’s auto industry. Its meteoric rise has been so pronounced that it has even been linked to a potential entry into Formula 1, while also forcing Tesla to rethink its software update strategy and competitive positioning. For years, BYD’s vertical integration, aggressive pricing, and rapid model rollout gave it an edge both domestically and globally. But the latest numbers suggest that m

Adamastor Furia Moves Closer to Reality There’s always another niche supercar brand trying to break through. Most disappear, some never get past digital renders, but a handful actually make it. Even Koenigsegg started out as a small project before turning into a real contender. Adamastor is one of the latest to try. The Portugal-based team has big goals for its size, and its first car, the Furia, is actually making steady progress toward production. The latest round of updates shows this isn’t j

Not Quite as Planned The Rivian R2 is seen as the brand’s lifeline, aiming to cut into sales of the Tesla Model Y – the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. last year. Rivian plans to support R2 production with a new assembly plant in Georgia, but according to Automotive News, the project has just hit a hurdle. The report stated that the federal loan for the project was cut by $2 billion, bringing it down to $4.5 billion. The funding comes from the Department of Energy and is intended to he

Losses to Gains Last year was a very tough year for the Stellantis group of automotive brands. Across the board, it reported a $26 billion loss, the group's first annual loss since its formation in 2021. Diving deeper, in Q1 of 2025, it lost $454 million alone, a harbinger of what was to come for the rest of the year. Eager to turn things around, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa boldly launched a recovery program that would right the ship. So far, things seem to have worked, but further changes are

The Future Of Speed Just Got Schooled By Students In a competition that has quietly become a pipeline for fresh talent, Stellantis has named Felix Bucaro, a Wisconsin high school senior, as the grand prize winner of its 2026 Drive for Design contest. This year’s brief, “Design the Future of Fast,” pushed students to reinterpret performance through the lens of SRT using brands like Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler. Bucaro’s concept stood out among a competitive field, signaling both technical unde

Ford’s Emissions Dilemma Ford is in a strong spot in Australia, but things are getting complicated. The Ranger still tops the sales charts, but most buyers pick diesel or gasoline versions – exactly the ones that push past Australia’s tightening emissions limits. With the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard now in play in the Land Down Under, brands that depend on high-CO2 models are feeling the squeeze. Right now, only the plug-in hybrid Ranger stays under the emissions cap. Every other version jus

Hyundai has just posted its April sales results in the U.S., and while there has been an overall decline, there were also some notable model-specific results. The company sold 80,157 cars last month, down 2% relative to strong pre-tariff sales a year ago, but sales of hybrid and sedan sales increased considerably. A third of Hyundai sales in April were electrified models, and the Sonata Hybrid sedan had a stellar month with sales exploding by 171% year-over-year. Here’s a closer look at the numb

Cristiano Ronaldo is not a man who does things quietly. With a net worth estimated at $1.4 billion and annual earnings of around $200 million, he has the means to back that up at every turn. The footballer's car collection spans hypercars, supercars, and luxury SUVs, estimated to be worth well over $25 million. So when a 1-of-20, bespoke open-top Mercedes-AMG G-Class becomes available, and you happen to be playing for a football club with very specific colors, ordering one in those exact colors

Car Owners Are Doing the Math While dealership servicing is often recommended, some owners prefer taking their cars to independent shops. A recent Ducker Carlisle study touched on that trend, finding that price is the main reason behind the shift. Ducker Carlisle’s Nate Chenenko told Automotive News that quick lube shops made more money from 2024 to 2025, while dealerships made less. Both quick lubes and dealers are raising prices, though the former is doing so at a slower rate. The study also f

Blazing the Trail The name Chevrolet Blazer is important; this model has been one of the brand's more iconic nameplates, dating back to the late 60s and 70s. Over the years, it has taken on different form factors and has survived a lot of ups and downs, but what is notable today is that it now bears the EV powertrain for the brand. Having been in production since 2024, it is about time the mid-cycle refresh is given to the Blazer EV, and for 2027, GM is set to introduce notable updates to the ag

Honda's Wagon History Honda isn't normally associated with building station wagons, but it has made pretty good ones over the years. The U.S. had two generations of Accord Wagon, and there were the quirky Civic "Wagovans" from the '80s. North America was also fortunate enough to get the Acura TSX Sport Wagon, itself a federalized version of the European and Japanese-spec Accord Tourer. Outside North America, Honda offered many more longroofs. For instance, the European market still had a Civic T

A Night That Ended in Sirens A report from ABC13 says several drivers were arrested for street racing on Houston’s South Loop. Under a 2023 Texas law, vehicles involved can be impounded immediately and, in some cases, permanently seized. According to Taylor Vanegas, chief prosecutor of the Vehicular Crimes Unit at the Montgomery County DA’s Office, social media has encouraged some drivers to engage in acts like street racing for attention and clicks. The numbers appear to back that up: Montgomer

The peak of the storm lands on Tuesday evening, which is also Cinco de Mayo, so anyone driving in the zone after dark will be sharing the road with holiday traffic on top of active chain controls and deteriorating mountain routes. Current Status I-80 Wyoming (Cheyenne to Rawlins): open, light/high-profile restriction expected Monday night I-25 north (Cheyenne to Casper): open, snow and wind impacts Tuesday I-70 west of Denver: open, chain controls likely Tuesday afternoon US-34 through Rocky Mou