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Cars Are Just the Beginning Subscription-based services have largely taken over the market, with companies like Netflix generating significant revenue from the model. A similar approach is now taking shape in the auto industry, with General Motors betting that subscription services like OnStar and Super Cruise could eventually generate more revenue than vehicle sales – an approach that now appears to be paying off. Automotive News reported that General Motors sees these subscription-based servic

If Lake says it’s good, I believe him. I just wanted to start off with that. Lake Speed Jr. is one of the smartest folks in the automotive aftermarket, is a real life oil analyst and engineer, and has designed some of the best engine oils in the aftermarket for hot rodders and racers alike. He’s earned his stripes, and that’s why I trust him when it comes to engine oils. So how does this Valvoline Restore and Protect actually work? According to Valvoline it works miracles, and I’ve heard a few c

Fuel Leaks Are Serious Fuel leaks are one of those problems you never want to ignore. Gasoline is quick to evaporate and can catch fire if it hits something hot or electrical. Even a small leak can mess with how the engine runs, causing rough idling or even shutting the engine down when you least expect it. That’s exactly what one 2006 Frontier owner reported in a recent petition to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). According to the filing, the smell of raw gasoline was strong

Do We Really Want Pop-Out Door Handles? If there's one design trend that nobody's really asked for but we're stuck with, it's pop-out door handles. Whether it's mechanical or electronic, it's on a lot of cars these days, especially EVs. Automakers say it's for aerodynamic and aesthetic reasons, but one can say that no one really goes out of their way to get a car with it. These door handles have also sparked controversy over recent years. There have been cases of these being inoperable after acc

A Flood of Used EVs is Coming A surge is coming to the used car market, and they're EVs. In the next few years, a tidal wave of leased EVs will return to dealerships as early adopters hand over their keys. For buyers, this is shaping up to be the best shot yet at owning an EV without the steep new-car price tag. Leasing fueled much of the recent EV boom. With incentives and tax credits lowering monthly payments, many buyers chose two- or three-year leases over buying outright. Now, all those EVs

Diesel’s Place in Today’s Market While diesel-powered passenger vehicles are increasingly limited in the U.S., they remain vital, especially for those in the agriculture industry, thanks to their superior low-end torque, which improves payload and towing capacities. One long-standing issue, however, is the mandated Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system, which helps reduce emissions but has cost owners in repairs and, for workhorse applications, lost productivity. Now, the U.S. Environmental Protecti

Porsche Hit With Charging Issue Lawsuit...Again Two Porsche EV owners have launched a lawsuit against the German automaker. The suit alleges that the charging cables supplied to their respective vehicles are defective, stating that they overheat and stop charging. The cars weren't the main source of the problem, though it's worth noting that the owners' cars were a Taycan Turbo and a Taycan 4S. It was mentioned that the cable would also become "hot to the touch where it plugged into the vehicle’

Moab, Jeep, and a Different Kind of Build If there’s a place that defines off-roading culture in the US, it’s Moab in Utah. The red rock terrain, steep climbs, and technical trails have made it a go-to destination for rock-crawlers for decades. It’s also where the Easter Jeep Safari takes place, drawing enthusiasts and factory-backed builds every year. And if there’s a brand closely tied to that scene, it’s Jeep. The brand regularly uses the event as a showcase, recently rolling out a batch of c

Relax, the Gas-Powered 3 Series is Coming At the moment, all eyes are on the electric i3, but let's not forget that the fuel-fed version of the BMW 3 Series is coming soon. It hasn't been revealed yet, and the folks from Munich aren't mentioning any details just yet. It's not like BMW is making that model a mere footnote in the new-gen 3 Series story. If anything, it's making us even more curious about it. With the world premiere of the i3, we might not wait too long for the gas-powered 3 Series

At a time when gas prices have surged to their highest levels since mid-2022 due to geopolitical volatility from the US-Iran conflict and shipping concerns, GM is ramping up production of its gas-guzzling heavy-duty pickups in Michigan. The automaker is adding a sixth workday in overtime shifts at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan to meet strong demand for gas-powered pickups; starting in June, the factory will operate six days a week, up from five. “General Motors is making strategic adjustm

After the first round arrived Monday night, the SPC's Day 1 Convective Outlook puts the upper Mississippi Valley under a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms, with hailstones greater than 2 inches in diameter expected from northeast Iowa into southern Wisconsin. And it doesn't look any better for the rest of the week, with the SPC's Day 4-8 outlook identifying a multi-day pattern building across the central United States through Saturday. Wednesday through Thursday, storms are expected along a s

A Fast Start to a Very Big Plan Hyundai isn’t dragging its feet. Just last week, the brand mapped out a plan for 36 new vehicles by 2030. That covers everything from EVs to hybrids, and probably a few oddballs in between. The number is big, but the timeline is even tighter. And what better way to start than doing a world premiere at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1. With Hyundai’s broader push to accelerate launches and expand its presence, especially in North America, the ti

The Gulf has long been one of the most important markets in the luxury automotive world. It accounts for less than 10 per cent of total sales volumes at most high-end brands, but generates profits far disproportionate to that share, because buyers there consistently opt for the most customized and, consequently, most expensive versions of every model on offer. Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser captured the sentiment perfectly just weeks before conflict broke out. "It's the best market in the wo

Safety Debate One of the hottest topics in the automotive industry now is autonomous driving, regardless of its level of advancement or form. Auto makers have been touting their own autonomous tech for years now, but Tesla has always been at the forefront of that conversation, claiming its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature is the most advanced and safest. Despite these claims, we've all seen multiple lawsuits filed against the brand for accidents caused by the driving systems. Multiple people have

Lamborghini Aventador Gas Cap Quote Sparks Online Reaction Not even Lamborghinis are immune to the usual wear and tear, and an Aventador needed a fix badly. A routine repair on a Lamborghini Aventador has gone viral after a Reddit post revealed the cost of a simple replacement part: roughly $1,300 for a fuel cap. The story, shared in the r/Justrolledintotheshop community, details how a technician diagnosed an EVAP system fault and traced it to a defective gas cap, which is typically a quick, in

Ford and General Motors (GM) have silently increased the cost of buying their full-size trucks and SUVs, not by inflating destination charges. The minimum fee now sits at $2,795 across multiple models and brands, adding a noticeable premium before you even consider options or dealer extras. With the average new carcosting $50,300 and full-size pickups reaching an average selling price of $66,386 as of December last year, a few hundred dollars might not matter to you. However, this increased dest

A Reputation That’s Hard to Shake The Hyundai Theta II 2.4-liter engine has a reputation that’s hard to ignore. Recalls, lawsuits, and owner complaints have piled up, mostly due to engine failures caused by bearing wear and oil starvation. Manufacturing debris, lubrication issues, and questions about long-term durability have all contributed to making this one of the more troublesome modern four-cylinders. This reputation was built up over the years. Across Hyundai and Kia models, the same patte

Toyota closed 2025 on a historic high. The Japanese automaker sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally, securing its position as the world's best-selling automaker for the sixth year in a row. That momentum, however, has run straight into 2026 with an asterisk attached. Toyota reported a 3.9 per cent decline in global production for February 2026, marking its fourth consecutive month of contraction, with worldwide output totaling 749,673 units for the month. Global sales followed suit, easin

A Five-Cylinder Tradition Audi has long been involved in motorsports, with its latest major push coming in Formula 1. But one of its most significant chapters dates back to early rally racing, where the automaker championed key innovations such as the Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a turbocharged five-cylinder engine. That distinctive layout has endured over the years, and one modern iteration is the 2.5-liter turbocharged DAZA engine pulled from a 2017 Audi RS3. Deutsche Auto Parts obtained

A 2022 Hyundai Palisade owner has taken to social media to sound the alarm regarding a potential issue with the SUV’s third-row seats, claiming her SUV exhibits the same problem that led to the stop sale of 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims in the US and Canada. Hyundai announced a recall of the latter models after a 2-year-old child died when a power seat in a 2026 Palisade collapsed and pinned her. To make matters worse, more injuries have been reported since then due to the same pow

A Competitive Segment Worldwide The local market is dominated by SUVs and crossovers, and car buyers are more inclined to purchase taller, wider vehicles as a means of achieving the most practical form of mobility for daily driving. The compact SUV segment is highly competitive, with the top dog being the Toyota RAV4. Keen to stay competitive, Hyundai has been toiling away at the Tucson's next form; in fact, some leaks and renderings are now making the rounds online.

A Rare Automaker Alliance Over Fraud Earlier this month, Stellantis sued Iowa-based dealer group Sky Auto Mall over alleged floorplan fraud. Now, Ford Motor Company has formally joined the fight, filing its own lawsuit and effectively turning the case into a two-front legal battle against the same dealer. According to filings, Stellantis Financial Services first spotted irregularities and alerted Ford Credit in February. Ford’s subsequent investigation uncovered a pool of vehicles that appeared

Is This Z06 a Flex or a Stretch? Without knowing the broader market conditions, a listing like this 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 may sound like a sweet deal to some, especially since the seller, Motor Cars of Chicago, described it as an “Instagram Special.” The full details were not disclosed, but based on what is visible and the $164,995 asking price, the offer certainly raises eyebrows. The seller noted that this C8 Corvette Z06 features a Blade Silver Metallic exterior and a Jet Black interior

The Door Handle Dilemma Automakers cannot seem to leave simple mechanisms alone, often turning them into more complicated systems in the name of innovation, or whatever one chooses to call it. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is a case in point, with its electronic door “handles,” which could pose safety risks if the vehicle's battery dies. According to Carscoops, however, Stellantis is on top of things and has laid out backup measures in case such an unfortunate situation occurs. Jeep interior design chi

A Different Playbook That’s Actually Working Tesla usually prefers to do things differently, but in Japan, it’s following a more traditional playbook. Rather than sticking to online sales and a bare-bones showroom approach, the company is putting real effort into dealerships and face-to-face interaction – exactly how most Japanese buyers want to shop for cars. And that approach has been working, but it has also given rise to another problem the automaker needs to solve. Tesla is now set to doubl