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Chrysler may be one of the Stellantis brands that currently appears to have no direction, but developments are coming, and one of them may be a new sedan, albeit potentially a completely different prospect to corporate stablemate Dodge's Charger, or even Chrysler's old 300, which was discontinued in 2023. Speaking with Automotive News ahead of a Stellantis investor presentation scheduled for May, Stellantis North America design boss Scott Krugger (who reports to global design boss Ralph Gilles a

Volkswagen has been on a mission to build excitement ahead of the reveal of the all-new Atlas. The three-row crossover originally went into production back in 2017, so it’s overdue for a replacement. VW has been hard at work teasing that replacement, initially showing off a camouflaged version of the SUV in February. That was followed by a first look at its high-tech interior a few days ago, and now we have another look at the exterior proportions of what will be a key launch for the German auto

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • Often described as the Idaho’s largest motorsports gathering, the 53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show featured an impressive display of vehicles from across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Dating back to it’s inception in 1973, this long-standing event does not disappoint. Special guest Chip Foose (of Overhaulin’ fame and a past Master Builder at the show) appeared for a meet-and-greet, with one of his builds on display. Every vehicle entry received a

(Photos by Ken Hughes) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Last weekend at Firebird Motor

There are worse ways to spend a Thursday than being handed the keys to a Maserati and pointed toward one of the most storied circuits in British motorsport. Last week, a select group of women from across the motorsport and automotive world got to do exactly that at Goodwood Motor Circuit, courtesy of the Italian marque's inaugural Women's Drive Summit. The event served a dual purpose. First, it celebrated the centenary of Maria Teresa de Filippis, the Neapolitan trailblazer who, in 1958, became

It’s that time of year again, when racers from the western states and beyond show up at Tucson Dragway for what has become the premier event of the West Coast Bracket Races series. The Southwest Showdown, at Tucson Dragway, is a must attend event for folks from more than a dozen states and three countries! Chris Forsyth and his team put on this awesome event, and we love being a part of it. We’ve been livestreaming this event for several years now and always love being a part of it. With Jim Hu

There once was a time when Infiniti built vehicles that felt seriously radical. The original FX—launched in the early 2000s—was one of those cars. It arrived well before the “coupe SUV” became a global luxury trend, blending sports-car-inspired proportions with the practicality of an SUV. At the time, it felt daring and embodied Infiniti's "bionic cheetah" aesthetic perhaps better than anything else. Two whole decades later, the luxury segment is now crowded with sloping-roof crossovers chasing

Has Mazda Finally Committed to EV Tech? Mazda has been hesitant, to say the least, when it comes to electrification. For years, the brand has leaned on its Jinba Ittai philosophy, prioritizing driver engagement over outright technological leaps. Hybrids came late, full EVs even later. But at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, that resistance finally felt like it was cracking. Seeing the 2026 Mazda 6e in the metal, it's clear Mazda is testing how far it can stretch that philosophy into th

Laying down your hard-earned cash on almost any new car comes with the inherent knowledge that it’s going to start losing value from day one. Unless you’re lucky enough to be spending big bucks on some kind of ultra-limited hypercar that might actually go up in value, then depreciation is just a fact of life. There are ways of minimizing the hit you take on depreciation though, as market analyst iSeeCars has just revealed the results of its latest study into the cars that lose the least and most

Tesla Wants to Push Back Tesla has spent the past few years navigating an increasingly crowded legal docket. From claims that defective door handles are impacting resale value to a lawsuit alleging that a Tesla Cybertrucknearly careened off an overpass while using Full Self-Driving, the company has faced scrutiny across both hardware and software fronts. Add to that a failed attempt to overturn a $243 million verdict tied to a fatal Autopilot crash, and a pattern begins to emerge: Tesla’s rapid

A Short American Stay, A Different Direction Abroad When the Volvo EX30 landed in the US, it seemed like the perfect way to get into a Scandinavian EV. Compact, affordable, and loaded with the clean design and tech that make modern Volvos stand out, it looked like the right car for the moment. But things didn’t go as planned. Volvo has already confirmed the EX30 will leave the U.S. after the 2026 model year. Considering deliveries only start in early 2025, that’s a quick exit. Meanwhile, in Euro

Rolls-Royce is no stranger to drawing on nautical themes for its cars. There’s the yacht-like teak decking it likes to incorporate into its convertibles, and there’s the ultra-limited Boat Tail, quite possibly the most expensive new car ever created. Plus, while it’s not exactly sailing, there’s all those possibly apocryphal tales of old Silver Shadows ending up in swimming pools, something Rolls itself tipped its hat to last year. Now, there’s another connection between Rolls and boats, this ti

A Quick Trip to the Tropics Inside Your Lincoln Automakers have been putting more emphasis on wellness features in cars lately. Whether it's a massage seat, a scent diffuser, or even a rest-and-relaxation mode, as many brands call it – it's essentially a preset that plays some relaxing music while putting on a screensaver and adjusting the cabin's ambient lights. We're seeing a lot of these features on electric vehicles to help occupants relax while waiting for the 20 or so minutes needed to cha

While introducing its new Apple Business platform this week, Apple announced that sponsored search results will appear on Apple Maps this summer, on April 14. That's annoying news, but there's one silver lining to the cloud of capitalism: Apple will not be adding sponsored results to searches when using CarPlay, only for Maps users on iOS and iPadOS. At least, that's the good news for now; who knows when Apple will start making in-car navigation another place from which to draw ad revenue? Apple

If you can’t beat them, join them. That seems to be Ford’s reasoning behind adding a new all-electric van to its Transit family of commercial vehicles in Europe, the mid-sized Transit City. We’re saying that because the all-electric van is not exactly a Ford. While the US automaker already has a similarly sized van in Europe that also comes in an all-electric version—the E-Transit Custom—the Transit City is essentially a rebadged JMC Touring, a Chinese electric van built by Ford’s joint venture

No New Inventory The launch of the 2026 RAV4 has had a weird effect on Toyota dealerships. The Japanese brand unveiled the new 2026 version of the RAV4 for the United States, but the announcement resulted in an odd effect: people are still lining up to buy the remaining 2025 model-year units. As the best-selling vehicle in the United States, demand for the RAV4 doesn't stop. Toyota dealerships are now faced with a good problem: they're all sold out. However, there will be no new shipments of

BYD's Monthly Decline Back in February, it was reported that BYD recorded its fifth straight month of sales decline. That said, it was the world leader in EVs, surpassing Tesla by about 600,000 units in 2025. Still, the Chinese automaker isn't having a very good first quarter this year, and the situation in its home market isn't helping. Cooling demand for EVs isn't making the situation any better, and the Chinese auto industry's fiercely competitive nature means you may be up for a few months,

What Is It? The new Kicks e-Power has just landed in Thailand, and while Nissan calls it all-new, the reality sits somewhere in between. Underneath, it’s closely related to what Americans know as the Kicks Play – built in Mexico and one of the most affordable crossovers you can buy in the US. Here’s where it gets interesting. The US Kicks Play sticks with a regular 1.6-liter engine, but the Thai-market Kicks e-Power swaps that out for Nissan’s e-Power system. This setup is similar to what’s comi

Nearly half of American car buyers think Chinese electric vehicles offer strong value. Two in five even want them in the US. But thanks to tariffs north of 100%, they remain completely out of reach. The average new car in the US now costs close to $50,000, and for buyers who want an electric vehicle, the options thin out fast at the affordable end. That frustration is quietly pushing a surprising number of Americans toward a category of cars they have never been able to buy. A Cox Automotive sur

The idea that a manual Corvette C8 could become a reality has taken the internet by storm after Tremec showed a new 6-speed transaxle at the SEMA Show last November. While many fans took that as a sign that General Motors is seriously considering the manual gearbox as a factory option for the C8—after all, Tremec is the official supplier of mid-engine Corvette’s TR-9080 8-speed dual-clutch transmission—the Corvette team shut down the rumors in a rather unusual way. Last week, Corvette chief engi

A Bold Report A recent story from the Financial Times has stirred up rather interesting headlines for the last few days. It was said that Volkswagen is considering a deal with an Israeli defense company to build components for the Iron Dome. Europe's largest automaker is allegedly in talks with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is a state-owned company that was founded as Israel's National R&D Defense Laboratory. The report claims several people close to the ma

Spin-Offs and Revivals Motoring history is littered with stories of names and models being revived or spun off into their own independent brands. A key example is the Mini, which was called the Morris Mini-Minor when it was still under the British Leyland umbrella in the '60s. Upon its sale to BMW, the Germans turned it into a standalone brand with different iterations of the Mini model, which exists to this day and just celebrated a milestone in the U.S. The same type of thinking is underway wi

It’s been an open secret since an early prototype was spotted during the run-up to last weekend’s race at Sebring. Now, Chevrolet is confirming the Corvette Grand Sport is making its return after a seven-year absence. The bowtie brand has an even bigger surprise in store for ‘Vette fans: a first-ever Corvette GS hybrid, the Grand Sport X, which adds another 186 horsepower to the package, while adding the benefits of all-wheel-drive. Even the “base” Grand Sport promises to be a beast thanks to th

The Toyota bZ Woodland is the unlikely performance hero in the Japanese company’s lineup. Positioned as a rugged and practical midsize crossover, its 375-horsepower output allows it to hit 60 mph in a claimed 4.4 seconds, making it one of the quickest new Toyotas on sale. But in a new independent test, the bZ Woodland shattered this claim with an even quicker sprint time, making it as quick off the mark as a GR Supra. Here’s a look at the surprisingly swift numbers put down by this Toyota. Relat

Going Global Our world prides itself on being a global market; it used to be a struggle to ship goods across the world and sell them, but in recent years it has become easier to sell products in almost all parts of the world. The only disruption to this global economy we now enjoy has been the latest conflict in the Middle East, where the closure of vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and regional instability have caused some problems getting cars from one place to another.