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Celebrating Legacy There are very few brands that have the same status and history as Jeep. In fact, if you look at most automakers today, Jeep stands as an institution for staying true to its roots, yet it is still widely regarded as a leader in its segment. As a testament to Jeep's status, the brand is celebrating a huge milestone; in 2025, Jeep turned 85. As part of the celebration, the brand launched the Twelve 4 Twelve series, a new special-edition model that will debut on the 12th of every

Drivers across large parts of the United States could face dramatically different weather hazards this weekend as a powerful spring weather pattern spreads across the country. While the eastern half of the nation prepares for temperatures far above seasonal averages, the central Plains are facing a very different risk: strong, dry winds capable of rapidly spreading wildfires. Forecasters say the unusual combination of record-breaking warmth in the East and critical fire weather conditions in the

The Sovereign State of California The state of California has always stood out in the automotive world. It has always been the state's stance that it takes the environment seriously, to the point that it has its own rules on fuel economy and emissions regulations. Because of this, manufacturers must abide by these special rules, often different from those in the rest of the country. As we all know, California is a major state with a big car-buying and driving population, even bigger than entire

New Name, New Me Volkswagen's initial range of ID electric vehicles hasn't had the best of starts. As far as sales go, we wouldn't call it a massive success, and contemporary reviews haven't been the kindest. VW's EV push has lagged behind the competition, and the company is pulling all the stops to reverse its fortunes. The ID.3 was the first mass-market electric vehicle from Volkswagen. It was introduced in late 2019 for the 2020 model year, effectively replacing the e-Golf. It was then faceli

Lucid’s Efficiency Play Finally Targets a Lower Price Lucid Motors made a name for itself by chasing big numbers and even bigger ambitions. The California-based brand is best known for the Lucid Air sedan’s impressive range and the newer Gravity SUV, both of which set the bar for efficiency among electric vehicles. But there’s always been one big hurdle: price. Lucid’s cars are firmly in luxury territory, and even the Gravity, which is supposed to be the more accessible model, starts at about $8

A Bay Area family’s Cadillac Lyriq EV experiencing a faulty 12-volt battery became a potential safety hazard when its electric doors blocked with an infant inside the vehicle. Reporting this week on the incident that happened on January 4 in Antioch, California, ABC 7 News Bay Area noted that the parents couldn’t get to their 12-month child who was trapped in the car for about 30 minutes. Mother Lacey Gunn was using the grandparents’ 2024 Cadillac Lyriq to go to church on a Sunday morning, and a

Infiniti’s New Coupe Crossover Is Almost Here Infiniti is gearing up to launch the QX65, a coupe-style crossover that takes its cues from last year’s QX65 Monograph concept. The production model is set to arrive soon, starting out with a four-cylinder engine. But behind the scenes, Infiniti is already laying the groundwork for something with more muscle. According to a report from Automotive News, citing an unnamed source familiar with the product plan, Infiniti intends to introduce a V6-powered

Volkswagen has released a teaser image of the redesigned 2027 Atlas three-row midsize SUV, the brand’s second best-selling model in the United States last year just behind the Tiguan. As the biggest model with the highest price tag, the Atlas is obviously a big deal for VW and it needs to be successful, especially as the automaker's US sales dropped 13% last year. The photo shows a close-up of the family SUV’s rear end, revealing the taillight shape and light signature at night. As with the lat

(Photos by Rick Bain, Ken Hughes, Darr Hawthorne) • The 68th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at historic Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California kicked off the 2026 NHRA Heritage Racing Series. If you’re going to attend one nostalgia drag racing event the March Meet is it, with nitro qualifying and eliminations under sunny, near-perfect conditions with packed grandstands and Nitro Loving spectators. The March Meet features a mix of nitro-burning classes Nostalgia Top Fuel, N

Rivian’s More Attainable EV Finally Takes Shape The R2’s specs may have leaked early, but the official reveal shows there’s a lot more to this electric SUV than what first hit the internet. The R2 is a big deal for Rivian. While the R1T pickup and R1S SUV helped establish the brand, both sit firmly in premium territory with prices well north of $70,000. The R2 is meant to be the more mainstream offering – something for buyers who want Rivian’s design and capability but can’t quite stretch their

The Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest are bracing for a brutal stretch of winter weather that will make highway travel exceedingly dangerous, if not impossible, over the next 48 hours. Two powerful storm systems are lining up to hammer the northern tier of the United States through Saturday, and the National Weather Service is urging drivers to seriously reconsider any travel plans. Extreme Winds Hit First The first system is already generating extreme conditions. According to the Storm Pre

BMW has introduced the 2027 M4 Coupe M Legacy Edition, a limited run of models to celebrate 40 years since the M3 Coupe first debuted. Of course, the M3 name was eventually dropped for the M4 on the brand’s compact coupes; all M3s are now sedans. Offered in both Coupe and Competition Coupe forms, the new M4 M Legacy Edition features exclusive exterior and interior design flourishes—including a few features previously reserved for the CS and CSL. There are just two problems, though: the striking

Last month, Honda announced that its carmaking unit posted an operating loss of over $1 billion from April through December 2025, largely because of the changing EV market and U.S. import tariffs. Now, we get to see some consequences to the fact that Honda Motor Company’s automobile division is effectively in the red, namely the cancelation of three all-electric models that were in the late stages of development and were projected to be built and sold in North America—the Honda 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, a

Towing the Future with the Past: INEOS Quartermaster and the Pebble Flow Over my lifetime as an automotive journalist, I’ve pulled just about every type of trailer with just about every type of vehicle. But I had never attempted anything like this: towing a futuristic, self-propelled travel trailer with a deliberately old-school pickup truck. It was the meeting of two completely different philosophies, one rooted in rugged mechanical simplicity, the other driven by cutting-edge technology. And s

Ferrari’s on a model launch spree like never before, preparing to launch no fewer than five new models by the end of 2026. Some of those are truly significant, like the brand’s first ever EV, the Luce. A bit less of a watershed moment in the company’s history, but – let’s be honest – much more appealing is the car it’s unveiled today, though: the Amalfi Spider. A drop-top version

When the second-generation Kia Telluride was revealed last year, one of the main talking points was Kia replacing the V6 with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The change also distances the Telluride from the new Hyundai Palisade, which has continued with a standard V6. But Kia’s case for using a four-cylinder instead of a V6 is a strong one. Sang Lee, Product Planning National Manager at Kia America, has explained this key powertrain strategy in a new interview, and his statements suggest th

The Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup is many things: a capable off-roader, an adventure truck, a convertible pickup, and even a work truck, given that it has a sturdy ladder-frame chassis. Now, if you’re really serious about using the Gladiator as a work truck, the 5-foot cargo bed is an inconvenient, as it’s small compared to many midsize trucks and often requires carrying larger items with the tailgate down. But if you insist on using your Gladiator as a work truck—and many people do mostly in of

The Reality of Buying New Let's face it, new car prices are astronomical. With most models now affordable, car buyers are struggling to fathom the sticker prices displayed across American dealerships. A lot of people are weighing in on the issue, especially in government. Some say it's the fault of the environment and safety regulations, others say the tariffs are to blame. A study has gone deeper into understanding what's causing the price increase. Reuterstook a more in-depth look at the sales

Nissan is probably regretting the decision to switch to a smaller turbocharged engine for the Rogue in 2021. Since then, Rogues spanning multiple model years have been recalled for issues with the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, with the most recent recall being in February 2026. Due to ongoing problems with what’s known as the VC-Turbo mill, Nissan has now announced another warranty extension for the engine. Here’s everything we know so far. Related: Nearly Half A Million Nissan C

“Super Speeders” on the Loose  Plenty of us do it, a lot of us get a kick out of it, and perhaps quite a number of us get away with it. Regardless of intent, speeding can be dangerous — emphasis on can. However, there’s always the argument about the right place and the right time. School zones aren’t one of them, and a densely populated city isn’t either. New York City Open Data has data that Transportation Alternatives picked up, which then published a heat map report of the top 10 “Super Speed

BlueCruise Is Growing Fast, But Its Past Is Still Under Review Ford’s BlueCruise might not get as much attention as some rivals, but it’s quietly become one of the most common semi-autonomous systems on the road. Drivers have already covered hundreds of millions of miles with it switched on, and Ford says you can now use it on most major highways in the US and Canada. But BlueCruise’s growth hasn’t come without problems. In 2024, two fatal crashes involving 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs happened

After introducing the 296 GTB with 819 horsepower and then superceding it with the 858-hp 296 Speciale, a new report from Italian media claims that the third iteration of the Ferrari 296 may exceed 900 hp, making it even more powerful than the 819-hp 12Cilindri, which has twice as many cylinders. According to Automoto, optimization of the electrical components of the plug-in hybrid powertrain and tweaks to the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged, 120-degree V6 engine could take the new 296, expected to

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? A lot of people are divided in their opinions about the Honda Prelude; most call it a wannabe sports car, while others praise it as a good grand tourer. Some people seem to be trying to find the limit. Despite its apparent sporting tendencies, the Prelude truly leans more towards being a cruiser than a canyon carver. Evidence seems to be out there, as the auction world has just posted two almost brand-new Preludes for sale. Sadly, both are listed with significant damage

Toyota’s Updated EV Lineup Gets Even More Appealing For 2026, the Toyota bZ gets a round of updates that actually move the needle. Range, refinement, and equipment all see improvements, and the price drops compared to the outgoing model. On paper, that already puts it in a better spot within Toyota’s still-limited EV lineup. But Toyota isn’t stopping there. According to CarsDirect, the Japanese automaker is now stacking on some serious incentives for the 2026 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland to get mor

First of the Neue Klasse LCIs The Neue Klasse has been established, and the all-new iX3 ushered in a new era for BMW. The next-generation 3 Series will be the next to get a radical overhaul, but the rest of the range will get facelifted to get the same look. With that, expect the 7 Series, 5 Series, and X3 to get elements from BMW's new philosophy. Of the upcoming LCI models, the 7 Series will get the Neue Klasse look first. There have been spy shots of it for the past couple of months, and now,