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When the 789-horsepower Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid arrived, it effectively replaced both the S and the Performante in one fell swoop, but Sant'Agata is about to introduce an even more extreme take on its best-seller, teasing what appears to be the new Performante model. The automaker took to social media to share a single shadowy image of the incoming Urus model, and while the name was not confirmed (some say it will be called the Urus SE Performante, while others suggest the SE element

Open for Business With China Earlier this year, Canada rolled back its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, opening more doors for China's auto industry in North America. From 100%, tariffs are now down to 6.1%, and at the time of writing, a quota limits imported models to just 49,000 units. That said, that quota will be lifted to 70,000 units per year after five years, but knowing China, those are rookie numbers. Nonetheless, it's a start, and the U.S has both its neighbors allowing more Chinese-made ve

Morgan Goes Beyond Its Usual Formula Morgan has always done its own thing. While everyone else is busy stuffing cars with screens and chasing the latest tech, the Brits at Morgan keep cranking out lightweight sports cars that feel properly old-school. The new Supersport brought a bit more comfort and usability, but cars like the Super 3 and the off-road-ready Plus Four CX-T show Morgan isn’t scared to get weird when it wants to. Now, Morgan’s taking things a step further. Meet the Midsummer Coup

After years of battling a reputation marred by record-setting vehicle recalls, Ford Motor Company has officially secured the gold standard in automotive reliability. According to the newly released 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) by JD Power, Ford ranks as the highest-quality mass-market brand in America, while Porsche ranks highest quality overall. This marks the first time in 16 years that the Detroit automaker has clinched the top spot, signaling a monumental turnaround for a brand that

Surveying Women Behind the Wheel A recently-concluded survey of women drivers across 33 countries concluded that an overwhelming majority view themselves as safe and attentive drivers. The survey, conducted by Czech publication Zenavaute in partnership with the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year organization, examined driving habits, stress factors, common distractions, and attitudes toward safety among female motorists. 

Keeping Clean Ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic, people have been more careful and more sensitive about the cleanliness of everyday surfaces. The idea that a virus that bad can latch onto us from any surface has given us more reason to clean the surfaces we're exposed to on a daily basis. Cleaning can be tedious; some automakers have apparently been working hard to offer sanitizing features for cars. After all, cars are used daily and are exposed to different matters from the outside world. Plas

California's New Privacy Battleground California is currently facing a tense standoff between state regulators and the automotive industry. A landmark law aimed at protecting domestic violence survivors from being stalked through vehicle technology has hit a major regulatory roadblock. Automakers are threatening a complete freeze on new and used car sales in the state unless the government immediately delays the upcoming compliance deadline. The critical safety law requires companies to quickly

When people think of limousines, they usually picture long-wheelbase Cadillacs, Lincolns, or perhaps an old luxury sedan destined for wedding duty. A classic pony car, like a Ford Mustang, however, is probably the last vehicle that comes to mind. Yet that's exactly what one ambitious builder created with this stretched 1966 Ford Mustang, which is currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer. At the time of writing, bidding has reached just $15,000, with the auction scheduled to end on July 28. A Po

From Expedition Rigs to Street Style For Tesla owners who love to tinker, Unplugged Performance is their go-to place for aftermarket needs. The California crew has done it all, from slammed suspensions and wild aero kits to full-blown Tesla Cybertruck makeovers that barely resemble the original truck. Case in point: the UP Invincible Expedition Package, which piles on over $18,000 in off-road armor, suspension, lights, and enough gear to survive the end of the world. Clearly, Cybertruck owners a

The Merger Collapse Aftermath Back in late 2024, some of you might remember the planned merger between Nissan and Honda. But as quickly as it was drummed up, the deal crumbled before it could even get off the ground. At the time, it was said that Honda would eventually take over Nissan, something the latter did not want. In the end, everything was scrapped, but Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi agreed to continue collaborating on other matters. It was the automotive industry's equivalent of 'can we

A New Trademark Filed in the US In case you missed it, Subaru already confirmed that the Performance-B STI Concept gets the green light for production. As expected, details are still locked away, but a recent US trademark filing might just give us a sneak peek at what badge this hot hatch will wear. Filed on June 9, Subaru's latest paperwork with the US Patent and Trademark Office is for the name "IMPREZA TX." It's an intent-to-use application, so Subaru is basically calling dibs on the name for

This week, Detroit-based brand Slate confirmed its new electric pickup will start at just $24,950, which will make it the cheapest truck in the United States. But another U.S. startup is set to launch an even more affordable small pickup. Based in Texas, REO Industries has announced target pricing and the opening of reservations for its downsized truck, known as the Runabout. Starting at over $3,000 less than the Slate, REO’s challenger will have no range anxiety issues since it has a traditiona

After more than a decade of persistent rumors and pleading from a dedicated cult following, it seems the beloved Honda Element is officially making a comeback. Expected to arrive in showrooms by 2029, the reborn Element will return not just as a quirky utility vehicle but as a dedicated hybrid compact crossover aimed squarely at the popular Ford Bronco Sport. Honda In Its Element According to industry reports, Honda is gearing up to produce the next-generation Element at one of its assembly plan

A Manual Hypercar Coming Soon? The prospect of a manual hypercar sounds exciting, but the reality is, it's one of the most unlikely things to happen these days. In the quest for even more rapid acceleration times, modern-day self-shifters can get the job done far quicker than three pedals and a stick shift. That said, there is a report that claims Koenigsegg will soon unveil a very special Regera, one equipped with a manual transmission. Should be a pretty wild ride, then.

A Test For New Leadership Nissan's recent annual shareholder meeting was, let's just say, full of drama. Some shareholders wanted former chairman Carlos Ghosn back on the board, while others vented frustration over the company's declining stock price. Through it all, Ivan Espinosa remained at the helm as CEO. Espinosa even kept a firm grip on the meeting, telling an interjecting woman to “please be quiet” and threatening to eject another unruly shareholder from the hall, according to Automotive

Subaru has introduced a new production strategy that it may also launch in the U.S., building combustion cars, hybrids, and EVs all on the same line for the first time. It's calling the move "ultra-efficient production," and it will start with its Yajima assembly plant near Tokyo, Japan, in August. The two-line plant is currently responsible for the Trailseeker and the Toyota bZ4X Touring/bZ Woodland EVs on one line and the Forester and Outback on the other. Now, it will add the Forester hybrid

Changing of the Guard at Ferrari In the world of automotive executives, the name Enrico Galliera might not pop up in the news as often as, say, Akio Toyoda or Jim Farley. However, Galliera has been instrumental in building up the company's stock over the years. Granted, the company has never had any problems with brand equity, but its marketing department has described the cars in a way that makes them irresistible and aspirational for years to come. After 16 years, Galliera is leaving Ferrari a

The Lexus RC Is Down To Its Final Examples The Lexus RC reached the end of the road last year. After more than ten years on sale, Lexus has pulled the plug on its luxury sport coupe after the 2025 model year, leaving the IS sedan as the last compact performance car standing in the lineup. Launched in 2015, the RC was Lexus’ shot at taking on the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe. It brought sharp looks, comfy grand-touring vibes, and the bulletproof reliability Lexus is known for. Sti

Pulling From The Front Front-wheel-drive performance cars get a lot of flak for their inherent limitations on the racetrack, including a tendency to understeer and the burden of making the front wheels handle acceleration, steering, and braking all at once. But modern engineering has made them faster and more capable than ever, even if the field is now mostly limited to models like the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf GTI, and Hyundai Elantra N. The Acura Integra Type S DE5 also belongs to th

A big, tall truck or SUV tends to make its occupants feel safer and more secure, and generally, that's true, but those outside the vehicle are being put in more and more danger with each inch that the hood rises. That's according to a new study published by the New York Times, which found that the increase in average vehicle hood height over the last two decades has cost thousands of pedestrian deaths. The publication delved deep into the subject, using NHTSA crash data, NHTSA fatality reporting

Exposure To Scrutiny After a separate lawsuit alleging “phantom braking” issues with Honda Sensing, Honda is now facing another legal challenge. This time, the Japanese marque is accused of a front-camera defect affecting several key safety features. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff argues that Honda knew about the alleged defect through consumer complaints, dealership repair records, warranty claims, and reports submitted to NHTSA, but continued selling affected vehicles without addressi

Many automakers take their new vehicles to the Nürburgring to develop handling, and based on new spy shots taken of the 2027 Range Rover, JaguarLand Rover still has a considerable amount of work to do before the facelifted SUV is ready to enter production. The refresh of the fifth-generation L460 Range Rover was spotted being pushed at speed on the Nordschleife, and the vehicle appears to have been struggling to manage all its weight, with the front wheel arches lifting so high that positive cam

Audi's New Car Offense Audi has been making a fair bit of noise over the last couple of years with successive launches. The new-car barrage started with all-new A5 and A6, followed up by the redesigned Q5. More recently, the third-gen Q7 made its world premiere, and barely a week later, the A6 Allroad debuted. Oh, and let's not forget the RS 5. Audi needs to launch all the new cars it can following a rough 2025. With the way things are going, the company range overhaul should help turn the tide

The "Next 2008" Is Parked in Your Driveway Our national auto debt has swelled to an astronomical $1.7 trillion. This is no longer just a personal finance problem for struggling families. Financial experts warn that the sheer volume of this mounting consumer debt poses a severe systemic threat to the entire banking sector. The writing is clearly on the wall for a potential economic meltdown that heavily rivals the last housing crash. The average cost of a new carofficially crossed the $50,000 thr

Car Testing Gone Wild Car testing is an exact science. Automakers push their vehicles to the limit to ensure durability. We have seen manufacturers practically melt their engines, like when Nissanruns its Frontier powertrain at redline to catch problems early. Furthermore, conquering the Nurburgring has become the ultimate benchmark for demonstrating performance capabilities. Now, Ford has discovered a far more terrifying way to validate its engineering. Ford Secure product director Sam Harris h

A New Hypercar Company No matter what you drive – be it a battered hatchback, a family SUV, or a seven-figure hypercar – you’re basically sitting the same way. Upright or a bit reclined, arms outstretched, feet poking at pedals. The recipe hasn’t changed in decades. Sure, there have been a few rebels, like the McLaren F1 and its center-seat setups. But even those wildcards stick to the old formula: you’re still perched behind the front axle, peering over a long dashboard. Enter Sanrivatti, a sta

Slate, the new, suburban Detroit-based EV start-up has officially released pricing and, as it had long promised, it will start in the mid-$20,000 range -- $24,950 to be more precise. That positions it as one of the most affordable EVs on the market and the lowest-priced all-electric truck. Along with the pickup first shown in April 2025, two SUV packages, dubbed Squareback and Fastback, also will be available at launch, starting at $29,950. Buyers of the pickup will also have the option to conve