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Mazda’s Best-Seller Starts a New Chapter The Mazda CX-5 isn’t just another crossover – it’s the backbone of the Japanese marque. Since 2011, it’s become Mazda’s global sales champ, shaping what we expect from the company’s modern lineup. Earlier this year, it smashed through the five-million mark in worldwide production and sales, joining a very exclusive club with just two other Mazda models. The new generation isn’t slowing down, either. Mazda claims over 10,000 orders for the CX-5 in Japan as

The Pajero Family Is Growing Believe it or not, it’s actually happening. Mitsubishi is dusting off the Pajero nameplate – Montero for other markets – and bringing it back from the dead. The company, along with dealer and customer previews, has already spilled the beans: the new SUV will ride on a body-on-frame setup borrowed from the Triton pickup, putting it right back at the top of Mitsubishi’s off-road food chain. The Montero comeback won’t be a one-and-done deal. But word from Japan is that

A Kia Telluride class action lawsuit related to windshields that are allegedly defective will drag on after originally being filed almost six years ago. A federal judge has now refused to dismiss the class action, despite Kia arguing that the entire case should be thrown out. While some warranty claims were dismissed, others remain, with plaintiffs alleging that windshields of certain first-generation Telluride models chip, crack, and break due to a manufacturing defect. As the Telluride is one

The First Glimpse With Chevrolet recently unveiling the next-generation Silverado 1500, it may only be a matter of time before its premium counterpart, the GMC Sierra 1500, follows suit. In the meantime, GMC has offered only an early glimpse of the redesigned truck on its website. The new teaser image suggests the next-generation Sierra could adopt styling cues from the Sierra EV. Its daytime running lights appear to move away from the current straightforward C-shaped design in favor of a look c

A Brand For Everything Chinese brands like to diversify, whether in electronics or cars; they feel that if a new segment or market needs to be tapped, they set up a new company under the same umbrella specifically for that segment. This is even more evident in the automotive industry: each mother company has multiple sub-brands, each targeting a specific lifestyle or segment. Xiaomi has been diving deeper into cars after its successes in technology; its latest venture will see it dabble in the w

In China, those seeking a six-seat electric crossover have access to the Tesla Model Y L, and according to a new report, American families will soon have the option of the Model Y L, too. Citing an anonymous source, Not a Tesla App claims that the long-wheelbase Model Y will reach the U.S. in the fall, in either August or September. Tesla invited U.S. influencers to see the vehicle earlier in the year, likely to gauge whether it's worth offering the more spacious model here, and we were among t

A More Advanced Traction Control System Traction control used to be a hindrance for many advanced drivers seeking the perfect slip angle to attack corners. With the driver aid on, you could say that you're leaving a lot of speed on the table, especially if you're chasing a particular lap time on track. Having the option to turn traction control off might be fun at first, but it can quickly turn into a code brown when faced with a situation that you're too inexperienced to recover from. That's w

A New Chapter For Osca Over in Italy, DR Automobiles has built its business around rebadging and localizing Chinese vehicles for the European market. One of its latest projects is the revival of Osca, which has unveiled its first model, the MT6, based on the Changan Uni-T. More interestingly, the brand is reportedly planning a new sports car that could use a Lotus-derived platform and may eventually make its way to the U.S. Italy's Askanews reports that the upcoming sports car is expected to use

If you're anything like me, you spent the early part of the millennium arguing with fellow car enthusiasts about which was better - the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the Subaru Impreza WRX STi. These days, neither car can be found on a dealer floor, but that may change for the Evo if recently appointed Mitsubishi President and Chief Operating Officer Keisuke Kishiura gets his way. Japanese site Car Watch reports that Kishiura was asked about the possibility of reentering the World Rally Champio

Romain Dumas drove Ford's Super Mustang Mach-E to an 8:18.202 at the 104th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. With that, Dumas has been crowned King of the Mountain six times over and given Ford its second overall win at Pikes Peak. The Race to the Clouds climbs 12.42 miles to a 14,115-foot summit where thin air steadily robs a gas engine of the oxygen it needs to make power. Ford

Jaguar is officially re-entering the market with its flagship EV. The automaker has confirmed, during its annual "investor day" presentation, that its upcoming ultra-luxury electric grand tourer will be badged the Type 01, to be unveiled at a high-stakes global debut in New York this October. Literally Riding On It Jaguar This isn’t just a new model launch; it is a forced corporat

Self-driving is Unavailable According to a new class-action lawsuit against the American electric automaker, Rivian, three plaintiffs have come forth alleging that Rivian's vehicles haven't lived up to the promise of level 3 autonomy. The three customers have reportedly been misled into purchasing their Rivian vehicles with the promise of autonomous features that allegedly haven't been delivered and cannot be delivered. For those who don't know, Level 3 Autonomy is known as "situational autonom

Geely's Upmarket Galaxy Lineup Sets Sights on the Off-Road Crown Geely's upmarket Galaxy lineup has been on an absolute tear in the international market lately. The brand has completely redefined expectations by showing the world what a massive three-row family hauler for a $35,000 price tag can actually deliver. They also clearly like to play along the lines of what they can get away with design-wise. The company recently launched a sedan that practically borrows an AMG grille right off a Merce

Coming Off a Difficult Year Despite record sales in the U.S., Porsche had a shocking 2025. Granted, sales were down by 10% worldwide, which doesn't necessarily trip up alarm bells immediately. What was painful for Stuttgart last year was the profits collapsing by a whopping 92%. If we're being exact, it's 92.7% - practically a wipeout in this case. The reason? The reversal of several EV projects proved costly for the brand, and this has been compounded by the ongoing sales slump in China. On top

We’ve watched prices soar on everything from eggs to automobiles over the last few years. But few things have kept pace with auto insurance, premiums surging 64% from 2020 to 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The question is why? President Donald Trump, not surprisingly, has weighed in and he’s pointing his finger at a familiar culprit: “illegal immigrants.” But while they may play a minor role, experts put the blame on a variety of other factors, starting with the pandemic that

Expanding the Neue Klasse EV Family Neue Klasse is a blanket term for all upcoming BMW models. Whether it's fuel-fed or pure electric, everything the brand launches from this point on will follow that philosophy. It kicked off with the iX3, a model that has been well-received and is selling well so far. After the iX3 came the i3, released earlier this year. The reception towards it has also been very good, even prompting BMW to open reservations ahead of schedule. Coming soon is the redesigned X

When the first wave of electric pickups hit the American market, the promise was massive: hulking, zero-emission workhorses designed to do it all. Today, however, the automotive industry faces a harsh reality. Full-size electric trucks like the FordF-150 Lightning and TeslaCybertruck have fallen considerably short of their initial sales expectations, forcing major manufacturers to rethink their overarching strategy from the ground up. Reality of Physics

Plans Keep Changing The auto industry is in one of those wild phases where long-term plans can flip overnight. Not long ago, automakers were on a hiring spree and cranking out cars. Now, they're hitting the brakes and rethinking everything as the market gets shaky. Volkswagen is eyeing thousands of job cuts, and BMW isn't having an easy time either, with sluggish sales in China putting jobs on the line across the company. Now Lucid is joining the club. The California EV maker just announced anot

The Final Days Of The Nissan Versa The writing was on the wall for the Nissan Versa when Nissan confirmed US production would end in December last year. This wasn’t just the end of a humble sedan – it was the final nail in the coffin for America’s last subcompact four-door and the last new car you could buy for under $20,000. For years, the Versa stubbornly held its ground in a shrinking corner of the market. As the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Mitsubishi Mirage quietly vanished from American sh

The Lexus Brand Feeder Lexus is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its compact IS sedan arriving in the United States. The Japanese brand will honor the occasion with a cross-country tour that stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Miami, where owners can grab free swag. Jared Rosenholtz/Autoblog

A Reminder That Wouldn't Quit While many car owners trust dealerships for quality repairs, aftermarket shops remain a popular alternative due to lower costs. That is especially true for routine services such as oil changes, which are often simple enough to be performed at home – unless the vehicle in question is a limited-edition hypercar. This particular TikTok user, @thelifeofjanaep, was one of the owners who opted for an aftermarket shop for an oil change on a 2024 Audi Q3. Unfortunately, she

The Waitlist Keeps Growing The Toyota RAV4 has been a major success story in the U.S., ending the Ford F-150's decades-long reign as America's best-selling individual model in 2024. However, the compact crossover experienced a production slowdown during the launch of the redesigned 2026 model, affecting sales and leaving dealerships with long customer waitlists. But now, Toyota has announced that production of the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid has already begun at its Georgetown plant in Kentucky, which Auto

Ram’s Performance Flagship Returns Ram is dusting off one of its most recognizable performance badges, with the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT now available for ordering. Sitting right at the top of the pickup food chain, the TRX SRT is Ram’s way of shouting from the rooftops that SRT performance is back – and it’s not here to play nice. Under the hood, it’s the same recipe: a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 pumping out a whopping 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to keep the TRX firml

American Performance Roush Performance is part of that niche group of American aftermarket tuning companies. They are technically the same as the likes of Shelby, Callaway, Saleen, and Hennessey, all focused on making high-performance cars perform even better. Roush has always been closely associated with the Ford brand – almost exclusively, but not quite. However, it seems the group is entering new territory by partnering with another American automotive brand. Roush x RAM The Michigan-based t

The Green Hell's Latest Record Comes Without a Driver The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the world’s ultimate proving ground. Winding for 12.9 miles through the Eifel mountains, it’s where carmakers go to prove their mettle and chase bragging rights with ever-quicker lap times. So, a lap time of 10 minutes and 29.483 seconds? On paper, that’s nothing special. Plenty of cars have blitzed the ‘Ring much faster. But here’s the twist: nobody was in the driver’s seat. Xiaomi claims its YU7 GT with the T

The American Wagon Dilemma There is a profound reason American car enthusiasts continually lust after the classic station wagon. Before the crossover SUV dominated every suburban driveway, the wagon served as the undisputed default family hauler. Our collective nostalgia often betrays us into believing that a mass-market return is imminent. The sentiment is so potent that even the highest levels of government briefly humored the idea of a sweeping comeback last year before shifting focus to more

Distinctly Lambo Automotive design is tricky but essential; in a way, those responsible for design have a thankless job: nobody is ever satisfied with the way a car looks, and opinions can vary. Lamborghini has always understood that design is part of its appeal, and over the years has created cars that are distinctly Lamborghini. One of the most recent models to debut is the Fenomeno Roadster, a special, limited-run car that showcases the brand's best in capabilities and design. The latter take