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Genesis is no longer just trying to prove it can build a convincing luxury car. In the US, the brand already has a stronger presence than it does in many other parts of the world, with models like the GV70 and GV80 giving it real showroom credibility. Now comes the harder part: making Genesis feel exciting. That job starts with Magma. The GV60 Magma will be the first real test of Genesis’ new performance identity, and the company knows it has to do more than deliver big acceleration numbers. Spe

Ferrari Luce Reservations Doing Well? The internet was pretty much unanimous in slamming the Ferrari Luce. The blocky EV sport sedan had far from a warm reception, and even former Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo had choice words for the car. "At least take the prancing horse off," and "This is definitely a car that the Chinese won't copy," were just some of the things he said about it in public. Despite that, Ferrari claims that Luce reservations are coming along quite nicely. Current Ferrari CE

Toyota has quietly raised the prices of its four largest SUVs. In new pricing information published by the automaker, the Highlander, Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia have all received price hikes. Not all of these prices are reflected on the automaker’s configurator yet, so you can save by purchasing one of these vehicles sooner rather than later. Here, we’ll take a look at how much more you can expect to pay for one of these popular SUVs. 2026 Toyota Highlander Pricing

In a sea of pickup trucks all over the country, Ford Custom Garage is offering a new way to stand out with your Super Duty with a new "Proud to Honor" package that has been released in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The package is simple, but not subtle, with attention-grabbing graphics in red, white, and blue emblazoned on the sides of each truck it's applied to. Depending on the model, the package has some slight variations, but all versions provide a few upgrades. Let's take a close

Not Invited To The Future? The Ford Mustang Mach-E has undeniably done wonders for the Blue Oval, even outselling the gas-powered Mustang in previous years. Given its importance to the lineup, it would seem natural for the company to keep investing in its development. However, a report from Ford Authority states that the Mach-E will not be underpinned by the next-generation Universal EV Platform. For context, Ford’s upcoming Universal EV Platform is touted as a way to reduce production costs and

The Recon Finally Has an EPA Number After what felt like an eternity of teasers and trail-rated promises, the 2026 Jeep Recon Moab has its official EPA range rating. The number is 222 miles, short of the 230 miles Jeep had been expecting. Now, that gap of 8 miles might not sound like a catastrophe, but in a segment where buyers are already range-anxious, and the competition is playing an entirely different game, every mile matters. The Recon is set to hit US and Canadian markets in the second ha

Times are tough, but the 2027 Subaru Solterra isn't adding to the grief, maintaining its $38,495 base MSRP for the new model year, despite numerous updates being carried out for the 2026 model year. Because of those updates, there's pretty much nothing new to talk about. As before, you can select from Premium, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT trims, with the XT models boasting an upgraded dual-motor powertrain good for 338 horsepower, 323 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60 mph time of under five sec

Toyota has dramatically expanded its EV lineup in recent months, but one surprising safety flaw is holding them back from achieving one of the industry’s most coveted safety awards. Those are the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Attaining one of these awards indicates strong crash safety and effective crash-prevention technologies. But three Toyota EVs—bZ, bZ Woodland, and C-HR—all ruled themselves out of contention because of po

Ford continues to take extreme measures in its efforts to improve vehicle quality and reduce recalls, but the Blue Oval is still dealing with problems from older vehicles built to less exacting standards, and its latest recall is evidence of the struggle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain Ford F-150 pickups could unexpectedly downshift into first gear, which could cause the driver to lose control and crash. What makes this issue particularly frustrating for

Defender Leads JLR’s New US Strategy Back in May, Stellantis and JaguarLand Roverquietly shook hands on a Memorandum of Understanding to see what kind of trouble they could get up to together in the US. Details were scarce – just vague talk of 'synergies' and tech development. We even speculated that Ford might want to keep an eye on this duo. Now, though, the fog is lifting, and we’re starting to see where this partnership could actually go. Automotive News reports that JLR and Stellantis are t

After years of cautious hesitation, Toyota's methodical electric vehicle approach is finally bearing fruit in the United States. According to the latest data from S&P Global Mobility, Toyota saw its EV registrations skyrocket by a staggering 225 percent in April, signalling a major milestone for the firm's electric ambitions. Toyota logged 3,524 new vehicle registrations through April 2026. While the brand still ranks seventh in overall U.S. EV volume, this triple-digit growth placed Toyota

Sedans Aren't Dead Yet Though the company's sales may not show it, Maserati currently has one of its best lineups in recent memory. The GranTurismo still looks great but finally feels modern, the Grecale is a stellar rival for the Porsche Macan, and the MCPura acts as the much-needed halo car that Maserati needed for years. All that's missing is a sedan (or two). 2014 Maserati Ghibli S Maserati

Mazda Continues to Defend the CX-5’s Button-Free Cabin Forget the styling, platform, or what’s under the hood – the real headline with the all-new Mazda CX-5 is its dashboard. As soon as Mazda pulled the wraps off its latest CX-5, the internet zeroed in on one thing: almost every physical button had vanished, replaced by a massive touchscreen. The move left plenty of folks scratching their heads, especially since other brands are busy bringing buttons back. This isn’t the first time Mazda’s caug

Hyundai's latest achievement shows just how far electric performance cars have come. The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has recorded a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7:35.42, placing it among some seriously impressive performance machines. Most notably, Hyundai's electric sedan lapped the Green Hell roughly three seconds quicker than the legendary Lexus LFA, which recorded a 7:38 run. Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Beats The Lexus LFA The Nürburgring remains one of the world's toughest proving grounds, exposing

The Hybrid Kicks America (Probably) Needs While the second-gen Kicks has been around for quite some time already, the Japanese market gets a slightly different version. The home market model doesn't bother with pure combustion options, as the only powertrain available is Nissan's proprietary e-Power hybrid system. It's for the best, too, as it packs much more torque over the 2.0-liter engine the U.S gets, and it undoubtedly gets far better gas mileage. While it isn't certain if the Kicks e-Power

The Updated Taycan Announced Without Its Wagon Siblings Porsche just pulled the wraps off the 2027 Taycan lineup, tossing in a few tweaks to its electric sports sedan. The headliner, of course, is the new 'e-shift' system that fakes gear changes and power delivery – something Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N fans will recognize right away. However, the official announcement only listed the standard Taycan sedan variants. Nowhere to be found were the long-roof siblings: the Taycan Sport Turismo and its more o

Rivian Trims Workforce Volkswagen-backed Rivian has not been having the best time. After financial setbacks for its upcoming EV, it seems like the company cannot catch a break. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Rivian announced Tuesday that it is laying off hundreds of workers. This equates to less than 2 percent of its total workforce as the electric vehicle maker aims to narrow its losses. A company spokesperson confirmed the layoffs primarily affect teams within the service

It's Happening, Folks Mitsubishi has been making a lot of noise surrounding the revival of the Pajero and Montero. Admittedly, we're a little cautious, as there's still a possibility it won't be sold in many markets. Obviously, Asia and Oceania will get it, but he has some doubts about its worldwide availability. After all, Mitsubishi revealed its plans last month, and there was no mention of a new SUV to be offered in the U.S., although a new pickup in cooperation with Nissan is in the pipeline

Maserati has updated the GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo for the 2027 model year, giving both grand tourers more power, sharper styling, richer interior details and a standard Sportivo exhaust system. But the GranTurismo and GranCabrio are more than mere models within Maserati’s lineup; they, alongside the mid-engine MCPURA, are the cars tasked with reminding people why they fell in love with the brand in the first place. Maserati's Grecale—its Porsche Macan-fighting performance SUV—might be t

Hyundai Starts Teasing the Next Chapter of the Elantra The current Hyundai Elantra – Avante if you're in South Korea – was first introduced in 2020. It got a quick facelift in 2023, but now it's about time for a full makeover. And if you thought that was still way off, think again. Hyundai Korea just quietly rolled out an 'Early Pass' registration for the 'completely redesigned eighth-generation Avante.' Basically, those who are curious can sign up now and get early info before the car officiall

As if Ford isn’t busy enough with a high number of recalls for current vehicles, it’s now also having to contend with a recall for the decade-old Ford Escape crossover. The 2017 Ford Escape has been recalled because of a window malfunction that was incorrectly repaired in 2016. The power windows of this model could close with more force than permitted, which could injure someone as the window is closing. It’s a recall that presents a particular risk for small children, who are more likely to pla

A Peek Behind The Curtain The price of Slate Auto’s upcoming all-electric pickup is one of its most anticipated details, as it could become the most affordable EV in the U.S., undercutting the Nissan Leaf and the limited-run Chevrolet Bolt EV. One reader who goes by Dave apparently took matters into their own hands by spotting pricing information in the source code of Slate Auto’s website and sharing it with The Autopian. The pricing information reportedly read: “The Slate Truck has all the esse

Since 2024 The Toyota Tundra V6 recall situation probably won't get better after this news bit. The Japanese automaker has recently announced that it will be handing out free inspections and diagnostics for Toyota and Lexus cars with the engine, instead of replacing every single one of the 270,000 vehicles that were affected. Up to this point, more than 70,000 affected vehicles have received replacement engines due to machining debris that can cause premature wear and failure of main bearing #

Maserati has revealed updated versions of the GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale for the 2027 model year, and depending on how generous you’re feeling, the changes either represent a strategic evolution of the brand’s core models or proof that even Maserati can now stretch “new bumper and a bit more power” into several pages of press-release poetry. To be fair, this isn't only a black-plastic-and-new-wheel situation, although there is certainly some of that going on. The GranTurismo and GranCab

The upcoming 'baby' Defender will aim to build on the popularity and success of JLR's existing mid-size SUV, which continues to print money for the British automaker. But to do that, it needs broad appeal, and that's why Autocar is now reporting that the first all-electric Defender will also be offered with hybrid power. Sound familiar? Mercedes started work on a baby G-Class to capitalize on the original icon's success, and this was planned to be all-electric, too, only for the automaker to cha

Rewinding To 1951 Porsche’s in-house customization division, Exclusive Manufaktur, has produced some of the brand’s most exquisite-looking vehicles, including the Japan-exclusive 911 GT3 Artisan Edition released earlier this year. Its latest project, however, is extra special, as it pays tribute to the 356 coupes that arrived in Great Britain at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show. Dubbed the Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition, the limited-run model features details inspired by the 356, the bran

Seasonal Debuts High-end fashion is something timeless; the couture world is often a symbol of success and outlandishly exclusive designs. The very wealthy people of the world seek out couture designs simply because exclusivity is bred by seasonal release. Once the line has been bought up, then it's gone. Bentley's latest bespoke project is taking inspiration from that world and bringing it into the automotive one. Bentle