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The first product from the new low-volume Mythos division of Mercedes is almost ready to be unveiled, with AMG sharing a batch of new images of the CLE-based super sports car on Instagram. Still clad in a geometric camouflage wrap but with the body looking close to production-ready, these images give us a closer look at some of the aerodynamic elements that will make this V8-powered monster a true 911 GT3 RS rival. Unlike the Porsche, this coupe won't make do with just 518 horsepower, though. If

Volkswagen Group’s Scout Motors is considering a potential stock market listing or strategic asset sales, the CEO of the U.S. electric truck brand said in an interview with Germany business daily Handelsblatt. Scott Keogh admitted that Scout is exploring new funding options and noted that the brand was designed from the outset to pursue a potential stock market listing or to allow strategic investors to take a stake. Outside Capital "An Option That Is on the Table": Scout CEO

A Corolla Cross Built for Beach Days What’s not to like about the Toyota Corolla Cross as a family vehicle? It is less expensive than the more popular RAV4 and delivers strong fuel economy, with the hybrid version rated at 42 mpg combined. A Japanese interior supplier, however, thinks it can be made even more versatile with a concept called the Weekend Coast, which essentially turns the cargo area into a mini lounge. According to Carscoops, the company behind this creation is Hayashi Telempu, an

Audi pulled the plug on the Audi R8 in 2024, but the German brand is not ruling out a return just yet. According to Rolf Michl, the idea of a new halo supercar is still alive behind closed doors. If it returns, it could once again share its foundations with a Lamborghini. That said, a revived R8 would need to make financial sense in an increasingly difficult automotive market. A New R8 Must Be Profitable Audi

LB-Figthers Design In the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2026, which happened on May 3, 2026, Liberty Walk Kato unveiled a newly-built Dodge Challenger for the occasion. It features a fighter-jet-styled livery paired with a Liberty Walk wide body kit and fitted with custom LB Works x AME wheels and wrapped in Yokohama Advan Tires. Parked and photographed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the venue served as the perfect backdrop for Kato-san's latest project, which also features custom par

Toyota's bZ3X has had a year that most automakers would kill for. Launched in China in March 2025 under the GAC-Toyota joint venture badge, the compact electric SUV crossed 80,000 deliveries within its first year on the market. Since September 2025, it has held the top sales position among all joint-venture new energy vehicles in China, a run now stretching seven consecutive months. In April 2026 alone, it moved 10,027 units, a new monthly record.

The number of medium-duty commercial trucks available in the U.S. will get smaller this fall as Chevrolet will discontinue its line of Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD models. Production of Silverado medium-duty Class 4, 5, and 6 commercial trucks, which are co-developed with the International CV Series trucks, will reportedly end on September 30 at International Trucks’ plant in Springfield, Ohio, according to TFL Truck. International Trucks Will Build GM's Medium-Duty Only Until Septemb

The First Ford Ride for Some Americans Ford recently claimed that 53% of emergency vehicles nationwide wear a Blue Oval badge. That underscores the need for reliable, purpose-built vehicles that can serve the public in critical situations, especially when some are used to respond to childbirth emergencies – and when some babies are even born inside Ford vehicles. The Dearborn-based automaker said thousands of Americans are born inside ambulances each year, including Christie’s daughter, whose pl

Icons of the ‘70s The '70s produced some of the most iconic cars ever made, including the Lamborghini Countach – the poster car that hung on countless bedroom walls – and the Ferrari Dino 246. The decade also gave rise to infamous machines like the Porsche 930 Turbo, nicknamed the “Widowmaker” because some drivers struggled with its turbo lag and unforgiving handling characteristics. With so many legendary nameplates emerging from that decade and so much time having passed, it is easy to see why

Nobody knew exactly what to expect when the BMW Group assumed ownership of Alpina, but we now know when we’ll get our first clear glimpse of BMW Alpina’s future. On May 15, the Vision BMW Alpina will be unveiled at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The company also shared a teaser image and video of this model, which seemingly has the proportions of a large coupe like the 8 Series. Given that the standard BMW 8 Series has been discontinued, a flagship coupe of this kind could be the perfect

China Dominates Parts Supply Chains "Made in China" may be one of the most common pieces of printed literature in the world right now. Even if it was assembled in the good ol' U.S.A., what about the sum of its parts? What about Chinese-made American-branded cars from General Motors' portfolio? Or perhaps the OEM or replacement parts that come from China that are circulating all over the globe? American, Japanese, Korean, and European cars are in the U.S., but Chinese cars aren't, at least not

Another Small Car Returns Taller Since the start of the decade, demand for crossovers has been undeniable, so much so that several automakers like Ford have discontinued their sedan lineups in the U.S. Meanwhile, some brands have leaned on nostalgia by reviving old nameplates as crossovers, such as Mitsubishi with the Eclipse Cross – a move that can be good or bad, depending on the context. Over at Chevrolet, the Bowtie brand has debuted a new crossover called the Sonic, essentially reviving the

Volvo and Geely’s Lovechild Launching Another SUV When Geely and Volvo teamed up in 2016 to launch Lynk & Co, it looked like another ambitious Chinese startup with a bit of Scandinavian influence. But after a few years, the brand has quietly become much more than that. We’ve spent time behind the wheel of a few Lynk & Co hybrids and EVs before, and the products are more than just decent. Some models actually feel more sorted than what you get from established brands. Unsurprisingly, ther

Kia’s lineup in the United States is on a roll, with the Korean marque shattering sales records almost every quarter. But there’s been a void ever since the fun but underrated Kia Stinger sedan was discontinued in 2023. Easily one of the most desirable Kia models, the Stinger boasted engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics and an alluring design. No successor has arrived, but that could change in the not-too-distant future, as Kia plans to build a production version of the exciting Vision Meta Turism

The 2002 Ford Explorer was Rather Interesting Millions and millions of Ford Explorers have been made since 1990, and the first two generations were blockbuster hits. While not the first SUV, it certainly played its part in making the entire genre as big as it is today. The third-generation Explorer was a rather interesting model that bridged the past and present models. It still rode on a body-on-frame chassis, but it came with fully independent suspension at the front and rear. It was released

The ID.Polo's Time to Shine For the longest time, it was the Golf that got most of the sweet high-performance treatment from Volkswagen. There have been countless over the years, and we're not just talking about GTIs and Rs. As for the Polo, there have been few and far between. Some shining examples include the GT and G40, and let's not forget how it bagged four straight World Rally Championship titles for Volkswagen. Given its success in motorsport, one would think there would be a turbocharged

Collision Avoidance Systems Are Already Smart, But Ford Wants More Collision avoidance tech has quietly become one of the most important safety features in today’s cars. When it works, it can mean the difference between a close call and a costly accident. Most brands now offer some version of automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, or evasive steering—either standard or as an option. Ford, however, appears to be exploring something more advanced. A newly published patent discover

America's Sports Car The Chevrolet Corvette is a true American automotive icon, having started out as a sports car and quickly becoming a supercar challenger. What has always been the Corvette's calling card is its power, simplicity, and overall affordability against the European competition. 2027 marks a new milestone for the current C8-generation Corvette. GM is updating the model as a mid-cycle refresh, with some notable changes and, interestingly, price differences for certain options.

Storm Continues Through Tuesday The Pacific system that pounded the coast this weekend is not finished. Heading into Monday, the National Weather Service in Anchorage confirms the original storm is still spinning, while a second cyclone closes in from the west. Forecasters expect another 24 to 48 hours of mountain snow, heavy coastal rain, and gusty winds. In the discussion issued at 4:11 PM AKDT Sunday, forecasters describe "a large, negatively tilted upper level low" continuing to rotate acros

The Legacy of the Legacy The Subaru Legacy may be no more, but the impact it left on the company is immense. Aimed at the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, it was a quantum leap over previous models, and it was a gamble that paid off. The platform of the first generation would form the foundations of Subaru's modern era, forming the lineup we know today. Oh, and Bruce Willis was involved in its marketing. Unveiled in 1989, the first-generation model showed the world that Subaru was a b

Frank Peiler made a big move back in March, trading in his old gas model for a new Mazda hybrid. His timing couldn’t have been better, he now says. With the Iran War sending fuel prices skyrocketing, the suburban Chicago retiree has driven more than 700 miles over the last month and still hasn’t had to fill up again. Honda Peiler is one among a fast-growing number of Americans buy

Fully Equipped Nismo Leaf The new-generation Nissan Leafwas just revealed last year, and it didn't take Nismo long to start working on an upgraded trim level that puts driving excitement front and center in the practical EV. Apparently, three trim levels will be made available: the B5, B7, and B7 with Recaros. All this early information was revealed by a Japanese source, Creative Trend, which has a knack for getting on-point information from dealers early. Apart from the three trim levels, all t

Serious Off-Roader That Can Double as a Daily If you’re after the most extreme Ineos off-roader you can buy straight from the factory, the Grenadier Trailmaster X LeTech is the one to beat. In either Station Wagon or Quartermaster pickup form, it takes the already capable Grenadier and turns it into a machine that looks like it could cross continents without ever seeing asphalt. The biggest draw is the portal axle setup from German off-road specialist LeTech. Portal axles are rare these days, bu

The First Geely Cars In Canada... Sort of It's official, the Geely group has entered Canada, and not with its flagship name brand. If you didn't know, Lotus is now part of the Geely Group, and a batch of the new Lotus Eletre is on its way to Canadian showrooms. Thanks to an agreement between Canada and China to allow 49,000 China-built EVs to be imported annually at a 6.1% tariff rate. The move comes after the deterioration of U.S.-Canada relations. The Canadian government brokered a deal with C

Self-Driving Tech Under Pressure With autonomous vehicles advancing rapidly, robotaxi operations are expanding as well, with Tesla preparing its own push through the two-seat Cybercab. But as the sector remains in an early, transitional phase, crashes involving autonomous technology remain a concern. Avride, Inc. is now the latest company under scrutiny. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 16 crashes involving Avride, a U.S.-based company t

Airbags In The Crosshairs Car parts like the catalytic converter have long been common targets of theft. But in Detroit, airbags are increasingly being stolen, with 7 News Detroit reporting a recent case involving a brand-new Chevrolet Trailblazer. According to the owner, replacing the airbag costs $2,000, money that could have gone toward home renovations. Security camera footage showed the thief hanging through the window of another car parked next to the Trailblazer while trying to steal its

The global race to electrify the pickup truck and SUV segments has hit a significant engineering hurdle - weight. While unibody electric platforms work for crossovers, the heavy-duty and off-road markets still demand the structural rigidity of a traditional ladder frame. Hyundai Motor Group just signaled its intent to dominate this space. As per a report by Korean Car Blog, Hyundai has filed a comprehensive new patent for a modular "body-on-frame" EV architecture - designed to support a new gene