Street News

The Ultimate EV Reality Check Modern electric vehicles have become more advanced thanks to improvements in areas such as high-voltage batteries. Still, many people remain skeptical, particularly when it comes to long-distance travel and range anxiety. That is why tests like the Marco Polo Drive matter, as they help show that if gas cars can do it, EVs can too. However, the drive has only just begun, so challenges such as mechanical issues could still arise. The route stretches from Italy to Hong

A Dedicated EV Bet Stellantis has approached the electrification era more cautiously by developing the STLA platforms as multi-powertrain architectures capable of supporting both combustion and fully electric vehicles. However, the automaker believes that level of flexibility may not make financial sense for its planned entry-level EVs called E-Cars. As such, Stellantis is abandoning its multi-powertrain strategy for its E-Cars and will instead use a dedicated EV platform, according to Automotiv

Electrified Popularity The current-generation Lexus NX has been around in its latest form since 2022. This means the model is at the right stage in its cycle to receive a mid-cycle refresh. Some models need to refresh to revive interest in a struggling model or to keep interest alive amid newer competition. The NX is in neither situation, experiencing high demand in Japan, yet Lexus feels an update might be in order. Lexu

Only a Matter of Time The next-generation BMW X5 is just around the corner. Given that it's been spied so many times already, along with the more recent Nürburging shakedown, you can bet that it won't be long before we see the all-new SUV without any camouflage. Now, BMW has released 'official' spy shots of the vehicle, mentioning that its development is now in its final phases. Not only that, but the company has also dropped a couple of key details about the 2027 model that's well worth noting.

Jeep Reinforces One of Its Strongest Nameplates The Jeep Grand Cherokee is still the brand’s bread and butter, and the sales figures back it up. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, Jeep moved 53,482 Grand Cherokees – a solid 10% jump over last year’s 48,465. That makes it the top dog in Stellantis’ lineup here in the US. Riding that wave, Jeep is beefing up the Grand Cherokee lineup for 2027 by dusting off two familiar badges: Trailhawk and Overland. These nameplates are historically significant

When it comes to recalls, Ford is the undisputed leader, but it's a reputation that the automaker is working to shed, and it's taking strong measures to do so. Speaking with Road & Track, Ford Essex plant manager Neil Wilson revealed that one of the steps Ford is taking to find issues and fix them is to tear down an engine every single day at every plant it operates. Operators at each plant take an engine off the line, run several tests on it, then disassemble the motor and inspect it closel

Honda has developed its first off-road app for owners of the Passport TrailSport, Pilot TrailSport, and CR-V TrailSport. Called the Honda Trail Experience (HTX) app, it provides owners of these vehicles with customizable real-time data to improve confidence and safety when tackling off-road trails. Honda’s TrailSport SUVs have been immensely popular, and the new app gives adventure-minded customers another reason to consider one of these vehicles over the less capable base trims. It also introdu

Lagging Behind Usually, the home country for a specific brand and model is the first to receive updates. In the case of the Cadillac XT5, China gets first dibs not just on the all-new model, but also on an improved electrified powertrain. Currently, the United States spec of the XT5 is still running and based on the first-generation model, despite getting a facelift in 2020, it pales in comparison to the global XT5. Cadillac in China was recently reported to be set to introduce a new PHEV model

A Small Update Brings a Small Price Increase After a big overhaul for 2025, the Nissan Frontier rolls into 2027 with just a handful of changes. No wild redesigns or new engines here – Nissan is mostly adding more gear and a fresh appearance package for folks who want a tougher look without going full PRO. Of course, these updates come with a price hike. Every 2027 Frontier costs a bit more than last year, and even the destination fee creeps up from $1,695 to $1,745. It’s not a wallet-buster, but

Scientific Method Despite what some people might think, a state-imposed speed limit is not just any random number. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), there is an application of science when speed limits are imposed on roads. Although a process is followed, some limits are out of date. In Iowa, the state has had a 55 mph speed limit on its rural highways for a long time, and that is all set to change come July 1, 2026. 55 to 60 The state is set to increase the speed limits for most of its t

The Allroad Lives On About a month ago, government files for the new-generation Audi A6 Allroad had leaked, confirming that the jacked-up wagon will be getting a new generation. Now, that time has come, and the redesigned model has just made its world premiere. It's totally new, but the formula remains the same. However, there are a few surprising things about the 2027 Allroad, and it's effectively a preview of the RS 6's body. Confused? Let us explain.

Colin Chapman spent his career chasing one idea: add lightness. Decades after his death, the company he founded is still doing exactly that, and the Emira 420 Sport is the proof. Lighter, sharper, and now available with a panel that turns it into a convertible whenever the mood strikes. It was unveiled on May 26 as the most powerful, lightest, and most aerodynamically capable Emira the company has ever produced. It is the kind of car that exists because the engineers could not leave the standar

AMG's V8 Promise More recently, headlines involving AMG have largely circled around its EV efforts. Obviously, there's the premiere of the GT 4-Door, but there's also the mass production of its first-ever axial flux motors that's bound to be applied to more models. But let's not forget that the company promised that there will be more V8s on the way. About a month ago, the company said that it would double down on internal combustion engines, including V8s. That's following the backlash of its d

A couple of weeks ago, a senior Ford executive hinted at the possibility of a Mustang sedan, and in this article, I'm going to explain why I think it must be electric to succeed. The executive in question was Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Model e, and his comments included noting that sedans still have appeal to some buyers. But he also said that for the Blue Oval to do a sedan, it would "have to make sense within our portfolio." He added that any expansion of the family has to be "v

Arguably, the most pressing question with the electric vehicle transition has been, what happens to the thousands of battery packs used in these cars when they inevitably reach the end of their life? Until now, countries including the United States have lacked comprehensive, legally binding solutions. Leaving the consumers and the recycling industry to figure out the problem created by electrification policy and EV manufacturers. This is about to change. Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently si

Earlier this year, Nissan teased the new Skyline sedan, and according to a new report, it could be here by the end of the year. Company CEO Ivan Espinosa told Nikkei Asia that the new sedan will be unveiled in the winter, which means it could arrive before 2026 comes to a close. While the outgoing Skyline took roughly 55 months to be developed, the new one will be completed in only 26 months, and the speed of this development program has been attributed, in part, to help from AI. "A big part of

The electric vehicle market isn't cooling; it is simply demanding undeniable value. Hyundai has quietly decided to capitalize on the gas-price shock consumers are experiencing. The vehicle of choice? The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Having recently gained recognition for being a compelling family package, the real story isn't the trophy—it's the aggressive math Hyundai is using to park these crossovers in American family driveways.

Tesla is aiming to have its "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)" semi-autonomous driving technology approved in regions beyond America's borders, particularly Europe, but the way it is going about this process is raising eyebrows and red flags. Tesla has reportedly been misleading in its presentation of safety statistics, claiming that the use of FSD makes roads up to 10 times safer than when only human driving skill is at play. Reuters says Tesla used several invalid data comparisons to underline i

The 3,000-Horsepower Arms Race Escalates Kosmera is a new automotive brand spun off from the Chinese smart home and vacuum giant Dreame. The company detailed its latest engineering target. Their internal propulsion research unit, Axion Power, is currently developing a 1,200-volt electric architecture capable of producing a staggering 3,156 horsepower. This quad-motor distributed drive layout is destined for the upcoming Star Matrix and Star Razer high-performance GT models. The system relies on

BMW M Dominates Global Sales, But AMG Plans an EV Fightback Mercedes-AMG is ready to hit the overdrive button. According to a report from Automotive News, the high-performance subbrand wants to achieve 200,000 global sales annually by 2030. This ambitious milestone represents a 38 percent jump over its 2025 deliveries of 145,000 vehicles. To get there, CEO Michael Schiebe confirmed that AMG will launch more than 27 cars over the next 36 months, covering multiple segments and body styles. The rap

After decades of building some of the most indestructible internal combustion drivetrains on the market, the Japanese automaker is opening order books for its first body-on-frame electric vehicle: the Toyota Hilux BEV. The BEV Toyota Hilux is priced from $56,500 in the UK before additional taxes, and starting at $51,500 in Australia, this electric iteration of the legendary ninth-generation mid-size pickup aims squarely at fleet operators making the zero-emission jump. Due to steep import tarif

A Grand Entrance While it's still a concept, BMW just showed the world what to expect from the first-ever electric M3. Officially known as the M Neue Klasse Concept, it made its premiere during the recently concluded 24 Hours of Le Mans. It has to be said that BMW did well this year with a second-place finish, but back to the topic at hand. One could call the M Neue Klasse Concept a thinly veiled prototype of the real deal, and there are many elements on the car that could make it to production.

Culmination The Lamborghini Countach is considered one of the most iconic supercars of all time, a subject of many young petrolheads' bedroom poster pinups. The design of the Countach has captured not just the generation during which it was launched, but also succeeding ones. Being a Lambo, it isn't just about the striking looks; it's also about supercar performance featuring the brand's iconic V12. Towards the end of its run, Lamborghini refined its approach and applied its years of learning t

The Next Frontier Aside from rising gas prices, the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East has also brought more attention to automakers’ growing interest in the defense sector, with Mercedes-Benz being the latest example. According to CNBC, the German luxury marque has partnered with German firm Tytan Technologies to develop anti-drone vehicles. No, models like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are not being transformed into combat vehicles. Instead, the project will use the G-Wagon and Sprinter platfor

When Volkswagen axed the iconic Caravelle nameplate in 2021 for the "Multivan," it felt like the end of an era for the beloved VW Bus. The new badge never quite resonated with the brand's core demographic. Now, VW has admitted its misstep: the Multivan name is officially dead, and the Caravelle is back to reclaim its heritage. Exterior Changes Volkswagen

A Recall, An Investigation, And A Lawsuit Calling Honda’s recent J35 V6 saga ‘messy’ barely scratches the surface. It all kicked off in late 2023, when Honda recalled nearly 250,000 cars packing certain versions of the 3.5-liter V6. The list included 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey, plus a handful of Pilots, Ridgelines, Acura TLXs, and MDXs. However, those weren’t the end of it. NHTSA soon launched a bigger investigation – this time, 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles were under the microscope for eng

At this year’s edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R stormed to victory in the LMGT3 class. Porsche previously dominated in 2024 and 2025, but this year, the Corvette triumphed thanks to a bold driver strategy by TF Sport. Autoblog was there to witness the win, which was the tenth for the American manufacturer and saw it hold off a sustained challenge from Akkodis ASP Team (Lexus) and Heart of Racing Team (Aston Martin). Corvette Wins Despite Starting From 17th