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A Quiet Powertrain Gets A Loud Personality BMW's upcoming electric M3 is shaping up to be a genuinely wild machine. Four motors, all-wheel drive, a battery pack north of 100 kWh, and power figures that reportedly swing anywhere from 700 horsepower to a frankly absurd 1,300. But specs alone don't make an M car feel like an M car. So BMW did something that echoes what Ferrari did with the Luce EV.  BMW

For as long as the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Corvette have been around, the single most important reason people have been buying them for was the driving experience. Regardless of the generation and model year, the driving experience offered by the Corvette and the Mustang is the main thing that brings people into showrooms. Still, that doesn’t mean Mustang and Corvette owners drive their cars everywhere; the opposite is true, actually. A survey from iSeeCars.com has shown that sports cars

Local Production Producing cars in America for any major manufacturer isn't as simple as people think. Some might believe that all it takes is building one massive facility that houses all facets of the production process, but the truth is far more complex than that. Take Toyota, for example: across the United States, it has over 14 manufacturing facilities, each responsible for building a specific car part. One very important assembly plant is celebrating a major milestone.

Xiaomi Robotic EV Charger Day by day, we get closer and closer to our nerdy sci-fi fantasies. While some EVs look like space ships, how about a robot arm that makes it feel like you're docking into an Imperial Star Destroyer? Well, Xiaomi might just make all your nerdy dreams come true. Kidding aside, this "lazy" charger is pretty cool, as it features automatic plugging and unplugging and even remote charging. The catch is that the system only works with a couple of cars for now, and all of th

Leading The Pack The Ford F-150 Raptor changed the paradigm for performance, giving power and off-road prowess to America's best-selling truck. Ever since its launch, it has become a global icon, demand has expanded from the U.S. to other territories, and it has solidified the Raptor nameplate. With the Raptor gaining popularity, it's no small wonder Ford has attached the name to an additional 2 models, the Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor. However, only the F-150 Raptor bears the "R" variant, g

What Every Renter Should Know When renting a car, several factors should be considered, including the type of vehicle needed, especially when a seven-passenger model is required. It is also important to inspect the vehicle thoroughly and ensure that any existing damage is properly documented before leaving the rental location, helping protect against potential disputes or false damage claims later on. But in a recent investigation opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it

The news wire is chock full of news about Chinese automakers entering Western markets these days, the reason for which is that nobody is buying them in China. The global automotive market is currently witnessing a significant divergence; while the rest of the world can’t seem to get enough of Chinese vehicles, consumers in China are firmly hitting the brakes. Facing a heavily saturated domestic market and a lagging economy, China’s auto giants are looking outward, not just for growth, but also f

Class Action: Leak There is currently a proposed class action lawsuit against General Motors' Chevrolet and GMC brands. The lawsuit alleges that GM has concealed a dangerous defect in a number of 2019- to 2020-model-year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. A leaky rear sliding window is the main focus of this lawsuit, and the suit alleges that the windows are susceptible to water intrusion, which can lead to mold growth and electrical problems. The plaintiff, the owner of a 2019 GMC Sier

A Refresh From Overseas The Toyota Sienna has been battling the Chrysler Pacifica for the top spot in the U.S. minivan segment. Earlier this year, Chrysler sought to strengthen the Pacifica's position with updates for the 2027 model year. Toyota, meanwhile, does not appear to have any immediate plans to follow suit, though the Sienna has received a technology-focused refresh in China. Before anything else, the U.S.-spec and China-spec Sienna are built locally for their respective markets, so the

The Apple Car, a.k.a. Project Titan, has been dead and buried for over two years now, but the tech giant’s former Arizona proving ground where the self-driving car was tested in the utmost secrecy has now been reportedly sold to Alphabet’s Waymo. Documents filed with Maricopa County spotted by the Phoenix Business Journal show that the robotaxi company paid $220 million to acquire the massive 5,500-acre site. The seller is Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated wit

Heritage and Exclusivity Bugatti has stood as a brand that harnesses its reputation for luxury and extreme performance. Over the years, it has stood as one of the most exclusive carmakers in the world, requiring top dollar for some of the most unique creations ever seen in the automotive world. The Divo is a perfect example of what it means to be Bugatti. It honors French racing legend Albert Divo with a special limited-run model based on the Chiron. One of the very few Divos is hitting the mark

Leading The Charge When it comes to EVs, Tesla has really set the stage globally as the pioneer in terms of offering a true ecosystem for its electric cars. Over the years, other major manufacturers have started to catch up, and despite a few stumbles, most have found their way. General Motors (GM) recently held a GM Empower event focused on the auto giant's current and future strategies to improve its EV ecosystem. Some of the highlighted initiatives are actually well-founded and could even cha

Porsche and Pixar Back in Action Remember when Porsche built Sally Carrera from Cars in real life? That collab with Pixar proved wildly successful, delighting children, the young adults who watched the movie when they were much younger, and perhaps even the parents who saw the film with their kids. Now that Cars is 20 years old, one would think that Porsche and Pixar would do another project together. And, indeed, the two have come together yet again, but it's not for Cars. Instead, it's for Toy

Supplier Fires Stall the F-150 A recent report from the Detroit Free Press brings a massive sigh of relief to the Blue Oval, noting that Ford's key aluminum supplier, Novelis, is finally back up and running at its Oswego facility. This news follows a dark period for America's best-selling vehicle. Last year, Ford experienced a serious setback when a massive fire broke out at this critical supplier facility, bringing operations to a sudden halt. The situation escalated further when a third fire a

The Return Of A Performance Icon Peugeot once planned to re-enter the U.S. market, but those plans were ultimately shelved after the formation of Stellantis. Still, the French marque remains alive and well in other markets, and one of its most important upcoming releases is just around the corner: the revival of the GTi badge with the E-208 GTi. The GTi badge represents Peugeot’s performance-oriented lineage, similar in spirit to Honda’s Type R and Hyundai’s N models. Its revival with the all-el

If you happen to be a fan of classic Cadillacs and Justin Bieber, there’s a spectacular 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille that might tickle your fancy. This particular land yacht starred in the music video for Justin Bieber’s 2021 song ‘Peaches’, and it’s quite a famous Cadillac as the video has been viewed more than 865 million times on YouTube alone. In the video, Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar and Giveon take turns driving the classic Caddy and riding in (and on) it, and whether you like the song or n

BYD Targets Porsche Taycan BYD has taken over the world in EV sales, even topping Tesla globally. Now, the Chinese giant is aiming higher with a weapon designed to dismantle the premium electric establishment. Enter the Great Han flagship sedan, internally called the Han 9. In China, this is classified as a D-class vehicle, which is equivalent to a full-size luxury sedan here in the USA, giving it the footprint needed to challenge the Porsche Taycan. The exterior shares DNA with the Han L, using

One of the world’s largest and most diversified auto parts suppliers, Magna International, is open to the idea of manufacturing Chinese vehicles in Canada. Magna’s CEO Swamy Kotagiri told The Detroit News that the Canada-headquartered company is willing to team up with any automaker to assemble vehicles if that involves “really long term” plans. Magna Is Already Assembling Chinese EVs In China And Europe Arcfox

Maintaining the Baseline U.S. new vehicle inventories ticked up slightly to start June at 2.89 million units. According to a report from Automotive News, this stockpile represents a 75-day supply at current selling rates. That marks a one-day drop from May and a modest 1.8 percent increase compared to the same point last year. The automotive industry continues its long-term strategy of keeping total inventory near or below the 3 million mark to maintain strict pricing discipline. Within those nu

If you’re a Volvo fan, you already know that the Swedish automaker no longer sells wagons, having produced its last one, a V60 Cross Country, in April 2026. This has made Volvo an SUV-only brand, but CEO Håkan Samuelsson recently hinted that the carmaker is “looking into” bringing station wagons back. “I think we will not only have SUVs five years from now,” he told Road&Track last month. That may be a long wait for many Volvo fans, but we have some consolation in the form of two stunning wa

When you think of pickup trucks, the image is almost universally American: towering front-ends, massive displacement, and thousands of pounds of payload capacity. That said, the landscape of the global truck market is shifting at a breakneck pace, and a recent drag race orchestrated by the Australian YouTube channel CarExpert proves that the legacy brands have a serious new competitor on the block. In a stunning upset, the Chinese-made BYD Shark 6, powered by a tiny 1.5-liter four-cylinder engin

Ferrari Looks Beyond Traditional Aero Solutions Aerodynamics are everything in the world of supercars, and nobody knows that better than Ferrari. With decades of racing glory under its belt, the brand sweats every curve and vent of every car it makes – yes, even the Luce EV. But now, Ferrari seems to be cooking up something different. A recent patent filing (USPTO no. 20260152241, if you want to dig deep) shows the Italians are thinking about building aero tricks right into the suspension itself

Genesis has spent the last few years proving it can build luxury cars that deserve to be taken seriously. The GV70 and GV80 gave the brand real showroom credibility, while its sedans showed that Genesis was not afraid to do things differently. Now, the company appears to be looking at something far more emotional. A proper Genesis supercar. Related: Genesis’ V8 Supercar Finally Shows Off Its Gorgeous Analog Interior The Magma GT Concept shown at Le Mans is still not confirmed for production, bu

There is no event in the automotive world quite like SEMA. It is not a motor show in the traditional sense, where polished manufacturers reveal carefully staged concept cars under controlled lighting. It is a trade gathering for the specialty-equipment industry, the sprawling ecosystem of companies that make the parts, accessories, and modifications that turn a factory vehicle into something its original engineers would barely recognize. The 2026 SEMA Show floorplan went live recently, and accor

Drivers across the eastern US are facing a rough Friday evening commute. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is already in effect for the Washington, DC region until 9 p.m. EDT. That timing lines up almost exactly with the Friday rush on some of the busiest highways in the country. Peak driving danger window: Mid-afternoon through 9 p.m. EDT, w

Hyundai has spent the last few years reinventing itself with increasingly bold designs, from its growing N performance range to striking EVs like the China-only Ioniq V fastback. That said, it's continued to cater to mainstream buyers with affordable hatchbacks and family-friendly crossovers. Now, leaked images suggest the next-generation Hyundai i20 could be moving closer to the latter camp. The i20 Grows Up r/ca

The First Step It could be said that the 2010s saw true growth in the electric car market. While automakers had sporadically introduced EVs prior to that, battery-powered vehicles slowly entered the mainstream with pioneering models such as the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S. As the decade rolled on, more companies started introducing their own EVs. Porsche began its first steps towards mass electrification in the mid-2010s when it showed the Mission E concept in 2015. The production was eventual