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Bold Predictions and Changing Tides Earlier this year, industry analysts predicted a massive global shift, noting that China was poised to become the undisputed top car seller worldwide. Now, the man steering the biggest ship in that fleet is doubling down. At a recent annual general meeting, BYD founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu laid out a timeline that borders on pure chutzpah. He confidently declared that BYD will become the largest automotive company by scale in the entire world within five

More Than Just The Urus Despite its polarizing reception, it is undeniable that the Lamborghini Urus has done wonders for the Italian supercar brand, especially since the performance SUV has become its best-selling model. The Urus is Lamborghini's answer to the growing demand for crossovers and SUVs, a trend that has also led to the creation of unprecedented models from legacy brands such as the Aston Martin DBX and Ferrari Purosangue. Contrary to what some may believe, however, the Urus is not

Mexico has become the latest country to develop its own electric vehicle project, following in the footsteps of Turkey with its Togg brand and Poland's Izera. The Latin American country has a rather different approach than Togg and Izera, though, as its EV project is a low-cost one. The Olinia Uno prototype unveiled on June 7 is a small six-seat urban EV that carries a starting price of just 150,000 Mexican pesos, the equivalent of $8,600. The Olinia Uno Is Tiny, But It Can Seat Six People Named

The Xiaomi SU7 Hype Train Hits a Wall The Xiaomi SU7 series has taken the automotive world by storm. Prominent tech reviewer MKBHD recently noted that the base $42,000 electric vehicle feels like a $75,000 premium car, adding that it would completely shake up the United States market if sold there. Consumers clearly agree with this assessment. The next-generation SU7 is already setting staggering sales records, moving 15,000 units in just 34 minutes and cementing the tech brand as a heavy hitter

The first BYD Flash Charger in the UK went live this week, days after the company switched on its very first unit in Germany. At a peak output of 1,500 kW, they deliver three times the power of Tesla's fastest V4 Superchargers, which top out at around 500 kW. To put things in context, other network fast chargers in the US cap out at 350 kW, with the country's first 600 kW chargers still on the way. For pricing, BYD UK's country manager Bono Ge has said the company is aiming for around 50 pence p

A new problem has emerged with several popular Honda products from the 2014 to 2023 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that over 880,000 examples of the Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport, as well as the Acura MDX, are being recalled (NHTSA recall 26V365 refers) because of rear suspension components that may corrode at the mounting points, potentially resulting in failure. As you can imagine, this can cause a loss of control and possibly a crash or injury.

Chinese carmakers are viewed as major threats to established car brands in the United States, should they ever be sold here, due to their cheaper price tags. For now, huge import tariffs and rules against the use of Chinese connected vehicle software are among the factors keeping brands like Chery and BYD out of the U.S., but a new bill aims to go even further. Called the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act, the bill—proposed by two members of Congress—would go so far as to ban any connecte

Dodge has you covered for Father's Day this year, launching a new fragrance inspired by its iconic Charger muscle car. Simply called Dodge Charger Fragrance, the scent is being marketed as a bottle of "muscle" for enthusiasts who live and breathe performance cars. With Father's Day being June 21, Dodge's timing couldn't be better. Muscle In A Bottle Stellantis

In the United States, the amount of miles covered by cars on average differs considerably by the type of powertrain and vehicle. In a new study of over 2.1 million three-year-old cars by iSeeCars, we get a unique insight into how much driving owners of different vehicles do. Unsurprisingly, family-oriented vehicles work the hardest, while many sports cars are driven sparingly. Another insight that jumped out relates to EV miles covered relative to gas cars. Tesla is the only brand with models th

Look Out, iX3 It's been a while since the BMW iX3 made headlines, but it's still making quite an impact. So far, the reviews abroad have been favorable, and it was even crowned the World Car of the Year for 2026. The praise and accolades just kept coming, and Mercedes-Benz didn't want its longtime rival getting all the attention. Sindelfingen's response was with the electric version of the GLC. Its full name is GLC with EQ Technology, but we'll call it GLC EV moving forward. It made its world pr

Another Nissan New-Car Launch Nissan is determined to show the world that, despite challenges, it's still a strong brand. This year alone, we've seen world premieres of two new models with the fourth-generation Rogue and the polygonal Juke, a couple of teasers, and a generally more optimistic forecast. For all its troubles, the company is making a lot of noise - as it has to for the sake of its long-term prospects. At the time of writing, Nissan just posted on X a new-car launch set for June 17,

Stellantis Moving Away From Plug-In Hybrids Earlier this year, Stellantis quietly pulled the plug on its plug-in hybrid dreams. The company confirmed it would start phasing out PHEVs in North America with the 2026 model year, spelling the end for some of its headline-grabbing models. Jeep initially blamed a stop-sale tied to a recall, but Stellantis later admitted it was part of a broader plan. So, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid are all getting their reti

The 800-HP-Plus Upgrade When Ford specialist RTR Vehicles released the Spec 5 package for the Mustang last year, it was a bit of a shame that such a compelling package was limited to just 50 examples for the 2026 model year. After all, it delivered more power than the Mustang GTD at roughly half the price. But for those looking to boost their Mustangs with RTR, there's another option in the Spec 3 package. The RTR Spec 3's headline upgrade is a 3.0-liter Ford Performance Whipple supercharger tha

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was once a popular sports car known for its good looks, engaging driving dynamics, and cult following, helped in no small part by the Fast & Furious franchise. Now, the Eclipse name is returning once again, but not in the way many fans would have hoped. Mitsubishi first upset enthusiasts in 2017 when it revived the Eclipse as a compact crossover called the Eclipse Cross. Now, it has gone a step further by removing the combustion engine altogether. The new Eclipse Spor

Silverado Power Rumors Grow Earlier reports suggested that the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra could receive General Motors' new Gen 6 small-block V8 engines, which are expected to be offered in larger displacements than the units they will replace. That raises the question of whether a performance boost is in store, or just how much, and GM Authority may have an answer. According to the publication, citing unconfirmed rumored power figures, the new Gen 6 5.7-liter V8 could pr

A new V12 Ferrari has been spied leaving the Maranello gates. It's a 'Versione Speciale,' or special version of the 12Cilindri, Ferrari's last remaining 12-cylinder offering, and it may resurrect the famous GTO moniker - more on that later. As the F12tdf was a hardcore version of the F12berlinetta, and the 812 Competizione was a more extreme take on the 812 Superfast, so this new 12Cilindri 'VS' will be the same, providing less of a focus on luxury than the base car and placing more emphasis on

Mazda’s Next Big Engine Project Shows Signs of Life Mazda is still on a mission to prove the internal combustion engine isn’t dead yet. While everyone else is sprinting toward full electrification, Mazda’s been stubbornly straddling the line – tinkering with gas engines, hybrids, and EVs all at once. Now, it looks like Mazda’s latest engine development is inching closer to hitting the streets. A recent trademark filing in Japan, courtesy of Trademark Watch, shows Mazda has locked down the name "

A dangerous severe weather episode is unfolding across the Central Plains tonight, Tuesday June 9, 2026, with the Storm Prediction Center holding an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for central Nebraska and a Tornado Watch active for much of the state through midnight CDT. The combined threat carries strong tornado potential, softball-sized hail, and damaging wind gusts to 80 mph. Peak Driving Danger Window The worst window runs from roughly 8 PM CDT Tuesday through 2 AM CDT Wednesday along I-80 betwee

As the global automotive industry rushes headlong into a future electrified by batteries, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda is standing firm on a refreshingly different path. While many rival automakers have pledged to transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) within the next decade, Toyota remains fiercely committed to a multi-pathway approach, while also polishing its EV game. For Americans, this means the brand will continue to offer a diverse lineup of gas-powered engines, traditional hybrids

Chrysler's Cheap-Interior Era Stellantis' current challenges center on its powertrains, particularly the now-discontinued 4xe plug-in hybrid models, as well as its overestimation of electric-vehicle demand, including products such as the all-electric Dodge Charger. However, before Fiat took control of Chrysler following its 2009 bankruptcy, the automaker faced a very different problem: poor interior quality. That issue was one of the key areas veteran Chrysler designer and current Stellantis Chi

Overview, Specs Details The 2026 Honda Accord continues to serve as a benchmark in the midsize sedan segment by blending daily usability with refined driving dynamics. The entry-level LX trim comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 192 horsepower paired to a continuously variable transmission. Inside the cabin drivers find a clean layout featuring a modern touchscreen alongside standard smartphone integration and a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features.

If you're looking for an SUV more aggressive than the Ford Expedition without resorting to Raptor-like levels of extremism, the latest offering from Hennessey may be the perfect solution. Based on the off-road-focused Expedition Tremor, the new VelociRaptor SUV makes no changes to the powertrain, with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 deemed hearty enough at 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. Instead, Hennessey has focused on subtle aesthetic enhancements, better braking performan

Last month, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel shared a post on Instagram showing the BMW M Hybrid V8 Le Mans racecar, with its reflection depicted as a road-going car, potentially the electric M3. Recently, the BMW M YouTube channel has also been building hype for an all-electric M car with a series of videos showing off the technology coming to the first-ever electric M3, and now it seems that BMW is about to reveal an electric M of some sort at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with images obtained by Autoblog.

Lucid has detailed a new over-the-air update for the Gravity electric SUV that brings advanced hands-free driving capabilities, Google Maps updates, and more. The update, called Lucid UX 3.6, comes not long after the Gravity’s key rival, the Tesla Model X, was discontinued. Lucid remains under severe financial pressure after a staggering $1-billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026. While the Gravity’s updates are welcome, the company needs to get a cheaper vehicle into showrooms sooner rath

Sustained Success Since joining the 24 Hours of Le Mans as an official factory race team back in 2000, the Corvette Racing program has captured 9 overall class wins across 2 decades of competition. This team has continued to ride out every installment of the world's most demanding race, finding success across four generations of the Corvette (C5-C8). Looking to recapture an overall win, this year's Corvette Racing Le Mans team will comprise four cars, the largest team assembled to compete in ove

Not Every Fast Truck Needs Dirt Tires Ram recently unveiled its new muscle truck, or street truck for the modern era, with the 1500 Rumble Bee. The new model sets itself apart from the off-road-focused trucks that seem to saturate the market, including nameplates like the Ford F-150 Raptor R. Longtime enthusiasts may already know what to expect, as Ram has built similar performance trucks before, including the SRT-10, which featured a Dodge Viper V10 engine. To share more about Ram’s latest proj

Not Following Toyota's Playbook Toyota's new generation of midsize truck-based models runs on downsized four-cylinder turbo engines. From the Tacoma to the Land Cruiser, all use the now-familiar boosted 2.4-liter mill. While there are some fuel economy gains, the engine has so far been criticized for its refinement, or lack thereof. Of course, many manufacturers are replacing displacement with turbos, but Nissan refuses to go that route for its more rugged offerings. After all, this is the same