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New European Era Dodge has an interesting history in Europe, a past marked by an aggressive expansion plan in the mid-2000's that failed by the early 2010's. In fact, the brand has not been officially on sale in Europe since 2011; the parent company, Stellantis, has chosen to keep the European brands under its umbrella as the region's main mass-market drivers. Since the 2011 pullout, Dodge had remained present in the region due to "grey market" imports that were (sort of) backed by the brand. De

Stretching Life Cycles It's no secret that Honda is going through a challenging time right now. The company's bet on EVs had crumbled, costing it billions and, for the first time in nearly 70 years, causing annual operating losses. The next couple of years will be crucial for the brand, and it won't be easy as it has to tighten its belts while continuously developing new products. With that, Honda has to stretch the life cycles of its midsize offerings. That means cars like the Accord, Odyssey,

The Boxy Icons You can't miss a Jeep Wrangler or a Gladiator on the road. Whether it's a Wrangler chilling in a driveway or a Gladiator loaded up for a weekend adventure, these hulking boxes on wheels are everywhere – and they're the backbone of the Jeep lineup. But now, if you own a newer Wrangler or Gladiator, Jeep wants you to park outside “out of an abundance of caution.” Not for the fresh air, but because things could get a little too hot for comfort. In an official statement, Stellantis sa

The Only Game in Town For those in the market for a midsize pickup with a manual transmission, the only thing you can do is head on down to your nearest Toyota dealer and go for that Tacoma. It is, quite literally, the only model in its segment to offer such a transmission, and quite literally, the only pickup with a manual you can get in the U.S. Oh, how times have changed in the midsize pickup market. Back in the day, the manual was the standard transmission, but as customer demands and the ma

Sticking To The Same Formula Automakers typically introduce a facelift or mid-cycle update about three years into a model’s production run, followed by a major overhaul or next-generation version a few years later. This helps vehicles stay current with the latest trends, remain relevant in the market, and stay competitive against rivals. But as the saying goes, there is always an exception to the rule, and the Chevrolet Express may be the perfect example. According to GM Authority, the 2026 Expr

Mazda’s Carbon-Capturing Vision Moves Closer to Reality Mazda turned heads at last year’s Japan Mobility Show with the Vision X-Coupe – a futuristic take on the brand’s Kodo design language that had everyone guessing it was the next Mazda3 in disguise. But under the sharp sheet metal and rotary-powered electric guts, Mazda dropped something even bolder: Mobile Carbon Capture. For the uninitiated, Mazda’s Mobile Carbon Capture sucks carbon dioxide (CO2) straight out of the exhaust while you drive

The all-new Audi Q7 and its sporty sibling, the SQ7, have just been revealed for the 2027 model, and the third-generation three-row SUVs are both being touted as the quickest in their respective classes, with the Q7's 2.9-liter turbo V6 enabling 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and the SQ7's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 helping deliver 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The former produces 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, while the latter makes 591 hp and 590 lb-ft, and both can tow up to 7,700 lbs. But the impr

The Rise of China and the Pentagon's Warning Chinese companies have been dominating the global automotive stage and putting legacy companies on blast. If current projections are to be believed, they are about to topple the top brand, Toyota, any time soon. However, a new report from Reuters has put one of its biggest brands, BYD, under a harsh light for allegedly aiding the Chinese military. On Monday, the U.S. government added EV titan BYD to a controversial list of suspected Chinese military b

The Countdown to the C9 Corvette Has Begun The Chevrolet Corvette C8 has officially lost its new kid status. As the first mid-engine Corvette, it shook up America’s sports car scene, but now it’s inching toward retirement. Chevy just confirmed there won’t be any more core C8 variants after the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X, which is a pretty big hint that the next-gen C9 is already cooking behind the scenes. GM isn’t spilling any secrets about its next sports car just yet, but a recent interview

It is a nightmare scenario for any car buyer: dropping nearly $100,000 on a top-tier luxury SUV, only to have the engine suffer a major failure before the odometer even hits 10,000 miles. The team at Dave's Auto Center recently tore down a Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum to find out exactly why its L87 V8 engine experienced a head gasket failure with only 9,000 miles on the odometer. The teardown revealed the anatomy of what the mechanic calls General Motors' "billion-dollar boondoggle". What Fai

President Trump says executives from General Motors and Ford recently discussed concerns about consumers repairing their own vehicles, reigniting the debate over automotive right-to-repair legislation. Executives from both automakers, along with Penske Corporation chairman Roger Penske, met with him recently to discuss the proposal, according to Detroit Free Press. Neither the White House nor either automaker has publicly named or described a formal legislative proposal, but the conversation Tru

Not so long ago, hybrids seemed like an automotive fad, but the Toyota Prius proved that the hybrid powertrain could work. It conditioned the world to accept battery-assisted driving, achieving astonishing 50-mpg figures by wrapping a small engine combined with electric backup in an aerodynamic teardrop. But while the Toyota Prius was the pioneer, the Toyota Sienna is arguably the brand's most important hybrid in 2026. The Prius proved the concept; the Sienna proves that hybrid technology is sig

Another Launchpad Delay for Tesla's Halo Car Tesla has once again shifted the timeline for its next-generation Roadster, pushing the long-promised public demonstration back to August 2026. This latest delay comes after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk missed a string of self-imposed deadlines, including an April Fool's Day target and subsequent promises of a late-spring reveal. According to The Information (via Carscoops), sources familiar with the project say Texas is now slated to host the ev

The EA839 V6 Has Plenty Of Fans, But Reliability Questions Persist Audi’s EA839 3.0-liter turbo V6 is widely used across the VW Group vehicles. You’ll see it in everything from the Audi S4 and S5 to the SQ5, A6, A7, Q7, Q8, and even some Porsche Cayennes. It has a good reputation for those who want an engine with plenty of tuning potential. However, this force-inducted V6 mill’s reliability isn’t exactly spotless. Piston failures and oil-guzzling are common, as are scored cylinder walls and cool

Range anxiety is still the number one reason people hesitate before going electric. For SUV buyers especially, the ask is simple: give me something efficient. Ford quietly answered that question in China. The company partnered with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) to build the Bronco New Energy, a mid-size SUV that comes in two flavors: a full EV and an extended-range EV. The EREV version uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine purely as a generator for its 43.7 kWh battery, delivering a claimed

The Long-Term Battery Debate One of the biggest concerns about owning an electric vehicle is battery degradation, which can reduce an EV’s driving range over time. However, battery technology has advanced significantly in recent years. A study by Recurrent found that EVs retain about 97% of their original range after three years and 95% after five years. Now, a 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper owner decided to document battery degradation himself, showing the effects of heavy EV use and frequent DC fa

For years, pickup trucks were the undisputed heavyweight champions of reliability—the toughest, most dependable vehicles on the road. But the times, they are a-changing. YouTube Channel, the SUV geek listed down, Consumer Reports' latest reliability data, pulled from the real-world feedback of roughly 380,000 vehicle owners, and the results are a serious reality check. We are talking about brand-new trucks plagued by engine seizures, dead batteries, electrical meltdowns, and software bugs. Here

The Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima are two mainstays of the midsize sedan segment. Both offer exceptional value and low running costs for families requiring a spacious car. But they’re also at different points in their life cycles: An all-new Camry arrived for the 2025 model year, while the current Altima was first introduced in 2018. That puts the Toyota at a distinct advantage, but does this apply to safety, too? We’ve compared the latest safety results from the Insurance Institute for Highway

Major Recall Problem Back in April of 2025, we covered a massive recall advisory issued by Ford Motor Company. In it, the specific problem was identified as a faulty rear brake hose prone to rupturing and leaking vital brake fluid. As we all know, a lack of brake fluid will dramatically affect your car's ability to stop safely and at a proper distance. At the time, the recall totaled a whopping 499,129 units, split between Lincoln and Ford. Unfortunately, while Ford has acknowledged the issue an

Well-Meaning Flop When Ford launched the F-150 Lightning pickup back in 2020, people were skeptical. Yet, there were some who remained optimistic, given that this was the F-150 after all, a popular and well-loved nameplate; how bad could it really be? well... Over the course of its 3-year production run, the Lightning was marred by multiple major recalls and small niggling issues that eventually drove people away from buying it. The plug was eventually pulled in 2025, leading to Ford regrouping

A Hybrid Icon At A Crossroads The Honda Insight was the first hybrid sold in the U.S., arriving in 1999. But because the Toyota Prius followed in 2000 and became a much bigger hit, it is often seen as the model that brought hybrid technology into the mainstream. More than two decades later, the market has changed dramatically, especially with the rise of electrification, as nearly every major automaker now offers some form of electrified vehicle. As such, the Prius now faces more competition in

Inspired by Pixar Icons Normally, Porsche's one-off projects pay tribute to racing legends, classic cars, or the occasional celebrity. This time, though, they're taking inspiration from a Pixar icon. To celebrate Toy Story 5, Porsche has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to build three custom 911s inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. The partnership was announced in April, and now Porsche is teasing us with behind-the-scenes shots of the Buzz Lightyear car as it takes shape. We don't get

A New Player Enters The Arena Despite Chinese automakers expanding their presence in Canada and Mexico, they are still unlikely to arrive stateside anytime soon. However, their global expansion is forcing legacy automakers to adapt and adjust to stay competitive. That could be good news for consumers who want more options, but it also presents an undeniable challenge for automakers. Now, the latest Chinese entry is the G919 from Hongqi, a brand owned by FAW Group, one of China's "Big Four" state

One of the Prettiest BMWs Ever Made BMW has a lot to put in its greatest-hits catalog, but one could say that the E9 coupes from the '60s to the mid-'70s are among the best-looking cars Munich has ever produced. Initially styled by Giovanni Michelotti and further refined by Wilhelm Hofmeister, its distinct profile defined an era at BMW and would set the template for its eventual successor, the 6 Series. It didn't matter if it was the road car or the race car, the E9 looked great wherever it went

Instantly Recognizable If we ask you to picture a '90s Subaru Impreza WRX, you'll probably imagine it in World Rally Blue with matching gold wheels. We can't blame you for that, as it was the combination that was made popular by the competition model. If the rumble of the boxer engine wasn't enough to catch your attention, the cars appearance would've left just as strong of an impression. To this day, Subaru still pairs the two colors together, albeit not so much on the road cars. But the moment

The Search for an Entry Point Ford is open to re-entering the U.S. sedan market it abandoned at the start of the decade to focus on larger vehicles with better profitability. Rising new-car prices and growing affordability concerns have helped prompt this reconsideration, though there still has not been much concrete development beyond the company targeting a sub-$40,000 four-door passenger car. Meanwhile, Ford's strategy in Europe suggests the Blue Oval is not ready to give up on passenger cars

A Not-So-Smooth Journey for the Honda Odyssey The Honda Odyssey has been under scrutiny recently. After a class-action lawsuit over reported V6 engine failures, the minivan is now facing a new legal challenge related to its side airbags. This latest complaint centers on 2018-2022 Odyssey models. Plaintiffs say the side airbags can deploy even without a collision, which raises concerns about a system designed to activate only during certain types of impacts. The lawsuit follows a recent recall in