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Regenerative Braking Saves Energy – Until It Isn’t Regenerative braking is now a signature feature in most modern EVs and hybrids. Rather than just using friction brakes, the electric motor steps in as a generator when you slow down, turning motion into electricity and feeding it back to the battery. Needless to say, regenerative braking boosts efficiency, extends your driving range, and reduces brake wear. It also enables one-pedal driving, which many EV owners now expect. However, batteries ca

The Ultimate Ford Focus Ford may have turned its back on making low-slung passenger cars (for now, at least), but anyone who’s followed the hot hatch scene knows the Blue Oval’s impact runs deep. Before the Mustang took over as Ford’s global performance face, models like the Escort RS Cosworth, Sierra RS500, and Focus RS built the brand’s reputation with enthusiasts. The Ford Focus RS500 stands out as one of Ford’s most memorable examples. It was built as a farewell to the second-generation Focu

An Outback, But Smaller We previously reported about the Subaru Levorg Layback, but at that time, its supposed discontinuation was announced. Fast forward a few months, and we're glad to report that the facelifted model has just been revealed. Subaru is doing its part in keeping wagons alive. The Levorg Layback is based on the Impreza and is essentially a Levorg/WRX wagon with a few extra inches of ground clearance and SUV-like bits attached for good measure. You can think of it then as a baby O

The 2027 Corvette Is Getting Closer Chevrolet is gearing up for the 2027 Corvette, with production kicking off soon. The big news? A new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 for the Stingray, the Grand Sport badge making a comeback, plus new colors, wheels, and option packages. There’s a small price bump, though, with the base Stingray seeing a small increase. And if you’re eyeing high-performance models or carbon-heavy options, expect bigger jumps. Some standalone options are also shifting – some up, some down. So

Sticking to Tradition From the beginning, the Ford Bronco always had a detachable top. The original model from the '60s can practically be turned into a convertible, and you had the choice of a soft top or a hard top. Later on, one of the rear sections could be removed, but the feature remained. After a near-30-year hiatus, the Bronco returned to its roots. Just like the first-generation model, the entire roof could be removed. After all, if it was going to be a throwback to the past, Ford might

Solving the Euro 7 Problem Euro 7 emissions rules are coming fast, and every automaker is scrambling to keep their combustion engines alive without killing the fun. While some brands are going hybrid, BMW M is doubling down on its current powertrain tech. At the heart of this push is the S58, BMW M’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. It’s the same engine you’ll find in the M2, M3, and M4. Since 2019, it’s been a benchmark for power and tuning potential – one of those engines that defines a brand.

Remember Daihatsu? The last time Daihatsu sold cars in America, it was way back in 1992. But while it's been over 30 years since the brand left the country, it's still going strong in Asia. It did have its fair share of troubles along the way, but it was given a lifeline by Toyota, which helped it get to where it is today. In 1998, Toyota bought a 51% controlling stake in Daihatsu, and in 2016, Japan's biggest automaker had fully absorbed it. These days, it's effectively Toyota's budget-car divi

The ND Quietly Keeps Going The Mazda MX-5 Miata got a very subtle facelift for 2024, but it’s hard to ignore that the ND-generation convertible – simply called the Roadster in Japan – has been around for 11 years now. That’s a long time for any car, even one as timeless as a lightweight roadster. Even so, the Miata hasn’t lost its appeal. Demand is steady, and in some places, it’s actually picking up again. Mazda knows the formula still works, but the age is starting to show. Reports from Japan

Ford and Lincoln sales fell sharply despite the return of employee pricing for all buyers. Fully-electric vehicle sales dropped by 43.9%, hybrid sales by 15.7%, and internal combustion sales by 12.3%, resulting in a combined sales drop of 13.6% year-over-year to 190,828 vehicles. The overall sales decline suggests that even generous incentives may not be enough to offset weakening demand in several key segments and growing competitive pressure. Employee Pricing Falls Flat

The 2026 Ram 1500 gives buyers something truck people rarely get anymore: a choice between your head and your heart. Both are great, but their numbers are different. Still, this option of powertrains is exactly what Ram (and Stellantis) needed. Stellantis For 2026, Ram brought back the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V8 after enthusiast backlash over its disappearance, while keeping the

The Hybrid Helps Sales Mazda has a great "problem" on its hands: its older CX-50 crossover just outsold its newer, redesigned CX-5 in the month of May. 14,897 people took home a CX-50 last month, a whopping 107.2% increase compared to the same month in 2025. The Japanese automaker says May 2026 was the best sales month ever for the CX-50 Hybrid, a key reason why this model sold so well. Jared Rosenholtz&am

Range anxiety remains a top concern for Americans making the switch to electric vehicles. However, the all-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic EV is out to prove that some window stickers don't give a car nearly enough credit. In a recent real-world test, the German automaker’s compact electric sedan didn't just meet its official EPA range rating—it absolutely crushed it. Defying the Numbers Officially, the dual-motor 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 EV boasts an EPA-estimated range of 312 miles per

For years, the automotive world has been wondering if GMC would ever revive the Jimmy, giving General Motors something that can go toe-to-toe with the immensely successful Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. With Nissan bringing back the Xterra and Hyundai planning to produce the Boulder, the body-on-frame SUV is certainly seeing a resurgence in interest, and a recent report claims that GMC is working on making a new Jimmy finally happen. The same outlet that broke the news of a new Jimmy, GM Authori

Tesla has spent years telling the world its Full Self-Driving software is on the verge of making human drivers obsolete. The people training the AI behind it disagree. Reuters interviewed nine former data labelers, a former self-driving engineer, and eleven independent traffic safety researchers, and what emerged was a story that cuts straight through the marketing. Seven of the nine former data labelers said they wouldn't trust FSD to drive them. One put it bluntly, saying he wouldn't ride in a

All-Time Best-Seller The 200 Series may be Volvo's most definitive model, but it's the XC60 that serves as the Swedish automaker's all-time best-selling vehicle. Over 2.7 million XC60s have been sold since 2008, surpassing the iconic 200 Series in 2025. Not only that, the crossover managed to achieve over 2.5 million units sold more quickly than the boxy legend. It's safe to say that the XC60 remains one of Volvo's best business decisions. Without it, the brand would effectively have one hand ti

With half a million dollars, you can walk into a dealership today and drive out with a mid-engine exotic that bends the laws of physics. But what if you wanted something different? Enter the SP40 Restomod Speedster. Built by the Argentine outfit Iconic Auto Sports, this carbon-fiber interpretation of Edsel Ford’s one-off 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster, part of Ford's impressive history, commands a staggering starting price of $500,000. Fully optioned, buyers are looking at $560,000. For America

Last month, we saw a nearly finished prototype of Mercedes-AMG's upcoming Mythos CLE, a low-volume monster that will sit above "regular" AMG coupes. Now, our spies have captured the more attainable CLE 53 and CLE 63, and they too are nearly ready to be revealed as Affalterbach's alternatives to the BMW M440i and M4, respectively. For the first time, these sporty coupes have been spotted with completed, albeit camouflaged, bodywork, including finalized taillight clusters. As expected, these have

The Most Powerful Audi Titanium, static studio shot, exterior, frontal view Audi View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article After teasing it would build a production car based on the futuristic Concept C, Audi has finally revealed

Chery Could Be Moving In Nissan is currently in a recovery phase under its Re:Nissan plan, which includes cost-cutting measures and efforts to refine its lineup. Now, the Japanese automaker has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chery to explore the contract production of passenger vehicles at its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom. This follows Nissan’s decision to consolidate its own vehicle production on the plant’s second line, freeing up the first. If the tw

Toyota has a compact unibody pickup truck in development, and the first spy shots prove it’s not just a rumor. Brazilian automotive outlet BlogAuto caught a heavily camouflaged prototype of the Corolla Cross-based pickup on a highway outside São Paulo. Under all the camo, you can make out its Corolla Cross roots, just with a pickup bed where the C-pillar trails off. Toyota Motor North America's CEO has already acknowledged the segment's appeal, though he pointed to the larger RAV4 as the more li

When a vehicle has been in production for three decades, one can generally assume that any issues have been ironed out. But such is the complex nature of vehicle production that even one of the most trusted models around can end up with a defect. That’s the case for the 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, which have been recalled for a transmission gear selection defect. Still surprisingly popular thanks to proven powertrains, impressive towing capabilities, and ease of maintenance, thes

Endlessly Customizable If America has the Jeep Wrangler, one could say that Japan's take on that is the Suzuki Jimny. Yes, there's the Toyota Land Cruiser, but it has grown so far removed from the original model to a point that the new one is totally unrelated to the original version. The Jimny, on the other hand, still stays very true to its roots by being unapologetically off-road oriented - just like the Wrangler. That makes the Jimny such a great blank canvas for customization. It's almost i

What GM Learned From The Hummer EV The GMC Hummer EV arrived in 2021 as a bold showcase of EV capability, combining massive size with quirky features like CrabWalk. However, rising price sensitivity around EVs and the arrival of more electric pickups, including the TeslaCybertruck, have made it less central to the conversation today. Still, one important lesson General Motors took from the Hummer EV was the possibility of developing vehicles much faster, as the model was completed in just 20 mon

For years, the idea of a four-door Ford Mustang powered by a roaring V8 has been the stuff of rendering artists and forum rumors. Now, the Blue-Oval brass is beating the drum louder than ever. According to a recent trademark filing and grapevine rumors, a Mustang sedan is in the pipeline. While the electric Mustang Mach-E shattered the two-door coupe convention, Ford is currently signaling a return to internal combustion with a four-door variant that could wear the "Mach 4" moniker. The Brutal M

Subaru's Monthly Tally is In Subaru can pat itself on the back this month with a strong sales performance. Last month, the company shifted 57,748 vehicles, a better figure than May 2025's total. That represents an increase of 10.4%, and those numbers aren't to be sniffed at, either. May's tally is also higher than April's total, which is good news for the brand. With that, Subaru needed that increase following months of year-on-year decline. It's not all good news, though, but we'll get to that

Ford has announced another major recall this month, just days after thousands of Bronco Sports and Mavericks were recalled for an issue where suspension components could detach. The latest recall is no less serious but involves fewer models. Essentially, certain Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine could suffer engine failure, which can lead to a sudden loss of drive power. Here’s everything that owners of these vehicles need to know. Ford EcoBoost Engine Reca

Trouble Found This Camaro Twice While the Chevrolet Camaro is reportedly set to return, with production potentially beginning in 2027, a bizarre incident involving a Camaro ZL1 recently made headlines. According to NBC4 Washington, a 2023 Camaro ZL1 was stolen twice after a Maryland mother gifted it to her son for earning his third degree from the University of Maryland. The first theft happened on Memorial Day, with the mother, Mimi Arnett, saying, “I got that for him as a gift from me and his