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The Pajero and Montero Right Now The Mitsubishi Pajero and Montero are, indeed, celebrated nameplates. It's one of the pioneers of the SUV genre, and it has motorsports heritage to back it up. The Pajero and Montero were also incredibly capable off-road, and did just well enough on it. Obviously, it's immensely practical, but it's also seen as a bit of a status symbol in some parts of the world. Despite the fanfare surrounding it in other markets, the Montero was never a particularly big seller

Exposing Car Culture With the emergence of social media and online content, the world of exotic cars and hypercars has become accessible to the rest of the world. What would normally be hidden away or otherwise unknown to car lovers around the world can now be seen online for everyone to appreciate. There are dedicated content creators who spend time going all over the world to see some of the most insane car collections. One video has just been posted in which an eclectic but highly prized coll

Decoding The Odd Shifter One of the eye-catching details seen in spy photos of the upcoming Genesis GV90 is the shifter behind the steering wheel, which appears to be pointed upward. Thanks to a patent uncovered by The Korean Car Blog (patent no. 12630012, if you want to check), there may now be an explanation for what was observed in those prototypes. The shifter has two modes: Standby Mode and Use Mode. Standby Mode, activated when the vehicle is turned off, appears to match what was shown in

Cadillac’s EV Success Story Gets a Small Price Adjustment The Cadillac Lyriq is one of the more successful luxury EVs in recent years. While other premium brands are still sorting out what buyers actually want, Cadillac seems to have found a formula that works: simple, clean design, and just enough tech to feel upscale without overcomplicating things. Cadillac’s EV push is also starting to pay off. The brand recently passed 100,000 total EV sales, and the Lyriq has been a big part of that. It is

Mazda’s Next Big Leap Mazda set its best full-year sales record in the U.S. with 424,382 vehicles sold in 2024, and although sales dipped slightly the following year, they still remained above the 400,000 mark. That momentum naturally gives the automaker reason to chase 500,000 annual sales, but according to Mazda North American CEO Tom Donnelly, the brand needs a stronger identity in the market to make that happen, especially amid challenges such as tariffs and intense crossover competition. Tw

A Bit More Expensive for 2027 The 2027 Kia Seltos is coming soon, and it looks nothing like its predecessor. As Kia’s smallest and most affordable SUV in the US, the Seltos punches above its weight. If you’re hunting for something practical under $25,000 and want to avoid the used-car maze, this is probably already on your radar. There’s a catch, though. The new Seltos costs more, and while the price bumps aren’t huge – from $900 to $1,900 – it’s enough to make you pause and ask: do you go for t

"Tried" You could say that every cloud has a silver lining, but some also say that you can't polish a turd. The industry was set on fire when Ferrari launched the Luce. Critically panned, lambasted, and all sorts of negative comments were thrown at the Prancing Horse's EV, but who could blame them? Hardcore Ferrari fans might have their work cut out trying to defend the brand right now. I might have expected this design to come out of China, but really? Is this a Ferrari? Anyway, I'm sorry for

Longing for Cheap Chinese Cars With average new car prices soaring to a staggering $50,000, American buyers are feeling an immense financial squeeze. We cast envious eyes across the Pacific toward a market filled with cheap Chinese vehicles. The forbidden fruit of the automotive world keeps looking sweeter. Geely Auto recently released official images of its new Geely Cowboy, which perfectly capture the untamed spirit of the American Wild West. The exterior styling of this vehicle retains a rugg

Using Technology Chinese automakers have harnessed their population and huge market to further their automotive market's growth. Another aspect these brands have pushed is technology, with both at the forefront of EV battery tech and in-car features. Slowly but surely, they've also transitioned to making the driving experience easier and stress-free by using more technology. Apart from making multiple advancements in ADAS systems and autonomous driving capabilities, brands with SUVs like BYD hav

Legendary JDM Subculture Moves Beyond Japan To Indonesia JDM culture has incredibly deep roots in global automotive history. Pioneers like Smokey Nagata created a viral legend long before social media existed. He pushed the absolute limits of Japanese tuning on public roads. Today, that exact passion has migrated far beyond Tokyo. You do not need to look at Japan to find pure automotive obsession. Indonesia hides the most insane builds. A perfect example is XS Automotive, located in Jakarta. In

The Miata Keeps Winning, Even as Mazda Has a Rough Stretch Calling the Mazda MX-5 Miata popular almost misses the point. While Mazda’s overall US sales dropped 17.3% in April and slid 15.1% for the year, the Miata moved the other way. Sales for the MX-5 jumped 60% in April. The soft-top rose 44.8%, and the RF retractable fastback climbed 81%. For a niche enthusiast car, those numbers are impressive. The Miata’s cult following is no accident. It’s light, simple, and easy to connect with. There ar

Ford is changing the way it develops vehicles, relying increasingly on advanced digital simulators instead of traditional real-world testing. According to the automaker, its virtual testing systems can now complete months of development work in a single day, allowing engineers to evaluate far more scenarios faster than ever before Derived From Motorsport Technology Ford Ford Vehic

Mazda VS. Ferrari In case you missed the news, Mazda and Ferrari are locked in a trademark battle right now. It's over the use of the name Luce, which Mazda had used first. However, Ferrari claims to own the rights to that nameplate worldwide, but the folks from Hiroshima aren't giving up without a fight. Mazda still has a claim over Luce in Japan, meaning Ferrari will have to change the name of its EV if Mazda chooses not to budge. So far, it's looking that way. Following the reveal of the Ital

A Critical Lifeline for North American Automotive Manufacturing The North American automotive industry relies heavily on a highly integrated, just-in-time supply chain that spans the United States and Canada. Every day, more than $300 million worth of goods cross the aging, four-lane Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. A single disruption can instantly freeze production lines, as seen when Ford Motor Company noted that a brief border delay can trigger a seat shortage for the profit

Earlier this week, we covered a new Larte Design tuning upgrade for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door, and the company said it created the conversion because the range-topping super sedan looked too similar to more affordable variants. Now, the same tuner has revealed a new lavender-colored take on its kit for the base 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera, aiming to make the most attainable 911 stand out in a crowd. And let's be honest: an entry-level 911 isn't something that catches the eye. As with the AMG G

Tiny But Important BMW may be known today for M performance cars like the M2 and M4, but there was a time when the Bavarian automaker built a quirky city car called the Isetta. Some may recognize it as the inspiration for Guido from Pixar’s Cars, but to others, it is remembered as the tiny model that helped save BMW after World War II. With more than 160,000 units built between 1955 and 1962, the Isetta helped the company regain its footing. One example was recently featured on Jay Leno’s Garage

A Brand With Two Identities If you walk into a Jeep dealership in 2026 with $70,000 to spend, you can walk out with two very different vehicles: a luxurious Grand Cherokee with massage seats and Amazon Fire TVs for your kids, or a rugged Wrangler with locking differentials and a Warn winch. This wide breadth of offerings isn't lost on Richard Cox, Senior Vice President of Jeep Product Planning. Jared Rosen

Spatial Computing Hits The Auto Industry The Apple Vision Pro is undeniably a cutting-edge technology that can significantly enhance viewing experiences, enabling features like watching Formula 1 with multiple camera angles simultaneously and even viewing a 3D representation of the track. But with a starting price of $3,499, it is easy to see why the device remains a niche product, though Kia has found a valuable use for it. Kia used the Apple Vision Pro to help design the Vision Meta Turismo, a

Truck Nation The pickup truck segment is still a large chunk of the American new car market, though it is now falling behind SUVs. Trucks still command around 16% of the total market share in the U.S. Annual sales of the whole truck market hover around 2.7 to 3.1 million trucks. The undisputed king of this segment has always been the Ford F-Series, holding the crown as the best-selling model for a record 49 consecutive years and as the best-selling model across the nation for a whopping 44 years

The Golden Era Fades In recent years, China’s rise in the global auto industry has been hard to miss, with BYD even surpassing Tesla in global battery-electric vehicle sales in 2025. However, that rapid growth has become less pronounced this year as automakers face slowing domestic demand. Reflecting that shift, Reuters reported that Nio CEO William Li said China has likely moved beyond its automotive industry’s “golden era.” That does not mean Chinese automakers are suddenly becoming less compe

A Pioneer The Chevrolet El Camino practically hogs the limelight when it comes to car-based pickups in the U.S. However, that car wouldn't have happened if Ford had taken the first step with the Ranchero. Sure, the idea of a coupe-utility isn't new, but it was the Ranchero that modernized it, at least during its era. Why, then, is the Ranchero still under the radar next to the rival that spawned it? It's hard to pinpoint an exact answer, but it's always a good time to talk about one of Ford's mo

American-Made To seriously compete in the enormous American market, automakers needed to provide buyers with the right models, the right specifications, and the right price. The only issue is that, because of the unique geography of the U.S., shipping cars isn't so easy, which raises prices, not to mention that import tariffs between countries also vary. To stay competitive in the U.S., foreign automakers, including big brands like Volkswagen, had to invest heavily in production plants a decade

Innovation and Design The backbone of every automotive brand is design, research, and development. That's why all major manufacturers are investing heavily in building their own technical centers. GM is one of the oldest established brands in the world, so it comes as no surprise that its technical center is celebrating 70 years in business this year. In honor of this huge milestone, GM President Mark Reuss has chosen to write up his personal experience and take on the Technical Center. It was a

Powered by Koenigsegg The Kimera K-39 marks many firsts for the Italian brand. Powering this lightweight beast is a detuned twin-turbo V8 from Sweden, making "just" a thousand horsepower. This is the most radical departure from what Kimera usually does. Kimera's K-37 and K-38 models were already up there in terms of design and power, but let's be real here, the turbocharged four-cylinder may deliver a solid aural experience, but the Koenigsegg-powered K-39 is just better. 8 is greater than 4

A Cloud Over The Three-Pointed Star Mercedes-Benz is a strong competitor in the luxury market and even operates manufacturing plants in the U.S., helping it reduce exposure to tariffs on imported vehicles. But it appears that competition may not be what threatens the automaker's presence in the country. Instead, it could be a new bipartisan bill aimed at limiting ties to China. According to CNBC, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 would bar automakers with certain ties to foreign-advers

A Sigh of Relief For those worried about Nissan messing up the rebirth of the Skyline, they can breathe a sigh of relief. Company CEO Ivan Espinosa has ruled out any possibility of the sport sedan ever getting a CVT, as reported by Japanese automotive media outlet Motor-Fan. "We have no intention of putting a CVT in the Skyline. If we wanted to make a sporty, affordable car, we would make a Silvia, not a spicy Sentra. A truly affordable sports car," said Espinosa. With that, it seems that Espino

The Escape's Electric Reboot Forddiscontinued the Escape after the 2026 model year as part of its nearly $2 billion investment to retool the Louisville Assembly Plant for next-generation electric vehicles. However, according to Ford Authority, the Escape nameplate may not be gone for good, as it is reportedly expected to live on as part of the Blue Oval’s future EV program. Central to this program is Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform, which is designed to underpin multiple body styles,