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The Lotus Emira has received rave reviews from all over the world so far, helping solidify the British brand’s reputation as a maker of ultra lightweight, fun-to-drive sports cars at a time when the company was on a path to an all-electric future. As you probably know, things have changed and earlier this month Lotus backtracked on its EV-only focus, announcing a multi-powertrain strategy where plug-in hybrid powertrains will play a big role going forward. As part of its new strategy called Focu

A Dying Breed? Once the world's most common transmission, the manual faces a cloudy future. It's not just because fewer and fewer people are opting for it, as other parts of the world still offer a good number of vehicles with it. Rather, electrification is making it increasingly difficult to integrate. That said, several automakers are trying to find ways to keep three-pedal driving alive. For instance, Subarufiled a patent for EVs, and possibly, hybrids, and more recently, Hyundai is having a

The Cummins Generation That Comes with Baggage Cummins is a trusted name in diesel engines. Its oil-burner motos run everything from Ram HD trucks to buses, generators, and heavy equipment. The 6.7-liter Cummins, in particular, built its name on durability and torque that keep owners coming back, especially those who require a reliable workhorse. But the fifth-generation 6.7-liter Cummins, launched in 2019 Ram HD trucks, has picked up some baggage. Owners and diesel specialists have flagged issu

The Citroen 2CV – the storied mobiliser of post-war France is set to return, this time as a low-cost electric vehicle aimed squarely at Europe’s growing demand for affordable EVs. According to reports, the reborn 2CV will sit below the upcoming Citroën ë-C3 in pricing, potentially targeting a sub-$17,000 price point. Unlike retro-inspired EVs that chase premium buyers, the new 2CV is expected to stay true to the original’s utilitarian ethos: lightweight, simple, practical, and inexpensive to run

Two-door hatchbacks may be exceedingly rare today, but one of the coolest examples of the kind was the Honda CRX. The second-generation model is particularly loved and still looks fantastic today, while its VTEC engine and double-wishbone suspension made it a lot more fun than the average hatch back then. Two independent designers have now shown us what a modern CRX could look like, and the result is stunning. In fact, it makes me wish this was the car Honda revived instead of the Prelude or eve

Personalization For All In a highly competitive automotive industry, brands are trying new ways to entice buyers and gain an edge by offering something the competition doesn't. While dealerships compete on pricing and promos, the brand itself can offer unique products that might sway people to buy from them. Mazda's approach has always been different from most people's, and in Japan, they're offering something pretty cool to buyers of the all-new CX-5. Something they needed help from an exclusiv

Porsche Never Wanted a Pickup, But Someone Else Did European luxury brands and pickups usually feel like an awkward combination. Mercedes-Benz tried with the X-Class, a premium truck that struggled to shake the perception that it was essentially a dressed-up Nissan before disappearing after only a few years. BMW, oddly enough, once built an E30 M3 pickup for internal factory use and quietly kept it for more than two decades, but it was never meant for public sale. Meanwhile, Porsche has always k

Gas Changes The Math The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed gas prices higher, has put electrified vehicles such as hybrids in the spotlight due to their improved fuel efficiency. At the same time, because hybrids are usually more expensive than their gas-only counterparts, it has also raised questions about the break-even point between the two powertrain options. A study from JATO provides insight into how rising gas prices affect the break-even point of hybrids, at least in

Late last year, Nissan announced plans to expand the Nismo performance brand. This initiative aims to boost the number of Nismo vehicle shipments and take advantage of the booming restoration market; for Nissan, this would involve icons like the Skyline GT-R. Living up to this promise, Nissan has now announced the establishment of one the first Nismo Performance Centers outside Japan. Australia, which has a passionate GT-R community, is the chosen market for these new centers. The development ra

Last week, Mercedes revealed the bonkers AMG GT 4-Door EV, but all-electric power isn't the only path the German brand is taking to performance. As reported by Motor Trend, AMG CEO Michael Schiebe has confirmed that a new V8 engine will arrive by the end of 2026, with Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius revealing it will be produced in three forms: "the Mercedes-Benz [version], the AMG [version], and the 'go crazy' AMG [version]." In other words, the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-plane crank V8 t

Stellantis dominated the news last week with its Investor Day 2026 event, announcing 60 new launches and 50 model refreshes by 2030 across its entire 14-brand global portfolio as part of its Fastlane 2030 plan. While the automaker announced a focus on four global brands—Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Peugeot—it will continue to bring new products to its five regional brands (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, and Opel/Vauxhall), as well as the Maserati luxury brand. We’ve already covered the new product

Automotive recalls are meant to provide a fix for a safety issue, but it doesn’t always work out that way. For Kia, its legal troubles have just escalated after complaints that a 2025 piston oil ring recall was ineffective. The case will now go to court after a judge denied Kia’s motion to dismiss, and over 100,000 Seltos and Soul crossovers allegedly remain plagued by a defect that could cause their engines to fail entirely. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening. What’s Wrong With These Kias

The Futuristic Ioniq 3 Hyundai is clearly focusing its future design on software, integrated screens, and a cleaner cabin. The Ioniq 3 is a clear example of this, especially inside, where a large infotainment system runs on the Pleos Connect platform. Not everything is moving to touchscreens, though. Hyundai says the frequently used controls will still be physical. Even so, the main display is set to take center stage, handling navigation, media, connectivity, and other key functions. The next K

Ferrari Quebec Under Fire Following reports of a Montreal man suing Ferrari Quebec for $20.8 million after suffering second- and third-degree burns at the dealership, CTV News obtained surveillance footage of the fiery incident. The footage showed how quickly the Ferrari became engulfed in flames, with the lawsuit alleging the incident was caused not by mechanical failure, but by negligence on the part of the dealership. The car previously believed to be involved was a Ferrari 360 Spider, the co

A late-season Pacific upper-level low is dropping into the West, and California's Eastern Sierra is back in the Weather Prediction Center's sights. WPC ensemble guidance shows up to ~14 inches of snow possible at the highest crest in the worst case scenario, with accumulating snow reaching into western Nevada. The official NWS Reno forecast issued at 235 AM PDT this morning projects more modest 4 to 8 inch totals across Mono County, Sonora Pass, Tioga Pass, and Mammoth Mountain, with higher amou

New Models from Subaru? It's only recently that Subaru has been introducing new nameplates in its lineup. That's largely in part to its expanding EV lineup, but the hybrid and combustion-powered models have remained largely the same. With that, the company's latest trademark filings are a bit of a mystery. Earlier this year, Subaru filed for the trademarks ACX and VPX. It's not the typical nomenclature from the brand, as it tends to use actual words to name its vehicles, save for the BRZ. More i

Maranello's first EV has debuted - meet the 2027 Ferrari Luce. The name means 'light,' but the styling may make you wish it had stayed in the shadows so its appearance wouldn't weigh on your mind. It's 2 inches longer than the V12-powered Purosangue, but also roughly 2 inches lower, putting itself in another class of one, and it produces a combined total of 1,035 horsepower. It's a strange world we live in when that seems like a 'reasonable' number, neither too much nor too little, and it's prod

The Local Luxury EV Play Genesis has shown ambition to establish a stronger presence in the U.S. electric vehicle market after starting production of the Electrified GV70 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in Montgomery in 2023, marking the first time a Genesis model was assembled stateside. The model is also produced in Ulsan, South Korea, giving the company more flexibility to balance regional demand. With the Electrified GV70 positioned as a luxury compact crossover EV, it competes

GR Learnings In Other Products Autoblog recently spoke with Toyota's Gazoo Racing division ahead of the launch of its six-figure halo sports cars, the GR GT. While GR will be getting new models under its own newly-launched brand, that does not mean other Toyota vehicles won't see the benefits of development work done by this performance arm.

Charging Into A New Era Electric vehicles have dramatically changed the automotive landscape, prompting several legacy brands to introduce models that would have been unthinkable decades ago, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Part of that shift comes from policies requiring newer vehicles to produce fewer emissions, eventually targeting zero emissions altogether. That also raises questions about the future of classic cars, especially older carbureted models compared to more modern fuel-injected v

Will the 8-Second Drag Monster Beat the French Ace? American ingenuity is officially putting a $4,000,000 French hypercar in its place on the tarmac on the latest Vehicle Virgins video. The new 2026 Corvette ZR1X arrives with a hybrid twin-turbo V8 pumping out a combined 1,250 horsepower. It directly squares off against the legendary Bugatti Chiron and its massive 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, producing 1,500 horsepower. The Chiron definitely holds the raw power advantage. However, the ZR1X i

If you look at a Lamborghini Revuelto and somehow come away with the impression that it's too subtle, too slow, and too common, Mansory has the solution in the form of its one-off Carbonado X Damask. Not only is the car covered in chocolate-colored carbon fiber, but the body kit adds more intakes, strakes, and vents than it's possible to count, including a functional roof scoop, helping boost the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 from 814 horsepower to 917 hp. That means overall output from the

America's best-selling pickup, the Ford F-150, has a new production-related problem on its hands. After multiple fires at the Blue Oval's aluminum supplier Novelis last year created major production disruptions and shortages, Ford has reportedly been forced to temporarily pause production at Dearborn again, halting assembly lines from last Thursday and keeping them offline through Friday and Saturday. Sunday may also have been affected, and with Memorial Day meaning today is a break, production

Tesla's Cybercab has just been certified at 165 Watt-hours per mile (Wh/mi). To put that figure into perspective, the Lucid Air Pure—widely considered the benchmark for production efficiency—consumes 230 Wh/mi. The Cybercab undercuts the rest of the industry by a massive 28 percent - at least, making it by far the most efficient EV ever made. Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, confirmed the official rating, proving this is a hard certification rather than a marketing dep

Last week, Dodge teased two new performance-focused muscle cars, one of which was the Copperhead SRT, which will be the halo vehicle for the SRT performance brand. The name refers to one of the most common and widespread venomous vipers in North America, and it's a clever choice not only because it reminds us of the Dodge Viper, but also because it's clearly something different. It was also previously used by Dodge on a 1997 concept that was similar in layout to the Viper production car. Car and

Porsche’s Most Famous Sports Car Isn’t Going Full EV Just Yet Porsche already has electric versions of the Macan and Cayenne, and the next 718 Boxster and Cayman will follow. The 911, though, is taking a different path. It’s starting to adopt electrification, but in a way that keeps the experience familiar for long-time fans. That’s where the new T-hybrid system comes in. Porsche uses a compact high-voltage battery and electric motor to sharpen throttle response, reduce lag, and give the car a b

EV Plans Collide With Market Reality Nissan recently scrapped its $500 million electric vehicle plan in the U.S. to prioritize gas-powered, truck-based vehicles, including the Frontier. That sounds a lot like Toyota’s playbook with models such as the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. So far, the strategy appears to be working for Nissan, as it was the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the U.S. in the last fiscal year. But interestingly, despite Europe having more favorable market conditions for EVs