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Exploding Sunroof Over a decade ago, in July 2015, an Ohio plaintiff, Tom Kondash, was driving down the road at 70 miles per hour in his 2012 Kia Optima when his sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered. The incident left an impression, and predictably, he made his way (carefully) to his Kia dealership to file a complaint. "The sunroof spontaneously shattered," he said, and he and his wife were cut by the shards of glass. The Optima was already past its warranty when it was brought to the deale

Attention-Grabbing, For Better or Worse There have been a lot of comments so far about the newly redesigned Mercedes-AMG GT four-door. One is about its shift to a pure-EV powertrain, but one can say that its styling has been the car's overwhelming talking point. To say it's polarizing is an understatement, but the new electric GT has generated loads of buzz on looks alone. So far, the comments about its styling have ranged from 'bold and daring' to 'who on earth approved this?' So, for those in

Toyota's reputation for reliability is so embedded in car culture that it’s almost a cliché at this point. But there is a difference between a car that makes it to 100,000 miles without drama and one that absorbs a factory defect for three times that mileage, and still refuses to quit. Trusted YouTube mechanic The Car Care Nut pulled the engine from a 2009 Toyota Camry with 305,000 miles on the clock, and what he found inside should have killed the car long before it reached that number.  Toyota

Spectacular Flights and Engineering Tests Chinese car companies frequently attempt huge stunts to showcase vehicle capabilities. While not all succeed, like the recent viral video of an SUV failing spectacularly at a Range Rover incline challenge, Voyah intends to land firmly in the win column. A new video from the YouTube Channel, CarsForLife, shows the upcoming Voyah Taishan X8 SUV catching massive air off a giant ramp. It looks like a pure Hollywood spectacle designed for absolute shock valu

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light

The Clock Is Ticking Production of the 2026 model-year Buick Envision is reportedly set to end on August 28, according to GM Authority. The MY2026 model could be the final iteration of the current generation, as plans for MY2027 remain unclear, with a next-generation model expected in 2028. This development could be useful for buyers who may want to check out remaining inventory, possibly with aggressive discounts, or wait until the next-generation model arrives. What makes the latter more inter

The Clock Is Ticking Production of the 2026 model-year Buick Envision is reportedly set to end on August 28, according to GM Authority. The MY2026 model could be the final iteration of the current generation, as plans for MY2027 remain unclear, with a next-generation model expected in 2028. This development could be useful for buyers who may want to check out remaining inventory, possibly with aggressive discounts, or wait until the next-generation model arrives. What makes the latter more inter

The Clock Is Ticking Production of the 2026 model-year Buick Envision is reportedly set to end on August 28, according to GM Authority. The MY2026 model could be the final iteration of the current generation, as plans for MY2027 remain unclear, with a next-generation model expected in 2028. This development could be useful for buyers who may want to check out remaining inventory, possibly with aggressive discounts, or wait until the next-generation model arrives. What makes the latter more inter

Mirrors Are Still One of Driving’s Most Important Safety Tools Side mirrors have come a long way. Beyond the usual glass, blind-spot warnings have been added, along with heating, auto-dimming, and even cameras. Some brands, like Lexus, have toyed with the idea of swapping traditional mirrors for cameras that display a live feed on small screens inside. US regulations still block this tech for now, but drivers in other countries are already using it. General Motors appears to be thinking one step

Mirrors Are Still One of Driving’s Most Important Safety Tools Side mirrors have come a long way. Beyond the usual glass, blind-spot warnings have been added, along with heating, auto-dimming, and even cameras. Some brands, like Lexus, have toyed with the idea of swapping traditional mirrors for cameras that display a live feed on small screens inside. US regulations still block this tech for now, but drivers in other countries are already using it. General Motors appears to be thinking one step

Mirrors Are Still One of Driving’s Most Important Safety Tools Side mirrors have come a long way. Beyond the usual glass, blind-spot warnings have been added, along with heating, auto-dimming, and even cameras. Some brands, like Lexus, have toyed with the idea of swapping traditional mirrors for cameras that display a live feed on small screens inside. US regulations still block this tech for now, but drivers in other countries are already using it. General Motors appears to be thinking one step

Cupra’s Next Big Swing A report from Autocar shows that Cupra, one of the brands under Volkswagen Group, is planning to enter the premium compact crossover segment with the Tindaya. That is the same space where models like the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 compete, a category that typically serves as a major volume driver for automakers. Cupra has plans to enter the U.S. market, though that has reportedly been delayed. Even if the Tindaya itself is not confirmed for America, its expected use of Volkswa

Cupra’s Next Big Swing A report from Autocar shows that Cupra, one of the brands under Volkswagen Group, is planning to enter the premium compact crossover segment with the Tindaya. That is the same space where models like the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 compete, a category that typically serves as a major volume driver for automakers. Cupra has plans to enter the U.S. market, though that has reportedly been delayed. Even if the Tindaya itself is not confirmed for America, its expected use of Volkswa

Cupra’s Next Big Swing A report from Autocar shows that Cupra, one of the brands under Volkswagen Group, is planning to enter the premium compact crossover segment with the Tindaya. That is the same space where models like the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 compete, a category that typically serves as a major volume driver for automakers. Cupra has plans to enter the U.S. market, though that has reportedly been delayed. Even if the Tindaya itself is not confirmed for America, its expected use of Volkswa

An Early Misstep While Nissan plans to introduce new body-on-frame models in the U.S., the automaker is taking a more electrified approach in China. However, two of its newest entries, the N7 and N6, hit an early setback after being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) over a pedal-related issue. According to CarNewsChina, the N7 electric vehicle and N6 plug-in hybrid could develop wear inside the accelerator pedal assembly over time. The design-related defect co

An Early Misstep While Nissan plans to introduce new body-on-frame models in the U.S., the automaker is taking a more electrified approach in China. However, two of its newest entries, the N7 and N6, hit an early setback after being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) over a pedal-related issue. According to CarNewsChina, the N7 electric vehicle and N6 plug-in hybrid could develop wear inside the accelerator pedal assembly over time. The design-related defect co