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Speaking With Scott Krugger Autoblog recently spoke with Scott Krugger, the head of North America design at Stellantis. Prior to this role, Krugger managed exterior design for the Dodge brand and SRT performance vehicles, meaning he was responsible for styling the current 2026 Dodge Charger. Jared Rosenholtz/Autoblog The new Charger, particularly the electric Daytona vers

The Little Kia Facing a Big Deadline A report from Auto Express states that Kia’s smallest model is headed for discontinuation as emissions regulations continue to tighten. However, the model in question is not the K4 or Seltos, but rather the Picanto, which is sold in markets such as the U.K., where it has been among the brand’s best-sellers. The Picanto is a tiny hatchback well suited to narrow European roads. Given the U.S. market’s preference for larger vehicles, the model was never official

The Little Kia Facing a Big Deadline A report from Auto Express states that Kia’s smallest model is headed for discontinuation as emissions regulations continue to tighten. However, the model in question is not the K4 or Seltos, but rather the Picanto, which is sold in markets such as the U.K., where it has been among the brand’s best-sellers. The Picanto is a tiny hatchback well suited to narrow European roads. Given the U.S. market’s preference for larger vehicles, the model was never official

The Little Kia Facing a Big Deadline A report from Auto Express states that Kia’s smallest model is headed for discontinuation as emissions regulations continue to tighten. However, the model in question is not the K4 or Seltos, but rather the Picanto, which is sold in markets such as the U.K., where it has been among the brand’s best-sellers. The Picanto is a tiny hatchback well suited to narrow European roads. Given the U.S. market’s preference for larger vehicles, the model was never official

Shifting Priorities in an Unaffordable Era The bitter reality of today's auto market is that the average new car price has breached a staggering $50,000. Coupled with high interest rates, Edmunds data show that a historic 20% of buyers are now locked into monthly payments of over $1,000. Faced with an unforgiving economic landscape, Gen Zs are radically redefining traditional milestones. Instead of saving for an unattainable house, America’s youngest buyers are pouring their capital into the dri

Shifting Priorities in an Unaffordable Era The bitter reality of today's auto market is that the average new car price has breached a staggering $50,000. Coupled with high interest rates, Edmunds data show that a historic 20% of buyers are now locked into monthly payments of over $1,000. Faced with an unforgiving economic landscape, Gen Zs are radically redefining traditional milestones. Instead of saving for an unattainable house, America’s youngest buyers are pouring their capital into the dri

Shifting Priorities in an Unaffordable Era The bitter reality of today's auto market is that the average new car price has breached a staggering $50,000. Coupled with high interest rates, Edmunds data show that a historic 20% of buyers are now locked into monthly payments of over $1,000. Faced with an unforgiving economic landscape, Gen Zs are radically redefining traditional milestones. Instead of saving for an unattainable house, America’s youngest buyers are pouring their capital into the dri

Late last year, we learned that the Volvo V60 Cross Country station wagon would end production in April 2026, and while the company has given hints that it is still looking into the space for the future, there haven't been any official comments that could be considered promises of the longroof's return. Until now - Volvo Cars president and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told Road & Track that Volvo is "looking into that," adding, "Not just looking into. I think it's not really too much [to say] that .

Late last year, we learned that the Volvo V60 Cross Country station wagon would end production in April 2026, and while the company has given hints that it is still looking into the space for the future, there haven't been any official comments that could be considered promises of the longroof's return. Until now - Volvo Cars president and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told Road & Track that Volvo is "looking into that," adding, "Not just looking into. I think it's not really too much [to say] that .

Late last year, we learned that the Volvo V60 Cross Country station wagon would end production in April 2026, and while the company has given hints that it is still looking into the space for the future, there haven't been any official comments that could be considered promises of the longroof's return. Until now - Volvo Cars president and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told Road & Track that Volvo is "looking into that," adding, "Not just looking into. I think it's not really too much [to say] that .

At a rainy Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR decided that Richard Childress Racing should be the first to unload their Cup cars for the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. They will also be the first two through inspection in a change of procedure for the weekend. Video from the track shows the emotional scenes as an unusually quiet garage watched on as the No. 33 of Austin Hill -- with a small ...Keep readingView the full article

The Return Of The Commute Hack With gas prices still high amid the conflict in the Middle East, more people are turning to hybrid vehicles, which help improve fuel economy by adding at least one electric motor for propulsion. But a CBS News report shows that high gas prices are not only pushing people into more efficient cars, but also toward public transportation. The report stated that Amtrak saw a 5% increase in passengers in March compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, bus company Trailways

The Return Of The Commute Hack With gas prices still high amid the conflict in the Middle East, more people are turning to hybrid vehicles, which help improve fuel economy by adding at least one electric motor for propulsion. But a CBS News report shows that high gas prices are not only pushing people into more efficient cars, but also toward public transportation. The report stated that Amtrak saw a 5% increase in passengers in March compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, bus company Trailways

The Return Of The Commute Hack With gas prices still high amid the conflict in the Middle East, more people are turning to hybrid vehicles, which help improve fuel economy by adding at least one electric motor for propulsion. But a CBS News report shows that high gas prices are not only pushing people into more efficient cars, but also toward public transportation. The report stated that Amtrak saw a 5% increase in passengers in March compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, bus company Trailways

Let's be honest: the Honda Prelude's sporty coupe styling writes checks its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain and continuously variable transmission can't cash, and with it sharing much in common with the Civic, questions about a hotter, Type R-inspired variant are always being asked. Honda Australia president and CEO Jay Joseph has now explained why those questions are always doused with cold water, as reported by regional publication CarSales. The executive has plainly explained that a manual or tur

Let's be honest: the Honda Prelude's sporty coupe styling writes checks its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain and continuously variable transmission can't cash, and with it sharing much in common with the Civic, questions about a hotter, Type R-inspired variant are always being asked. Honda Australia president and CEO Jay Joseph has now explained why those questions are always doused with cold water, as reported by regional publication CarSales. The executive has plainly explained that a manual or tur

Let's be honest: the Honda Prelude's sporty coupe styling writes checks its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain and continuously variable transmission can't cash, and with it sharing much in common with the Civic, questions about a hotter, Type R-inspired variant are always being asked. Honda Australia president and CEO Jay Joseph has now explained why those questions are always doused with cold water, as reported by regional publication CarSales. The executive has plainly explained that a manual or tur

The Dwindling Midsize Sedan Market For anyone who grew up in the '90s and '00s, the sedan was practically the default family car. In the U.S, midsize sedans once ruled the roost with Camrys, Accords, and Altimas practically flying off showroom floors. Fast forward to today, and a good number of automakers have abandoned that segment in America. Mitsubishi had dropped out of that race, and so have Subaru, General Motors, and Ford. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are still at it, but sales aren't like t

The Dwindling Midsize Sedan Market For anyone who grew up in the '90s and '00s, the sedan was practically the default family car. In the U.S, midsize sedans once ruled the roost with Camrys, Accords, and Altimas practically flying off showroom floors. Fast forward to today, and a good number of automakers have abandoned that segment in America. Mitsubishi had dropped out of that race, and so have Subaru, General Motors, and Ford. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are still at it, but sales aren't like t

The Dwindling Midsize Sedan Market For anyone who grew up in the '90s and '00s, the sedan was practically the default family car. In the U.S, midsize sedans once ruled the roost with Camrys, Accords, and Altimas practically flying off showroom floors. Fast forward to today, and a good number of automakers have abandoned that segment in America. Mitsubishi had dropped out of that race, and so have Subaru, General Motors, and Ford. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are still at it, but sales aren't like t

Nonstop rain continues to plague an emotional race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following the sudden death of Kyle Busch, NASCAR is trying to move forward with a triple-header weekend of racing, but Mother Nature has had other ideas.  When the green flag finally flies for Trucks, it will be Corey Day behind the wheel of Busch's No. 7 truck leading Layne Riggs, Kaden Honeycutt, Ty ...Keep readingView the full article

Stellantis' Bold New Car Rollout Stellantis is showing signs of positive growth following losses of about $25.9 billion in 2025. At the time of writing, the automotive conglomerate posted a 6% increase in its net revenue year-on-year to $42.2 billion, while net profit improved to $464.5 million. The company still has a long way to go, but its outlook looks promising. Now, Stellantis has announced its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround plans. It will spend close to $70 billion in overhauling its management

Stellantis' Bold New Car Rollout Stellantis is showing signs of positive growth following losses of about $25.9 billion in 2025. At the time of writing, the automotive conglomerate posted a 6% increase in its net revenue year-on-year to $42.2 billion, while net profit improved to $464.5 million. The company still has a long way to go, but its outlook looks promising. Now, Stellantis has announced its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround plans. It will spend close to $70 billion in overhauling its management

Stellantis' Bold New Car Rollout Stellantis is showing signs of positive growth following losses of about $25.9 billion in 2025. At the time of writing, the automotive conglomerate posted a 6% increase in its net revenue year-on-year to $42.2 billion, while net profit improved to $464.5 million. The company still has a long way to go, but its outlook looks promising. Now, Stellantis has announced its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround plans. It will spend close to $70 billion in overhauling its management

In a country better known now for its booming domestic car market than for exporting global automotive icons, a new Jeep is taking shape. It's a proper, ground-up SUV destined for 50 countries, across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and beyond. And the country doing the engineering and the building is India, according to ET Auto. The partnership that makes it possible has been in place for over two decades. Stellantis and Tata Motors, through their 50:50 joint venture at the Ranjan

In a country better known now for its booming domestic car market than for exporting global automotive icons, a new Jeep is taking shape. It's a proper, ground-up SUV destined for 50 countries, across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and beyond. And the country doing the engineering and the building is India, according to ET Auto. The partnership that makes it possible has been in place for over two decades. Stellantis and Tata Motors, through their 50:50 joint venture at the Ranjan

In a country better known now for its booming domestic car market than for exporting global automotive icons, a new Jeep is taking shape. It's a proper, ground-up SUV destined for 50 countries, across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and beyond. And the country doing the engineering and the building is India, according to ET Auto. The partnership that makes it possible has been in place for over two decades. Stellantis and Tata Motors, through their 50:50 joint venture at the Ranjan