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A cold front draped across the eastern two-thirds of the country is firing scattered severe thunderstorms from Oklahoma to the Carolina coast, and anyone driving I-10, I-20, I-35, or I-95 through Sunday evening should plan around them. The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) running from the southern Plains east-southeast into the northern Gulf Coast states, plus a separate zone across the Southeast where South Carolina carries the highest odds. Damaging straight-line wind

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The luxury SUV segment is hitting a weird transition period. Automakers keep shuffling their lineups to match unpredictable sales trends, causing disruptions, including when even a heavily anticipated three-row plug-in hybrid gets quietly paused. Much of this friction comes down to a simple realization hitting both families and car executives: maybe premium shoppers don't actually need three rows of seats, and they are officially tired of driving around in oversized boxes. For certain buyers, la

Europe's Titan Trims the Fat Volkswagen faces its most painful existential crisis in modern automotive history. CEO Oliver Blume’s restructuring plan aims to eliminate another one million units of production capacity to combat aggressive Chinese rivals, shrinking margins, and global economic friction. While the brand previously initiated budget cuts to stay competitive, the corporate battleground has now shifted directly to the factory floors of Germany. The corporate showdown intensified at the

Since 2023, the P Zero family has been completely renewed, and Pirelli chose Goodwood to show just how broadly the new generation has been adopted. The lineup now spans everything from efficiency-minded electric tires to semi-slick rubber for record-chasing hypercars, all sharing a focus on performance, driving pleasure, and safety. With more than 300 approvals already logged, the range has quickly worked its way onto a long list of newly launched cars, several of which were on display or climbi

The Robot Revolution Clocks In Regardless of how one feels about humanoid robots taking over more factory work, that shift is starting to feel inevitable. BMW has deployed AI-powered AEON humanoid robots in production at its German plant, while Tesla is expanding beyond electric vehicles with its Optimus robot program. Now, Mitsubishi is joining the fray through a partnership with Highlanders, a Japanese humanoid robotics and AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo. The two companies

Small But Vital Automotive production is spread out into multiple parts and facilities; not all parts that make up a car are built in the same area or by the same people. To keep things flowing and maximize cost efficiency, most brands build multiple facilities that produce parts for their production models. One of Honda's most important parts facilities is celebrating a big milestone and is responsible for producing a vital part for all cars.

Russians Look to Gas as Alternative to Gas The former energy superpower is facing a serious reality check at the pump. Following a relentless series of Ukrainian strikes on domestic refineries, Russia is dealing with crippling fuel shortages that have left regular citizens stranded. Gasoline prices have skyrocketed to levels that occasionally eclipse those seen in the United States and Europe. According to a Reuters report, the resulting chaos has created seemingly endless queues at filling stat

Eyeing the American Dream Alpine, the performance brand under Renault Group, has expressed interest in entering the U.S. market. However, that is easier said than done, especially given the differences in demand between American buyers and those in its home market of France. Still, the automaker is considering tweaking its plans for the next-generation A110 to better suit U.S. demand, primarily by offering a combustion-engine powertrain alongside the originally planned electric version. Accordin

Honda's Tiny Super EV Is a Huge Bargain The Honda Super-One is a pint-sized EV with big city dreams, slotting perfectly into Japan's unique kei car scene – only this one comes with a dash of sporty flair. Of course, for those of us in the US, it's yet another forbidden fruit we'll be pining for until 2051. Like most EVs, the Super-One isn't exactly a bargain – until recently. Japan just cranked up its EV incentives, slashing prices on several models well below what you'd expect from the sticker.

Shown at Goodwood alongside a broader BYD Group display, the Denza Z is the first car built on the brand's new e3 Sports Car Platform and arrives in Coupe, Spider, and Racing forms, with a hotter Special Edition earmarked for a Nurburgring record attempt later this year. Designed under Wolfgang Egger, whose past work includes cars for Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, and Audi, the four-seat Z is Denza's statement that Chinese performance EVs can now play at the very top. The catch for American enthusias

The headline number reflects a brand in the middle of a difficult transition, not in crisis. Porsche attributed the drop to the wind-down of the combustion-engined 718, unusually strong demand for the electric Macan in the same period last year, and the expiration of US tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles. Sales boss Matthias Becker described the roughly 122,000 deliveries as "below the same period last year but in line with our expectations," and pointed to fresh products and the on

At a time when new-car prices mostly move in one direction, Subaru's announcement is a pleasant surprise. The WRX returns for 2026 in six trims: Base, Premium, Limited, GT, tS, and Series Yellow, all powered by a 271-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-four making 258 lb.ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard on every trim except the GT, with the automatic Subaru Performance Transmission available on the Limited and standard on the GT. Subaru even drew a line back to the beloved 2002 W

UA’s Most Ambitious Project To Date For the past ten years, Urban Automotive has made a name for itself by taking already fancy European rides and cranking up the exclusivity. Range Rover, G-Wagen, Urus, Cullinan – you name it, they've probably given it the Urban treatment. Their formula? Aggressive looks, loads of carbon fiber, and just enough restraint to keep things recognizable. For its tenth run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Urban isn't just rolling out another widebody kit. This time,

Still Running Wild The Ford Mustang is one of America’s longest-running sports car nameplates, alongside the Chevrolet Corvette, and has continued to keep its competition on its toes. So much so that, in the first half of this year, the Mustang outsold all of its rivals in the non-premium sports car segment combined, and did so in dominant fashion. With H1 2026 sales of 28,725 vehicles, the Mustang sold more than seven times as many units as its closest competitor, the Toyota GR86, which sold 4,

Tesla's Profits Are Down Profit per vehicle is what it sounds like: essentially how much money an automaker makes per unit sold. Tesla's still the most profitable brand per vehicle sold for the fifth straight year, but recent developments could see it abdicate its throne in the near future. The gap between first and second place is narrowing. Following closely behind Tesla in profits per unit is Toyota, at about $40 per unit. As to why this is happening, U.S. Tariffs, slowing EV demand, and the

Exhausting All Options Toyota's approach to sustainable mobility has been measured and pragmatic; while the world has gone deep into EVs, the Japanese auto giant has chosen to explore all options. Pioneers in Hybrid technology, they've now also invested heavily in hydrogen-powered cars and are the only manufacturer still producing a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the Toyota Mirai. Not one to be deterred, Toyota isn't giving up on the FCEV technology; in fact, they're testing it further thro

Redesigned, Restocked The Nissan GT-R Skyline (BNR32) mouse is back in stock. When it was first released, the mouse quickly sold out, proving that demand for the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R remains strong, even for its officially licensed spin-offs. New stock is now available for general sale to the public, with a bunch of new features. Aside from the fact that it is a mouse, it's wireless, and it even comes with a dedicated mouse pad; it even has a light-up headlight gimmick. All of this is i

5 unmodified Ford SUVs and trucks just tackled a volcano more than 22,000 feet above sea level. The automaker backed a team attempting a Guinness World Record, sending its production vehicles into one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. Freezing temperatures, brutal winds, steep volcanic slopes, and dangerously thin air combined to create a test far beyond anything most owners will ever experience. Taking On The World's Tallest Volcano

A second heat dome of the summer is locking down over the western and central United States this weekend, and the desert road corridors are taking the worst of it. The National Weather Service has posted Extreme Heat Warnings across the Desert Southwest, where afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in the lowest desert basins. Forecasters describe a strong upper-level ridge parking over the region, sinking hot air toward the surface and trapping it there for days. The mos

A Familiar Promotion Makes a Comeback Seven years ago, Dodge launched a promo that was pretty popular among Dodge muscle car fans. Forget boring cash discounts – Dodge’s Power Dollars handed buyers $10 for every single horsepower under the hood. It was a cheeky way to give gearheads one more excuse to buy the more powerful Dodge models. Now, Power Dollars is back for another round. From July 9 to August 3, Dodge is rolling out Power Dollars for anyone picking up a 2026 Charger with the new gasol

Catastrophic flash flooding has turned parts of southeast Missouri into a disaster zone, and the threat is not over. Slow-moving thunderstorms parked over Reynolds and Iron counties overnight into Friday and dumped what the National Weather Service called a 1-in-1,000-year rainfall, with 8 to 12 inches falling in a matter of hours. The Black River near Lesterville rose roughly 8 feet in a single hour, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency, the most urgent flood alert the NWS issues. The human toll b

After weeks of relentless heat, the Desert Southwest is flipping the switch. The North American monsoon, the seasonal wind shift that pulls deep moisture north from the Pacific and the Gulf of California, is arriving, and it will fuel the first widespread summer thunderstorms across the interior West this weekend into next week. As AccuWeather explains, southerly winds are drawing increasing moisture into the region as an area of high pressure settles over the Four Corners, the classic setup fo

The Ultimate EV Fire Guarantee Chinese automaker Chery is offering a wild new incentive to get you behind the wheel. Under their launched Rhino battery safety plan, the company makes a lifetime commitment. If your vehicle experiences a battery-induced thermal runaway, Chery will simply replace the car for free. This aggressive operational baseline covers all passenger electric vehicle platforms across the brand ecosystem. This wild guarantee targets consumer anxieties, keeping mainstream buyers

EV sales have taken a tumble since federal tax credits were phased out last September. Industry analysts suggest high prices have added to range anxiety and concerns about public charging. But studies show a large number of potential buyers are reluctant to go electric fearing the eventually need to replace an EV’s batteries – which can reach $20,000 on some high-mileage models. They may not have to worry, however, A recent study by EV research firm Recurrent reveals that while the cells on earl

The Hype Building Around The Compact G-Class Mercedes-Benz fans have been buzzing about the upcoming miniature version of the iconic G-Wagon. Insider leaks confirm the new model will bring a unique flavor rather than just being a shrunken carbon copy of the legendary G-Wagon. This strategic design choice ensures the compact variant retains a premium feel while appealing to urban adventurers. We've caught a glimpse of what to expect when photographers captured camouflaged prototypes testing in th

Maserati Perfects Alfa's Formula To this day, if you had to ask me to name the best-driving SUV in the world, it would be the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. There are better all-around vehicles, but for a single pleasurable drive, the Stelvio's pinpoint steering, gutsy engine, and car-like agility made it the most entertaining SUV I have ever reviewed. Granted, Ferrari has never handed me the keys to a Purosangue. Though I have called the Alfa the best-driving SUV of my journalistic career, I'