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A Billion-Dollar Agreement Jeep's parent company, Stellantis, and Chinese automaker Dongfeng signed a strategic cooperation agreement on May 15, 2026, to expand production capacity for brands like Peugeot and Jeep's new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. The partnership will start in 2027, according to a report by a Chinese news source, CLS. So what will Jeep do with the $1.18 billion investment? According to the agreement, Jeep-branded off-road vehicles will be produced at the Dongfeng Wuhan plan

If you find the BMW XM Label challenging to look at, you may want to avert your gaze. The German automaker has just revealed the XM Label Soundmachine, turning its wildest SUV into a rolling DJ stage for the likes of Carl Cox to perform from. Built by five apprentices at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing, the monstrous creation is fully functional and makes its world premiere at the Electric Mountain Festival in Sölden, Austria, with a fully functional Pioneer DJ deck and a dBTechnologies sound

Historical Significance Brands with as rich a history as Maserati have produced some truly iconic race cars and sports cars over the many decades. In modern times, Maserati has acknowledged these iconic cars by introducing the Maserati Classiche heritage department. Not just a restorer or preserver of Maserati classics, Classiche is also there to certify some of the forgotten icons that are slowly making their way back to the limelight. One very rare model has just been certified, joining an exc

Out of the Blue Whenever Kimera is brought up in conversation, the usual topics are its classic Lancia-inspired designs, like the K-37 and K-38. The brand is no stranger to improvement and iteration, as is the case with the Kimera EVO38, whichfeatures a lightweight body, at just over 2,400 lbs, and up to just 650 horsepower. Now I say "just" because Kimera has one-upped itself again with the new Kimera K-39 - Powered by Koenigsegg. Coming in at just under 2,500 pounds and fitted with a Koenigs

A late-season Pacific trough is hammering the Western United States today, Saturday May 16, 2026, with up to 20 inches of snow forecast for the highest elevations of the Wyoming mountains and damaging wind gusts to 70 mph stacking against I-5, US 395, and the Mojave Desert highway grid. NWS Riverton has issued five Winter Storm Warnings for Sunday night into Monday, and the Weather Prediction Center extended discussion flags the trough delivering a round of late-season snow across the higher ele

JaguarLand Rover (JLR) has nothing against the new Freelander brand coming to the UK, the carmaker’s new CEO has said. PB Balaji told Autocar that the Chinese-built SUV that features signature Land Rover design cues won’t affect sales of current Land Rover products if they are sold in the UK and Europe. Longer, wider and taller than the standard wheelbase Range Rover, the Freelander 8 production luxury SUV was unveiled in early May in China as the first in a series of new Freelander-badged vehic

A Long-Running Mercedes-Benz Hub Near the Port of Long Beach Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to close its Long Beach R&D facility, marking the end of almost 30 years at the California site. Tucked away on Via Oro Avenue near the Port of Long Beach, the facility opened in 1997 and quietly became a key engineering hub for the brand in the US. Over the years, this spot helped create nearly 100 patents, covering everything from powertrains to autonomous driving and in-car tech. The 32,100-square-

Rewriting The Roadmap The Trump administration continues to roll back electric vehicle-friendly policies, with its latest move proposing a two-year delay to the Biden-era Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. The stricter rules were originally set to take effect for the 2027 model year and were expected to help accelerate EV adoption, but the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) argued that the timeline should be pushed back to MY2029.  Pushing the MY2027

NWS Riverton has issued Winter Storm Warnings for five zones in Wyoming, effective from 6 PM Sunday through 6 PM Monday MDT. Up to 16 inches of snow is forecast for the Wind River Mountains East, and a stretch of Interstate 80 in East Sweetwater County is explicitly named in the impacts. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected across the warning zones. The Five Zones Under Winter Storm Warning Wind River Mountains East is the heaviest hit, with 8 to 16 inches of snow possible and gusts to 50 mph.

On May 28, 2026, sixteen days before the green flag drops on the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a new museum will open its doors at the main entrance to the Circuit de la Sarthe. It is called M24, the Museum of Motorsport, and it represents the most ambitious attempt ever made to tell the story of racing under one roof. Not just endurance racing. Not just Le Mans. All of it. The museum sits at 9 Place Luigi Chinetti in Le Mans, an address that carries weight for anyone who knows the sp

The More Accessible Rivian Rivian is one of the quieter EV brands on the market, not really drawing much attention to itself, yet still able to make and sell a decent number of cars. A lineup that used to consist only of the larger R1 model has now expanded to include a smaller, more affordable SUV in the R2. 2025 was an "okay" year sales-wise for Rivian, with sales dipping by 18%, some of which was deliberate to accommodate the R2. With the R2 now in the market, we decided to play around with R

When Mercedes-AMG put a four-cylinder hybrid in its C 63, it fell flat with buyers, forcing Affalterbach to ax it earlier than initially planned. Now, Mercedes is working on a new version with a straight-six, taking the fight directly to the BMW M3. Well, not directly - this will reportedly debut with the name C 53, matching the CLE 53, which makes 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, considerably less than the 523-hp M3 Touring. The wagon version has just been spied on the Nürburgring, and w

Fast And Frugal Lexus currently offers four powertrains in its popular RX crossover: a conventional turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine (RX 350), a hybrid (RX 350h), a plug-in hybrid (RX 450h+), and a turbocharged hybrid (RX 500h F Sport Performance). Of these, there's likely an option that everyone will love, but we think the 450h+ PHEV is possible the most interesting of the bunch. Jared Rosenholtz/Autob

EV Strategy Reset Subaru expanded its U.S. electric vehicle lineup with the Uncharted and Trailseeker, which may be a welcome development for EV buyers, but the timing is difficult given Trump’s tariffs. The Japanese marque posted a ¥226.9 billion hit, or about $1.42 billion at current exchange rates, from tariffs alone, forcing it to make adjustments. According to Automotive News, one of those moves is delaying its in-house EV, which was expected to be built independently at Subaru’s Oizumi pla

GM Says Building 30 Chevy Bolts at a Time Makes Them Better The all-new Chevrolet Bolt has been getting attention recently for offering affordable EV ownership without feeling cheap. Early reviews have praised the hatchback for its refined ride quality, practical packaging, and solid interior execution. Features like GM’s latest infotainment system, improved range, roomy cargo area, and easy daily drivability have helped make the Bolt one of the more approachable EVs on the market today. GM mana

Fernando Alonso has added another ultra-rare machine to his already remarkable car collection, this time taking delivery of a one-of-one Pagani in Monaco. The two-time Formula 1 world champion was recently seen driving his Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde around the streets of the principality, grabbing attention with its exposed green-tinted carbon fiber bodywork and unmistakable V12 soundtrack. A One-Off 6-Speed Manual Zonda

Streamline and Simplify The Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) didn't have the best start in the EV game. Some of its first mass-market EVs either failed to meet expectations of critics, consumers, or sales, or all three. Harsh and costly lessons were learned after that, and things might be looking up for Germany's largest automaker. However, that also means a lot of catching up to do, as well as putting out fires in sales, labor, and profitability. Right now, the group is tightening its belt but is ac

Two Dangerous Habits Collide A recent study published by the IIHS has revealed a troubling trend on American roads. The study, based on real-world telematics data received from insurance providers’ safe driving apps, has shown that speeding drivers are more likely to be using their cell phones, and that cell phone usage actually increases as speeds go up. These findings challenge the assumption that drivers tend to use their phones at lower speeds or in slow-moving traffic, demonstrating instead

Rolls-Royce has unveiled one of its boldest Bespoke projects in recent years, commissioning renowned French contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to transform five Black Badge Cullinans into rolling artworks. Known as the Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo, the collection contrasts the dark, aggressive Black Badge SUV with bursts of colorful graffiti-inspired artwork. Rolls-Royce has a long history of collaborating with creatives on rare creations, but this may be one of its most beautiful creations

Imminent Launch Now that the BMW i3 has been revealed, it's only a matter of time before other derivatives of the EV are released. Of course, we're looking forward to the Touring, but there's a good chance of the electric M3 coming out first. Besides, BMW has been endlessly teasing it, and the car was even spied without camouflage not that long ago. Indeed, it has been confirmed that the M3 EV/iM3 will make its world premiere sometime in 2027. As we're approaching the halfway point of 2026, we m

Quietly Working Polestar is considered a niche brand in the EV landscape. While it isn't what one would call "premium," it also isn't a mass-market brand. It has survived under the radar and has actually thrived by being practical about its goals and development. 2025 was the brand's strongest sales year yet, and has caused them to reshift focus. We reported a few months ago that, due to a new strategy shift, Polestar announced it would delay the launch of the Polestar 6, its roadster/convertibl

If the already brilliant Honda Civic Type R isn't quite hardcore enough for you, Honda Racing Corporation will up the ante later this year, bringing components from the HRC Concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in January to dealerships around the world, including North America. Speaking at the Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026 in Motegi, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said HRC is "developing the Civic Type R with the aim of further enhancing its potential as a base model by inco

Another One It might already be safe to assume that the rest of the industry will also issue service bulletins regarding the motor oil shortage. To recap, Toyota issued its own service bulletin to its dealers, which was sent out earlier in May. The reason for the shortage is the same here. The conflict in Iran has damaged some key facilities related to motor oil supply. The Drivemanaged to catch a Nissan service bulletin before it reached dealers, and it's pretty much the same story: Nissan is

Practical Features Automotive companies are cramming as many features as they can inside each new model they sell. It has become the new barometer by which car buyers are deciding whether to buy a specific make and model. Brands are tailoring certain features to different aspects of the vehicle ownership experience; some address comfort and entertainment, while others address practical issues. GM has just announced a new mobile app that could be very useful for all its customers and owners.

Hyundai’s Growth Came With a Catch Hyundai’s rise in the US has been nothing short of impressive. Over the past few years, the brand has rolled out new SUVs, EVs, and hybrids, steadily growing its lineup and pushing annual sales past 900,000 vehicles for 2025. That’s a huge leap from the 665,000 units it moved in 2017, and the company doesn’t plan to slow down. But as Hyundai’s showrooms fill up, the service side hasn’t kept pace. In fact, Hyundai has landed below the industry average in JD Powe

The Audi Concept C two-door sports car will arrive next year as an EV that sits somewhere between two discontinued vehicles, the TT and the R8, replacing neither of them. That leaves room for a halo supercar at the top of the lineup, and a recent interview with Audi Sport managing director Rolf Michl reveals that Ingolstadt is considering filling that void using the Lamborghini Temerario as a launching pad. Rumors about the R8's return are not new, with some claiming that a third-generation R8 w

The XT5 Isn’t Going Away Just Yet The current Cadillac XT5 has been around for quite a while, so much so that the rest of the midsize luxury SUV segment moved on to newer tech and bolder redesigns. Even after a 2020 facelift, it’s still running on the same basic formula. But Cadillac isn’t ready to close the book on the XT5. GM has already said the next-generation, combustion-powered XT5 will stick around for American buyers through at least 2027. That’s a surprise, especially since most expecte