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For some reason, automakers believe that pumping fake, synthesized gas engine sounds through the speakers somehow increases the appeal and driving engagement of their electric vehicles. It’s quite telling that pure-play EV companies, such as Tesla, Rivian and Lucid, do not offer artificial gas engine sounds in their vehicles; legacy automakers are the ones that have started this trend. The reasoning behind it is that fake engine sounds replace the emotive feedback of combustion engines and help

Mercedes-Benz has officially opened the order books for the all-electric C-Class in Europe, giving buyers their first look at pricing for the brand’s new luxury EV sedan. While BMW has yet to officially reveal pricing for the upcoming i3 sedan, Mercedes’ online configurator already shows the electric C-Class can climb well beyond $110,000 when heavily optioned. Electric C-Class Starts At Around $80,000 Mercedes-Benz

The S58 inline six-cylinder engine in some of BMW’s most engaging M cars needs no introduction. Produced since 2019, this charismatic turbocharged mill has powered everything from the M2 to the M3, M4, and even the mighty BMW 3.0 CSL. But performance engines like this one are threatened by ever-stricter emissions regulations. BMW knows how important six-cylinder power is for these M cars, though, so it will be introducing a revised version of the S58 in mid-2026 that meets the European Euro 7 st

From Eddie Bauer to...Carhartt? It's safe to say that the Ford and Eddie Bauer collaboration has been one of the most popular tie-ups between a car manufacturer and automaker. The cross-branding partnership ran from 1984 to 2010, and Ford hasn't had a clothing partner since. This year, however, things are about to change. For the 2027 model year, the Super Duty pickup gains a new special edition, the Carhartt. Yes, that Carhartt, and with that, Ford goes from partnering up with an outdoor brand

Sum Of All Parts There are many parts that make up a car; each needs its own maintenance to ensure it operates well under any conditions. A vital part is the braking system, which relies on accredited and tested brake fluids to ensure that the car's braking performance is as consistent and dependable when needed. When the brakes are compromised in any way, braking or slowing the car down will not be as easy or safe as it should be. GM is issuing a recall on brake fluid that seems to affect the s

A fatal head-on crash on I-70 westbound in Washington County, Pennsylvania closed about five miles of the corridor for three hours today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the highway is still running on a single lane. Pennsylvania State Police say a Ford Focus crossed the grass median near mile marker 10.5 in Buffalo Township at 1:22 PM EDT and collided with a westbound tractor-trailer. What Happened Time and location: 1:22 PM EDT, mile marker 10.5, Buffalo Township between Pittsburgh and the West Vir

I look at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall portal every day to see what's gone wrong with the cars sold in America, and things are not looking good for Ford. At the time of writing, the NHTSA site shows that Ford has already issued 34 recalls in 2026, almost triple the next worst offender. For the record, General Motors, Chrysler, and Toyota take up the next three spots on the list with 12 recalls each, followed by Hyundai with 10 recalls and Volkswagen with nine. Afte

New Era Much has been said about BMW's renewed plans for electrified mobility. Neue Klasse models are touted as the brand's definition of what the next era of EVs should be, and the first car comes off strong right out of the gate. The iX3 is the first car in the Neue Klasse line that will eventually expand; it already draws a lot of attention for its design, capabilities, and price. On paper, the base price is very competitive, but we decided to find out how expensive the iX3 can get.

The First EV GTI In case you missed it, the Volkswagen ID.Polo has made its world premiere. There was even a tiramisu-covered person who attended the event for, um, reasons. That aside, the subcompact electric hatchback presents a new chapter for VW, mainly because it aims to correct all the past missteps the company made from the late 2010s to early 2020s. With a new Polo also comes with it the inevitable GTI version. But as the ID.Polo is electric, the 'I' no longer stands for 'injection' as i

Approved? How? If you didn't already know, Ferrari is very strict about aftermarket modifications. Even if you've fully paid for your car, you could say that you don't outright own it. That's why some people, celebrities, and influencers are downright banned from ever owning another Prancing Horse ever again. While it is possible to modify a Ferrari, you have to keep in mind that the modifications should not infringe on or destroy the brand and design identity of the vehicle. Failing to follow

The war for electric vehicle market share has spilled out of the assembly line and into the halls of government. In Japan, the narrative that domestic buyers were ignoring battery-electric vehicles just shattered. For the first quarter of 2026, Japan’s domestic EV sales rocketed by 80 percent year-over-year, hitting a record 26,959 units, including Toyota's standout 3,300 percent year-on-year increase in EV sales. As per Nikkei Asia reports, Toyota's EV sales went up to over 7,000 units from a m

The Corolla Turns 60 2026 is a huge year for the Corolla. That's because it celebrates its 60th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running nameplates within Toyota and in automotive history. It's long been a stalwart for the Japanese automaker, and over 55 million have been made since 1966. It was the Crown that kicked off Toyota's global ambitions, while the Land Cruiser made it a global brand. But it was the Corolla that showed the world that Japan was to be a force to be reckoned with

Porsche is extremely familiar with the Nürburgring Nordschleife, capturing several records over the years, but it was upstaged by the Chinese when the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra with Track package stole its EV lap record, setting a time of 7:04.957. That was considerably quicker than the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package managed (7:07.55), but instead of accepting defeat, Porsche and Manthey Racing have come up with something even faster, setting a new lap record for electric production cars at th

Cadillac’s F1 Sedan Gets a Little More Serious Cadillac’s Formula 1 entry gave them a reason to turn up the heat on the already wild CT5-V Blackwing. The F1 Collector Series keeps the essentials that matter to enthusiasts: supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and a real six-speed manual. But this time, Cadillac decided 668 horsepower just wasn’t enough. The F1 Collector Series is now the most powerful Blackwing you can buy, with 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque. The numbers might not look huge at fi

Used online car retailer Carvana has had its fair share of controversy over the years, including being accused of accounting manipulation and unstable loans. But a new wrongful death lawsuit could be the biggest smear on its reputation yet, with the plaintiff alleging that the retailer must take at least partial responsibility for selling a car that caused the carbon monoxide poisoning and death of 21-year-old student Allwyn Thompson Jr. Morgan & Morgan is the legal firm filing the lawsuit,

Flood Warnings are active across Mississippi and Alabama today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, after a slow-moving cold front delivered 3 to 5 inches of rain overnight from East Central Louisiana into West-Central Alabama. The Weather Prediction Center flagged the corridor with a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall through 7 AM CDT, and NWS Jackson and NWS Mobile have followed with active river Flood Warnings on Tallahala Creek and the Chickasawhay. Peak Driving Danger Window The most dangerous driving

A few years ago, the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Honda Civic Type R were regularly trading blows in the battle for front-wheel-drive production car supremacy at the Nürburgring, but the fight cooled three years ago when the Civic Type R set a time of 7:44.881. The Golf GTI Edition 50 returned to the Nordschleife last year to become the fastest VW ever to take on the Green Hell, but its time of 7:46.13 still wasn't enough to take the outright FWD record, so Volkswagen has had another crack, and t

One of the main reasons many buyers are still reluctant to purchase an electric vehicle is depreciation, since battery-powered cars tend to lose value faster than gasoline cars. While the industry average depreciation is 46% over five years, EVs can depreciate by approximately 59% during the same period, making the resale value a legitimate concern for buyers. How to Lose $50K in One Year, the Dodge EV Way Stellantis

The Problem With Tech We've gotten used to the fact that almost all new cars these days are loaded with as much technology and software as possible. Brands will say that these things are necessary and that owners and drivers will ultimately benefit from them. In reality, we don't notice most of the software our cars use because some of it operates behind the scenes. What's scary about those background tech features is that when they go wrong, we really aren't sure where the issue stems from. Cad

Bentley's first all-electric production vehicle is making significant progress. In July last year, we spied a pre-production development mule wearing a Porsche body, and earlier this year, our spy photographers caught a more resolved prototype undergoing cold-weather testing in Northern Europe. Now, the electric SUV has taken to the Nürburgring to ensure its handling dynamics are sporty enough for the British brand, and without a large LED lightbar on the nose, we can get a closer look at the st

Nissan’s legendary V6 engines are now getting their own holiday For Nissan, the V6 engine has long been the beating heart of some of its most iconic vehicles. From the burbling 300ZX to the tire-shredding GT-R and today’s rugged Frontier and Armada, six cylinders have defined the brand’s performance identity for decades. Rumors already suggest the upcoming R36 GT-R could continue that tradition with a high-performance V6 hybrid setup, underscoring Nissan's commitment to combustion-powered excite

A lawsuit involving the seat heater in a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is proceeding to trial, with the judge dismissing only part of the full complaint. The plaintiff, Emily LaPrade, claims to have suffered second-degree burns due to the heated seat’s defective design. The incident occurred in September 2023, but the case has dragged on after VW denied the seat was defective. As the plaintiff was left paralyzed from the waist down after an unrelated 2014 car crash, she couldn’t detect the seat heaters

Lucid Motors had its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 5, and the biggest takeaway by far is the fact that the EV maker does not have a production guidance for this year anymore. While Lucid said in February 2026 that it expected to build between 25,000 and 27,000 vehicles this year—a significant bump over the roughly 18,000 vehicles sold in 2025—the company has now suspended the prior annual guidance “pending a comprehensive strategic review by incoming CEO Silvio Napoli.” As a reminder,

Letting Subaru Explain Depending on how well you keep up with automotive news, you may already be aware that sales for the 2026 Subaru Outback are down through the first four months of 2026. Several outlets and readers alike have come to the conclusion (without evidence) that the Outback's bold redesign is to blame for the sales dip, but what if there are other factors to consider? Chase Bierenkoven

Maybach V12 Soldiering On When Mercedes confirmed the V12 would live on in the Maybach S680, we car nuts had reason to celebrate. These days, downsizing and electrification are the default, so seeing a 12-cylinder luxury sedan stick around feels almost defiant. The V12 isn’t just an engine for Maybach – it’s part of what makes the brand special. There’s just something different about a flagship sedan with a big, twin-turbo V12 up front. But it’s not just enthusiasts who care. Real Maybach buyers

Missing Them Until They're Gone The BMW Z4 is one of the longest-standing cars in the Bavarian automaker's lineup, replacing the Z3 and continuing the roadster option for those who want the open-air BMW experience. While it has always been a solid seller, the times have changed against the Z4, and BMW is going to kill it off for now. When manufacturers announce that a car will be killed off, depending on the car, people will either not care or will flock to the dealers to get their hands on one

Price Isn't An Issue BMW X3 and iX3 BMW View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article We've heard every argument on Earth against electric vehicles: they don't go far enough, they take too long to charge, and they cost too much. If yo