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Keeping the Skyline Alive Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa is keeping true to his promise of keeping the Skyline alive. After all, it's one of the longest-running nameplates in the brand's history, spanning nearly 70 years. Ending its legacy now sounds like a waste, given that the name is revered in its home market of Japan. During the presentation of its long-term plans, as well as the reveal of the all-new Nissan Rogue and first look at the returning Xterra, the Japanese marque gave a sneak peek of th

The Xterra Is Back, and This Time, It’s Official The Nissan Xterra has been gone long enough to feel like it belongs to a different era of SUVs. It was boxy, rugged, and didn’t pretend to be anything but utilitarian. When crossovers started taking over, the Xterra quietly slipped out of the US market. Since then, rumors of a comeback have popped up more than once. This time, it’s not just talk. Nissan has officially confirmed the Xterra’s return, ending years of rumors and leaks. The announcemen

Audi sales are still declining in the United States after a few disappointing years. The company sold 14% fewer vehicles in 2024 and saw another 16% drop in 2025. Things aren’t looking any better to start 2026, as Audi’s first-quarter sales have finally come in. It moved 29,886 vehicles between January and March this year, a 30% year-over-year decline. According to the Automotive News Research & Data Center, this is the first time in 14 years that Audi failed to sell at least 30,000 cars in

For much of the past decade, Mazda has been the Japanese brand that punched above its weight, offering premium-feeling interiors, driver-focused dynamics, and dependability that kept loyal buyers coming back. Consumer Reports' brand reliability rankings consistently place Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota at the top, and seven years back, Mazda was right up there with them, clinching second spot on the list. Fast forward to 2026, and Mazda has seen the biggest drop in the reliability rankings of all car

A Segment Hyundai Can’t Ignore Not much is known yet about Hyundai’s upcoming midsize pickup, but the model is already drawing attention, given the high demand for trucks in the U.S. In Australia, meanwhile, CarExpert reported that expectations are also high, reflecting just how popular pickups, or “utes,” are there as well. Bill Thomas, Hyundai Australia’s General Manager of Public Relations, told the publication the new pickup is primed to help the brand make a splash in the Land Down Under –

At the beginning of the year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was revealed, and it's an elegant combustion-powered machine with brilliant tech. While an all-electric S-Class is eventually coming to replace the egg-shaped EV that failed to capture the hearts of buyers, Mercedes is keeping the EQS name alive for the time being, and for 2027, it's even more technologically advanced than ever. Sadly, it's also weirder than ever, gaining a yoke that looks like an afterthought in the midst of the Hyper

Have you ever heard that clicking sound after you get out of your car and thought, “Is it going to blow up?”, as your anxiety sets in. What happened while you were driving is that the extreme temperatures in and around your drivetrain caused various metal components to expand, and now that you’ve turned the car off, these parts begin to lose heat and cool down rapidly. As they shrink, these components rub against each other, and against other metal components such as bolts and brackets, and thes

The Era Of Excess Most people will argue that the '80s were the true era of excess, especially in the automotive scene, but the '90s pushed things even further. The true birth of the hypercar class can be traced back to the '90s, with the top-speed science project McLaren F1, the Jaguar XJ220, and the elusive but infamous Bugatti EB110. The latter, for all intents and purposes, reignited the Bugatti brand and set it on the path we know it for today. Back then, though, Bugatti wasn't yet funded b

When Maintenance Isn’t the Problem The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 doesn’t have a flawless track record. It’s seen as one of Ford’s sturdier modern turbo engines, but, like most small-displacement turbos, it brings its own set of quirks. The standard advice still stands: keep up with maintenance, and you’ll probably steer clear of major problems. Regular oil changes and proper servicing usually pay off. But what if you follow the book and the engine still fails? That’s exactly what happened with this

The Pajero’s Return Is No Longer a Rumor The Pajero is coming this year. This has been news because of dealer leaks, but now, it’s official. Mitsubishi Motors President and COO Keisuke Kishiura confirmed the timeline at the Automobile Council 2026 in Japan. That ends months of speculation. Speaking to Best Car, Kishiura said, “It will be released by the end of the year as a new cross-country SUV, so please wait for that.” He stopped short of explicitly naming the Mitsubishi Pajero, but the direc

Volvo’s goal to increase U.S. sales by 60% by 2030 is a lofty one, but it’s going to need a significant turnaround between now and then to make it happen. The Swedish automaker has just reported first-quarter sales in the U.S., and every single model has seen a decline in sales relative to the same quarter last year. Overall, the company sold 22,651 vehicles in Q1 2026, a steep 32% drop from last year. With a lineup now almost exclusively made up of SUVs and heavily focused on electrified models

Luxury Expectations, Unexpected Problems Land Rover built the Range Rover’s reputation on status and refinement. These SUVs usually end up in garages where expectations run high – not just for comfort and capability, but for longevity that justifies the price. At this price point, you’d expect major parts – especially brakes – to last. For some Range Rover and Range Rover Sport owners, though, that’s not what happened. A class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the District of New

Staying Alive It's been a tough 2025 and the start of 2026 for the automotive industry, from the EV slowdown and market preference shift to the oil crisis. Automakers have been putting out fires left and right, pivoting strategies, or offering more incentives to entice new car buyers. To tackle the fuel price issue, Ford in the US is offering a very unique incentive program. One that tackles fuel prices head-on for potential new car buyers through gas cards. This might also be the way the brand

Last year, Stellantis introduced the Ram 1500 Special Service Vehicle, a pickup designed for use by park rangers, fire departments, police, and other government agencies, and now the 1500's bigger brother is getting similar treatment with the reveal of the 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle, which the brand is calling the "first pursuit-capable heavy-duty truck." Like the 1500 SSV, it's aimed at law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency response agencies, providing them with the towing

The OGs Get One Last Run After raising prices on existing Model S and Model X inventory, Tesla is reportedly offering a final Signature Series for the two outgoing EVs through an invite-only program. According to reports shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, the EV maker plans to build 250 Signature Model S units and 100 Signature Model X units, with the latter available only in a six-seat configuration, as a proper send-off before the Fremont line that built the nameplates is converted for Optimus hum

When Ordinary Becomes Iconic On the surface, the Ford Crown Victoria was as ordinary as it got. Yes, it has a V8 and rear-wheel drive, but it had zero performance intentions whatsoever. Besides, the reason it had those was that it followed the tried-and-tested recipe for traditional, full-size American sedans that rode on a ladder-frame chassis. It's a dinosaur, and a relic from days gone by. The fact that its chassis wasn't changed from the Carter to the Obama Administration tells you just how

German Collaboration It's now very common for automotive brands to work together; we see the likes of Porsche and Audi signing agreements to share platforms, technology, and, probably, people, to develop next-generation models. This practice is considered a cost-effective way to build and develop new cars. Back in the day, it was more of an individuality-driven industry where it was more important to one-up the competition. However, the very rare occasions when brands worked together produced so

EVs vs Supercars, Again With electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S Plaid dominating quarter-mile races, it has become widely accepted that EVs can keep up with nearly any supercar under these conditions. But would that still hold in this particular matchup from Carwow, where a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 faced off against a Rivian R1T that is roughly twice its size and belongs to an entirely different segment? The Corvette Z06 is a track-focused, street-legal supercar with 670 horsepower from a

Volkswagen has not ruled out launching a pickup truck for the United States, but company leadership says the idea remains in the early stages of evaluation rather than active development. Speaking with Autoblog at the 2026 New York Auto Show, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Kjell Gruner said the company continues to revisit the possibility as part of its broader North American product planning. Related: All the Best Cars, Trucks, and Concepts We Saw At the 2026 New York International Auto Sho

Windrose Electric, founded by Stanford graduate Han Wen in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2022, has delivered its first production-ready, long-haul electric semi-truck to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. Having said that, the focal discussion is about how Windrose went from a blank canvas in 2022 to the delivery of a fully certified and road-legal class 8 semi-truck in 2026. Windrose

A Growing List of Bad Habits Distracted driving is commonly associated with texting behind the wheel. But a survey from Mercury Insurance suggests there are all kinds of distracted driving behaviors across the U.S., grouped into playful “profile type” categories that may be easier to remember. Some of these include the Social Butterfly and Daydreamer. The survey noted that identifying the type of distracted driving habit a driver may have could help address it and, ultimately, reduce the risk of

Ford has done it again, folks. They've given us yet another feature no one wants. A newly surfaced patent suggests Ford is working on an infotainment system that can read your lips and analyze your facial expressions when voice commands fail. While the idea behind it makes perfect sense, it makes you wonder whether automakers are solving real problems or creating new ones. A Backup for Noisy Cabins Ford

The storm isn't at its worst yet, and the roads are already starting to close. The I-80 is already partially closed between Emigrant Gap and Alta for emergency work, and Caltrans has trucks stopped at three screening points across the summit corridor: eastbound at Applegate, westbound at Overland Trail Road in Truckee and at Mogul west of Reno. Maximum chains arre required at all three, with permit loads banned. On the other end of I-80, a high wind advisory on the Bay Bridge means campers and t

Nissan is expected to reveal the next-generation GT-R before 2030. In the meantime, the Japanese automaker is expanding its lifestyle game with a fresh batch of 115 new items, split across its core range and the performance-focused NISMO collection. As part of the Spring/Summer 2026 lineup, the drop will include apparel, diecast models, key rings, and other practical gear. While Nissan’s car sales are in a rough spot, their SUVs and merchandise line will have to fill the revenue gap. GT-R Watche

High Performance Track Toys A key aspect of high-performance ownership has been the ability to take the cars to a track day. Previously, brands could create models that catered to both on-road and on-track use, but as the track day scene grew, manufacturers decided to build models for those who want the ultimate track toys. Lamborghini is known for taking things to the extreme, and the 2022 Essenza SCV12 is a prime example of an ultra-high-performance track toy. Built for a lucky few, one model

On a Nevera hypercar, Rimac has elegantly integrated a charge status indicator into the bodywork with a trio of lights on each rear fender, just behind the side intakes. But Porsche may have found an even better way, according to a new patent filed in Germany, reports Motor1. Instead of light fixtures, the patent proposes integrating a technology that would allow racing stripes to appear and fade to indicate various things, like the charge status or even the drive mode of the vehicle. To achieve

BYD launched its Denza Z9 GT in Europe with a bang. Daniel Craig, the most recognisable face of James Bond, fronted the campaign. The car itself is genuinely impressive: a 1,140-horsepower electric shooting brake that charges from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes, covers up to 372 miles on the WLTP cycle, and crab-walks into parking spaces. In China, it starts at around $39,300. In Europe, that same car starts from roughly $134,500. That’s more than three times the price. Europe's tariff wall on