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In qualifying at Saturday, the No. 12 Team Penske Ford of Ryan Blaney secured pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway. With a fast lap of 15.101s, he earned his 13th career pole and second at Bristol. "Just kind of got free on Lap 1, and then it was like all right, gather yourself up in (Turns) 3 and 4 and try and get a second lap," said Blaney. "Luckily, the rear tires came in better the ...Keep readingView the full article

Cars That Don’t Sit Still AnymoreOver-the-air (OTA) updates have changed what it means to own a car. Instead of being stuck with whatever features your car had when you bought it, modern vehicles – especially EVs – can keep getting better long after you drive them home. That might mean sharper driver assistance, new apps, better efficiency, or just a smoother interface. Of course, it also means you’ll sometimes wait for downloads, run into the odd bug, and realize your car now acts more like a smartphone than a machine you fully control. EVs are built for this kind of thing. Their systems already run on software, from the battery to the way power reaches the wheels, and most use a central computer to make updates simple. However, another benefit is that OTA updates keep your car feeling up to date. Most people would guess Tesla leads the pack here. The American automaker was first to make big OTA updates a regular thing, and it’s a big part of its image. But if you look at the numbers, Tesla isn’t the most active anymore. Right now, BYD is out in front. Autoblog / LeRoy Marion BYD’s Quiet Lead in the Update RaceAccording to a report by Nikkei Asia, BYD pushed out around 200 OTA updates across its Ocean and Dynasty model lines in 2025, the highest among automakers in China – the world’s biggest auto market. For comparison, Tesla managed just 16 updates in the same period, while Toyota and Volkswagen trailed with eight and five. BYD can move this fast because it builds most of its own hardware, chips, and software. That means fewer outside suppliers to wait for, so updates come quicker and more often. Some of the latest updates have improved driver assistance, especially with new AI features that help the car see and respond more effectively in challenging situations. These aren’t just small fixes – they actually let the car handle more complex driving, showing that OTA updates now go way beyond just changing the radio or adding apps. Other Chinese brands like Aito and Leapmotor are also pushing out updates at a fast pace. It’s clear that how often you update your software is now a real way to compete. Jacob Oliva/Autoblog What This Means for Buyers and the IndustryFrequent updates are changing how cars age. Instead of waiting years for a major refresh, owners can get improvements continuously. That could keep a car feeling new for longer and might even help with resale value down the line. There’s also a business side to all this. Most updates are still free, especially in China, but carmakers are starting to look for ways to charge for software. Some are testing subscriptions for features like advanced driver assistance. Tesla, for example, now offers its Full Self-Driving system as a monthly subscription. But more updates don’t always mean a better experience. There’s a balance between real improvements and just too many changes. As cars rely more on software, things like reliability, security, and trust matter even more. BYD’s lead shows that the OTA race isn’t about who started it, but who can keep it going at scale. Right now, the edge goes to brands that treat software as the main product, not just another feature. BYD View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

With modern cars becoming increasingly appliance-like by incorporating planned obsolescence and all but ignoring the right-to-repair, classic cars are currently more desirable than ever. Whether as an expression of individuality or simply for the joy of driving something with personality, this is true across the spectrum of socioeconomics. British engineering firms Halcyon and Evice Technologies, both founded by the same trio of engineers, understand this well, offering a limited run of electric restomodded classic Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow series cars. Each of these cars can be personalized to an extent only limited by the buyer’s imagination, taking over 12 months to complete. Electric drivetrain swaps are no longer a novel idea. Taking a classic and swapping out its old drivetrain for something newer and easier on maintenance is now commonplace. Halcyon has completely flipped the script by announcing its latest series of cars - the Great Eight Series. Halcyon The Halcyon Great Eight SeriesIn a defiant move away from their roots, Halcyon’s Great Eight Series offers 60 one-of-one commissions of Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow series vehicles - including their Bentley equivalents, offered with the legendary Crewe-built 6.75-liter V8, brought up to today's engineering standards. It may be the ultimate expression of combustion luxury, incorporating modern components and technologies into a platform that offered traditional, plush comfort, a floaty ride, and a powertrain that only wafted its passengers down the road rather than ever pushing them back in their seats. Halcyon uses modern technology and engineering to simply enhance the car's existing character without disturbing its analog experience. Halcyon A Masterclass in Discrete ModernizationDescribed as designed to “endure for generations” by Halcyon themselves, the owner of a Halcyon is somebody who questions whether or not there really is a line between art and science; an “expression of automotive art” is what Halcyon proclaims. A Halcyon customer romanticizes and appreciates the old-world charm of open-pore wood, hand-stitched leather, and knurled metal switches. Electric vehicles tend to appeal more to the sort of buyer wearing wireless headphones as he walks into a multistorey carpark with a matcha iced coffee in his hand, to drive home in his Tesla. Halcyon This does not, however, mean that the Halcyon offering is missing out on modern conveniences - each of them, at the owner's request, is offered with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, modern climate control, a reversing camera, fully adjustable electric seats with integrated heating and cooling, amongst other conveniences. One could argue that those are expected conveniences in a car for which prices start at $571,000 - not including the donor car, which Halcyon could source for you at an additional cost. In a World of Modern Electric HomogeneityThis trend of the demand for combustion drivetrains leading businesses to revisit combustion motors is noticeable across the automotive industry. With China’s EV subsidies finally ending this year, and European and American subsidies having ended already, the EV market is witnessing a profound correction. Even classic car specialists realize that they need to offer both EVs as well as perfected iterations of combustion motors alongside one another to meet every type of market demand. Halcyon In today’s world of electric homogeneity, Halcyon’s Great Eight Series is a love letter to the motoring experience of days gone by; it is a preservation of automotive heritage in an era that is racing toward disposability, and if you already have a Rolls-Royce Corniche or Silver Shadow lying around, you could have one for $571,000. Plus Taxes. View the full article

NASCAR has ejected four car chiefs and one engineer after NASCAR Cup Series inspection at Bristol Motor Speedway. Five cars failed pre-race inspection twice, resulting in the loss of a key team member for the remainder of the weekend, and the loss of pit stall selection no matter where they qualify on the grid. They will be given whatever five stalls are left after the rest of the field ...Keep readingView the full article

In the custom motorcycle world, origin stories usually follow a predictable arc: a dimly lit garage, a surplus of caffeine, and a donor bike that probably should have stayed in the scrap heap. For FCR Original, that story began in a countryside barn in western France, with a dirt floor and walls tha... View the full article

Alex Bowman got the ‘all clear’ from his doctors a week earlier than anticipated and he’s back in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 with a goal to methodically make the most he can out of the remainder of the season. Bowman has missed the last four races due to a bout of vertigo and was cleared after passing his medical tests and then turning competitive laps in a street car around the Ten ...Keep readingView the full article

The Visual Identity GameCar design may not be as tangible as in-car technology, but it can still play a critical role in a vehicle’s success – and in some cases, it can even prove polarizing, as seen with the Tesla Cybertruck. For Maserati, that makes its upcoming concept car, set to debut at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, especially important, as it is expected to define the brand’s design direction for years to come. Gilles Vidal, Stellantis’ newly appointed head of design for Europe, told Auto Express that Maserati has a history of periodically reinventing its design cues, adding that the brand’s current design language is “kind of finished.” The report did not offer any hint as to what might come next, though it will likely mark a departure from the modern curvier styling seen on models like the Grecale and GranTurismo. Maserati Maserati’s Early Design IdentityBack in the 1950s and 1960s, Maserati models also featured curvier styling, which has been compared to the design language seen on cars from Ferrari and Rolls-Royce. One good example is the 3500 GT, whose flowing lines also recall classic Aston Martin DB models, giving it a more posh and luxurious appearance. Moving into the 1970s and 1980s, Vidal said the Italian marque adopted a “super-edgy” design approach, which, looking back at its portfolio, comes across as sporty and aggressive. Models like the Bora and Merak even featured wedge-shaped styling, similar to cars such as the DMC DeLorean and the Lancia Stratos. “So, what we are looking at is what’s the next thing for Maserati,” the design chief said. “If you wait a few months, you’ll see what we are thinking.” Maserati A New Chapter BeginsAnother point worth noting is that Maserati has been dealing with slow sales, posting a roughly 30 percent decline in volume in 2025 from the previous year. A design direction that resonates with more buyers could help the brand regain traction, alongside any other changes taking shape behind the scenes, especially as it scales back its EV plans, including the cancellation of the all-electric MC20 Folgore. The upcoming concept car suggests the company is showing signs of resilience, after rumors – since denied by Stellantis – that it was considering selling Maserati. The Paris Motor Show is set to take place in October, with Stellantis bringing several brands, including Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Lancia, among others. Maserati View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

A Shift Years in the MakingChinese cars have long faced skepticism over quality, often tied to perceptions of low-cost manufacturing. That stands in contrast to Japanese automakers, which are widely associated with craftsmanship – an identity brands like Lexus have long leveraged. But as technology and production methods continue to improve, Chinese cars are advancing quickly and beginning to put pressure on automakers around the world. With the U.S. remaining hostile to Chinese cars, most American consumers still cannot easily get behind the wheel of one. For now, the next best thing may be hearing from people who have spent time with them. Here is one example: a report from Japan’s Best Car Web highlighted the suspension quality of the BYD Sealion 7, and Takahiro Kitami of Sanko Work's had largely positive things to say about its hardware. When a Pro Takes a Closer LookKitami has worked on rally-prepped builds of vehicles like the Toyota Hiace (a commuter van) and the Nissan Leaf, with the latter, according to the report, even scoring a podium finish in the All-Japan Rally Championship, so it is fair to say he knows a thing or two about suspension tuning. He was impressed with the suspension setup in the BYD EV, which includes front double wishbones with aluminum arms, describing the overall approach as taking cues from Mercedes and BMW. The rear suspension, which uses a multi-link design, also received praise, with Kitami noting that it was well thought out. He also pointed to the use of pillowballs, which can improve handling at the expense of some of the comfort provided by conventional rubber bushings. The owner of the BYD Sealion 7 also noted that the dampers are developed in-house. BYD The Mechanics of a Better RideA well-engineered suspension is key to delivering a satisfying driving experience. It helps keep the tires in consistent contact with the road over bumps and through corners, improving both comfort and stability. Of course, better suspension hardware also adds cost, so automakers have to strike a balance between performance and affordability. As the report suggests, that appears to be the case with the Sealion 7, a midsize electric crossover positioned against rivals like the Tesla Model Y. Whether Kitami’s assessment holds up in the real world remains to be seen, especially considering the Sealion 7 was only introduced in 2024. Still, Canadians may soon get the chance to judge Chinese cars for themselves, as Canada has opened the door to them under lower tariffs and a limited first-year quota of 49,000 units, with BYD expected to enter the market, along with Geely and Chery. For Americans, meanwhile, a trip north may remain one of the few ways to experience one firsthand, as the U.S. has made clear that Chinese-made EVs will not be allowed to cross the border. BYD View the full article

Not Totally All-NewPrior to the current model, the Nissan Z languished without a full redesign for an incredibly lengthy time. The 370Z was produced from 2008 to 2020, and some markets continued to sell it as late as 2021. Sure, it received a facelift in 2013, but there were few changes over 12 years. The Z finally got the redesign it so desperately needed in 2021 for the 2023 model year. There was new sheetmetal, an overhauled interior, more tech, a revamped chassis, and a serious boost in performance - literally and figuratively. Heck, it even came with a new chassis code. But despite all the changes, the basic structure was that of the old 370Z. Still, Nissan did enough to make it feel different from its predecessor. Nissan Fear Not, an All-New Z is ComingThe 370Z eventually felt like a model that Nissan simply forgot to stop making. Not wanting to repeat that, the company inferred that it's already thinking about the next generation of the Z-Car. Speaking to The Drive, Ponz Pandikuthira, senior vice president, chief product and planning officer for Nissan Americas, laid out what the company wants for the future Z. "A lot of it is going to be heritage-based. Go back to the authenticity of what Z was in the past. Create special editions that resonate with that heritage and keep that animated cycle plan," Pandikuthira told the publication. "You'll see a lot of that animation coming through special versions between now and say the next three years. And then we're actively talking about what that next generation will look like," added the executive. Nissan But First, the GT-RWith that, Nissan is taking the Z much more seriously this time around. It's likely that it will share the same architecture as the rebooted Nissan Skyline/Infiniti Q50, and that one is due in 2027. There's something that the future Z could build upon, so Nissan doesn't have to develop the sports car from scratch. However, before Nissan could go all-out on developing the new-generation Z, it was placing more of its resources into building the all-new GT-R. It is, after all, the brand's halo product, and it's expected to be revealed sometime in 2030. That means that the redesigned Z will likely come out after that. Still, it's great to see Nissan keeping interest in the Z alive. As Pandikuthira, "Don't just build it and then walk away." Nissan View the full article

Top Fuel’s Leah Pruett jumped to the top spot on the final pass of Friday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, taking the provisional No. 1 spot for Tony Stewart Racing at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the third of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Pruett returned to the driver’s seat to start the season and has been outstanding thus far, including Friday’s top run of 3.724 at 329.75-mph in her 12,000-horsepower Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters dragster. It comes a race after Pruett advanced to the final round in Phoenix as she continues to build momentum early in the year. If Friday’s run holds at her home track, Pruett would pick up her 16th career No. 1 spot and first of the season during what she hopes is a big weekend in Pomona. “What we’re seeing today is the cohesiveness of our whole team, the collaboration that has happened over the last year and a half,” Pruett said. “Tony’s [Stewart] competitiveness last year shows how this team has gelled so well and worked really, really hard. “Temperatures will be cool tomorrow and my opinion is 3.72 is not going to hold, not by any means. But that doesn’t mean that we still can’t come out hopefully up on top, as we work our way into having a solid 3.66-.67 foundation. That’s where our focus is right now, and I think you see that in the overall qualifying position that we’ve been in.” Josh Hart, who won in Gainesville, is currently second with a run of 3.733 at 336.15, and Phoenix winner Shawn Langdon sits third after going 3.745 at 338.51. At the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history, Jordan Vandergriff continues to impress early in his Funny Car career for John Force Racing, vaulting to the No. 1 spot with a strong pass of 3.951 at 327.90 in his 12,000-horsepower Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS. It’s just Vandergriff’s third career start in Funny Car and 15th in his career and he’s on track to earn his first career No. 1 qualifier. That would continue his rapid climb in the loaded Funny Car ranks, coming after a semifinal appearance at the season-opening Gatornationals. There’s added incentive for Vandergriff, too, racing at his home track as he eyes his first career No. 1 spot. “This is definitely a new experience for me,” Vandergriff said. “I’ve never been in this position before, but I’m happy to be here. Coming into this race, I just had a feeling we were going to do well. The first two races were so hot, but we knew what we had, especially in testing before the season started. So coming here, we knew that we had a good race car. That second run felt pretty perfect, and now we’re No. 1. I’m really proud of the team. “Racing at my home track is very motivating. I have my entire family here, and this is the home track for John Force Racing, too. Pomona has always meant something special. This is where drag racing was introduced to me, and now that I’m here on the same track, it’s pretty surreal.” Vandergriff’s JFR teammate, Alexis DeJoria, is second with a 3.989 at 328.30 and Phoenix winner Ron Capps is third after a pass of 4.007 at 314.17. Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson put on a show at a track where he’s won 16 times in his standout career, making the quickest run in both qualifying sessions on Friday, including a 6.544 at 209.39 to close out the day in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro that puts him in the provisional spot in Pomona. He’s the defending event winner at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and Anderson always seems to run well at the historic facility. The six-time world champion hopes that continues this weekend, especially after stubbing his toe in Phoenix, losing in a first-round upset to Chris McGaha after qualifying No. 1. “We come here and we got a decent racetrack that we’re all used to. The grip numbers are back up where we’re used to, and you can run fast,” Anderson said. “Quite honestly, we all missed in the first session. We all should have run better, but that’s because we were too shy. After the first run, everybody learned, so everybody stepped up and it’ll continue to get better tomorrow. “The field is nowhere near set. It’s going to reset, probably from top to bottom again. This is a great Pro Stock track. You’re going to see this Pro Stock field probably end up being three-hundredths [of a second] from top to bottom, from No. 1 to No. 16.” Reigning world champion and Phoenix event winner Dallas Glenn is currently second with a 6.553 at 209.17 and Greg Stanfield sits third after his 6.568 at 209.07. Qualifying continues at 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. This story was originally published on April 11, 2026. The post Pruett, Vandergriff, and Anderson Take Provisional No. 1 Spots at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Mahindra’s tough-as-nails UTV, the Roxor, is currently on offer with 0% finance options and cashback deals ranging between $3,000 and $5,000, depending on the selected variant. The Roxor is not shy of controversy; from its introduction in 2018 until it was brought back in November 2021 after the International Trade Commission’s ruling that its revised design no longer infringed on Jeep’s trade dress, the Roxor has been making headlines for being Mahindra’s problem child in America. Since then, however, it seems to have found its market with off-roaders and farmers as an incredibly capable, robust, and honest little workhorse, leaving Jeep little to worry about when it comes to the SUV market. Mahindra AG North America Jeep Or No JeepWhile there are a few people who suggest the Roxor is a blatant rip-off of WW2-era Willys Jeeps, the fact is that Willys licensed the design of the CJ3B to Mahindra in 1947. The lawsuit claims that Mahindra violates Jeep’s trade dress with its vertical front slats in the grill with the Roxor’s 2018 and 2019 model year designs. Having now cleared legal trouble with a revised design, the Roxor has been on sale for a little under five years and offers a value proposition that very few, if any, side-by-sides can compete with. Zac Palmer Is the Roxor Really Better Than Other Side-by-Sides?In a word? Yes, but only if we’re talking about rough, off-road, and farm use-cases. The Roxor will not win any races with 55 horsepower and a top speed limited to 45mph. That said, it is a tough, traditional, and capable workhorse. Rather than plastic, it comes with a boxed steel frame and steel body. It is rated to tow 3,500 lbs rather than the 2,500 lbs that a similarly priced Polaris or Honda offers. It has automobile-grade automatic and manual transmissions, and not a CVT, which means the drive belt doesn’t burn out like with its competitors. The Roxor’s 2.7-liter turbo-diesel engine is a low-stress and proven motor that makes peak torque of 144 lb-ft at low revs and has ploughed for years on India’s dusty and cratered rural roads. In fact, Mahindra even calls it “The World’s Toughest Side-by-Side”. The Roxor’s interior is exactly what you would expect: a flat steel dash with an array of analog gauges and a digital tachometer. In fact, until Mahindra introduced the All-Weather variant, it was impossible to get the Roxor with a roof from Mahindra. Upon reviewing customer feedback, the All-Weather variant now offers an enclosed cabin, AC, and heat. Really, everything you would need to get through a hard day’s work in comfort. The PricingHere’s the hard pill to swallow. With a starting price of $22,244, it is not exactly cheap. In fact, you might be able to get yourself a tidy Jeep Wrangler for that much money on the slightly used market. Mahindra continues to run promotional deals on the Roxor throughout the year, though, so you could still get yourself a good deal on a new Roxor, considering a similarly capable Honda or Polaris costs about the same. View the full article

There’s something delightful about digging your toes into the warm sand along a South Florida beach. It’s another matter entirely when it’s your coastal condo sinking into the sand. That’s what’s happening at the Porsche Design Tower in Miami, a luxurious 60-story condominium on Sunny Isles Beach, a community along the Atlantic just north of Miami, a new study revealing that its one of 35 high rises that have sunk as much as three inches into the sand at a time when the ocean is rising due to global warming. Opened in 2016, the Porsche tower is one of a growing number of auto-themed residences popping up around Miami – a number of which are now facing legal and financial problems. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Live What You DriveOver the past century, at least 700 branded real estate projects have popped up around the world, according to Business Insider, and nearly as many, about 650 in all, are now in various stages of construction. That includes a number of auto-themed condo projects that integrate automotive architecture into their design and amenities. The Porsche Design Tower is one of several with a “Deservator,” special elevators that let residents have their vehicles lifted directly up to their condos. Auto-themed projects have popped up in places like Germany, Spain and Dubai. The Gulf principality not only boasts the Bugatti Residences and the Bentley Residences but its newest project is Mercedes-Benz City , a $10 billion complex with 12 separate towers that just opened this year. That said, Miami has become the heart of the auto-residence trend, with condominium projects linked to brands including Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani and Porsche. Moving into one of these isn’t cheap. The 390 residences in Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami are set to start at around $1.5 million. To buy into the 70-unit Pagani Residences in Miami’s North Bay Village starts at $3 million. And one unit at Miami’s Aston Martin Residences was priced at $59 million. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Trouble in ParadiseAutomakers like Mercedes and Porsche typically don’t have any real financial skin in the game. They look to these projects as a way to generate licensing revenue and build their brand imagery. That is, of course, assuming all goes well. But with a number of the ventures in and around Miami, things aren’t going quite as planned – and that means headaches for owners who’ve discovered not all is well in paradise. The latest problem involves the Porsche Design Tower, the first of the big auto-themed projects in Southern Florida, opening in 2016. It’s a 60-story on a barrier beach with 132 separate residences, and special elevators that let owners drive their vehicles right up to their condos. It’s also one of 35 buildings on Sunny Isles Beach that received some unwelcome news from a newly released study conducted by the University of Miami. "Almost all the buildings at the coast itself, they’re subsiding," Falk Amelung, the study’s senior author, a geophysicist at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, told the Miami Herald “It’s a lot.” There’s been growing concern about the construction quality – and safety – of Southern Florida housing projects ever since Champlain Tower South in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021, causing the death of 98 people. The good news, according to the university’s study, is that there’s no sign of structural damage at the Porsche complex. But it’s unclear whether the subsidence will continue. And it’s certainly not a great time for any oceanfront property to be sinking, not with global warming expected to raise the sea level along Miami by at least 21 to 54 inches by 2070, according to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. Legal Problems Add to Luxury Residence WoesFrom a financial standpoint, the Mercedes-Benz Places condo project is already under water. The much-delayed project has been under development since 2015, construction only getting under way five years later. A sales center finally opened last year, though the formal opening was again pushed back to late 2027. The project last week became the subject of a foreclosure lawsuit filed by the Cottonwood Group which alleges the developer, the JDS Development Group, owes nearly $100 million. Interest, meanwhile has been mounting at the rate of $53,621 a day, according to the Real Deal, a local real estate publication. The lawyers are keeping busy at another auto-themed condo development, the Aston Martin Residences in Miami. In January the condo association filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court alleging developer German Coto, 10 other companies and seven individuals engaged in “self-dealing” contracts unlawfully using condo association funds. “I’ve never seen this level of arrogance by a developer, such brazen self-dealing,” David Haber, an attorney representing the condo association, told the Miami Herald, estimating the losses amounted to “millions and millions of dollars.” The Projects Keep ComingBarely a quarter-mile away from the Porsche Design Tower, the Bentley Residences has its own problems. Developers have even bigger aspirations for this 62-story tower. At a planned 216-units, it already made its mark by requiring the largest residential concrete pour in Florida history, a foundation using 20,000 cubic yards of concrete. As with Porsche, developers are providing condo owners with “deservators” so they don’t have to deal with other residents on regular elevators. But a variety of snags have pushed this project back until at least late 2027. Despite all the hassles developers and residents have faced, the auto-themed condo projects keep coming. The latest to get going: the Lamborghini Residences. The Italian automaker has lent its name to a 67-story tower in Miami’s Brickell financial district. Details, including the final design and the number of residences have yet to be released but, according to those who cover the Miami real estate market, residents will begin moving into the Lambo-themed condos sometime in 2029. View the full article

In February this year, a report claimed that Scout would only launch in 2028, something the Volkswagen-backed automaker denied in a forum post, though it did concede that delays related to setting up a new factory and launching multiple powertrains were certainly possible. Now, a new report from AutoForecast Solutions, first noted by Automotive News, suggests that customer vehicles may not start to reach driveways in late 2027 or early 2028 as planned, but that the Traveler SUV will only enter production in September 2028, while the Terra pickup is only expected to launch in March 2030. Scout, however, denies this. Let's look at the full picture. Why Analysts Believe Scout Is Behind Schedule Scout Motors Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, told AutoNews that the delayed forecasts were based on a weekly update Scout provides customers, adding that he and his colleagues also came to their conclusions with the help of various industry sources. It's also worth noting that when Scout was formed in 2022, the outlook for all-electric vehicles was far rosier than it is now, and extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) were seen almost as a side project. That outlook has changed, and nearly 90 percent of Scout reservation holders have opted for the latter. As a result, Scout has undoubtedly been forced to readjust its expectations, pivoting to meet customer demand. This is one of the biggest factors influencing analysts' expectations that Scout's SUV and truck will launch later. Related: Scout Hasn’t Started Selling Yet and It’s Already $1 Billion Over Budget "A lot of the more recent changes have been in the reengineering of the vehicle to get the EREV out first," Fiorani said. "When the vehicle was originally announced, it was going to be fully electric, and the market has shifted since then. It makes a lot more sense to target the EREV, especially when you’re looking at trucks." So what does Scout have to say about all this? Scout's Response to Delay Claims Scout Motors View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article A Scout spokesperson told Motor1 that the report was unfounded, adding that it still expects to produce its first pre-production vehicles before 2026 comes to an end: "Scout Motors has not spoken with AutoForecast Solutions, and we do not have anything additional to share regarding timing beyond what we've already announced. As we've previously shared, initial production is targeted to begin in 2027. We will start producing initial validation vehicles this year. That effort will continue and mature into 2027. We expect customers will begin taking delivery of new Scout vehicles in 2028." Whether Scout will meet its own expectations or not remains to be seen, but the pressure is on in a big way. The Ford F-150 Lightning is being turned into an EREV, and it's quite possible that one of Ford's five new affordable vehicles planned to arrive by 2030 will be a range-extended SUV, too. Moreover, Kia just announced plans to take advantage of the "untapped" EREV midsize pickup market with a truck of its own, following news that Hyundai will produce an SUV and pickup with styling inspired by the imposing Boulder concept. Scout was going to be one of the first to play in this space, and now it seems it may be just another competitor, depending on whose comments you believe. Will Scout customers start receiving their orders next year? We'll keep an eye on developments. View the full article

Dreams on Four WheelsSome are not as interested in concept cars, preferring to wait for the actual road-going model before paying them much attention. Others find them fascinating because they offer a glimpse of what the brand’s future may look like. For automakers, meanwhile, concept cars provide room to experiment with different ideas, some of which can eventually influence their production lineup. Rolls-Royce, the British luxury marque known for its bespoke approach to individualization, is no stranger to concept cars, even referring to them as Experimental, or EX, models. Now, the company is celebrating the anniversaries of three EX cars introduced since the Goodwood era began in 2003 under BMW ownership. These concepts helped pave the way for some of the brand’s hallmark innovations, including the Starlight Headliner and its first all-electric production model, the Spectre. Rolls-Royce The EX FilesThe first was the 101EX, a full four-seat coupe introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Built on the same aluminum spaceframe as the Phantom VII, though slightly shorter, the 101EX featured a lower roofline and a reworked Pantheon grille. Notably, the first Goodwood-era EX car also introduced the Starlight Headliner, which is now seen across nearly all Rolls-Royce models. Next up is the 102EX, known as Rolls-Royce’s first battery-electric vehicle and dubbed the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE). It was unveiled in 2011— a year before the now-outgoing Tesla Model S was sold — and allowed the automaker to gather data on alternative powertrains. Those learnings ultimately contributed to the development of the Spectre, which is now among the most expensive EVs on the market, excluding electric hypercars like the Rimac Nevera. Rolls-Royce Three Bold ExperimentsThe third EX car is the 103EX, instantly recognizable for its sci-fi-esque design, highlighted by large, sculpted wheel arches and a glass Spirit of Ecstasy, another first for Rolls-Royce. Perhaps its biggest talking point, however, was the interior, known as the “Grand Sanctuary.” It featured contemporary materials, a sofa made to appear as though it were floating through the use of lighting, and a digital assistant called Eleanor – named after Eleanor Thornton, who is believed to have inspired the Spirit of Ecstasy – designed to work with features such as fully autonomous driving. The 101EX, 102EX, and 103EX mark their 20th, 15th, and 10th anniversaries, respectively. Together, they offer a glimpse of what future Rolls-Royce models could look like – models that may not be exclusively all-electric after the company walked back its 2030 EV-only target and committed to continue building V12s. Rolls-Royce 103EX Rolls-Royce View the 4 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

When the internet first found out about the new 2026 Kawasaki KLE500, they weren't impressed. But they hadn't ridden it. Well, RideApart has, and here's our video review of the new motorcycle. View the full article

Still Pushing the EnvelopeThe Aston Martin Valkyrie is, without question, one of the most important models to come out of the brand, having been shaped by Formula 1 learnings while retaining a V12 powertrain. As such, it would not be surprising to see Aston Martin do more with the model, and a single-seater variant may be in the pipeline. A TikTok post by scubachef1969 claims that an unnamed car was being tested on the track, appearing to blend elements of the Valkyrie LM and a Formula 1 car. It had the stripped-down look of an F1 car, complete with a halo, but retained Valkyrie cues such as the wheel arches, giving it a less traditional open-wheel racecar appearance. Even the original poster said they had no clear idea what the project was. A Matter of DesignTurning the Valkyrie into a single-seater may already be relatively straightforward, given that its two-seat cockpit is tightly packaged around the center rather than made wider to prioritize cabin space. The model was designed by renowned British engineer Adrian Newey, whose work spans both Formula 1 and the Valkyrie program, while Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing also adapted the car to meet hypercar specifications. Hypercars have long been associated with Batmobile-like styling, and this mysterious car seems to capture the purest expression of that. What seemed most familiar during the test was the loud V12 soundtrack. For reference, the road-going model is powered by a 6.5-liter hybrid V12 producing 1,160 horsepower, while the LMH version is capped at 680 horsepower and forgoes the hybrid system. That engine is pushed to its limit when the race car runs at top speed through sections like the Mulsanne Straight at the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. scubachef1969/TikTok A New Variant in the Making?So far, Aston Martin has produced 275 Valkyrie examples, including 40 track-only AMR units. Given this mysterious car’s single-seat configuration, it will likely be another track-focused variant, though only time will tell. It could also simply be a test bed, especially considering that the British automaker currently competes in some of the world’s most competitive racing classes. In Formula 1, however, Aston Martin has had a slow start to the 2026 season, as one of only two teams yet to score a point, along with newcomer Cadillac. Aston Martin View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

McLaren is getting ready for a major reveal this summer. While details about its future models remain under wraps, one thing is already clear: fully electric cars are not part of the plan. In an interview with Autocar, CEO Nick Collins outlined a roadmap centred on brand-new ICE-powered hypercars to succeed the 750S and the very real possibility of an SUV. The Next Chapter Starts This Summer McLaren Following its merger with Forseven with the backing of CYVN Holdings, McLaren is preparing to “unpack” its future product strategy in the coming months. Collins confirmed that multiple new models are already in development, with full-scale previews already shown to dealers. The first reveal is expected to take the form of a concept rather than a production-ready car, but it will set the tone for everything arriving through to 2030. That includes a broader range of models that could push McLaren beyond its traditional mid-engined supercar formula (hint-hint, nudge-nudge). McLaren Says No to EVs, For Now McLaren Despite the industry’s rapid shift toward electrification, with even Ferrari succumbing to the trend, McLaren is holding its ground. Collins told Autocar the brand will only introduce an EV “when our customers want one.” Considering that little to no supercar buyers are interested in EVs, we doubt the day will come soon. That said, electrification is not being ignored. Cars like the McLaren Artura Spider already use hybrid assistance to enhance performance and efficiency. In fact, McLaren has also filed a patent for a rolling anti-lag system designed specifically for hybrid supercars, showing they're committed to building more hybrid-assisted models. For now, though, a fully electric McLaren remains off the table. The McLaren SUV Is Starting to Feel Inevitable DarwinPro Aero/Instagram Perhaps the biggest talking point is what McLaren is not officially confirming. Reports of a hybrid V8-powered SUV – codenamed P47 – surfaced last year in November with a potential debut in 2028. It might sound sacriligeous, but high-performance SUVs have become the norm, and everyone and their mother offers one, from Ferrari and Lamborghini to Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce. Considering how popular the SUV segment has become, it makes sense for codename P47 to make an appearance soon. And based on Collins’ comments, it feels less like a question of if, and more like when. View the full article

The year’s gotten off to a bad start for the U.S. auto industry, sales tumbling by 6.3% during the first quarter, with only a handful of brands in the black. Buick definitely wasn’t one of them, demand down by nearly a third year-over-year. There are plenty of headwinds facing manufacturers, including record high prices, rising fuel costs and high interest rates. But Buick faces its own unique set of challenges crippling a brand that has faced a long, on-and-off struggle survival. Point your finger at the Trump administration and the auto tariffs that have sharply driven up the cost of three of Buick’s four product lines. Buick Tariffs Weigh Buick DownDouble-digit declines were far from out of the ordinary during the January-March quarter and Buick’s parent General Motors just barely stayed in single digits, with a dip of 9.7%. But the 126-year-old brand had a sales decline nearly three times as great as sibling brands Chevrolet and Cadillac and nearly 10-fold the dip at GMC. Its 32.6% sales slump was largely the result of the Trump tariffs, especially when it came to the Buick Envision, normally one of its most important models. A year earlier, the mid-range crossover generated 15,485 sales for the brand. This year? Just 4,485. It didn’t help that Buick had raised Envision’s sticker price, on average, around $3,000 – and close to $5,000 on the highline Avenir package. From the consumer perspective, it could have been worse. That actually reflects only a fraction of the hit from a 45% tariff on Chinese-made vehicles under the tariffs the president put in place a year ago this month. GM has chosen to largely absorb such duties to minimize the hit to buyers. Instead, Buick has slashed back on the number of Envisions it’s importing from China. In many cases, even if someone was willing to cough up the extra cash they had a problem finding one of the crossovers on U.S. dealer lots. Related: Buick’s Envision Is Finally Coming Home After Years of Heavy Tariffs Three Out of FourWhile not quite as big a hit, Buick was saddled with still hefty tariffs on two of its three other U.S. models, the Korean-made Encore GX and Envista crossovers. The consolation prize? Those duties dropped from 25% once South Korea and the U.S. came to terms on a trade agreement last November. Still, that lower number still amounts to a sizable penalty on even a base Encore GX starting at $27,295, including delivery fees. Buick Even the one remaining Buick model, the Enclave, hasn’t entirely escaped the hit from Trump tariffs. It’s assembled at GM’s Lansing-Delta Assembly Plant in Lansing, Michigan – but, like virtually all U.S.-made models it’s still paying duties on imported auto parts and components, as well as foreign-made steel and aluminum. GM hasn’t broken out the added costs but industry analysts have estimated that, for the typical SUV that can add up to $1,000 or more. Manufacturers like GM have a choice of passing costs onto buyers or taking the hit. As with Envision, Buick has chosen the middle ground. Related: This Buick SUV’s Interior Looks Nothing Like the Ones in America What Is Buick These Days?All this doesn’t help when you’re a brand struggling to build a clear identity in a crowded market. “Part of the problem is that people just don’t know what Buick is anymore,” said Sam Abuelsamid, chief analyst with Telemetry Research. “It doesn’t have much of a presence, even though its products are pretty good looking.” That’s further complicated by a lack of product leaving large gaps between them – a challenged worsened by the virtual disappearance of its mid-range offering, Envision. The Encore GX and Envista both start under $30,000. You jump all the way up to $48,395 for the Enclave’s base preferred trim. Changes ComingIt doesn’t help that “Buick has pigeonholed itself as a crossover brand,” added Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions. But Buick is planning some big changes. For one thing, General Motors appears to be reinvigorating the sedan line-up its largely neglected in recent years – the automaker dropping once familiar four-door models such as the Buick LeSabre and Chevrolet Malibu. According to Fiorani, suppliers are tooling up for a new passenger car platform that will underpin the replacement for the current Cadillac CT5 while also help bring back the Chevy Camaro dropped in 2023 – though it will return as a sedan, the internal documents indicate. While it hasn’t been locked in stone, insiders indicate a Buick sedan also is part of the plan. Buick Buick also plans to shift production of the Envision out of China where it has been assembled since 2017. It recently confirmed the next-generation CUV will be assembled at the GM plant in Fairfax, Kansas starting in 2028, alongside the compact Chevrolet Equinox which, in turn, is being relocated from GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. For now, there are no plans to move either Encore GX or Envista out of South Korea, GM deciding the advantages of building there outweigh the tariff cost of importing them. View the full article

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Quantity Over QualityAs automotive manufacturers fight to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, more and more models are launched each year. These brands seek to have a car in every segment of the market, though sometimes the rapid growth leaves some niggling issues with quality control. In some cases, the simple things are affected. A lawsuit has been filed against German automaker Audi over a basic car feature we've been using for decades: door locks. Audi Locked In or OutClassAction.org reports that Audi of America is being sued for allegedly knowing about and selling faulty door locks across multiple models in its lineup. This, of course, poses a very high safety hazard to users of vehicles with defective door locking mechanisms. According to the 28-page class action lawsuit, the main point of contention, apart from the faulty locks themselves, is that Audi knew that multiple models were affected by these issues. The suit goes on to say that Audi continued to advertise the cars as safe and reliable. Even more alarming is that the suit says the affected year models date back all the way to 2019. The report published the list of affected vehicles, which is quite extensive and varies by year and model. The complaint lists the specific issue with the door locking mechanism and software, both of which are said to operate intermitently. This defect prevents the door locks from engaging or releasing during normal operation. This can lead to customers either being locked in or locked out of the cars, exposing them to unnecessary danger. It goes on to say that should an accident occur and the mechanism fail, it could trap individuals in the car who need to get out quickly. Failure to lock the vehicle also opens the car and other contents inside to theft. The Price of AdmissionAnother issue raised by the suit is that Audi knew about these issues through the issuance of at least eight service bulletins. One bulletin even quoted as saying that no repairs were necessary, which the suit says was clearly false. In a surprising development, the lawsuit also says that newer models are still being fitted with the faulty door mechanisms. One complaint comes from a customer who bought an Audi in 2024. This customer says the issue manifested almost instantly after the car was bought, and manifested in the worst way possible. The door locking mechanism failed, locking her infant in the car. Audi View the full article

Body-On-Frame SUV Resurgence, Anyone?Before crossovers, midsize SUVs were based on pickups with ladder-frame chassis. A whole load of those popped up in the '80s and '90s, and prime examples include the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Bronco II and Explorer, and the GM twins of Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and GMC S-15 Jimmy. Today, only the 4Runner remains true to the tried-and-tested formula in the U.S., as all of its original rivals have shifted to more car-like platforms. However, there's been a bit of a resurgence in the body-on-frame midsize SUV class. You have the Bronco, for starters, and there's a lot of buzz surrounding the return of the Xterra, as well as the Pathfinder potentially getting a truck-based version. Even Hyundai wants to join in on the fun. GMC GM Wants In... AgainThe last truck-based midsize SUVs GM made were the GMT360 sextuplets, comprising the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x. That platform was retired in 2009, and GM has not built body-on-frame midsize SUVs since then. There was an attempt to revive it back in 2019 with the planned return of the GMC Jimmy, but it was shelved that same year. Now, GM Authority reports that development has been restarted after seven years of sitting idle. Should everything fall into place, GM is returning to a segment it had abandoned 17 years ago. The timing couldn't be more right, too. As mentioned, several automakers are set to introduce ladder-frame SUVs in the coming years, and GM could capitalize on that. General Motors What to ExpectThe new-age GMC Jimmy is expected to ride on the same frame that underpins the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Its platform is internally known as the VSS-T, itself a derivative of the GM T1XX. Effectively a shortened Silverado and Sierra, the Jimmy will likely get some of its DNA from the Tahoe and Yukon. Powertrain is likely to be carried over from the Canyon, meaning a 2.7-liter, four-cylinder TurboMax engine with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft. But if GMC wants to give 4Runner punters a better reason to swing by its showrooms, it could (or rather, should) stick in the 3.6-liter V6 from the Chevrolet Blazer and Cadillac XT5. That engine produces the same horsepower as the four-cylinder TurboMax (310 hp), but torque is down to 271 lb-ft. Still, in a segment that prefers simplicity, it might be worth considering. Who knows, it might even get a V8 option. There's a good chance that the Jimny could echo the same trims as the rest of the GMC range. Currently, Elevation serves as the entry-level trim, the AT4 sits in the middle as the off-road oriented model, and the Denali is at the top. For other bits of hardware, it'll likely come straight from the Canyon. Design is still up in the air, but it could either follow the current design language or go retro. GMC Other Possible Derivatives?GM might as well take advantage of economies of scale by maximizing the VSS-T architecture. While there's no word yet, Chevrolet might as well get its own version of the Jimmy that could replace the current car-based Blazer. GMC could also add a smaller, gas-fed derivative of the Hummer, too. But let's not get ahead of ourselves right now. If GM is really developing the reborn Jimmy as we speak, it might be at least two years away from its premiere. Then again, basing it on an existing platform should expedite development. GMC View the full article

A Turnaround in the MakingJaguarLand Rover has seemed off the pace in recent years, hit by a cyberattack that halted production last year and an all-electric transition that has proven challenging, particularly for Jaguar. But there are clearer signs of a turnaround, with the British government confirming £380 million (about $510 million) in support for Tata Group’s new battery factory in southwest England. According to Automotive News, the British government subsidy seeks to support electric vehicle battery production and help the U.K. stay competitive with China and the U.S., where current policies are pushing several automakers to localize EV production or face import taxes. JLR, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is also preparing to launch more EVs in the coming years, with Jaguar moving away from the identity that gave rise to iconic models like the E-Type in favor of becoming a niche all-electric brand. Kyle Edward The Shift to ElectricLand Rover’s electrified lineup currently consists mainly of hybrids. Its first fully electric model will be based on the Range Rover, with the renowned off-roader, the Defender, also set to receive a fully electric variant. Jaguar, meanwhile, is expected to launch its first next-generation EV this year as a four-door GT sedan, reportedly producing up to 1,000 horsepower – roughly in line with the Tesla Model S Plaid. However, the grant is also expected to support battery supply for other automakers. Tata Group’s battery factory, which is currently under construction, is reportedly set to support 4,200 jobs, along with thousands more across the supply chain. Once completed, the plant is expected to produce 40 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually – enough to supply around 500,000 vehicles. Jaguar Competition Is Heating UpEarl Wiggins, Agratas’ U.K. vice president of manufacturing operations, said the plant will help strengthen “the U.K.’s position as a global leader in battery manufacturing.” One of the biggest competitive pressures comes from China, which has emerged as a dominant force through faster development cycles and lower manufacturing costs. Chinese automakers also have a growing presence in Europe, with brands such as BYD and Geely expanding their footprint. Given JLR’s pivot to electrification, even as several automakers such as Stellantis have scaled back their EV plans, the grant should help the company regain momentum. In the U.S., however, import tariffs could still complicate that recovery, as many JLR models are still built in the U.K., while some are also assembled in India and China. Land Rover View the full article

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Trailhawk Is BackThe Jeep Grand Cherokee got a fairly comprehensive refresh for the 2026 model year, but one notable absence stood out. The Trailhawk – long considered the most off-road-capable version of the SUV – didn’t make the cut. But its absence didn’t last long. Stellantis has now confirmed that the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will return later this year. In a brief statement, the company described it as part of a broader product push, emphasizing capability and Jeep’s purpose-built identity. Stellantis Familiar Formula, Subtle TeaseJeep hasn’t shared much yet. The only official image is a shadowy front three-quarter shot showing the seven-slot grille, familiar hood decals, and what appears to be a more aggressive lower bumper. That’s about it for now, which is typical for early teasers. Looking at previous Trailhawk models gives a good idea of what’s coming. The Trailhawk has always focused on real off-road hardware, not just appearance. Expect the Quadra-Drive II 4x4 system with an electronic limited-slip differential, plus adjustable air suspension – likely the Quadra-Lift setup – to help the SUV clear more than 10 inches of ground. Other likely features are all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, better approach and departure angles, and underbody skid plates for extra protection. Front tow hooks and dedicated off-road drive modes should also be included. Inside, expect to see Off-Road Pages and Selec-Speed Control again. These features help make the Trailhawk the most trail-ready Grand Cherokee short of a Wrangler. Stellantis The Real Question: What’s Under the HoodThe main question is which engine Jeep will use. The 4xe plug-in hybrid isn’t available right now, so Jeep has a few options. One option is the 2.0-liter turbocharged Hurricane four-cylinder, which is already in the standard Grand Cherokee. It offers more power and better efficiency than the old V6, so it makes sense from an engineering perspective. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is still available, mostly as the base engine. It’s a straightforward choice for buyers who want something simple, but it doesn’t really fit the Trailhawk’s performance image. There’s also a chance Jeep could bring back the Hemi V8. If that happens, the Trailhawk would be a logical place for it, especially for buyers who still want a big-displacement engine. A hybrid version could return later, since Jeep said it’s focusing “on more competitive electrified solutions, including hybrid and range‑extended vehicles.” For now, though, that seems less likely. Stellantis View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

Curbing The EffectsEven with a ceasefire announcement and agreement between the United States and Iran, gas prices remain high, and the ongoing volatility in the "peace talks" keeps oil prices uncertain for the time being. All over the world, we're seeing car owners feel the pain at the pump, and most are jumping ship from conventional internal combustion cars to electrified vehicles like hybrids and EVs. A trend like this is hard to ignore, and Hyundai has just made a move reflecting the times. Cole Attisha Premium on EVs and HybridsCarsDirect reports that Hyundai America has just increased how much American buyers will spend on its electrified models. Based on their internal analysis and report, the South Korean automaker raised interest rates this month on hybrids and EVs. In some parts of the nation, discounts on the Ioniq 5 EV have also dropped by as much as 40%. On average, the entire range of Hyundai's electrified lineup has increased by 1%. The 2026 Santa Fe and Tucson, which used to top the hybrid financing deals, have increased interest from 0% for a 60-month term to 0.99%. The Elantra and Sonata sedans have also gone up, from 0.99% over 60-months to 1.99%. Conversely, the gas models have continued with the same interest rates. The gas-powered versions of the Sonata and Elantra are still listed at 0.99% APR, and the gas Tucson is still a great deal at 0% APR, which enables it to undercut almost all competitors in the segment. What's interesting is that, in the case of the Santa Fe, the interest rate rose to 0.99% for both the hybrid and gas models. Hyundai Compounding CostLooking at a 1% interest rate hike might not seem like much now, but based on the calculations, owners will feel the higher price over time. A 5-year loan on a Tucson is almost $900 more than just last month's rate. In the case of the Ioniq 5, the effect is felt by buyers rather than lessees. What used to be a $5,000 dollar financing bonus is now only $3,000, a stark 40% reduction. Despite higher interest rates and new deals on the Ioniq 5, Hyundai remains very competitive on offers compared to the competition. In the case of the Elantra and Sonata Hybrids, the 6-year 1.99% interest rate is much lower than the Corolla Hybrid and Camry, which have an interest rate of 4.99% over the same period. 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Hyundai View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article