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Volkswagen is recalling 48,165 Jetta sedans from the 2025 and 2026 model years in the U.S. over a defect that could increase the risk of an engine bay fire.

With SUVs and crossovers now accounting for roughly 60 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S., it’s no surprise that Consumer Reports’ latest list of top vehicles for 2026 is dominated by utility vehicles. What stands out this year, however, is a clear trend: every SUV on the list offers a hybrid variant.

Dodge is continuing to lean into bold styling and personalization with its reborn Charger, adding a new exterior finish for 2026 that aims to stand out without shouting too loudly.

MUNICH, Germany—The 3 Series is going electric as the second Neue Klasse production model.

Subaru may have just offered the cleanest signal yet that the WRX STI hatchback could be making a comeback.

Audi is bringing back the A2 name as a new entry-level EV. Officially called the A2 e-tron, the new vehicle will be assembled in Ingolstadt, Germany. Unlike North America, there is high demand for compact electric vehicles in Europe, especially in more densely populated areas with large EV-supported infrastructures. Like most small cars, the aim for Audi is to tap into a younger, urban-based consumer market that prioritizes practicality and ease of use.

Chevrolet’s Corvette lineup could soon change, with talk focusing on the long-rumored return of the Grand Sport—potentially with an electric twist.

What started as a playful concept—the BMW M3 Touring GT—is now headed to one of motorsport’s toughest and purest events: the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Is a more practical shape enough to elevate the K4?

The brand's smallest (and most affordable) EV will disappear from the US market this summer; will continue on in Canada and Mexico.

San Luis Obispo, CA: The automotive industry is at a bit of a crossroads. By now, the electric revolution should have been in full swing, Many brand aimed to have a fleet that’s mostly, or completely, electric in the coming years. But infrastructure, costs, and technology have slowed electric adoption. There’s still a very healthy market that yearns for an all-electric vehicle, but there’s also plenty of consumers not ready to make the leap quite yet.  

Ram has added a new trim package to its half-ton lineup for 2026. The Ram 1500 BackCountry is positioned between the Warlock and Rebel and is based on the Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab. It combines several off-road features with styling changes and interior upgrades, offering another option for buyers who want a truck with some added trail capability without moving into the higher-priced Rebel.

Welcome once again to where we discuss legendary marques, models, or trim packages and affix a letter grade to a selection of vehicles falling under that topic. The grades mean nothing and are completely arbitrary. I fully encourage you to tell me what I got wrong and how you would grade them instead. Have some fun with it.

Many sequels do not live up to their predecessors. It’s hard to match the hype. On the odd occasion, some do succeed in adequately continuing a franchise. But rarely does a sequel better the original. Unless of course, that sequel is Need For Speed (NFS) Underground 2.

The latest J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study ranks Porsche at the top of the industry for dealership service satisfaction. The brand recorded a score of 915 out of 1,000, comfortably above the overall industry average of 868, which itself rose slightly from the previous year.

March 5-7: Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix

Following the new-generation Dodge Charger’s all-electric introduction a year ago, the first two gas-powered models of the coupe and sedan have finally arrived. These new cars are designated under the SIXPACK sub-family, and as the name suggests, both the 2026 R/T and Scat Pack are powered by Dodge’s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 Hurricane engine.

Ferrari has unveiled the Amalfi Spider, an open-top grand tourer that trades the coupe’s fixed roof for a sophisticated soft-top design.

On February 12, 2026, the EPA proudly announced it was formalizing the largest deregulation in U.S. history by rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas endangerment finding.

Built on the mid-sized SUV platform, the Lucid Lunar concept could launch before the end of the decade.

Stellantis is turning to Toyota for help as it ramps up development of new hybrid and electrified SUVs.

Honda has dramatically scaled back its electric vehicle ambitions in North America, confirming that it has canceled three EVs that were planned for U.S. production.

$46,495 entry model arrives next year; 656-horsepower Performance trim starts from $59,485 including destination.

Third mid-sized model is still unnamed, but targeting the rugged end of the market.

The annual search for the next real-life car to become a Hot Wheels die-cast model is back. Mattel has opened submissions for the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, a global custom car competition that asks builders to show off their creations for a chance to see them turned into a 1:64-scale Hot Wheels car.

Porsche is looking to add a new model above the 911, as the company explores ways to boost profitability and strengthen its lineup.

The VLE will launch on our side of the pond with 272 horsepower and a stretched wheelbase.

Ford is making several updates to its Super Duty lineup for the 2027 model year, expanding off-road capability across the range and introducing new luxury options for commercial-oriented chassis cab models.

Ram is bringing its compact commercial van back to North America with the 2027 ProMaster City—though the new model is larger and more capable than the old version Ram sold here until 2022.

Toyota is recalling more than half a million SUVs in the United States after regulators identified a potential problem with the second-row seat-back mechanism that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

General Motors has issued a recall affecting certain heavy-duty pickups after discovering a potential fuel system problem that could cause the engine to stall.

The S model fills out the Cayenne Electric lineup with a well-equipped (and speedy) middle option.

Owning a car has never been cheap, but many drivers may be underestimating just how much it really costs. A new survey suggests Americans are missing the mark by thousands of dollars each year when calculating what it takes to keep a vehicle on the road.

The new Mustang Dark Horse SC promises supercharged V8 power and serious track hardware. But that performance is going to cost you.

After a three-year hiatus, the Chevrolet Bolt is back for the 2027 model year. Although the new version of Chevy’s small all-electric car looks quite similar, a lot has changed from the last time we saw the Bolt in 2023. The brand claims 57% of the parts on the vehicle are all-new to the Bolt, enough that the manufacturer had to have the small EV crash tested again for safety certification.

Modern vehicles are expensive, and it’s not just the gigantic figure on the window sticker that hurts. You have to consider the price of everything else involved with automobile ownership.

Gas prices are climbing rapidly again across the United States, and nowhere is the spike more dramatic than in Southern California. In some parts of Los Angeles, drivers are now paying well over $5 per gallon, with one station briefly posting an eye-watering $8.21 for regular unleaded.

New vehicles have never been more expensive, yet Americans are still buying them in large numbers. The explanation, according to economists and industry analysts, is that today’s car market is increasingly being driven by wealthier buyers.

Formula 1’s new technical era roared into life at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix this past weekend, delivering both excitement on track and plenty of debate about the sport’s sweeping 2026 technical rule changes.

Porsche is reportedly evaluating a plan to combine its two large sedans—the Panamera and Taycan—into a single model that would offer gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric powertrains.

Stowe, VT - Third time is the charm. This cliché may hold a lot of water when it comes to the new Dodge Charger. First introduced as the Daytona Scat Pack over a year ago, the 630 hp all-electric large sedan was very impressive during our first drive. But that car was always going to be a niche product with a limited market. What we were really waiting for was the gas-powered, SIXPACK variants.  

Westgate Village, CA - Don’t call it a comeback. No wait, that’s exactly what we should call it. After being discontinued following the 2023 model year, the Chevrolet Bolt is officially back. But this time, it’s a bit different.

By now, we were promised a world of affordable electric cars. True, there are some options, with the current field of low-priced EVs in North America being a jumble that includes the likes of the Fiat 500e city car, Nissan LEAF pseudo crossover, and Chevrolet Bolt tall hatchback. Absent though, are any regular small sedans. Conventional four-doors with a trunk. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 comes to close, but the funky styled sedan is a bit larger and priced accordingly.

This week, I got my first up-close experience with Scout Motors, and I came away impressed. I was able to get access to the interiors, which have a premium off-road feel with pleasing materials and an airy sunroof. It was also my first chance to walk around the Traveler (SUV) and Terra (pickup) prototypes—the retro styling is spot-on.

NOVI, Mich. – The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup are two of the most-anticipated new launches. With Scout CEO Scott Keogh confirming they’ll be in customers’ hands in 2028, the company is previewing the vehicles as they get closer to their arrival. 

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is ripping through global energy markets, raising concerns that disruptions to oil supply could eventually affect fuel prices and, by extension, the automotive industry.

Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the 2026 season, beginning another 24-race calendar that will stretch across five continents and include three stops in the United States.

Eighteen of the top 25 most researched vehicles in America last month were SUVs. And at the top of the list sits a nameplate that leads all others in sales.

Ford has issued two separate recall campaigns affecting roughly 1.74 million vehicles in the United States after discovering software issues that can interfere with rearview camera operation.

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Volkswagen has offered an early look at the future of its most recognizable model—the Golf.

According to new reports, Dodge has started development work on a Hellcat-powered version of the current-generation Charger.

Another electric model bites the dust, though the high-performance Ioniq 6 N will still be available "in limited quantities."

When did the modern off-road movement really kick off? That tipping point in which everyone became obsessed with ruggedizing all the SUVs and crossovers on the market, from Honda CR-Vs to the Volkswagen Atlas? There may be no exact answer to this question, but in our minds, it was the introduction of the original Ford F-150 Raptor.

NOVI, Mich. – Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said its vehicles will be in the “hands of consumers” in 2028, a touch off its original promise of 2027, but said the brand remains on track, and there’s no significant technical delays.

“Safety and well-being will guide our decisions,” Ben Sulayem wrote in a statement posted to social media. He added that the FIA is carefully assessing the planned rounds of both the Formula 1 championship and the World Endurance Championship, which is set to open its season in Qatar later this month.

Caterpillar, best known for its bright yellow construction equipment, is exploring what a pickup truck bearing its name might look like. The company recently revealed a concept called the Cat Truck, a heavy-duty pickup designed with job site technology in mind.

Aston Martin’s start to Formula 1’s new era has been consumed by reliability concerns around the Honda power unit.

Ram is bringing back its Lunar Edition package for 2026, once again applying the space-themed treatment to a pair of heavy-duty off-road models: the 2500 Rebel and the Power Wagon.

BMW is adding a more focused option to the M2 lineup with the introduction of the M Performance Track Kit, set to become available in the third quarter of this year.