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A new patent filing from Mazda discovered by the AutoGuide Research Department potentially shows us Mazda's vision for an electric Miata. The patent, filed in Europe, shows an electric vehicle battery layout that prioritizes balanced weight distribution in a compact two-seater design.

It's definitely time to take those winter tires off, maybe change your oil while you're at it—as always, AutoGuide is here for it. We don’t always cover every piece of news, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts and opinions—many of them. 

Waymo’s self-driving taxis may one day be available for consumers to own, according to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, has been testing and deploying autonomous vehicles since 2009.

We just saw Volkswagen unveil a new engine in New York last week. Sure enough, the EA888 Evo 5, which will make 268 horsepower in the Tiguan Turbo when it arrives later this year, is already earmarked for other VW models, including the brand’s long-running hot hatch, the GTI.

Porsche just released a video that appears to preview a street-legal version of its 963 LMDh/GTP race car. The full unveiling is scheduled for June 2025, lining up with this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Slate, a Michigan-based startup, has unveiled its first product: a bare bones electric pickup truck designed to be highly affordable and endlessly customizable.

President Trump is planning to exempt auto parts from some of the most heavy duty tariffs imposed on foreign imports, in what insiders are calling a “de-stacking” of duties.

General Motors has officially been approved as a Formula 1 engine supplier beginning with the 2029 season, it's the latest milestone in the automaker’s journey into the sport under the Cadillac brand.

Overlanding might be glorified off-road car camping, but there’s no doubt it’s a sizable undertaking.

Mazda has confirmed it will stop exporting the U.S.-built CX-50 SUV to Canada starting May 12, citing mounting pressure from newly imposed tariffs by the Trump administration.

When Ford introduced the original Bronco way back in 1966, it carried a starting price tag of around $2,200.

Cadillac plans to expand its high-performance V-series lineup with another electric entry. The automaker has confirmed that the 2026 Optiq will receive the V treatment, making it the most compact and affordable model in the performance-oriented V portfolio.

The High Country slots in at the top of the 2025 Tahoe lineup, offering more features and amenities than even the RST and Premier packages.

Lexus has pulled the wraps off the all-new 2026 ES sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show, and its a major revolution for one of the automaker's longest-running nameplates.

Nissan has revealed its first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, and it's not an SUV or a sedan—it’s a pickup truck. The new Nissan Frontier Pro made its debut at Auto Shanghai, combining a turbocharged gas engine with electric power in a package different from the Frontier currently sold in North America.

Buick used this year’s Shanghai auto show to showcase its latest design study, the Electra GS concept, a sleek all-electric sedan that maps out the future direction of the brand’s styling in China. Buick also announced it would be turning the Electra name into a subbrand for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

The 2026 Porsche 911 Spirit 70 pays tribute to the style and spirit of the 1970s, wrapping the brand’s newly hybridized GTS Cabriolet in retro paint and trim.

Yes, that’s correct. The Spanish automotive brand, a member of the massive Volkswagen Group (VG), is planning to come to America by the end of the decade. A self-described sporty member of the VG family, Cupra looks to give customers on our shores a choice of cars, SUVs, and EVs that have a fun-to-drive edge. 

Despite calling off merger discussions earlier this year, Nissan and Honda are still chatting about ways to collaborate—possibly including a shared platform for their next-generation flagship sports cars.

With a few rare exceptions, every car is going to lose value as the years pass.

A lawsuit filed in Georgia accuses General Motors of violating drivers’ privacy by collecting and selling detailed driving information without obtaining proper consent—but the automaker claims your right to privacy behind the wheel doesn't exist.

VW's updated hot hatches get even hotter this year, and we're on-hand at the first drive for a shakedown.

This week Mike and Kyle breakdown all the big New York Auto Show reveals from manufacturers like Subaru, Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and more. What were the big winners and loser of the show? Listen to find out.

Sport utility vehicles make up the bulk of the best-seller’s list, and these are the hottest SUVs online

Subaru may be preparing to bring performance back to its lineup, but not in the way longtime fans might hope for or expect.

Remember when EVs were the only way to keep the weather from changing?

Mazda is already working on the next generation of the MX-5 Miata with plans to preserve the lightweight, manual-driven experience that has underpinned the Miata for over 30 years.

Tesla is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the company artificially manipulates odometer readings on its electric vehicles to speed up warranty expiration, which would shorten the duration of the company's repair obligations to owners.

Toyota is considering shifting some of its production of its next-generation RAV4 to the United States as the automaker reevaluates manufacturing strategies in the wake of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.

Spring is super busy for most folks. You probably already have a to-do list that’s ready to burst like a vigorously shaken soft drink.

Serendipitously, a 2025 Subaru Outback 2.4 XT arrived in my driveway about 24 hours before the new 2026 model was revealed at the New York Auto Show. The contrast could not be starker. Sitting in my nicely equipped crimson-colored Outback on a chilly spring morning, I wondered if Subaru made a mistake.

We pick our favorites from the big show in the Big Apple

Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) rolled out its GMR-001 Hypercar for its official debut at the New York Auto Show.

Porsche has set a new Nürburgring lap record for manual-transmission cars. The 2025 911 GT3 driven by factory driver Jörg Bergmeister piped out a 6:56.294 to dust the old record by some 10 seconds.

So long, Supra, and thanks for all the fish. Toyota saw fit to grant its sweet-handling sports car a farewell Final Edition with what it says are “optimized tuning, improved braking, chassis, and suspension updates.”

The winners of the 2025 World Car Awards were announced today at the New York International Auto Show, recognizing standout vehicles across six key categories. Jurors from 30 countries evaluated this year’s field.

Volkswagen has revealed the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo at the New York Auto Show—the new Turbo Tiguan will crown the redesigned third-generation Tiguan lineup.

Subarus have a reputation for being boxy, which may have been a detriment at times. But recently the world has gone box-crazy, with vehicles like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Honda Passport making Subaru look like a trend setter.

The Subaru Outback is entering its seventh generation and as we reported a bit earlier, it has gone from wagon crossover to full-blown SUV. We’ll wait and gauge the public’s response as to whether or not this styling/genre switch is a good idea. One thing we can confirm, though, is the fact that the Wilderness is back for the new generation Outback. 

Hyundai pulled the wraps off its redesigned three-row SUV, which debuts a sharp, angular design, an optional hybrid powertrain, and a new XRT Pro trim level for off-road enthusiasts.

Kia continues to carry the hatchback torch, and this time America gets some too.

When it arrives early next year, the Kia EV4 could be one of the most affordable electric options on the market.

Subaru just pulled the cover off the updated 2026 Solterra EV at the New York International Auto Show. The rework introduces a series of performance, range, and technology improvements to its all-electric SUV, which mirror what we've seen from its siblings, the Toyota bZ4x and Lexus RZ.

Subaru’s electric vehicle portfolio is undergoing an overhaul this year. Just introduced at the New York Auto Show is a heavily revised Subaru Solterra, as well as the manufacturer’s second all-electric vehicle, the Trailseeker.

Just weeks after showing off its design chops with the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible, Genesis used the 2025 New York Auto Show to unveil its latest concept, the X Gran Equator SUV.

The Dodge Durango will reportedly remain in production through 2028, extending its lifecycle to 17 years—an absurdly long run for a modern SUV.

Jeep has introduced the 2025 Wagoneer Overland Special Edition at the New York Auto Show. It's a limited-run take that ups the SUV's off-road credentials.

We were invited to a special walk around of the new Lamborghini Temerario supercar, hosted by Lamborghini America's CEO, Andrea Baldi. We get all the details on the new look, new size, new comfort, and most importantly, the new performance.

Audi has revealed the next-generation A6 Sedan following the debut of the A6 Avant. The traditional three-box sedan shares most of its design with the wagon.

President Donald Trump is reconsidering the recently imposed 25 percent tariff on imported automobiles. The President acknowledged that automakers might need additional time to shift production to U.S. facilities and suggested some form of tariff relief could be on the table.

Not content with letting Jeep own Moab, Ford has unveiled two Bronco-based project vehicles to demonstrate the range of customization possible with the 2025 Bronco Badlands trim. Both builds were created as part of the brand’s Off-Roadeo program and will be shown at this week’s Bronco Stampede event in Moab, Utah.

Following a redesign for the 2024 model year, production of the Lincoln Nautilus moved to China—a move that now subjects the SUV to a 125 percent tariff under recently imposed measures by President Donald Trump.

The Lucid Gravity is not simply a taller, three-row variant of the brand’s Air sedan. At the first drive event in California, senior vice president of powertrain Emad Dlala explained that for the Gravity platform, “every part number changed.”

This week Kyle drives three new Fords including an off-road ready Bronco Sport and a street truck. Mike visits the world's largest automotive assembly facility and Greg takes a spin in the Kia EV6 GT.

A new draft revision of the European Union’s End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive could lead to the classification of carbon fiber as a hazardous material, potentially banning its use in cars by 2029.

Never mind racing, golf season is officially here—as always, AutoGuide is here for it. We don’t always cover every piece of news, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts and opinions—many of them.

Audi is recalling 44,387 vehicles in the United States due to an issue that could cause the digital instrument cluster—known as the Virtual Cockpit—to shut off unexpectedly.

Formula 1’s engine manufacturers, along with the FIA, met in Bahrain this past weekend to discuss the potential for returning to V10 power in the future.

Pirelli is pausing planned expansion in the United States as tensions surrounding its largest shareholder, Chinese state-owned Sinochem, complicate negotiations with U.S. authorities.