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Nissan is marking May 6 as “V6 Day,” using the date as a way to recognize the company’s long-running use of six-cylinder engines. The idea ties into more than 40 years of V6 development across its lineup, from sports cars to trucks and SUVs.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are a great link between traditional gasoline powered automobiles and fully electric ones.

There’s a quiet reality sitting underneath the electric vehicle push that most automakers would rather not talk about: the math still doesn’t compute the way it does for gasoline cars.

Cold weather has always been the quiet caveat in the electrification story. A new study from AAA puts precise numbers behind that reality—and, in the process, offers a more grounded look at how electric vehicles and hybrids behave outside the sweet spot.

With the R1T and R1S, Rivian proved it can build a product people want, but the automaker's next chapter hinges on something far less glamorous: volume.

The 2027 INFINITI QX60 carries over the updates introduced for the 2026 model year. The three-row luxury SUV seats up to seven passengers, offers usable cargo capacity, and includes standard safety technology across the lineup. All trims have a destination and handling charge of $1,545.

Formula 1 has spent the better part of the last decade convincing the world that hybrid complexity was the future. Efficient, road-relevant, and technically brilliant. All true—but if you’ve watched the first few races of 2026, you can see the cracks are starting to show.

Thanks to a particular truck that we'd rather not name, there's been a lot of talk over the last few years of fully electric, mechanically disconnected steering, and if that is a good thing for the automotive world—and society overall—or not.

Rapid technological developments on the front of production and consumer wants/needs have, for the most part, shortened vehicle life cycles over the last few decades.

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R continues to position itself as a more refined alternative in the hot hatch segment. While rivals lean heavily into aggressive styling and raw performance, the Golf R blends strong capability with a more mature personality. Following a recent refresh that added power and updated features, it remains a practical, upscale performance hatch that balances everyday usability with serious handling and speed.

During a recent road test of the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R, we found a lot we liked about the vehicle, and few things we did not. Below are our PROS and CONS to the car.

Volkswagen has quietly become the most influential outside investor in Rivian, overtaking Amazon for the first time since the EV startup went public in 2021.

Subaru of America announced it will once again serve as the title sponsor for the Subiefest event series, along with Wicked Big Meet and Boxerfest. The annual enthusiast events bring Subaru owners and fans together at six locations across the U.S., including new stops this year in Bradenton and Ennis.

With high vehicle prices and economic pressures prompting drivers to hold onto their cars longer, routine wear-and-tear items like tires are requiring more financial planning. According to the newly released JD Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study, rising costs are altering consumer expectations.

In the muscle car world, it's Mustang vs. Camaro. In the land of Italian exotics, you get Ferrari vs. Lamborghini. When it comes to street-going off-roaders, there's no rivalry more iconic than Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco. The latter has been chasing the former ever since it returned for the 2021 model year, with yearly Bronco sales always falling short of its foe's finally tally. This year, things are looking up for the Blue Oval brand, though it still has its work cut out for it.

For a technology that’s supposed to remove friction and revolutionize urban transportation, Waymo’s robotaxis are creating a different kind of problem.

When Honda confirmed the Prelude's return, most people expected something closer to the old formula—a light, driver-focused coupe, hopefully with a manual, and a little bit of pep in its step. What showed up instead is essentially a Civic Hybrid in a two-door body, front-wheel drive, no stick, and a very different set of priorities.

McLaren has released the first images of its MCL-HY prototype, the LMDh car it plans to campaign in the World Endurance Championship beginning in 2027.

A vehicle’s carpet lives a rough life, especially ones that endure winter’s worst weather. These floor coverings need to survive the three S’s: Snow, Sand, and of course, the worst of them all, Salt. If left untreated, these three elements concoct an evil mixture that will leave nasty stains all over your vehicle’s interior.

For years, the narrative around sedans in North America has been one of steady decline, ultimately leading to extinction. But April’s sales numbers from Honda suggest that the story may not be finished.

The 2027 Infiniti QX65 has arrived as a style-focused alternative to the traditional luxury SUV. By removing the third row and leaning into a "coupe-over" aesthetic, Infiniti is aiming for buyers who prioritize design and driver engagement.

For the fourth consecutive year, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers claimed the top spot in customer satisfaction with a score of 854. Take 5 followed in second place with a score of 833, while Jiffy Lube and Valvoline Instant Oil Change tied for third with identical scores of 823.

Chevrolet confirmed the 2026 Corvette ZR1X will pace the field for the 110th running of the Indy 500 on May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Kia America has announced pricing for the 2026 EV6, which continues into the new model year with only a few updates. Built in West Point, Georgia, the EV6 carries over much of what it already offered, including competitive electric range, fast-charging capability, and a full suite of driver assistance features. Pricing has also been lowered compared to the 2025 model year.

Add Volkswagen to the list of auto manufacturers with money issues.

We just reported that using a cell phone while driving at highways translates to a drastically higher likelihood of having a crash, and now word has come out that drivers who speed are also more likely to use their cell phones while doing so. This isn't exactly a mind-blowing discovery, but the potential consequences of such are certainly worrisome, and the supporting research extends to phone use and driving at effectively any speed, too.

Volkswagen has spent more than five decades building the Polo into one of the world's default small cars. What it hasn’t done—until now—is offer it as a fully electric vehicle. That changes with the production-ready ID. Polo, a model that finally brings battery power to one of the brand’s longest-running nameplates.

McLaren has spent decades chasing tenths of a second in Formula 1. This week in Miami, it’s chasing something far less measurable: credibility on the golf course.

Cadillac has just introduced an ultra-limited, special edition of one of our favorite cars here at AutoGuide, the CT5-V Blackwing. Officially called the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, the car was shown off officially in Miami prior to the Formula 1 race set to take place there this weekend.

The market for Japanese performance cars has matured into something far more serious than kids buying banged-up 240SXs to convert into amateur drift rigs.

The 'Ring lap time wars are alive and thriving. Battling for the fastest lap around the infamous Nürburgring has long been a way for brands to prove their worth when it comes to all-around performance.

Although it's not one of the core four brands that Stellantis is putting its primary focus toward over the next few years, Chrysler might get some unexpected attention for the long-running, yet recently facelifted Pacifica minivan.

Taxes are as ingrained in the automotive sector as any other.

Weather could play a huge role in this weekend’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, with forecasts pointing to a high likelihood of rain—and more importantly, thunderstorms—on race day.

Welcome once again to where I 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. The point of it is to have fun with it.

The Nissan Xterra is expected to return for the 2029 model year, with a launch window sometime in late 2028. It won’t be a nostalgic trim package or a sad and soft crossover wearing an old name. Everything points to a clean-sheet vehicle, developed as part of Nissan’s push to rebuild its lineup after a few uneven years. This is a product that needs to land.

Bugatti has revealed another custom-built model through its Sur Mesure personalization program, called the W16 Mistral “Fly Bug.” The car was created for a returning collector who has now commissioned four nature-inspired Bugatti models.

General Motors is throwing even more money at a formula it knows still works. The company confirmed it will invest more than $500 million into its St. Catharines Propulsion plant in Ontario to support production of its new generation of small-block V8 engines.

With great power comes great responsibility, and as it turns out, great pay.

For a brief moment, it looked like the worst might be over. Gas prices had started to ease, but that didn’t last.

A glance at your phone while driving doesn’t feel like much in the moment, but the numbers behind what could happen are difficult to ignore.

Stellantis, specifically the company's Dodge and Jeep brands, are recalling over 20,000 examples of the 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona. Within these two all-electric vehicles, a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. More than just limiting the driver from being able to see what the vehicle is doing, some critical systems, including those for safety, may also fail to operate.

Formula 1’s new generation of power unit regulations was supposed to be a strong show of where the auto industry was headed. Now, just a few years after the regulations were codified and just a handful of races, that assumption is already being tested.

Nashville, TN – Infiniti is back. That’s the message the brand is reiterating as the luxury manufacturer refocuses on the future, with an onslaught of new vehicles on the way. A sports sedan with a manual transmission, two body-on frame SUVs, a high performance QX80, and a hybrid SUV are currently in the works. First up though is the all-new, mid-size QX65.

For more than twenty years, the Porsche 911 GT3 has relied on a naturally aspirated engine that feasts on a sky-high redline. That formula has survived multiple rounds of tightening emissions rules even as everyone else turned to turbochargers—but the rules may finally be closing in on the 9,000 rpm redline.

One cannot merely start playing Test Drive 5; they need to be prepared. Prepared for the audio and visual onslaught about to commence. Not from the game itself, but rather from the fervid introductory video.

Volkswagen has spent the last few years relearning some hard lessons, and if you’ve driven—or even just sat in—some of its recent products, you know exactly which ones. Cost-cut interiors, touch controls, and a sense that the company was chasing trends instead of setting them didn’t do much to endear the brand to the people who used to buy Golfs and Jettas without thinking.

Ford’s Super Duty lineup of trucks is meant primarily for one thing: work. These are the specialized tools of the passenger vehicle landscape. Designed to haul, tow, plow, carry, traverse, and power their way through tasks lesser pickups would be bending their frames just thinking about.

Hyundai has revealed a new version of its three-row electric SUV, the 2027 IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink. The model debuted at a media event near the company’s Metaplant in Georgia and is expected to reach dealers this summer. It will be built in Bryan County, Georgia.

Jeep is ready to show off the brand's latest iteration of the famed seven-slot grille, in an unlikely place: the Avenger. Not to be confused with the superhero franchise or the defunct Dodge coupe, the Jeep Avenger is sold in other regions around the world as a small all-electric SUV. This makes it an interesting choice to debut a new grille since, in essence, a battery electric vehicle doesn't really require a traditional grille.

Automakers are threatening that their affordable vehicles will disappear entirely if the Trump administration walks away from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or dilutes it significantly.

U.S. safety regulators are upgrading their investigation into suspension problems affecting some Land Rover SUVs.

Yokohama Tire has introduced a new addition to its GEOLANDAR lineup, the GEOLANDAR H/T4. This all-season highway tire is designed for light trucks, SUVs, and commercial vans, and is offered in 62 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters.

Seeing where one is going is a fairly important factor when driving. What lies on the road ahead could be the difference between an enjoyable cruise or utter disaster. At night, visibility is at a premium and having a good lighting system on your car is important. But a great lighting system doesn’t do a whole lot if it can’t shine through dull, corroded headlight lenses.

Instead of leaning on the WRX, Subaru has taken an unexpected route for its latest racing project.

Volkswagen is adding a new type of hybrid to its lineup, aimed at buyers who want better fuel efficiency without stepping up to a full plug-in model.

Nissan is looking to widen the reach of its NISMO performance sub-brand, and its next car may be one that would have seemed unlikely not long ago.

If there's an automotive company that ever feels like it's in a state of permanent flux, that brand is Stellantis. The group never really feels settled, possibly a consequence of CEO shakeups and ever-evolving markets.

Back in 2021, Porsche laid out a large amount of capital to invest in the newly formed Bugatti-Rimac joint venture, a company that existed to carry the torch of Bugatti's iconic legacy while using the latest and greatest tech that Rimac could cook up.

Porsche and Pixar just announced a collaboration that will bring three Toy Story-themed cars to real life this June 19th. The timing aligns with the release of the fifth installment of the movie series, though the specifics of the vehicles hidden under wraps won't be revealed until right around the time Toy Story 5 hits theaters.