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One of the single best new cars on sale will cease production in August 2026.

As Genesis continues to pick up momentum, it has overtaken one of the German Big Three in at least one segment.

Stellantis has confirmed it plans to build more than 100,000 Hemi V8 engines in 2026, a huge increase that indicates the automaker understands there is still very real demand for traditional V8 power, even as turbocharged six-cylinders take up more space in modern lineups.

Isn't it great spending other people's money? Or money you don't actually have? That's the idea behind this challenge.

A modern Porsche track car, a dominant Hyundai touring car, and a Chinese 'Ring runner join the game for free.

The first Mustang Dark Horse SC crossed the block at Barrett-Jackson this week and sold for $1.25 million, with every dollar of the winning bid headed to charity to support diabetes research.

Merc's mighty flagship gets a bling-tastic visual upgrade and an unusual new engine.

Goodbye Santa Cruz; hello upcoming body-on-frame truck.

Hyundai Motor America announced the brand is recalling nearly 42,000 vehicles due to digital instrument displays that may fail. The affected models include certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.

General Motors is preparing to properly re-enter the hybrid vehicle space, though CEO Mary Barra says the company still sees them as more of a supporting act than the main event.

Hyundai is recalling more than half a million Palisade SUVs in the United States after federal regulators raised concerns about how the vehicle’s side curtain airbags may perform in a crash.

Two of the oldest vehicles on the market, and the halo EVs that started the Tesla uprising are soon to be discontinued. That’s right, the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y are on life support, dying off next quarter.

Subaru’s burgeoning Wilderness sub-brand hits a new milestone this year, as a second-generation model arrives for the first time in the manufacturer’s history. The Wilderness lineup of more capable, rugged SUVs began four years ago with the Outback and this year, an all-new Outback launches, which includes an all-new Wilderness edition.

The House this week rejected an effort to stop surveillance technology meant to reduce drunk driving, keeping alive a controversial provision from the 2021 infrastructure law that calls for new safety standards aimed at stopping impaired motorists from operating a vehicle.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is always looking at new tests and procedures to help make vehicles safer in the event of a collision. The agency’s latest test is a new seat and head restraint evaluation targeting neck injuries stemming from rear-end crashes. The IIHS just conclude the first ever evaluations for this new test and well, things didn’t go so well.

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Well, this is unexpected. Not so much in that Genesis has unveiled a new concept car, as the brand is quite fond of making stunning, lust-worthy concepts. What’s surprising is the type of concept vehicle Genesis just took the wraps off.

This is probably the closest most of us will get to the already-sold-out, 657-horsepower Supersports. So enjoy it.

Mazda North American Operations has announced pricing for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The latest version of Mazda’s long-running roadster carries over the same basic formula it has used for years: low weight, compact dimensions, and a focus on driver involvement. For 2026, changes are limited, with most updates centered on interior details rather than mechanical revisions.

Volkswagen is recalling more than 44,000 ID.4 electric crossovers in the United States for two separate issues that could cause the high-voltage battery to catch fire.

Toyota is readying "Something New," but what could it be?

Honda picked some surprising machinery to help hone the latest Prelude.

When Gran Turismo 4 was released in December of 2004, I was in a different place in life. I was no longer a kid; I was a man now. I had responsibilities. I had a full-time job. I owned a real car. I was more interested in modifying and racing it. Video games were taking a back seat.

Five generations of Honda's sports car, ranked by fun and historical significance.

Cadillac, the luxury manufacturer known for supercharged V8s and big SUVs, has another side. A sensible, more modern, electric side. But don’t get it twisted: just because its electric and modern, doesn’t mean it’s softer. To prove this fact, the American luxury manufacturer is relying on a single letter: V.

Kia America has released pricing for the 2026 Niro EV, its fully electric compact crossover. The Niro EV continues in much the same form as before, aimed at mainstream buyers considering an electric vehicle.

The sleek shape hides an uprated Lotus Exige chassis and powertrain, and just 25 examples will be produced.

The Department of Justice says it will no longer seek criminal charges tied specifically to tampering with a vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system.

BMW has already added a third shift to the iX3's production plant in Debrecen, Hungary.

Hyundai seemingly has a hit on its hands in the form of the Hyundai Palisade. This is the third month in a row that Hyundai’s family-size three-row SUV has led the list as the most researched SUV in America.

Mattel announced at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair that its Mattel Brick Shop brand will add three new automotive partners in 2026: Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Toyota.

Rivian is recalling 869 of the brand's all electric R1T and R1S trucks and SUVs over bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies. These compnents may not be properly secured and affect some 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles.

Six years ago Nissan recalled 341,000 vehicles for doors that open while driving and it's happening again. Although this time, the doors aren't opening when lowering a rear window, nor is the number of affected vehicles nearly as big.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Article updated with official statements from GM.)

President Donald Trump arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, sitting pretty in a heavily armored Cadillac Escalade.

Genesis is recalling 83,877 vehicles over a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to shut off. The affected vehicles include the 2026 G80, GV80, G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. So basically, everything other than the G70 and G90.

Forza Horizon 6 promises the largest, densest map of any Horizon title, plus over 550 cars at launch.

Mercedes has begun on-track work with its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, giving the W17 its first public outing at Silverstone as the sereies prepares for one of the most sweeping regulation changes in recent history.

Audi is rolling out a broad set of updates for the 2026 A5 and Q5, covering both hardware and software. The changes focus mainly on the infotainment system, driver displays, and added convenience and safety features. These updates will be standard on 2026 A5 and Q5 models arriving at dealerships in the first quarter of 2026.

For 2026, Roush has introduced a new Roush F-150 package that positions itself as a more aggressive alternative to the factory F-150 Tremor, both visually and mechanically.

Talk of a revived Toyota MR2 has been building steadily—while the car didn’t materialize at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon as some predicted, it hasn’t been shelved.

Three trucks that sold slowly enough or got so old that they are no longer on sale occupy slots in our monthly rankings of the least-researched pickups in America. The rest are either electric or heavy-duty models with limited appeal for the masses.

These vehicles are projected to hold the highest percentage of their retail price at open auction after 3 years of ownership.

Ford is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect that could increase the risk of an underhood fire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue involves the engine block heater, which may crack and leak coolant. If that coolant reaches electrical components while the heater is plugged in, it could create a short circuit.

Healdsburg, California – The redesign of Subaru’s Outback has brought about controversy. Many lament the demise of the lifted wagon look, while others appreciate the boxier, more SUV-like shape. Love it or hate it, the newest-generation Outback may be best suited for the latest member joining Subaru’s mid-size SUV family: the Wilderness.

It sounds like Dodge is keen on offering shoppers a V8-powered Charger, but the automaker is having trouble seeing a real business case for the old 5.7-liter Hemi.

Subaru is bringing back the base model WRX for 2026 as it looks to stop sales from falling off a cliff.

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Audi has taken another visible step toward its long-awaited Formula 1 debut, confirming the livery it will carry into its first season on the grid. Revealed at the brand’s 2026 season launch in Berlin, the car adopts a familiar Audi palette of silver, black, and red as the company prepares to race under its own name following the takeover of the Sauber operation.

Rising vehicle prices are kicking off a shift in buyer priorities, subsequently forcing automakers to rethink product decisions. For Ford, that might include a return to a segment it kicked to the curb in North America several years ago: the sedan.

Rivian has quietly crossed an important threshold on its path to becoming a higher-volume automaker. The company confirmed that its first Manufacturing Validation Build examples of the upcoming R2 have rolled off the line at its expanded Normal, Illinois facility, marking the transition from construction and tooling to vehicles intended for real-world testing ahead of customer deliveries.

Cadillac’s Formula 1 program reached a tangible milestone this week, with the team completing the first on-track shakedown of its 2026 car at Silverstone. The private filming day marked the first time Cadillac’s entry has turned a wheel ahead of its debut as Formula 1’s 11th team next season, giving engineers and drivers an initial opportunity to validate basic systems and procedures.

If you’re reading this review, you probably live in an area that receives four full seasons of weather every year. Places where a winter tire either makes a lot of sense or is absolutely mandatory. The tire industry isn’t short of available options, with hundreds of choices, bought in the millions each year across North America.

Pickup trucks predictably led the pack of the most researched vehicles in America last month. The leader, as has been the case for the last several months, is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Federal safety regulators are once again taking a look at General Motors’ 6.2-liter V8 after receiving dozens of complaints from owners who say their engines blew up even after the prescribed recall fix was performed.

Ford and GM are preparing to wage a new battle in a war that stretches back decades—this time, the battleground is Formula 1’s global stage.

In a massive deal reached today, Canada will drop the country’s 100% tariffs on Chinese electric cars.

Mazda has released pricing and trim details for the 2026 CX-5, which enters its third generation. The CX-5 remains Mazda’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and the latest version continues to focus on driving dynamics, cabin refinement, and a broad set of safety features.