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Stellantis has just filled an interesting patent for a retractable, fabric rear diffuser. Rear diffusers are normally fixated to the lower rear portion of a vehicle and work to either improve aerodynamic airflow, create downforce, or both. In this application it appears Stellantis is more focused on improving aerodynamic efficiency. As the company states:

Is this the Goldilocks Tiguan? The smallish SUV that’s just right sized for Volkswagen?

The third generation Volkswagen Tiguan is here and it looks to find balance between the small first generation and supersized second generation. With more rounded styling, the new SUV isn’t a radical departure from the current model.

Towing a car safely isn’t just about hitching up and hitting the road. It requires the right tools, an understanding of your vehicle’s towing limits, and proper techniques to avoid costly mistakes or safety hazards. With the 2025 Toyota Tundra, drivers have access to a capable platform built to handle towing tasks with confidence.

The Sport model slots in the middle of the Forester lineup, which was updated for the 2025 model year. The sixth generation has more standard equipment, boxier styling and a hybrid powertrain. The Sport model is powered by Subaru’s tried-and-true 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (180 hp, 178 lb-ft of torque) teamed with a CVT and Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive.

Towing a car might seem straightforward, but doing it safely and efficiently is all about the details.

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car’s battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car’s charging system keeps your battery topped up. However, if your vehicle sits for an extended period, the battery will slowly drain and discharge.

Some people are perfectly happy washing their car by hand with a bucket of mild soapy water and soft wash mitt; some only have the time to run it through a drive-thru wash after a fill-up, and others can’t be bothered to wash their car at all. However, regular exterior cleaning will keep your vehicle in better condition in the long run, both in areas that use salt over the winter months and in places where dust, sand, and urban pollution are present.

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. 

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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.

In the world of premium automobiles, an upstart has a tough hill to climb. Trying to crack into a segment against manufacturers with 100+ years of experience isn’t an easy thing to do. There’s a reason BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, and others are still thriving.

We're switching gears this week as Greg joins Kyle for the entire episode of the AutoGuide show.

Toyota Racing Development may have started in Japan, but it owes a debut of gratitude to America. In particular, the growth of TRD came about as a result of some unsung heroes and a particular icon of off-road racing.

Spring is finally here, and with sports car season in the air, thousands of shoppers are hitting the used car market in search of an exciting new ride.

After the purchase of any new car, an opportunity to rust proof arises. Should you do it, or is it just a waste of money?

Shopping for engine oil can be daunting, with numerous brands and options available in today’s marketplace. How do you choose from all the different companies offering motor oil when they all sound the same? Well, truth be told, most reputable brands will offer similar products, and in the case of this list, you really can’t go wrong with any of the options. Some oils are better quality than others, offering more performance and working harder to keep your engine clean. But many would argue that the general consumer won’t even notice the difference between Quaker State or Pennzoil. In fact, there have been studies conducted that show most oil brands have similar products.

Amazon’s female-fronted docuseries on the MX-5 Cup impresses with real action and emotion.

Buying used cars is an experience that can be tricky to navigate for someone who hasn’t done it before. 

Daniel Cudmore might be best known for portraying towering characters like Colossus in X-Men or a Volturi enforcer in Twilight, but off-screen, he’s just as enthusiastic about cars as he is about sci-fi franchises. In the most recent episode of the AutoGuide Podcast, Cudmore joined hosts Mike Schlee and Kyle Patrick to talk about growing up with fast machines, questionable first mods, and why car shopping is complicated when you’re six-foot-six.

Remember, it’s usually best to get your car rust-proofed during the spring to help chase away lingering moisture and defend against humidity—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. 

Uncertainty is a key source of stress in the used-car shopping process, and smart shoppers take effective steps to avoid it. Recently, we published this story on how to test-drive a new car like a pro.

Whether you’re looking for a new vehicle to buy, are an automotive enthusiast, or just someone with interest in the auto industry, we invite you to check out The AutoGuide Show podcast. Each week our staff of experts discuss the latest automotive news, trends, and rumors. We recap our recent road tests, as well as AutoGuide exclusive head-to-head comparisons and multi-vehicle segment shootouts.

You might want to drive all year long on winter tires to save money, time, or both, but you shouldn’t do it—here's why.

This week we discuss the first drive of the Acura ADX. We test a Toyota GR86 Hakone to see if it's worth the extra cost. There's a new Mercedes CLA that will electric and hybrid. Toyota is looking at putting hybrid powertrains into future GR products and Ferrari wants to reinvent the V12 engine.

The 2024 Formula 1 season is set to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with huge shifts in driver lineups, the last year of the current rules package, and the possibility of a truly competitive championship fight. While the previous few seasons have been dominated by Red Bull and Max Verstappen, we got a taste of uncertainty last year as both Ferrari and McLaren fought for the constructor's championship until the bitter end.

It’s just about warm enough to take the winter tires off, but Murphy’s law dictates one last snowstorm as soon as you make the swap—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.

Ferrari has filed a patent for an engine with pill-shaped pistons, a radical departure from traditional circular piston designs. While Honda famously experimented with oval pistons in the late 1970s and early 1980s for its Grand Prix motorcycles, Ferrari’s approach takes a different direction—literally.

This week we discuss our Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid vs Toyota Prius comparison. A new Volvo EV debuts as well as a new all-electric Volkswagen. While on the topic of Volkswagen, the brand reverses course when it comes infotainment systems.

Can you believe it’s already March? Just a few more weeks and the classics and ratchet project cars will be back on the street. 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.

The average annual rate for automobile insurance in the United States in 2025 is $2,638. According to Bankrate, that’s up 12% compared to last year and it represents 3.39% of a driver’s total annual income. Naturally, though, not everyone across the country pays the same amount, and drivers in some states pay a lot less than others.

The last week of February has been just as fast and furious as the rest of the month—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.

Some drivers see their car’s fuel gauge as a nagging parent; it lights up urging you to refuel like your mom or dad would remind you to clean your room. But don’t ignore your car’s insistence on refueling, because you can damage your car by running it on empty.

A Toyota Tacoma is a smart pick, or you could go wild with a diesel-powered Jeep Gladiator.

The upcoming Ram 1500 Ramcharger is going to be unlike any pickup truck before it. In fact, it’s going to be unlike most vehicles currently on sale, period. Unlike the Ford F-150 Lightning or Rivian R1T, the Ramcharger is not a fully electric vehicle. Unlike other Ram 1500s, it’s not fully gas powered either.

This week we get to drive the updated Hyundai Ioniq 5. We talk about Mercedes-Benz changing the brand's styling direction on EVs and why the Honda-Nissan merger failed. Volkswagen is changing the company's direction regarding electric vehicles, and get ready for 25% tariffs on all vehicles not made in the USA.

The people have spoken, and overlanding is one of the hottest automotive trends of the last few decades.

The hits keep coming this February, and 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.

This week we have Connie Peters on to talk about her career, family, and the auto industry. The Dodge Charger might get a Hemi after all, BMW states V8 engines are not leaving America, and Chevrolet Kills off a popular SUV.

February is off to a wild start in the car world, and 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. 

This week Jonny Lieberman joins us to talk about his career, cars, and consumers. We discuss the newly introduced Forester Hybrid and Wilderness. Kyle drives the all-new Lexus LX 700h, and we talk about the doomed Honda-Nissan merger.

Subaru has just taken the wraps off the 2026 Forester Wilderness. Built on the new Forester platform that debut last year, this is the first second-generation Wilderness model in the brand’s lineup. Although there’s no radical departure from Subaru’s Wildernessification, there are some new pieces here and there.

As promised last year, Subaru has just introduced the 2025 Forester Hybrid, or the 2025 Subaru Forester e-BOXER Hybrid for Canadian consumers. As one of the last SUVs in its segment to garner a hybrid option, the new gas-electric Forester helps position Subaru’s high-selling utility box against fierce competition. 

Before we get too far into this festival of definitions and hair-splitting, it is important to know that – absent of all other considerations – power to all four wheels simply gets you up to crashing speed more quickly. Four- (or all-) wheel drive does nothing to improve stopping distances and does very little if your vehicle is equipped with worn tires that resemble party balloons.