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Paint can do a lot for a vehicle. Some colors can really enhance a car’s appearance, while others can really ruin the aesthetic. Sometimes though, the paint, trim, and packaging work so well, it’s a wonder why any other choices are even offered. The 2025 Ford Bronco Heritage is one of those vehicles.

Mazda has announced updates to the 2026 CX-50, which continues to be built at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. The lineup adds new trims and features across its naturally aspirated, hybrid, and turbocharged models, with a range of interior and exterior options.

Sport-Utility Vehicles, at least the forefathers of the segment, were meant to get folks into the rugged outdoors. They were the perfect camping companion. A four-wheel drive go-anywhere vehicle with a fully enclose cabin to keep gear dry, food away from animals, and double as sleeping quarters in a pinch.

New car shoppers choose their rides based on an array of factors almost as numerous and unique as shoppers themselves.

Are you stupid rich? Do you like writing big cheques?

Some people know everything there is to know about cars, except how to enjoy them—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 new Mercedes-AMG 2026 E 53 HYBRID Wagon is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early fall 2025. Today, the company has announced the car's starting price $93,350.

Subaru has announced two new limited-production models for 2026: the WRX Series.Yellow and the BRZ Series.Yellow.

Audi’s upcoming Formula 1 team has signed a multi-year deal with adidas, making the German sportswear company its official apparel partner. The first collection will be released ahead of the 2026 season.

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the engine and driven by a belt connected to the engine’s crankshaft.

For two years, I’ve had Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 summer tires installed on my own personal vehicle. The value-per-dollar proposition these tires offered intrigued me, as I am squarely in their demographic as an owner of an affordable sporty coupe.

McLaren has introduced a Japan-only limited-edition of the 750S supercar, called the JC96, that’s a tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR race cars that won the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) in 1996.

Three years ago, we nearly bought a Volkswagen Taos. It was a finalist during our vehicle shopping process, but ultimately lost out as my wife couldn’t get use to the performance/behaviour of the dual-clutch transmission.

Since its launch in 1999, the Lexus IS has sold about 1.3 million units across 40 countries and regions.

Nissan has just revealed a special edition of the brand’s Z sport car at the 38th annual ZCON, the International Z Car Convention hosted by the Z Car Club. Officially called the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition, it pays homage to the fourth generation of the manufacturer’s iconic Z.

This week we have Mike, Kyle and Greg all talking about the latest news and reviews. We debate the initial impressions of the new Honda Prelude as well as the BMW iX3. Audi shows a concept that hint's at the brand's future and Mercedes-Benz is bringing back a convertible G-Class.

Cadillac’s Escalade is affectionately known as the cowboy limousine, and for good reason. The full-size SUV blends all-American truck capabilities with pure opulence. Unlike a lot of other large luxury SUVs, the Escalade can trace its roots back to a pickup truck platform. But this isn’t a crude, unrefined SUV with leather seats. The brand has done a good job making it feel more SUV than truck.

Customers of the F-150 Lightning have been asking for a more rugged version of the truck according to Ford, and for the 2026 model the brand is responding.

The American arm of Stellantis has filed a patent for what the company calls a high performance three motor electric drive. Having one, or even two electric motors on a single axle is common, but housing three separate power units is unusual.

1) Traffic is about to get a whole lot worse for some people—pandemic-era work-from-home edicts are ending across the country. If you thought traffic was bad now, just wait.

Photos Credit: Mike Schlee and Firestone

Nashville, TN - One-hundred and twenty-five years is a long time. Think of what the world was like in 1900 compared to today? Hard to imagine a company could adapt and survive during that time period, but that’s exactly what Firestone has done.

TPMS is an essential safety feature in modern vehicles. Its purpose is to alert drivers when the air pressure in one (or more) of their tires drops significantly below the recommended level. Proper tire pressure is vital for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. When your TPMS light comes on, it's the car and the system’s way of telling you that something is amiss with your tires, or possibly the system itself.

There are a few small fun cars the reborn Prelude will face—and only some come from the same parent company.

Volvo has officially begun production on the new ES90 all-electric sedan. Not only is this the first large all-electric sedan from Volvo, it’s also the first vehicle to include the brand’s 800-volt technology. This should allow even more rapid charging speeds when it hits the market later in 2025.  

Mazda has announced pricing and updates for brand's three-row SUV, the 2026 CX-90. For the new model year, the CX-90 adds Alexa voice commands as standard, revised packaging across multiple trims, and a new paint option, Polymetal Gray Metallic.

An OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner can provide information about the status and health of various vehicular systems. This information can help inform the user as to what the source of a problem may be, which can in turn help lead to what needs to be repaired or replaced. In this article, we will dig into the types of information that an OBD2 scanner can retrieve from the vehicle and provide for your interpretation.

Chaos ensues at local tire shops when the snow belt states get their first flurries of the season.

Chevelle enthusiasts have a chance to connect directly with an expert right now, as Hagerty Insurance’s in-house Chevelle specialist, John Marecki, hosts an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Wednesday, September 3, on Chevelles.com—one of AutoGuide's numerous enthusiast forums.

Setting a new standard for advanced notice, Volvo today sent a save the date notification for the brand’s upcoming EX60 all-electric SUV. The date it will be unveiled? January 21, 2026.

Greg is subbing in again this week, this time for Mike, and he's here to talk about Ford (and Lincoln's) electric saga and a swanky Range Rover. Kyle covers his camping trip in the most fun Mustang Mach-E. The guys also discuss Porsche cribbing from Hyundai, and the rumors of a five-cylinder Golf R.

This week we have Greg stepping in as co-host discussing the all-new Cherokee and his time in the Infiniti QX80. We recap a consumer review of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and drool over the Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept.

There hasn’t been a new Honda Prelude for more than two decades. The sixth-gen will return for 2026. This is everything we know about the upcoming model so far.

There’s a distinct lack of American cars available for sale today. We’re not talking SUVs, crossovers, or trucks – we mean cars. As in, low riding, traditional sedans, wagons, or liftbacks. If we ignore the ever-green iconic Mustang and Corvette, only three big American manufacturers currently offer passenger cars: Cadillac, Dodge, and Telsa.

The 2025 season will wrap up for both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone this weekend at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, held on Nashville Superspeedway’s 1.33-mile concrete oval in Lebanon, Tennessee.

The vast majority of the fuel currently sold in North America – with a few notable exceptions, such as Shell V-Power in Canada, and a number of independent gas station chains in the United States – is blended with up to 10% ethanol.

It's time to experience one of the most unique vehicles of this century.

Gasoline marketing strategies are problematic, at best, when it comes to figuring out what ‘grade’ of fuel you should be running in your car.

Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) are among the most popular modifications enthusiasts make to their cars. Of course, like anything popular, there’s a fair bit of discourse surrounding them. Claims range from big horsepower gains on some cars to cool noises and improved underhood aesthetics.

Mercedes-AMG latest electric prototype, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX has been put through an endurance test at the Nardò high-speed track in Italy, a facility long used for evaluating performance vehicles. Over the course of eight days, the GT XX covered a distance equivalent to driving around the world. Two vehicles were used in the test, running simultaneously with professional drivers completing two-hour shifts. The cars maintained an average speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), stopping only for charging sessions at around 850 kW.

DENVER—Many called Subaru’s entry into the world of electric vehicles lukewarm. An effort that lacked ultimate conviction. If we’re being honest, with the original 2023 Subaru Solterra, these claims weren’t wholly unfounded.

Subaru has announced pricing for the all-new 2026 Outback, which enters its seventh generation later this year. The new model starts at $34,995 before destination and delivery charges.

Overlanding is all the rage these days. It's the hot automotive adventure. Folks are clamouring to grab lifted, outfitted vans and explore the uncharted (or posh campsite depending on the individual). Chrysler, the inventor of the minivan and one of the few manufacturers still offering a vehicle in that segment, has taken notice.

Sometimes, brands must do whatever it takes to survive. This can lead to strange partnerships, mergers, and technology transfers. Remember the Mazda MX-5-derived Fiat 124 Spider? The Honda V6 engine in GM SUVs? Or the lastest-gen Toyota Supra built with BMW parts?

For 2026, the Lexus TX sees only minor updates. A new exterior color, Matador Red Mica, is now available on non-F SPORT models. The TX 550h+ adds a standard panorama glass roof, and third-row passengers benefit from new modular cupholders.

What you see above is an entirely functional small premium SUV.

My job, on most days, is trying to help consumers navigate the muddy waters of the automotive landscape. Everyone has different needs, tastes, and priorities. At AutoGuide, we put ourselves in the proverbial other person’s shoes to assess every new car, truck, and SUV we drive.

Bridgestone has been named the exclusive tire supplier for Lamborghini’s new Fenomeno supercar.

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to simply diagnose a dead battery. That's what makes a car battery tester a valuable piece of any car owner's home toolkit.

As we reported, the 2026 Nissan Armada lineup now includes its first NISMO performance model. The full-size SUV is available in six trims: SV, SL, PRO-4X, Platinum, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve. Pricing has officially been announced, with the SV starting at $58,840, while the NISMO is priced from $79,530.

After installing the engine, hybrid system, and gearbox, the ORECA team completed the build and handed the car over to Genesis Magma Racing engineers, who will lead testing. ORECA will continue to support the long-term development process.

As we reported back in March, Volvo is abandoning wagons and sedans for America customers, and we’re worse off for it. According to a report in Automotive News, after the 2026 model year, Volvo will be cutting the V60 wagon and its high-riding sibling, the V60 Cross Country from the brand’s lineup. The lifted V90 Cross Country will also be put out to pasture along with the S90 sedan.

Used car prices continue to rise, and while EV prices stabilize, Teslas still shed value on the used market.

Polestar’s electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric SUV on a single charge. The long range single motor variant covered 935.44 km (581.3 miles) during the attempt.

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), Honda’s global racing division, will introduce a new merchandise and memorabilia line this week during Monterey Car Week in California. To mark the launch, HRC will auction a notable piece from its archives: the Honda V10 engine used by Ayrton Senna in his McLaren Honda MP4/5B during the final two rounds of the 1990 Formula 1 season. The engine will be presented in a custom case and auctioned by Bonhams at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on August 15.

As Spring approaches, millions of car owners will be looking to add a little shine to their wheels, giving their pride-and-joy some much-needed TLC. And whether you’re staring at the detailing aisle at your local auto shop/big box store, or going cross-eyed looking at Amazon listings, there’s no doubt that it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the increasing number of car care products available to purchase.

This week we talk with legendary Honda and car enthusiast, John "Nads" Naderi. Mike drives what he considers the best Subaru WRX, while Kyle drives what he thinks is the better Cadillac Escalade.

Hyundai’s right-sized three-row is a fantastic family vehicle for the minivan-averse.

Hertz has rolled out an AI-powered system that can scan rental cars before and after they're rented, and automatically bill customers for damage.

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