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The manual transmission may have another argument in its favor beyond driver engagement.

The AutoGuide research department first discovered that Subaru filed trademark protection for the name "Impreza TX" on June 9, 2026, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Last October, Mazda revealed the aptly named Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture System concept, a setup that they claimed would remove CO₂ from the atmosphere as a vehicle is driven to help offset emissions. The brand went on to do proof-of-concept testing last fall, and they are now reporting that a recent test of the system was successful—and better yet, they added it to one of their race cars.

A few weeks ago, word got out that California was supposedly going to be banning (from public roads) tires that wouldn't hit a minimum treadlife expectancy.

There are a lot of factors that influence vehicle owners' preferences for having their vehicles serviced.

The long-running fight over vehicle repair rights has reached the White House.

Ford is making a renewed push into the service and repair business with a new nationwide marketing campaign aimed at owners who are holding onto their vehicles longer than ever.

The Trump administration is looking to overhaul the rules governing automotive trade between the United States and Mexico.

Mercedes-Benz could face an unexpected challenge in the United States if a proposed bipartisan bill currently moving through Congress becomes law.

Keeping an old classic car alive usually means endless parts hunting, rust repair, and accepting that some components simply no longer exist. But one Chinese company is challenging that reality in a big way by producing entirely new bodies and chassis for some of the world’s most beloved enthusiast cars.

As good as some self-driving—so-called "autonomous"—cars are, they're still far from perfect.

See all those fancy screens in the center stacks of modern cars?

Though Dieselgate may be in the rearview, companies are still out there trying to skirt the law by any means necessary.

Stellantis is preparing one of the largest product offensives in the modern auto industry as the company attempts to reverse slowing sales, shrinking margins, and growing pressure from both Chinese automakers and established rivals.

It feels like right-to-repair lawsuits come up every few years or so. The massive John Deere case finally came to a close last month, with the agricultural equipment company losing the suit and settling with a $99 million payout.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says American car advertising has a speed problem.

Chinese car makers are pushing their way into American buying tendencies in any way they see fit.

Volkswagen’s cost-cutting campaign in Germany has reached a point where even the company’s labor union is entertaining the idea of Chinese automakers building vehicles inside underused VW factories.

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.

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.

The sight of a $430,000 Porsche GT3 RS framed by the red-and-white diamond logo of a Mitsubishi dealership is enough to make anyone with a passing interest in cars pause. It's a jarring mismatch—the automotive equivalent of finding a Patek Philippe in a vending machine.

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.

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

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.

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.

With vehicle ownership cycles lengthening and the cost of living putting pressure on household budgets, how and where consumers choose to service their cars is shifting.

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.

The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap. Other times, it’s a four-figure reminder that modern cars are way more complex than they need to be.

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.

Stellantis is deepening its push into artificial intelligence through a new five-year partnership with Microsoft aimed at reshaping how the automaker develops vehicles, manages operations, and protects its digital ecosystem.

Senior U.S. defense officials have reportedly begun asking America’s largest automakers if they could play a role in military weapons production.

The U.S. government is holding firm on restrictions targeting Chinese automotive tech—restrictions which effectively ban Chinese vehicles from entering the American market, regardless of where they're produced.

We've all been hearing for years how the Chinese automobile manufacturers operate at what is effectively light speed compared to other brands around the world, and it turns out that Honda recently did a site tour and saw just how much trouble they're in for themselves.

Federal safety investigators have new concerns about Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system following two fatal crashes in the United States that left three people dead.

General Motors is pausing electric vehicle production at its flagship plant.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is temporarily allowing the sale of gasoline with higher-ethanol content than normal in an effort to ease the pricing pressure Americans are experiencing at the pump.

If you’ve felt like nighttime driving has gotten harsher on the eyes, you’re not alone.

As global energy markets continue reacting to tensions in Iran, governments are quietly preparing measures that could directly affect how—and how fast—people drive.

For decades, heavy-duty pickups and large commercial vans have largely operated outside the same safety oversight as smaller vehicles—that’s about to change.

The latest J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study ranks Porsche at the top of the industry for dealership service satisfaction. The brand recorded a score of 915 out of 1,000, comfortably above the overall industry average of 868, which itself rose slightly from the previous year.

On February 12, 2026, the EPA proudly announced it was formalizing the largest deregulation in U.S. history by rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas endangerment finding.

Stellantis is turning to Toyota for help as it ramps up development of new hybrid and electrified SUVs.

Gas prices are climbing rapidly again across the United States, and nowhere is the spike more dramatic than in Southern California. In some parts of Los Angeles, drivers are now paying well over $5 per gallon, with one station briefly posting an eye-watering $8.21 for regular unleaded.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is ripping through global energy markets, raising concerns that disruptions to oil supply could eventually affect fuel prices and, by extension, the automotive industry.

After pouring billions into its first wave of electric vehicles—and losing billions more—Ford has begun a comprehensive rethink of its EV strategy.

If you’ve driven on a dark two-lane road lately, chances are you’ve encountered an oncoming vehicle whose headlights felt like searchlights. Complaints about glare from modern LED lighting have grown loud enough that lawmakers in Canada and the United States are now taking notice.

Mazda has landed at the top of Consumer Reports’ newly introduced Safety Verdict brand rankings, a broader scoring system that looks beyond crash-test performance and tries to capture how safe a vehicle is to live with day-to-day, both in avoiding a crash and protecting occupants if one happens.

Jony Ive, the designer best known for shaping Apple’s iPhone and iPad, is chirping one of the car industry’s favorite interior trends: the massive touchscreen that controls everything.

Global automakers have recorded billions in losses as the industry pivots from earlier electric-vehicle growth plans due to slowing demand in key markets and shifting regulatory and political conditions.

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.

Honda is shuffling its U.S. production plans, with a renewed focus on lower-cost combustion vehicles as affordability concerns are hitting shoppers hard.

The opening days of the Detroit Auto Show provided the backdrop for one of the industry’s more closely watched honors, as the Automotive Press Association revealed the winners of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

Ford outlined a clearer timeline for its next phase of vehicle software and automation, saying hands-off, eyes-off driving capability is targeted for 2028, while new AI-driven features will begin reaching existing customers much sooner.

Over the past year, millions of automotive enthusiasts and everyday drivers have taken to forums, communities, and expert platforms like AutoGuide to share their passion, ask questions, and exchange advice. From keeping their cars and trucks in top shape to dreaming about the next big upgrade, the conversations reveal what truly drives contemporary car culture.

Autonomous driving and artificial intelligence are set to dominate this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the industry searches for its next growth engine after watching electric vehicle sentiment cool over the last 12 months.

The PGA Tour is heading back to one of its most recognizable South Florida stops, with Cadillac returning as a title sponsor for a new Signature Event at Trump National Doral. The newly named Cadillac Championship is scheduled for April 27 through May 3, 2026, marking the Tour’s first competitive visit to the Blue Monster course since 2016.

Toyota is preparing to send some of its most familiar American-built vehicles back across the Pacific. The company confirmed this week that it plans to begin importing three U.S.-built models into Japan starting next year.

A legal battle over General Motors' defective 6.2-liter L87 V8 is officially marching on.

Ford CEO Jim Farley is pretty happy with the Trump administration’s decision to ease federal fuel-economy rules, pitching the move as a necessary correction that could bring lower-priced vehicles back into reach for American buyers.