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Is Volvo Turning Its Chinese Luxury Electric Minivan Into A Hybrid For America?

Is Volvo Turning Its Chinese Luxury Electric Minivan Into A Hybrid For America?

2025-10-02

New patent filings reveal a plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo EM90 minivan.The EM90 is sold in other markets as an all-electric vehicle.Volvo intends to...

Ford CEO Jim Farley: Every Car Needs an AI Assistant—Not CarPlay Ultra

Ford CEO Jim Farley: Every Car Needs an AI Assistant—Not CarPlay Ultra

2025-10-02

Ford CEO Jim Farley is known for being particularly candid, even if his statements expose shortcomings in the Blue Oval’s operations. In 2022, he said Ford’s...

Musk Says Tesla FSD Will Feel ‘Almost Sentient’ by 14.2—As Legal Battles Loom

Musk Says Tesla FSD Will Feel ‘Almost Sentient’ by 14.2—As Legal Battles Loom

2025-10-02

Tesla is preparing to roll out an updated version of its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) driver-assistance system, CEO Elon Musk announced on his X social media...

Here's Why Toyota Works With Other Brands to Make Sports Cars

Here's Why Toyota Works With Other Brands to Make Sports Cars

2025-10-02

When Toyota revived the Supra nameplate, it didn't arrive without controversy. The GR Supra, as it's now known, is the result of a partnership with BMW,...

Car Brand Loyalty Drops Below 50% as Buyers Chase Better Deals

Car Brand Loyalty Drops Below 50% as Buyers Chase Better Deals

2025-10-02

Brand loyalty in the automotive segment often takes decades to establish. After all, car purchases are one of the most significant financial decisions many...

Nissan Killed the Ariya After Just 2 Years. Now It's a Bargain.

Nissan Killed the Ariya After Just 2 Years. Now It's a Bargain.

2025-10-02

Just a few weeks ago, Nissan announced it was putting the Ariya to the sword after just two years. Nissan said the decision was made as the company begins...

California Becomes First State to Have More EV Chargers Than Gas Pumps

California Becomes First State to Have More EV Chargers Than Gas Pumps

2025-10-02

In California, public EV chargers now outnumber gas pumps. The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced last week that there are now 68% more charging...

These BMW Models Now Come With a Side of Spontaneous Combustion

These BMW Models Now Come With a Side of Spontaneous Combustion

2025-10-02

BMW initially recalled approximately 196,000 vehicles in late September after discovering that starter motor relays could corrode and potentially catch fire....

GM Just Had Its Best EV Quarter Ever—But Here’s What It Cost

GM Just Had Its Best EV Quarter Ever—But Here’s What It Cost

2025-10-02

General Motors reported that its U.S. sales rose 8% in the third quarter of 2025, with a total of 710,347 units delivered. The gain reflects strong...

Government Shutdown Chaos: Why America’s Auto Industry Could Be Brought to Its Knees

Government Shutdown Chaos: Why America’s Auto Industry Could Be Brought to...

2025-10-02

The looming U.S. government shutdown is already sending ripples of concern through the auto industry, raising alarms among manufacturers and regulators...

Kia Just Had Its Best U.S. Sales Quarter Ever—and It’s Not Just SUVs Driving Growth

Kia Just Had Its Best U.S. Sales Quarter Ever—and It’s Not Just SUVs Driving...

2025-10-02

Kia America has set a new all-time sales record, delivering its best quarter and highest year-to-date numbers in company history. The automaker sold 65,507...

The Hybrid BMW M3 Shows Its Face For The First Time

The Hybrid BMW M3 Shows Its Face For The First Time

2025-10-02

The next-generation G84 BMW M3 has been spied in Europe.Quad exhaust tips confirm the continued existence of combustion power.The new M3 is expected to...

Ford Braces for 50% EV Sales Drop After Loss of $7,500 Tax Credit

Ford Braces for 50% EV Sales Drop After Loss of $7,500 Tax Credit

2025-10-02

Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, says he's expecting the company to lose half of consumer demand for EVs now that the federal EV tax credit has expired. Farley told...

Wall Street Is Bullish On Tesla Again, And It Has Nothing To Do With The Model Y Or Model 3

Wall Street Is Bullish On Tesla Again, And It Has Nothing To Do With The...

2025-10-02

At the beginning of 2025, Tesla's stock began to fall. Musk perturbed car buyers, and Tesla was widely viewed as stagnant. A refreshed Model Y was met with a...

Cadillac's Sales Hit 12-Year High, And It's Thanks To These Models

Cadillac's Sales Hit 12-Year High, And It's Thanks To These Models

2025-10-02

In the 1980s and 1990s, Cadillac’s reputation took a major hit with a string of underwhelming models. Obvious cost-cutting, along with badge engineering...

Toyota RAV4 About To Be Replaced, But It's Still Outselling Everything Else

Toyota RAV4 About To Be Replaced, But It's Still Outselling Everything Else

2025-10-02

Later this year, the Toyota RAV4 will be replaced by an all-new, hybrid-only model. The current, fifth-generation RAV4 went into production roughly seven...

Nissan Might Sell Soccer Team as Part of Restructuring Plans

Nissan Might Sell Soccer Team as Part of Restructuring Plans

2025-10-02

Japanese automaker Nissan has been through the ringer, as in recent months, its recently appointed CEO Ivan Espinosa has led the company through a corporate...

Hertz is Expanding its Online Used Car Sales Operation

Hertz is Expanding its Online Used Car Sales Operation

2025-10-02

In a statement released on September 30, rental car giant Hertz announced the launch of its own dedicated online platform to sell used cars directly to...

What CarMax's Q2 Earnings Miss Tells Us About The Used Car Market

What CarMax's Q2 Earnings Miss Tells Us About The Used Car Market

2025-10-02

While many signals suggest the pre-owned car market is strong, CarMax’s recent earnings call suggests something is amiss. A significant quarterly earnings...

Hyundai Slashes IONIQ 5 Prices as Federal EV Incentives Expire

Hyundai Slashes IONIQ 5 Prices as Federal EV Incentives Expire

2025-10-02

Just a day after federal tax incentives on new EV purchases have expired for American buyers, South Korean automaker Hyundai announced on October 1 some...

Honda’s Future on Display: 0 Series SUV and Compact EV Set for Debut

Honda’s Future on Display: 0 Series SUV and Compact EV Set for Debut

2025-10-02

Honda has confirmed two global debuts for the 2025 Japan Mobility Show that are already stirring plenty of speculation. The automaker will unveil a brand-new...

Tesla Tells Texas Court It Has No Duty to Warn Owners of Defects

Tesla Tells Texas Court It Has No Duty to Warn Owners of Defects

2025-10-02

A Tesla owner is suing the automaker over injuries sustained inappropriately fiery crash, but Tesla is denying responsibility. On December 9, 2023, Susmita...

For Sale: The Last Of The Naturally Aspirated SLS AMG Dynasty

For Sale: The Last Of The Naturally Aspirated SLS AMG Dynasty

2025-10-02

1 of 350 SLS AMG GT Final Editions is for sale with just 1,717 miles.Highlights include carbon fiber elements from the SLS AMG Black Series, forged wheels,...

Some Lunatic Drove His Acura NSX To The Artic Circle And Back

Some Lunatic Drove His Acura NSX To The Artic Circle And Back

2025-10-02

At some level, a lot of car people have probably fantasized about fixing up their car and driving until the road runs out. Usually, things like "a job" or...

Shaq Restores Kobe Bryant’s First Car: A 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Shaq Restores Kobe Bryant’s First Car: A 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

2025-10-02

Shaquille O’Neal has never done things small, not on the basketball court, not in his garage, and certainly not when paying tribute to his late friend and...

2028 BMW iX1 Is The Baby Electric X3 The World Is Waiting For

2028 BMW iX1 Is The Baby Electric X3 The World Is Waiting For

2025-10-02

The next-generation NB5 BMW iX1 crossover has been spied in Austria.Styling appears to closely match that of the recently revealed iX3 SUV.A launch is...

Parent Company Behind Fram Filters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Parent Company Behind Fram Filters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2025-10-02

According to a statement released on September 29, U.S. auto parts supplier First Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to...

Bentley Teases New Limited-Edition Model Reviving an Iconic Name 100 Years Later

Bentley Teases New Limited-Edition Model Reviving an Iconic Name 100 Years Later

2025-10-02

Bentley has a new limited-edition model in the works, and while details are scarce, a brief teaser hints that it will be rare, sporty, and revive a name from...

Hyundai Adds Rugged New Trim to Ioniq 9 Electric SUV

Hyundai Adds Rugged New Trim to Ioniq 9 Electric SUV

2025-10-02

Hyundai’s flagship electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, is already one of the boldest and most ambitious entries in the rapidly expanding three-row EV space. But now,...

40,000 Kia Sorento Owners Should Only Dial Their A/C Fans Up To 2

40,000 Kia Sorento Owners Should Only Dial Their A/C Fans Up To 2

2025-10-02

Air-conditioning is a non-negotiable feature for many drivers, especially during the hottest months. With summer slowly winding down, the need for maximum...