Category: Speed
Mitsubishi reportedly considering skipping merger with Honda, Nissan
Mitsubishi has been invited to join a planned merger between Honda and Nissan, though the automaker is reportedly considering turning down the offer, Reuters reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. According to the sources, Mitsubishi was expected to decide by this month whether to join Honda and Nissan in the merger. However, the only…
Rivian’s hands-free assist system coming in 2025, eyes-off in 2026
Rivian plans to quickly catch up with rivals in the area of self-driving technology As soon as 2026, Rivian expects to have an eyes-off self-driving system—a technology only Mercedes offers at present Rivian is open to offering some of its technology to other automakers Rivian plans major updates to its automated driving technology in the…
New Tesla Model Y costs $12,000 more than predecessor
New Model Y launches with 320 miles of range, 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds New look mimics the light bars on the Cybercab concept Starting price jumps to $61,630, but it includes “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” The bestselling EV in the world gets a glow up—and a price blow up—of $12,000 more than last year’s Model Y. Tesla debuted…
2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spied with new details
Genesis’ performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to…
Ford Shelby GT350 returns for 2025, but not via Ford
Shelby American has revealed the 2025 Ford Shelby GT350 The new GT350 is based on the seventh-generation Mustang and delivers up to 810 hp A more hardcore GT350R version is also available with up to 830 hp and parts borrowed from an upcoming Trans Am race car After launching the Super Snake last year, Shelby American’s tuning of the latest…
Ford recalls Maverick and Bronco Sport again
The latest 12-volt battery recall corrects a previous 12-volt battery recall that didn’t work Owners will need to have the battery replaced at no charge This is the 15th recall for the Maverick and 10th for the Bronco Sport since the popular vehicles launched Ford has recalled more than 272,000 Maverick small pickup trucks and Bronco Sport compact…
Ram midsize truck confirmed for 2027
A successor to the Dakota should begin production by 2027, 16 years after the Dakota was discontinued The UAW pressured Stellantis to keep its commitment to the idled Belvidere, Illinois plant The plans come as Stellantis has cooled on EV truck production Stellantis will move ahead with plans to build a midsize pickup truck—likely for the…
New Dodge Durango planned, UAW suggests
The next-generation Dodge Durango looks to be back on. In a memo first spotted by Automotive News, Stellantis reconfirmed plans to build a redesigned Durango at its Detroit Assembly Complex, which already builds the current-generation Durango. That was subsequently announced in a press release from the UAW, along with confirmation that Stellantis…
Defender Octa-based contender set for 2026 Dakar Rally
The 626-hp Defender Octa will serve as the basis for a new Defender rally raid vehicle being developed by a JLR works team for the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship, the premier event for which is the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The Defender rally raid vehicle will compete in the Stock category, which is designated for production vehicles. New…
NHTSA escalates probe on Ford’s BlueCruise after 3 fatalities
Two separate crashes involving BlueCruise in two Ford Mustang Mach-Es prompted the probe Investigation uncovered limitations with the Level 2 ADAS at nighttime and at speeds above 70 mph Other Ford and Lincoln models with active lane control are being scrutinized Ford’s BlueCruise is the latest limited hands-free driving system to come under…