Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra and 2025 Honda Civic are two of the most popular compact cars, and both offer a wide range of versions to cover everything from low-cost commuting to serious performance....
GM folds BrightDrop into Chevrolet
General Motors is folding BrightDrop, initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. GM said the move will open up sales...
2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE recalled because battery may short out
BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric hatchbacks due to a manufacturing issue that could cause short-circuits in the EVs’ battery packs. The Cooper SE is an all-electric version of the...
Audi to get Porsche exec as sales chief, reports say
Marco Schubert, who has led Porsche’s European sales since 2021, will succeed Hildegard Wortmann at Audi, according to media reports.
Daily 5 for Aug. 29: GM hopes to bolster its fleet business by branding BrightDrop vans as Chevrolets
Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily 5. Back in July, we ran a report about GM’s BrightDrop electric delivery van business folding into the GM Envolve fleet and commercial unit. The...
Editorial: When Fed lowers rates, don’t take advantage of customers
The Federal Reserve signaled that the highest interest rates in more than two decades should begin falling soon, providing welcome relief for the auto industry.
New upgrade bumps power and torque on Bronco, Ranger Raptors
Ford’s Bronco Raptor SUV and Ranger Raptor pickup wow off road, but the vehicles’ performance on streets and in a straight line can be less satisfying. With either vehicle, you’re...
Best used cars? Toyota, Lexus top Consumer Reports’ list
Lexus and Toyota makes the most reliable used cars out of 26 brands Mazda, Acura, and Honda took the next three top spots Consumer Reports’ Top 10 used car picks include crossovers, sedans,...
First Shift: Toyota, Lexus top used-vehicle rankings
• Behind the scenes: Dealership sold • Polestar names new CEO • Toyota, Lexus top used-vehicle rankings • Hyundai turns to new hybrid tech • Plants in Japan idled as typhoon...
2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed...
Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there’s enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go...
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire comes with electric-shock door handles
U.S. Armor Group’s armored Lucid Air Sapphire is almost double the price of the standard electric sedan U.S. Armor Group claims it builds the world’s fastest armored car Use of composite...
2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4...
VW EVs getting video games for charging entertainment
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some...
GM, Samsung SDI push back opening of Ind. battery plant to 2027
General Motors and Samsung SDI finalized their partnership that will invest $3.5 billion in an EV battery plant in Indiana.
Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a “bridge to electrification” in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker’s 2024 CEO...
First Shift: CDK says data wasn’t compromised
• Dealership sold after almost 50 years • How Infiniti plans to regain share • Toyota, BMW to upgrade fuel cell alliance • CDK says data wasn’t compromised • Court allows Tesla lawsuit in...
Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller’s resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new...
Mercedes-Benz AMG PureSpeed enters final testing
The PureSpeed is the first member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will build 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from a...
F&I data: Share of car owners upside down on loans creeps up in Q2
In the second quarter of 2024, the percentage of consumers with negative equity was smaller than in 2019 and 2020. But compared with five years ago, the amount of negative equity that consumers have...