What are the different levels of self-driving cars? Are we there yet?
The are no self-driving cars on sale today, despite what some automakers claim Limited hands-free driving systems are considered Level 2 in terms of the six levels of autonomy Mercedes-Benz Drive...
Stellantis working on in-motion 4WD Lo shifts
Four-wheel drive vehicles often feature transfer cases with low range, but this trail-centric gearing usually can’t be engaged on the move. Stellantis is working on a way to do that—in...
2025 BMW iX continues with minor changes
The 2025 BMW iX electric SUV enters its fourth model year with small equipment changes, but nothing mechanical. An eSim enabling 5G connectivity is now standard across the board, while a Dynamic...
Review: 2025 SQ6 E-Tron lights the road ahead for Audi
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi’s PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron...
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron
While Audi still offers gas-powered utility vehicles in the form of the Q3, Q5, Q7, and Q8, it’s the battery-powered SUVs like the 2025 Q6 E-Tron that will convince many drivers to make their...
Nyobolt’s electric sports car shows 5-minute fast-charging in action
If there were reliable high-power EV fast-chargers everywhere, and you could gain about 100 miles of range in four minutes, would you really need such a big battery? The very fast-charging battery...
Here’s How The Tesla Cybertruck’s Rear Bumper Holds Up In A Crash
You know the Tesla Cybertruck’s body is tough when it can withstand a shot from a pistol. Its body panels are made out of a special cold-rolled stainless steel alloy that makes it withstand a lot of...
New electric cars coming in 2025-2026
We’ve already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We’ve driven them, but now it’s time to preview vehicles we know to be in...
First Shift: Dealership acquisition market update
• The acquisition market • CDK restores DMS for Group 1 • Ram tops J.D. Power Initial Quality Study • NHTSA probes Honda for rearview cameras • Toyota recalls 11,000...
Audi E-Tron GT recalled for brake hose tear
Most Audi E-Tron models are being recalled for a brake hose tear risk The same recall was issued for most Porsche Taycan models The recall affects the 2022-2024 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT Audi is...
Audi A6 E-Tron to be detailed this summer
The A6 E-Tron is an all-electric version of the long-running Audi A6 sedan Will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture used by the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan Electric...
Review: 2025 Polestar 4 simmers an SUV-coupe-sedan stew
Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and...
Fisker recalls over 12,000 Oceans because doors might not open
Over 12,500 Fisker Ocean owners have a new issue The Ocean’s exterior door handles could stick and fail to open Fisker has filed for bankruptcy Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs...
Cyber-Hummer EV aims for 300 miles of range with 1,000 hp for $98,900
A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have about...
Synthetic oil vs. conventional oil: Everything you must know
Are you puzzled about the types of motor oil available? Wondering if you’re choosing the right one for your car? The takeaway is that all oil is not the same. Making sure you use the correct...
John O’Leary on the affordability gap for zero-emissions vehicles (Episode 257)
Daimler Truck North America’s CEO discusses where he thinks hydrogen fits in commercial trucking and what role incentives play in increasing vehicle affordability. He also shares his...
Suppliers fret over rising costs, crime in fast-growing Mexico
As Mexico’s auto industry continues to grow, some companies say they’re running into more issues in some parts of the country.
Porsche Taycans recalled because brake hoses can crack and leak
Porsche recalled 31,689 Taycans model years 2022 to 2025 The recall stems from an issue with the front brake hoses Porsche will notify owners beginning July 3 Porsche is recalling 31,689 Taycan...
2025 Lexus ES holds the line for $43,190
Lexus added the Black Line Special Edition package back into the ES lineup for 2025 The 2025 Lexus can be had with a V-6, inline-4, or hybrid powertrain Costing $43,190, the 2025 Lexus ES...
2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival dates announced
Dates for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival have been set Goodwood Revival will move back a weekend on the calendar for 2025 Tickets for the 2025 events will go on sale later this year...