Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets
Vinfast on Tuesday announced the signing of 12 more U.S. dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The first of the new dealerships is expected to...
VW aims to maintain 15% share in China as domestic rivals gain turf
VW is betting on investments in a new Chinese research hub, and partnerships with Chinese EV makers and suppliers to develop more affordable EVs, more quickly.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class,...
Review: 2024 Toyota TRD Pro and Trailhunter excel at fast and slow
Do you want to go fast or go far? That’s the question Toyota Tacoma Chief Engineer Sheldon Brown posed when I asked how someone chooses whether to buy the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro or Tacoma...
1991 Acura NSX owned by Ayrton Senna for sale on Auto Trader
A Honda NSX that belonged to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has surfaced for sale on Auto Trader. Cars with such pedigree are typically sold through the major auction houses, but the...
2024 Toyota Tacoma, 2025 Defender Octa: Car News Headlines
The Toyota Tacoma has been redesigned for 2024, and it features multiple variants including a new Trailhunter model. It also continues to offer a manual transmission, making it unique in a segment...
First Shift: The 5 least expensive EVs
• The 5 least expensive EVs • Battery investment for BMW EVs • Inside the World of Volvo museum • All about the Honda Prologue • Honda’s deal to boost EV...
Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer...
TeslaCam Catches Bystanders Rescuing Driver From Flaming Car On The Highway
Teslacam captured video of numerous bystanders heroically rescuing a driver from a crashed gas car that was on fire on the side of the highway near St. Paul Minnesota. It’s unknown what caused...
Smart shows off the #5, its biggest model to date
The production #5 is due to be unveiled in the second half and will go on sale next year, joining the #1 and #3.
2026 Audi RS 5 Avant spied with plug-in hybrid power
Audi’s A5 family currently consists of coupe, convertible, and hatchback body styles, but a new A5 Avant wagon is expected to join the fray for the next generation. Avant is the name Audi uses...
Tesla prices; in-wheel motor Land Rover; airless tires, robotaxis, Autopia: Today’s Car News
Tesla cuts prices nearly across the board and appears to be pushing more people into Full Self Driving. Disney is making a popular automotive ride all-electric. Airless tires look like the future....
Ferrari LaFerrari prototype listed for auction
Prototypes are usually destroyed after development of a given vehicle is complete, but this Ferrari LaFerrari prototype escaped that fate and is now up for auction on SBX Cars. This car is a...
First Shift: Automotive News 2024 PACE awards
• Automotive News 2024 PACE awards • GM sees hydrogen as diesel alternative • Nissan cuts profit and sales outlook • Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks • Will the Kia EV3 be...
Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S....
2025 Aston Martin DBX707, 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS: Today’s Car News
Aston Martin’s DBX has only been around for a couple of years but has already received its first update. For the 2025 model year, the high-performance SUV is being offered exclusively in the...
Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more
Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is...
Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original
U.K.-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric:...
AccuWeather Calls Out Tesla Cybertruck Caught In New Orleans Storm
On April 10th, heavy thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the southern United States and New Orleans was hit particularly hard. With 70 mile per hour winds and more than 8 inches of rain, many roads...
Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz: Compare Pickup Trucks
Looking for the utility of a pickup truck but don’t want the size or fuel economy penalty of a full-size truck? The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz fit the bill. They both seat five and...