U-Haul Toy Hauler aims for track days
Next year, U-Haul will add a new trailer to its rental fleet that’s perfect for hauling race cars to and from the track. Called the Toy Hauler, this trailer measures just over 23 feet long and...
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz? What does it compare to? The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz small pickup truck builds off the Tucson compact crossover but swaps out a cargo hatch for a...
2026 Hyundai Palisade revealed with boxy design, nine seats
A second-generation Hyundai Palisade boasting a boxy design and seating for up to nine has debuted The new Palisade is expected to reach the U.S. in 2025 as a 2026 model Full specifications,...
Lucid Gravity starts rolling off assembly line in production form
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker’s Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was first revealed in production...
Acura MDX vs. Kia Telluride: Compare Crossover SUVs
Three-row SUVs substitute for the minivan for many American families. They have the space and carrying capacity needed for runs to grocery stores and soccer games without the nerdy stigma of the...
Honda recalls 205,760 SUVs due to increased fire risk
Honda is recalling more than 200,000 crossover SUVs because fuel-filler neck components may separate, allowing fuel to leak and potentially cause fires. The recall includes 2023-2024 Honda Passport...
Analysts: Trump tariffs would make vehicles more expensive, EV or not
Tariffs imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made pickup trucks might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Proposed tariffs could also drive up the cost for EVs...
2026 Hyundai Palisade offers 9 seats, but will it come to US?
The redesigned Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV launched in South Korea It comes with an available front-row bench seat to accommodate three people, or nine people total across its three rows It...
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed....
Universal plug-and-charge coming to all EVs starting in 2025
A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging at public stations simply by...
Rivian software update to enable launch mode, easier wheel swaps
Rivian owners won’t need a service-center visit to switch tires and wheels Gen 1 Rivians will gain launch control Framework for third-party apps is completed Rivian offers regular over-the-air...
2026 Audi A7 sedan spied again
Audi is developing a new A7 with both sedan and wagon body styles The new A7 will debut in early 2025 and likely arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. Audi is likely to use the PPC platform for the new...
Hybrids as reliable as non-hybrids, Consumer Reports finds
Hybrids continue to excel in reliability, while plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are improving, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. The publication’s 2025 Automotive Report Card...
Toyota no longer most reliable brand, says Consumer Reports
Subaru ranks as the most reliable brand for the first time in Consumer Reports’ annual ratings Toyota fell due to new powertrains in new vehicles Rivian ranked last in reliability, though 15...
Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10
Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday. Nissan plans to fit new EVs sold in the U.S....
Rivian opens Adventure Network to all EVs in Joshua Tree
From the beginning, Rivian intended its charging network to be at least partly publicly accessible. Now it’s ready to open its Adventure Network DC fast-charging sites to electric vehicles...
Could a 2-speed help boost efficiency in future Lucid EVs?
New layout for a 2-speed might be light and compact while maintaining efficiency Could potentially allow strong launch with a lower-cost motor unit Idea might be due in future Lucid EVs, or...
2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV current
Refreshed iX electric crossover gets 10% more efficient 2026 iX will have three new model designations BMW refined the suspension tuning If you’ve been following EVs, then BMW’s Neue Klasse (noo-ay...
Recaro Automotive saved from bankruptcy by Proma Group
Recaro Automotive is a major supplier of car seats, particularly for performance applications. However, the German company ran into hard times earlier this year, including filing for bankruptcy...
Mercedes-Benz gives Pope Francis the first electric Popemobile
The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is the first electric Popemobile Fisker was supposed to supply an Ocean as the first electric Popemobile While the electric G-Class is the first electric...