In the next two years, Audi plans to launch 20 new models globally. About 15 of those models will be sold in North America. No other luxury automaker has such an intense product launch, and it's fueled by two new platforms. The Premium...
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...
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...
We’re talking tees, hoodies, stickers, and tote bags to name a few. In recent years we’ve dropped collaborations from the likes of Renown and Earnest – both of which we’re immensely proud of – but we’ve been missing a dedicated...
The 626-hp Defender Octa will serve as the foundation for a new Defender rally raid vehicle being developed by a JLR works team for the 2026 World Rally Raid Championship, whose premier event is the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The...
The Car Connection's email newsletter is splitting into two. Today's email newsletter is shifting to a new afternoon delivery schedule with the addition of a morning email to provide more timely delivery of news and reviews. The shift...
With the launch of three EVs in two years, Volvo still hastens the electric vehicle future It may not be fully electric by 2030 as once planned, but most new Volvos will have a plug Expect the EX60 counterpart to the XC60 to arrive in...
Honda has ambitions to exclusively sell electric and fuel cell vehicles by 2040, meaning even performance models like the Civic Type R will have to lose their gas engines or be retired. A Honda official already confirmed in 2023 that the...
Volvo EX40 is the new name for the Volvo XC40 Recharge, starting with the 2025 model year The Volvo C40 Recharge will also become a Volvo EC40, though not until the 2026 model year The Recharge designation will also be dropped from...
The NHTSA is investigating 295,125 Honda cars and crossovers after reports of inadvertent activation of the vehicles' automatic emergency braking systems, which are designed to stop vehicles as quickly as possible to prevent collisions....
Land Rover has been hinting for years at launching a Defender powered purely by batteries, but using the current Defender platform won't be possible, a senior executive at JLR has revealed. In an interview with Autocar published on Jan....
BMW isn’t getting rid of stalks or the volume knob But the iDrive controller in current BMWs is dead Every BMW, regardless of powertrain, will feature the same infotainment system in concept Hours after debuting the next-generation...
Automakers no longer appear to be clinging to the concept of going it alone on new architectures and core software development in the transition to SDVs, leaning more and more on solutions-centric partnerships between tech companies and...
Industry analysts do not expect the recovery of auto sales in Russia seen in 2024 to last. The country is still suffering overall damage to its economy following the government’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed by countries...
Polestar's top-selling 2 compact liftback will receive a direct replacement The redesigned 2 is anticipated to arrive before the end of the decade Polestar plans to move into Volvo dealerships in some markets to help increase its sales...
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz V-Class is due in 2026 as the first model on the Van.EA dedicated EV platform The new V-Class is likely the luxury midsize van Mercedes previously confirmed for the U.S. market The Van.EA platform will...
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...
Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda's top-selling CX-5...
Like this 1996 Honda Integra Type R, which casually appeared during my recent shoot with a five-door-converted EK Civic Ferio sedan built by X-Point Import Co. in Chiba. Honda owners tend to gravitate toward each other, much like the...
Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes-Benz AMG to Ferrari The 40-year-old F1 veteran will be chasing his eighth title with Ferrari On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his favorite supercar according to Ferrari Formula...
Kia is recalling 74,469 Sorento midsize crossover SUVs because of a software issue that could lead to failure of the low-beam headlights and taillights, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. A software logic error in the body domain control unit...
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV? What does it compare to? The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric pickup truck. Compare it to the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV...
President Trump signed executive orders to “evaluate” tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada. The then President-elect said in November he would impose tariffs of 25% on the three countries on day one of his presidency.
Lamborghini has no plans to capitalize on the strong demand for its classic cars by building new ones Lamborghini is committed to respecting its heritage and doesn't want to modify the past Lamborghini also won't give its classic cars...
Government officials in both the EU and U.K. will consult with auto industry stakeholders to help them weather the consumer and competition challenges they face with the transition to BEV mobility.
Canoo, once a promising startup with a unique electric vehicle and orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter...
BMW's next-generation M3 is testing ahead of a market launch around 2027 The next M3 will offer the choice of gas or electric powertrains The electric M3 will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and feature a quad-motor powertrain BMW is...