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Share via: New Skoda Kodiaq goes against Jeep Meridian, the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and the Toyota Fortuner. The next generation Skoda Kodiaq that is slated to launch in India soon was showcased at the Auto Expo 2025. Skoda is all-set to launch the new generation of its flagship SUV in India on April 17th. The brand has started releasing teasers through its … [Read more...]

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has paused all U.S.-bound vehicle shipments in response to a sudden 25% import tariff announced by former President Donald Trump on April 2. Though rumors of the move had circulated for weeks, the official imposition of steep duties on all imported cars and parts sent ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Kia is officially planning to launch a midsize pickup truck for the U.S. market, and no, it’s not the rugged Tasman you may have seen overseas. Instead, the automaker will build a new, U.S.-specific model from the ground up, according to CEO Ho Sung Song. More details are expected to land at the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Imagine cruising through an intersection, the day as routine as any other, when out of nowhere, chaos strikes. This was the reality for Aman Singh, a member of the 2016 Thru 2023 Toyota Tacoma Owners group on Facebook. His recent post has sparked conversations about the resilience of the … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Having tested and driven thousands of vehicles, I can usually predict how a vehicle will generally feel when driven based on its size, market segment, and price point. Then again, this is not an absolute. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is a perfect example of a vehicle that drives … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       There’s something uniquely fascinating about the early days of ownership when switching to a new vehicle, certainly when it’s an EV. That first month is full of discovery, comparisons, and quiet validations that you hopefully made the right call. But sometimes, something unexpected happens … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       You ever have one of those days where your electric SUV feels a little less “future of mobility” and a little more like a very expensive paperweight? That’s exactly the vibe I got when I came across a post this week in the RIVIAN Electric Vehicles Discussion Facebook group. I was just … [Read more...]

A J.D. Power report has revealed that the overall electric vehicle (EV) market share percentage rose to 9.3% in March 2025 compared to 8.4% during March 2024. While consumers are facing new and used car price increases stemming from President Trump’s tariffs on auto imports, 23% of shoppers looking ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

ICRS 2025: Operators will get a chance to delve into the nitty-gritty that can help your rental fleet make money and save money. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]

Overview A hotted-up station wagon has long been a critical part of what makes Mercedes-AMG’s performance-car lineup so iconic and the 2026 E53 wagon is joining the lineage with a 604-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain. Unlocking its maximum horsepower requires using the Race Start mode, otherwise, you get 577 ponies, which is still insane for a car with this big-backed body. Inside, the E53 wagon wears … [Read more...]

The 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid wagon packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, a single electric motor, and a 21-kWh battery.The engine and e-motor combine for 577 horsepower, which gets boosted to 604 hp in the optional Race Start mode.The wagon can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and can be fitted with an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential.While we still … [Read more...]

See interior photos of the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon, a practical family car that also happens to have a 604-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See exterior photos of the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon, which packs a 604-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Mercedes-Benz is launching a new performance hybrid wagon that has its eyes on Audi and BMW's fast five-doors. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       You know that moment when your car makes a weird noise and your brain goes, “Eh, probably nothing” until it makes the sound again, and again, and now you’re driving in paranoia, turning down the radio just to hear it better? That’s exactly what happened to one Chevy Bolt owner, and the sound … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Which EV truck wins Rookie MVP? We've all seen a rookie come on the scene and make a big splash in sports like football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. But can they do it again?  All-star contributor Marcus Reno on the Tesla Cybertruck Talk Facebook page sounds off on his 2024 Tesla … [Read more...]

Ferrari is considering the return of the manual transmission, the brand's chief product development officer told Australian magazine Carsales. The three-pedal setup wouldn't be coming back for regular production models, though, but rather on the ultra-limited Icona cars. As things stand now, it's been more than a decade since the Prancing Horse has used a manual transmission. Modern performance … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Honda has long been synonymous with reliability, comfort, and affordability. Owners are usually proud of their vehicles lasting hundreds of thousands of miles with minimal maintenance. But recently, owners of Honda’s popular 1.5T engine, especially in models like the Accord, have started … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Recent news from the Financial Markets has been warning us that we are headed for a deep recession and that even though the present picture looks grim, it is not too late to prepare. One way is to plan for your next car, keeping an eye on the models that are the cheapest to buy and … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       The fifth-generation Toyota Supra is arguably the most discussed Japanese sports car in recent times. Between the revival of the iconic JDM nameplate and Toyota's use of a BMW engine (and almost everything else), people had a lot to say about the GR Supra. There are a few reasons why Toyota … [Read more...]