It's summer, and that's the perfect time to visit Spain. After visiting northern Sweden and then Germany's Nürburgring, the Audi Q9 is soaking up the sun as part of its hot weather testing, closely following a new Q7 (which was mildly refreshed last year), Audi's current largest SUV and only ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A Florida jury’s verdict has upended Tesla’s long-standing defense that Autopilot users alone are responsible for crashes. In the Benavides case, jurors assigned 33% of the blame to Tesla for a 2019 fatal wreck and awarded $243 million to the victim’s family and a ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Not that long ago, it seemed like the iconic Hemi V8 engine used in multiple Stellantis products was living on borrowed time. Dodge discontinued its Challenger and Charger models, many of which used the Hemi V8, and Jeep stopped selling Grand Cherokees with the Hemi V8. Ram then followed by ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Dodge is determined to pump up muscle car fans as it rolls out the new “SIXPACK-powered” version of its Charger line. In December 2023 the Detroit automaker ended production of its familiar Charger and Challenger models, a year later launching an all-new performance line, the Charger Daytona. It ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A fresh USPTO filing suggests Ford’s next electric pickup could revive a storied badge. On August 5, 2025, Ford applied to trademark Ranchero for “motor vehicles, namely trucks, vans, utility vehicles, and electric cars,” pointing to the name as a contender for the midsize EV truck the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Consistently ranked among the best by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Mazda's reputation for excellence extends beyond mere driving pleasure and its "Zoom-Zoom" roots, with its engineers paying just as much attention to detail on protecting you and your family when behind the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

At the beginning of this year, Acura showed us a camouflaged prototype of a brand-new all-electric SUV to battle the Mustang Mach-E. And like its future rival, this would controversially revive a dormant nameplate that had traditionally only been applied to a sporty-looking coupe. But the original ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Lamborghini Revuelto had the inimitable task of looking even more imposing than the Aventador it replaced, and Sant'Agata's designers certainly nailed the brief. But for some, it's still not styled wildly enough, and that's where Zacoe comes in. The tuner has revealed its Stage Two carbon fiber ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Jeep has revealed its 2026 Grand Wagoneer, and judging by first impressions, the refresh is far from mild thanks to its Wagoneer S inspiration. The model, set for a fall 2025 release, has transitioned away from using Wagoneer lettering on the front in favor of Jeep badging. You’ll also find slimmer ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Genesis, one of the most underrated luxury brands in North America, has revealed a new Prestige Black trim for its top models. Knowing how important aesthetics are in the upper segments of the market, this stylish makeover will apply to the G80, G90, GV80, and GV80 Coupe.  Prestige Black trims ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

After a much-hyped launch and red-hot sales in its first year on sale, Jeep Gladiator sales have dropped sharply since then. One would have thought that the pickup’s Wrangler-like design and rugged capability would be a sustained hit, but that hasn’t been the case. We pointed out that issues like a ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Hellcat is back. Much to the relief of performance fans, Dodge has scrubbed plans to scrap the legendary 6.2-liter Hemi V8 in its Durango. And it claims there are more than six million ways buyers will be able to customize the SUV. In a goof that borders on the historic, Stellantis came an inch ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When Volkswagen sent off the seventh-generation Golf R, it did so with style. For the final production year (2019), the automaker offered what it dubbed (pun intended) Spektrum color options. For $2,500, customers could pick from a catalog of 40 special and unique colors spanning the entire ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

It's challenging for many of us to make our used car last. After a few years of daily use, almost every vehicle begins to look and feel worn out. What I mean by feeling tired. Sometimes, it all comes down to how your car feels. A few hours of TLC can shake off years of wear and wake up that trusty ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Nissan may be best known for the Leaf and the GT-R, but its next halo car could emerge from somewhere much more electric — and much more unexpected. Tommaso Volpe, who heads Nissan’s Formula E program, confirmed to Autocar that the brand is actively exploring ways to bring its motorsport tech to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale plug-in arrived as Maranello's first plug-in hybrid supercar in late 2019, and five years on, after run-out XX models have helped make the most of the generation, it's time for an encore. As reported by The Supercar Blog, Ferrari has begun teasing the SF90's replacement on ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In an announcement on August 7, Tokyo time, Japanese auto giant Toyota said that it expects to lose 1.4 trillion yen (~$9.5 billion) from its operating profit by the end of its 2025-2026 fiscal year due to the Trump administration’s hefty tariffs on cars imported to the U.S., which is driving up ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

For those who won't settle for off-the-rack luxury cars, Bentley's Mulliner personalization division offers a range of options for bespoke builds. To show off Mulliner's capabilities, Bentley has started building small-batch models, including the Bacalar roadster and now the Batur, which is being ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

BMW is celebrating 50 years of the iconic 3 Series in style — with a Japan-exclusive 50th Anniversary Special Limited Edition spanning everything from diesel wagons to M-badged sedans. It’s a nod to the past, dressed in modern tailoring — and limited to just 710 units. First launched ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

After more than two decades at the top of VW’s lineup, the Touareg is heading for retirement. Reports confirm the flagship SUV will bow out by 2026, with no direct replacement planned. Instead, VW will focus on more affordable, flexible models like the Tayron — and in doing ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]