The Subaru BRAT was a light-duty pickup sold in the United States between 1978 and 1987, and it’s set to make a comeback for the modern era. The BRAT name stands for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, which tells you all you need to know about this compact but capable pickup. Also known ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Introduced in the 1950s, the Toyota Land Cruiser range has become a global icon, and rightfully so. Its go-anywhere and imposing demeanor has become its calling card and is among the toughest and most recognizable vehicles on the planet. From the Toyota Jeep BJ, the Land Cruiser has evolved into ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Now that the Model 3 and Model Y have been thoroughly updated, Tesla has turned its attention to its older flagship models, the Model X and Model S. Both models are now available to order, with updates made to their designs, range, suspensions, and more. The updates aren’t as comprehensive as those ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Khyzyl Saleem, better known as 'The Kyza,' is a sometimes controversial character. He's designed wacky cars for videogames, some of which occasionally come to life, and he's part of the TWR Supercat project that gives the old Jaguar XJS a whole new attitude far beyond anything the original creators ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The 4½-Liter Blower Bentley is, perhaps, the most iconic Bentley ever built. It’s a car created by W.O. Bentley himself in response to the increasing power of race cars. A mere 54 were built from 1929 through 1931, with four fitted as race cars. Despite having never won an international race, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

It has been a while since BMW unveiled the first Neue Klasse concept in 2023. The ground-up architecture, set to be the backbone of BMW's new generation of vehicles, is the automaker's biggest project to date, encompassing the marque's leap in terms of vehicle platform, design, and technology. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In an announcement late on June 10, one of the most prominent Detroit-based automakers, General Motors, announced its landmark investment plans that would catalyze auto manufacturing in the United States. The automaker announced plans to invest about $4 billion over the next two years to support ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Besides muscle cars, the V8 engine is perhaps most closely associated with large pickup trucks. Their effortless torque and reputation for durability make them ideal power plants for pickups, but the latest data indicates a sharp decline in V8 truck sales in America over the last four or so years. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

An electric incarnation of the next BMW M3 was recently seen lapping Germany's Nürburgring, replete with the next-gen styling that was previewed by concepts like the i Vision Dee and Vision Neue Klasse. Now, it's the turn of the hottest non-M 3er to get a workout around the Green Hell, and it's ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have been two of the most respected and successful three-row crossovers since they launched a couple of years ago. The Palisade came first, which is why it’s the first of the two to receive a second generation. However, Hyundai and Kia often develop related ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Hyundai has reportedly stockpiled a significant supply of rare earths used for an array of car parts as other automakers grapple with China’s export restrictions on the elements. China mines 70% of the world’s rare earth materials but processes and refines 90% of them. Vehicle parts such as ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Although it has aged gracefully, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has been around in much the same form since 2014, which is a long time for the same generation of a single model. It was facelifted for the 2020 model year, one of many times Land Rover refreshed this stylish and off-road-capable SUV. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Running from 1979 to 1993, the Fox Body Mustang is the longest-running generation of the American pony car, and is arguably the greatest generation of the revered nameplate. It transcended cohorts, from Gen-Xers to Millennials, outselling every other version of the Mustang (except the sixth). Ford ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Every year, some of the biggest automakers and the most skilled drivers in the world compete in an event so iconic, it has a nickname: The Race to the Clouds. This year, Acura will be joining them at the 103rd running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, and it'll be ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When the Ford Mustang GTD was unveiled, a few details were missing from the specification sheet, such as its exact starting price, gas mileage, optional extras, and a more complete list of standard equipment. We can now answer all of these questions, thanks to a leaked window sticker on the Mustang ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Chinese electric cars have been on the lips of Western automaking rivals for quite some time. The rise of companies like BYD, Zeekr, and NIO has put the auto market on watch in recent years for their low-priced cars loaded with extensive tech and luxury features. However, one company that stood out ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The XM was announced as the first car exclusively developed by the famed BMW M division, and as such, it was given more power than any road car ever made in Munich, but it also had an identity crisis. On the one hand, 738 horsepower was more than enough for a halo car in the BMW lineup, but on the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Mazda has initiated a safety recall for 171,412 of its late-model vehicles due to a software issue that could disable the airbags. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 model-year Mazda 3 and CX-30 vehicles. Mazda has stated it is not aware of any accidents or injuries resulting from this issue. The ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Porsche has dismissed a Bloomberg report stating that the automaker is considering moving some of its final assembly to the U.S. to ease tariff impacts. The initial report referenced Porsche possibly installing interior components or fitting tires in the U.S., where it currently has no production ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Growing sales numbers and volume are the name of the game for some of the most popular automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and Ford, but lately, even some of the most venerable names making premium cars have been ramping up their output.  In recent years, luxury powerhouses like BMW and ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]