The Audi Q3 crossover is a fine alternative to the likes of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, but it could do with some improvement. The current generation has been on sale since 2019, so it's getting a little long in the tooth, especially since the X1 was renewed in 2023. Fortunately, Audi is ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

New data from MOTORMIA, a platform helping auto enthusiasts plan and complete car modifications with AI, has highlighted searches for German vehicles as declining 52% during April year-over-year. German cars represented one-third of MOTORMIA’s site searches last April. During this same ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Expected to become available in early 2026, Rivian's upcoming R2 is a midsize, fully electric SUV that will slot beneath the R1S and R1T in the automaker's lineup and will provide a more rugged alternative to established electric crossovers such as the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach E. As ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The current-generation G60 BMW 5 Series was officially revealed a little more than two years ago, on 24 May 2023, and in Bimmer land, that means it's starting to get a little old. BMW likes to put the latest and most advanced technology possible in each of its model updates, so the G60's ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Volkswagen is in the middle of a turnaround strategy that will put the German brand back on track. Its grand plan was revealed earlier this year, with nine new models to be launched in the next few years. The all-new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP)is part of this movement, though various issues ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In a crowded landscape that includes legacy automakers, as well as rival startups like Rivian and Lucid, Tesla is still top dog when it comes to American electric vehicle sales. According to data from Kelley Blue Book and Cox Automotive, Tesla sales are eclipsing those of its competitors, even as ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Several new trademarks have revealed the possible names for Lucid’s next models, as the company looks to expand its lineup beyond the full-size Air sedan and Gravity three-row SUV. Considering Lucid already occupies these segments, these future models should hopefully be more affordable, giving the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Ferrari isn't known for imaginative model names. Typically, a new Ferrari car comes with wordsoup as a description (see 296 GTB, F80, F12berlinetta, et cetera), but the saving grace of these seemingly jumbled letters and numbers is that they hold meaning, albeit often tenuous. With that in mind, we ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If Hyundai has its N performance vehicle family, Kia answers with its GT badge, especially on its burgeoning line of electric vehicles. The Korean marque already offers the EV6 GT and EV9 GT, both topping their respective ranges with outstanding performance. Even the US-bound Kia EV3 is rumored to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Kia Tasman is a midsize pickup with styling that not everyone will gel with, and which is off-limits to American buyers for the time being. However, its eccentricity in the styling department may not negatively impact its future prospects for diversification, according to a report from ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If one thing unites certain automakers, it is that some claim ownership of a single English alphabet letter to name their high-performance division and their line of cars. BMW has the M division, Lexus has F, Volkswagen claims the R badge, and Hyundai has N. Cadillac claims the letter V for the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In an increasingly rare piece of good news for fans of manual sports cars, BMW is set to extend production of a key enthusiast model beyond the expected timeline. We’re referring to the Z4 M40i with the brand’s classic six-cylinder engine and stick-shift transmission, which was expected to go out ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Embattled automotive giant Nissan is facing a tough time. The company has been forced to lay off thousands of workers and cancel plans for increased battery production. Things are going so badly that some question how long Nissan can survive. But with new CEO Ivan Espinosa at the helm and promising ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

It's the start of a new week, and that means new recalls are being issued by the NHTSA. This time, it's Mazda at fault, with over 170,000 Mazda3 hatchbacks and CX-30 crossovers being recalled for an airbag issue that occurs under very specific circumstances. According to the recall documents, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

It’s been over six years since the eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata was first revealed, and although a recent facelift has kept it fresh, the Korean marque will need an all-new model soon if it is to stay in contention with the newer Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Now, thanks to a report by the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Senate Republicans have proposed ending fines for automakers not meeting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules as part of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” CAFE fuel economy standards have been active since 1975, with the initial penalty at a $5 fine per 0.1 mpg below the standard, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

President Trump has threatened to end government subsidies and contracts to Elon Musk’s companies, with Tesla facing billions of dollars in annual losses without various state and federal programs. Musk escalated the feud with a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, attacking the president, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Tesla’s reputation has taken a significant hit since January, when CEO Elon Musk created the DOGE task force, billed as a means to decrease spending across the United States government. In doing so, Musk damaged his standing with the public, which has carried over to Tesla. New data shows that ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Pricing is one of many reasons EV market penetration worldwide is slow. But in Japan, a country historically not as dependent on the automobile as places like the United States, the electric vehicle segment is growing at a particularly modest pace. With just 3.5 percent of the market share in Japan ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The GR Corolla has had a pretty warm reception since debuting back in 2023, but the automaker hasn’t rested on its laurels. Continuous improvements for the 2024 model year include new exterior paints and lightweight wheels for the Circuit Edition, as well as the addition of a quick-shifting ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]