Ford is recalling 492,145 Explorers because of an issue that may cause the B-pillar trim to fly off while driving. The recall applies to certain Explorers from the 2016 to 2017 model years.According to recall documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is still working on a remedy for the recall. Ford issued a recall for 492,145 vehicles with the National Highway … [Read more...]

Subaru recently teased an image of an upcoming performance model to debut at this year's Japan Mobility Show (a.k.a. Tokyo auto show). Details are thinner than a 1990s Forester head gasket, but could this be the next STI?Subaru does offer some sportier versions of the WRX, but the STI hasn't been around since 2021.The first Subaru WRX STI debuted in 1994 and took a full decade to reach audiences … [Read more...]

Volvo is introducing a new seatbelt design that it says is a major safety improvement over the modern three-point safety belt. The new design is a smart seatbelt that uses sensors to adapt to your body and will use OTA updates to improve over time. The new smart-belt design will make its debut on the upcoming EX60 electric crossover SUV. When Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern … [Read more...]

From the January 1978 issue of Car and Driver.What you see here is not a VW Rabbit. It may look like a Rabbit and contain some genuine Volkswagen parts, but this car is in fact a Plymouth. The new Horizon and its Dodge twin, the Omni, represent the small-car plunge Chrysler has waited seven years to take.In many ways, the end result justifies the delay. Chrysler has been roundly criticized for not … [Read more...]

See the interior and exterior of the 1978 Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

The 2026 Ram 1500 will once again be available with a 395-hp Hemi V-8.Ram says it resurrected the V-8 due to customer demand, and it will coexist with the base Pentastar V-6 and mightier Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six. The Hemi is a $1200 option on most models; orders are now open, and the half-ton trucks will reach Ram dealers sometime this summer. Ram was left with a lot of unhappy … [Read more...]

Overview Now under GMC's stewardship, the Hummer brand is not shy about being extra. As such, the Hummer EV SUV goes big in some notable ways: mega horsepower numbers, tons of ground clearance and suspension travel, and a heap of tech features aimed at serious off-roading. Plus, everything about it simply looks imposing. Riding on a shorter wheelbase than its pickup sibling, the EV SUV is made … [Read more...]

Overview Kia's subcompact Seltos SUV may not be the most exciting option in this crowded segment, but it nails the basics that crossover buyers are looking for. Handsome exterior styling gives way to a straightforward and generously sized (for the segment) interior. Both of the Seltos's available engines are efficient, although you may want to go for the 195-hp turbo engine offered in upper trims, … [Read more...]

The 2026 BMW M3 will be considerably more expensive than the 2025 model (pictured above), with the standard model creeping ever closer to $80,000. A leaked internal memo shows price increases of $1700 across the board, moving the M3 to $79,575, the Competition to $83,775, and the Competition xDrive to $88,875.Car and Driver reached out to BMW to confirm the authenticity of the document and will … [Read more...]

A white-over-blue Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus that survived the Los Angeles wildfires was the star of a famous photograph.In the photo, it looked to be entirely spared, but the far side was blistered by the heat.Now, Volkswagen of America has offered to restore it back to its original glory, as a symbol of hope.After devastating wildfires tore through neighborhoods around Los Angeles, there was … [Read more...]

Small SUVs are replacing small cars as the entry point for more and more automotive brands, but the differences between them can extend beyond their form factors. At Acura, the Integra, currently $34,195 to $39,195 (not counting the $50K-plus Type S), has served as the brand's entry point. But now it's joined by the ADX, a new subcompact SUV, whose three-level lineup runs from $36,350 to … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the new 2025 Acura ADX from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

See the interior of the new 2025 Acura ADX from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Ford is heading back to Pikes Peak with another EV demonstrator vehicle. This time around, the automaker built up a monster of a Mustang Mach-E that produces 6125 pounds of downforce.As with Ford's previous Pikes Peak entrants, Romain Dumas will pilot the Mach-E to the summit. The event takes place on June 22.Check your calendars. Despite what your internal clock might be telling you, it's somehow … [Read more...]

The 2026 Polestar 4 is finally available for purchase, although deliveries won't start until the fall.Every Polestar 4 headed to the U.S. will be built in South Korea.The base price is now $57,800, up by $1500 from the price that was originally announced in 2024. The Polestar 4 has had a long gestation period. It was first unveiled in spring 2023, and the Swedish automaker originally said the … [Read more...]

BMW is updating the 2026 i4 lineup with myriad changes that affect range and output. New semiconductor components for the inverter improve efficiency and increase the i4's range estimate by about 5 percent.Starting in 2026, the range-topping i4 M50 will turn into the i4 M60 and get an additional 56 hp, bringing it up to 592 horsepower. Before the i3 shows up with its updated Neue Klasse design, … [Read more...]

Ford is recalling 29,501 F-150 Lightning models for an issue involving a front upper control arm that could potentially come loose. The recall affects 2024 to 2025 models of the electric pickup truck, and the faulty suspension part could cause the driver to lose some steering control. Ford says owners will be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealer to be inspected.The F-150 … [Read more...]

See the new, high-powered Bentayga Speed from all angles. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

The 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed packs a 641-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, skipping the hybrid setup seen on the Continental GT Speed.The V-8 engine in this luxury SUV produces 627 pound-feet of torque, and Bentley claims the Speed can zip from zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.The Bentayga Speed also features a new ESC Dynamic mode that lets the hulking SUV swing out its tail for controllable … [Read more...]

2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor interior photos. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]