Jeep teased a refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee, which will be revealed in full later this year.The mid-size SUV gets revised front-end styling with updated headlights and reworked grilles.The cabin is largely the same but features simplified climate controls and smaller knobs that now live on either side of the touchscreen.The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the American brand's bestseller, but it's in need … [Read more...]

Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed, but a new trailer shows that it'll be worth the wait.There are no actual licensed cars in GTA, but this edition's knockoffs are closer than ever to their real-world inspirations.Expect explosions, heists, and improbable stunts. Do not try this at home.Whereas the Gran Turismo series of games goes to great lengths to accurately model actual real-world car … [Read more...]

See interior and exterior photos of the 2026 Toyota Corolla FX, a tribute to the FX16 from the 80s. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Overview Shoppers seeking safe, reliable daily transportation have long looked to the Toyota Corolla, and its popularity is well-earned for many reasons. Fuel efficiency is high, especially with the optional hybrid powertrain on board, but even the standard nonhybrid setup is designed to save you at the pump. The Corolla is offered in both sedan and hatchback body styles, which helps broaden its … [Read more...]

Overview The 2026 Lotus Emira coupe is a modern take on the archetypal raw, essential sports car experience. Featuring a mid-engine layout with a choice of either a Toyota-based supercharged V-6 or an AMG-sourced turbocharged four-cylinder (both are good for 400 horsepower) and a compact but highly evolved rear-drive chassis, its competition heritage is palpable. Though the Emira wears fully … [Read more...]

Overview Mitsubishi is readying a new electric SUV that we think will revive the Lancer nameplate. The new EV will be a version of the upcoming Nissan Leaf electric crossover, and it's expected to be ready to hit the market in late 2026. Given what we know about the new Leaf, we expect to see a driving range of around 300 miles per charge and a single-motor powertrain that provides front-wheel … [Read more...]

Tesla has quietly added a new, rear-drive version of the Model Y compact SUV to its U.S. lineup. The EPA range estimate jumps to 357 miles from a full charge, giving it 30 miles more than the dual-motor version on a full charge.Pricing for the new model starts at $46,630 before incentives, with deliveries expected to start in the next three to five weeks. The Tesla Model Y just got a little bit … [Read more...]

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will not be able to charge on 400-volt DC fast-chargers, which make up the majority of the United States' charging network.The issue stems from the CLA's 800-volt electrical architecture, which allows the car to charge at up to 320 kW but is only compatible with 800-volt chargers.Despite featuring the NACS-style charging port, the CLA EV will be restricted from … [Read more...]

From the March 1981 issue of Car and Driver.A big chunk of this magazine is devoted to the month's burning issue—quality—and there you can read all about Japan's latest methodology in the small-car market. If you want good gas mileage with fine fit and finish at a reasonable price these days, you buy Japanese. That's common knowledge. But it should also be noted that Japan didn't invent quality, … [Read more...]

See the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo Diesel interior and exterior from all angles. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

North Dakota is raising the maximum speed limit on some multilane highways to 80 mph.At the same time, the state is also implementing higher speeding fines.The move aligns North Dakota with its neighboring states, except for Minnesota.Fines for speeding in North Dakota are not exactly draconian: driving 35 mph in a 25-mph zone will set you back $10. Recognizing that low fines aren't much of a … [Read more...]

See the refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross's exterior and interior from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

Overview Given the Corolla's near-legendary status for value and the popularity of SUVs, we're puzzled that it took Toyota so long to introduce the Corolla Cross subcompact SUV. Smaller than the RAV4, it's essentially a Corolla for an SUV world: inexpensive, thrifty with fuel, and inoffensively styled. Importantly, it also provides extra room for people and their stuff. Though its 169-hp … [Read more...]

Overview Toyota has taken all the best attributes of the Corolla Hybrid—fuel efficiency, affordability, and earnest value—and repackaged them into an SUV shape that goes by the name Corolla Cross Hybrid. Although the Corolla is offered as a hatchback, the Cross version amps up the practicality with more cargo space. It also provides a higher seating height that may appeal to you. A 196-hp hybrid … [Read more...]

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross and its hybrid counterpart receive some mild updates.Both the hybrid and gas-fed models have new grille designs, with the former adopting a body-color mesh.Along with new wheel options and paint colors, the refreshed Corolla Cross is now available with a 10.5-inch touchscreen.The Corolla Cross is Toyota's smallest SUV. For the 2026 model year, the subcompact ute gets … [Read more...]

Starting July 5, Ford will officially start raising prices on three Mexico-built models as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs.The raised prices will hit the Bronco Sport, Maverick (pictured above), and Mustang Mach-E, all three of which Ford builds in Mexico.A Ford spokesperson confirmed the news to Car and Driver but also said that the automaker isn't passing the full cost of the … [Read more...]

Hyundai has unveiled the Elexio, its first EV tailored specifically towards Chinese car shoppers.A product of Hyundai's joint venture with BAIC, the Elexio is reportedly built on the same 800-volt E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 sold in the United States.The Elexio's sharp styling features a new interpretation of the brand's distinctive cube lighting motif.Hyundai's electric lineup has rapidly … [Read more...]

Volvo is recalling over 413,000 models due to a faulty backup camera, which can be fixed with a software update. The massive recall involves pre-2026 Volvo models, including the S60, S90, V60, V90, XC40, XC60, and XC90, with Google built-in software.Every Polestar 2 is also involved in a similar recall, which also requires a software update.A boatload of newer Volvo models could have a problem … [Read more...]

Volvo has revealed the XC70 mid-size SUV, which the brand is touting as its first "extended-range plug-in hybrid," and it'll go on sale in China later this year.The XC70 has an estimated pure-EV range of 124 miles on China's CLTC standard, though if it comes to the U.S., we expect the EPA figure would be lower. It's possible that the XC70 is the PHEV Volvo's CEO hinted at in a recent Automotive … [Read more...]

Mitsubishi announced today that it will launch an EV based on the 2026 Nissan Leaf, with sales starting in the second half of 2026.The next-generation Nissan Leaf also arrives next year and will transform from a hatchback into a small SUV.Nissan has said the new Leaf will be capable of over 300 miles of range, but it will not be offered with all-wheel drive.Mitsubishi broke into the EV game early … [Read more...]