Autos

BMW Beat Ford as America’s Biggest Auto Exporter

A report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that BMW was the largest automotive exporter by value in 2025, once again beating homegrown brands like Ford. The German marque exported nearly 200,000 vehicles — out of a total production of 412,799 — last year, reportedly valued at about $9 ...

Ethiopia’s EV boom takes off after a ban on gas and diesel vehicle imports

After a 2024 ICE import ban and lower EV taxes, Ethiopia says EV share jumped to ~6%. Cheap power from Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam helps, but fast chargers are scarce. Target: 500,000 EVs by 2032.

One driver used his Costco membership to save over $11K on a new car. Here’s how, and other alternatives consumers use to find the best possible deal

High sticker prices have some drivers looking beyond the dealership lot.

Collapse of $9B auto group in fraud case leaves 2,500 workers jobless

A sprawling auto group valued at roughly 9 billion dollars has collapsed in a sweeping fraud case, abruptly cutting off paychecks for about 2,500 workers and jolting regulators who missed warning signs for years. The unraveling of the network has exposed how sophisticated title games, inflated invoices, and shell financing vehicles can hollow out a... The post Collapse of $9B auto group in fraud case leaves 2,500 workers jobless appeared first...

A $7,500 car that goes 988 miles? Europe’s best-seller is breaking the budget rulebook

The Dacia Sandero Stepway offers affordability, efficiency, and crossover styling, making it a popular choice in Europe.

2026 Corvette ZR1 first drive: The 'King of the Hill' is back

When the C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 came out last fall, my mind went straight back to childhood. Growing up in Chicago in the ’90s, the C4 ZR1 was the kind of car that made kids stop dead on the sidewalk — the "King of the Hill," driven by none other than Michael Jordan, seemed at the time like the absolute pinnacle of American performanc...

12 years have passed since Toyota took a sportier turn

Toyota needed to come out of the performance shadows when Akio Toyoda took the reins. The resulting concept car gave rise to a performance revolution.

Is China’s EV charging tech spying on Californians?

Two senior U.S. lawmakers are demanding a federal investigation into Autel Energy, a Chinese-linked electric vehicle charging company with hardware deployed across the United States, including California. Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, and Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican from Michigan, warn that the company’s chargers could give Beijing access to driver data and […]

Vector is America's often overlooked and forgotten but world-beating supercar brand

Unearthing a little-known brand with a fascinating story and a unique record to its name.

The Corvette started as a simple sports car—look what it became

Back in 1953, Chevy rolled out a fiberglass two-seater called the Corvette. It looked exotic and futuristic, but under the hood? Just a six-cylinder with an automatic. Cool to see, not so cool to drive. Still, it lit a spark—America suddenly had a sports car of its own.

JeffCars.com's review: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade is now available as a hybrid. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $58,800 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,535 Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam […] The post JeffCars.com’s Review: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD appeared first on EURweb |...

What is the character of the Porsche 992 GT3 RS on the Nürburgring?

The Porsche 992 GT3 RS exhibits a truly race-focused character, and its full potential becomes clear when tested on the Nürburgring track.

How fast is the Porsche Panamera Turbo S

In this video, we test the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S on an unrestricted section of the German Autobahn. Experience its impressive acceleration from 0 to 100 kmh, strong pull at higher speeds, and top speed performance beyond 300 kmh. Discover how this powerful hybrid sedan combines V8 performance, electric boost, and advanced suspension technology to deliver supercar level speed with everyday comfort.

23 Japanese concept cars

All you need to know about new F1 cars

F1 has the biggest rule change in its history with engines, chassis, tyres and fuel all subject to new regulations. We look at what it all means.

Honda passenger cars post great sales for February 2026

Buyers still love the Accord, and the Passport SUV is very popular, too.

Toyota sales up overall despite RAV4 falling 50% through February

It's a strange situation, but one with a logical answer.

India's compact SUV showdown: Creta, Seltos, or Grand Vitara?

Indian compact SUV sector has become one of the toughest automotive fighting arenas in the nation. Consumers who enter a showroom with a budget of 1315 lakh no longer have to select a car among the few that are available in the market, but that could offer them high style, smoothed-out engines, safety, and a […]

Rivian’s latest announcement takes aim at the Ram TRX and Ford Raptor

Rivian's new RAD division takes aim at the overlanding and enthusiast worlds in more ways than one.

10 of the best Toyota sports cars ever made, ranked

While Toyota has cemented its position as the maker of reliable, economical cars, it also has a long and beloved history of producing performance vehicles.

467 miles, zero mods—Kia’s EV4 enters 2026 Eco Rally Championship

Kia is taking its newest electric sedan straight into competition—and not the kind where engineers quietly tweak prototypes behind closed doors. The EV4, Kia’s first dedicated electric sedan and a cornerstone of its EV strategy, will compete in the 2026 Portuguese New Energy Automobile Championship starting March 13 at Eco Rally Portugal in Oeiras....

Detroit’s EV retreat costs Ford and GM billions—thousands of American jobs at risk as China gains ground

The numbers landed in January 2026 like a confession nobody wanted to hear. General Motors posted $7.1 billion in charges, with $6 billion tied directly to a writedown of its electric vehicle strategy. Ford had already announced a staggering $19.5 billion EV-related writedown in December 2025, while its Model e division reported cumulative operating losses of $4.8 billion for 2025 alone. Both Detroit giants quietly began shifting production back toward gas engines and hybrids. The great electric retreat wasn't a rumor anymore—it was stamped across quarterly earnings reports in billion-dollar red ink.

This 2,900-mile 2005 Ford GT is already pulling six-figure offers

The ultra-rare red Ford GT with only 2,900 miles on the odometer is being auctioned for an impressive six-figure sum.

46 mpg for $21,000: Why will you pay for that $40,000 SUV with this one behind?

The redesigned Kia Seltos features hybrid technology, enhanced safety, and a spacious interior, boosting its global competitiveness.

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Best deals on 26-plate cars: Your ultimate guide to the brands and models with the biggest discounts

March is one of the two busiest months of the calendar for car showrooms and the peak period for dealers to offer big discounts to lure customers. These are the biggest savings.

Hertz dumps 30,000 Teslas at half price in $2.9B loss as Americans flee back to gas

Rows of electric vehicles — predominantly Tesla Model 3s — lined a Hertz lot, waiting for buyers who never arrived. Vehicles that once cost $40,000 each sold for as little as $20,000. Thirty thousand cars, all marked down. Used rental cars became distressed inventory, auctioned off like furniture from a closed restaurant. The largest rental car fleet loss in modern history came not from recession or disaster, but from the vehicles themselves. Hertz ended 2024 with a $2.9 billion net loss. The EV depreciation program was one of the main culprits.

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Can this Audi R8 beat Nissan GTR R35 in drag race battle?

An Audi R8 and a Nissan GTR R35 line up to compete in a direct drag race showdown. Explore how these iconic vehicles from Audi and Nissan measure up against each other in terms of acceleration and overall race results. Find out which car crosses the finish line first in this exciting automotive challenge.

New car launches and reveals: An in-depth August guide

New Car Launches and Reveals: An In-depth August Guide

Nissan’s 2027 Rogue finally goes hybrid and we got an early preview

Nissan is finally bringing its e-Power system to America and it will debut in their best-selling crossover

8 Toyotas that have impressive quarter-mile speeds

Toyota is known for making reliable everyday vehicles, but some of its models are also remarkably quick. Here are some Toyotas with fast quarter-mile speeds.

BMW reveals first specs for the electric 3 Series

BMW’s electric 3 Series is finally taking shape. With its official design premiere set for March 18, the German marque has shared the first technical details of the i3 sedan – the second production model on the next-generation Neue Klasse platform. The i3 follows the iX3 crossover, but while ...

60,000 orders once, 7,133 now—can China’s cheapest EV stay king

Wuling Motors reveals an updated Hongguang Mini EV, showcasing design changes and maintaining competitive pricing in China's micro-EV market.

11 truck inventions and innovations set to completely change 2026

Truck innovations in 2026 include AI route optimization, autonomous rigs, and advanced safety systems that cut fuel costs up to 7.5% and boost efficiency.

Ringless AUDI E5 Sportback Struggles In China, Now Being Cleared Out With Big Discounts

Launched in China with 10k orders in 30 minutes, the ringless E5 Sportback reportedly delivered 6,650 units by end-2025 and 420 in Jan 2026. A ¥30k incentive drops the start to ¥205,900 as rivals like Zeekr

Huawei launches luxury EV pre-orders with the world’s highest spec LiDAR

4 transitions of thrones on automotive scene

China's auto industry is rapidly evolving, with Chinese EVs gaining market share in Southeast Asia and challenging Japanese dominance.

Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS

Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars. View on euronews

Is the Chery Tiggo 7 a 'super hybrid' Chinese family car to snap up?

Chery has launched in the UK and its 7 CSH 'Super Hybrid' SUV is the cheapest way into the brand. Freda Lewis-Stempel reviews the long range hybrid SUV to see it it offers bang for buck.

Tesla pulls entire US-built Model 3 inventory from Canada overnight

Over the weekend of March 1 to 3, Tesla's Canadian showrooms emptied out. Every Model 3 demo unit and every new vehicle on each lot was pulled from the floor and loaded onto trucks headed south. Reddit users in Canadian Tesla communities noticed first: the cars were gone. No discounts. No quiet relocation. All were shipped back to the United States without any public explanation. This happened on the same weekend Canada's new Chinese EV import quota went into effect. Tesla kept silent. The empty parking lots told the story.

10 American cars that showed the Europeans who's boss

As great as European cars are, these U.S.-built machines beat them at their own game and proved American designers and engineers could match and sometimes beat their European rivals.

Mitsubishi is still selling a new 4WD pickup for used Corolla money

Whether you call it a Suzuki, Nissan, Mazda, or Mitsubishi, this pint-sized workhorse now features a modern face and expanded safety kit

Japanese cars that have pushed boundaries

A look at 12 Japanese cars that arrived before the market was ready—from the Prius and Insight pioneering hybrids to icons like the NSX, GT-R, and LFA. Each pushed tech, performance, or design forward in a way rivals scrambled to match.

2026 SRM Motorsports 765LT style parts for sale

This listing features a 765LT-style rear bumper and Ryft-style front fender vents designed for the McLaren 720s. Manufactured by SRM Motorsports, these components are brand new and were never installed prior to the seller trading in their vehicle. Located in Mooresville, the seller is offering these parts at a significant discount—over 50% off the original purchase price—to clear garage space.

New car inventory swells as many Americans hold off buying

4 big EV stories you need to know this week

There’s a saying that when police and ambulance services adopt a particular new tech, that it must work. 4 big EV stories you need to know this week first appeared on The Cool Down.

Tesla’s dedicated factory for its semi truck in Nevada nearing completion as deliveries approach

・Tesla’s only other truck currently in production is the stainless steel Cybertruck which has failed to reap as many deliveries as estimated by Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk prior to the start of deliveries. ・With the Semi, Tesla will expand its lineup and offerings for commercial customers. ・Vehicle deliveries are now slated to commence this...