The South has usurped Detroit as home to the most American-made cars EVs account for 4 out of the top 10 most American-made cars Honda and Acura manufacture 9 out of the top 20 most American-made cars Where do babies come from? Explaining this answer to a curious child is far easier than answering the […]
Flagship performance EV ups efficiency, range
The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets a boost in range, efficiency, and power as part of a mid-cycle refresh revealed Monday. Styling hasn’t changed much from what we’ve become familiar with since the E-Tron GT was unveiled in 2021, although there are new front fascia designs for the different grades. Audi has put more effort […]
1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets 807-hp Hellcat V8, supercar-like price
As the electric Jeep Wagoneer S was making its debut, Texas-based Vigilante was busy taking the nameplate in a completely different direction. It gave the original Grand Wagoneer the resto-mod treatment with a modern suspension, huge brakes, and an 807-horsepower V8. The company started with a 1988 model and left the exterior largely stock. Finishe
Kia, Hyundai sedans top most stolen car list of 2023
For the first time in a long time, Kia and Hyundai sedans outpaced full-size trucks as the most stolen vehicles in America, according to an annual report released Thursday by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima took the top three spots for the most stolen vehicles in […]
Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News
Hyundai reneges on the promise of an all-EV plant. Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in […]
How much safer is automatic emergency braking? IIHS finds out
Does automatic emergency braking (AEB) help cars avoid crashes at higher speeds? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, like your mileage, your crash results may vary. A new study released Thursday found that increased speeds diminished the efficacy of stopping in nine out of ten popular crossover SUVs tested by the nonprof
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain
Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class’ body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors delivering a combined 579 hp. It’s official name is G 580 with EQ Technology, and it launches as a 2025 model in the U.S. Sales start in […]
Freedom at Forty MPH, or Life in the Not So Fast Lane
It’s the fourth of July, I’ve just recently turned forty, and I have some thoughts on freedom. If you lean towards pacifism, green-hair dye, or socialism you’re probably moving on after reading my first sentence but, don’t leave, this won’t be a discussion of our brave and intelligent American forefathers, I have some simpler thoughts […]
Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Researchers then compared cumu
Record number of vehicles on UK roads – Automotive Blog
The number of vehicles on our roads reached a record 41.4 million in 2023, according to the latest SMMT figures. The new Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that car ownership was up 1.6{aa25fa8b82bb550df44f4514fef8e475020994699e2c082d49d75b275e3029cc} to 35,694,845. There were also record numbers of
Super Cars Blog: Maserati Levante Concept
The patent office was leaked photos of the upcoming Maserati model. Crossover from the sign of trident should hit the market later this year. A few years ago, Maserati has announced the creation of such a car, and even presented the concept study called the Kubang. So far, however, there were no any concrete news […]
2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX recalled twice in Australia
Faults with the vehicle’s electrical and cooling systems could cause a loss of essential functions, according to the recall notices. Aston Martin has recalled 278 examples of the 2020-2023 Aston Martin DBX SUV, citing multiple potential faults with the fixings for the fuse box cables and oil cooler lines. The affected DBX vehicles for the fus
2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift now open for booking, coming in Q2 – Auto News
Honda Malaysia has officially announced that the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift will be launched in Q2 2024 and it is now open for booking. Regarded as one of the best-selling hatchback models in the non-national segment here in Malaysia, the Honda City Hatchback will be refreshed with a host of updates and upgrades in […]