VW CEO Says Sedans and Hatchbacks Have a Future: 'Heartbeat' Of The Brand
Volkswagen’s U.S. CEO Kjell Gruner said sedans and hatchbacks remain vital to the brand even as SUVs account for roughly 80% of its U.S. sales. The Golf sold about 10,000 units last year and the Jetta moved 54,291, despite a 43.5% drop from the prior year. Gruner emphasized the Golf GTI and Golf R as brand‑defining icons that deliver “heartbeat” and appeal to enthusiasts. He added that compact cars provide fuel‑efficiency and non‑AWD options that SUVs cannot match, so VW will keep them alongside its crossover lineup.
Are Bentley Buyers Ready For EV SUV? 8 Out of 10 Say Yes
Bentley is developing a smaller, boxy electric SUV positioned beneath the Bentayga, and early market testing shows strong interest, with eight out of ten respondents indicating they would buy it. CEO Mike Rocco emphasized the model will be marketed as...
Ford Sales Fall As Buyers Flock To Entry-Level Trims
Ford reported a 9.2% drop in total U.S. sales for the first quarter of 2026, marking its first quarterly decline since 2022. The decline was offset by strong gains in entry‑level models, with the Ranger XL climbing 45.5% and the...
Kia Is Already Smashing Sales Records In 2026
Kia Motors reported a 4.1% year‑over‑year increase in first‑quarter 2026 sales, moving 207,015 vehicles worldwide. The Sportage remained the top seller with 44,704 units, while hybrids surged 73% and helped offset a steep decline in EV6 and EV9 sales after...
Hyundai And Genesis Will Launch 58 Models In America By 2030
Hyundai and its luxury arm Genesis announced a combined rollout of 58 new models in the United States by 2030, spanning passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles. Hyundai will introduce 36 new or refreshed models, while Genesis plans 22...
Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Will Live On Outside Europe
Audi announced it will cease production of the RS3 with its iconic 2.5‑liter inline‑five engine for European markets by mid‑2027, citing the costly compliance required for upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards. The RS3 sedan and sportback will continue to be built...
2027 Subaru Getaway Revealed: A Three-Row Electric SUV With 420 HP And AWD
Subaru unveiled its fourth electric vehicle, the Getaway, a three‑row SUV slated for late‑2026 launch. The model packs dual electric motors delivering 420 hp and all‑wheel drive, achieving 0‑60 mph in under five seconds. It offers more than 300 miles of range from...
Chrysler Pacifica Recalled For Faulty Curtain Airbags
Chrysler is recalling 178,246 Pacifica and Voyager minivans built from 2022 to 2026 because the roof‑line curtain airbags may not retain sufficient pressure during deployment. The defect could reduce side‑impact protection and increase the risk of occupant ejection. About 30%...
2027 Seltos Revealed: Kia's Compact Crossover Gets Telluride-Inspired Design
Kia unveiled the 2027 Seltos at the New York Auto Show, giving the compact crossover a larger, Telluride‑inspired exterior and a longer wheelbase. The model will launch in the United States within three months, offering three powertrain choices—a 2.0‑liter naturally...
2027 BMW 3 Series Teased With Quad Exhaust, But Don't Call It An M3
BMW slipped a camouflaged G50 prototype into an i3 video, revealing a quad‑exhaust M Performance 3 Series likely to be named M350. The model, expected to launch later this year with sales in late‑2026 or early‑2027, should retain a turbocharged...
The New Volkswagen Atlas Gets More Refined
Volkswagen unveiled the 2027 second‑generation Atlas, its flagship three‑row SUV, featuring a retuned 2.0‑liter four‑cylinder engine that now produces 282 horsepower and 253 lb‑ft of torque. The cabin receives a major refresh with a standard 12.9‑inch touchscreen, optional 15‑inch display,...
Kansas Passes Law Protecting Existing Racetracks From Noise Complaints
Kansas lawmakers approved the Motorsports Venue Protection Act, a bill that shields existing racetracks from civil nuisance lawsuits over noise. The House voted unanimously 122‑0, and the Senate approved it 38‑2, sending it to Governor Laura Kelly for signature. Once...
This Is How You Drive A Nitro Funny Car At 330 MPH
Nitro Funny Cars unleash roughly 12,000 horsepower from a 5.0‑liter V8, propelling them past 330 mph and covering a thousand‑foot strip in just over three seconds. The article details the visceral experience of driver Chad Green, whose in‑car video captures the intense...
This $300K Porsche 911 Restomod Swaps Gas Engine For Electric Motor
Kindred Motorworks will launch an electric conversion of the classic Porsche 911, dubbed the G‑Series 911, with production slated for early 2027. The restomod replaces the original flat‑six with a rear‑mounted 375‑horsepower motor and a 62.2 kWh battery, delivering 225 miles...
Koenigsegg Gemera Production Has Finally Begun
Koenigsegg has officially started production of the Gemera, its four‑door hypercar first unveiled in 2020. The limited run of 300 units is already fully pre‑sold, and the new production line runs alongside the CC850 assembly. The Gemera combines a twin‑turbo...
"Leno's Law" Emissions Bill Is Back, And Might Even Pass This Time
California Senate Bill 1392, known as “Leno’s Law,” returns to the state Senate with revised language aimed at granting smog‑exempt status to classic collector cars. The bill limits eligibility to vehicles at least 35 years old, insured as collector cars,...
Magnus Walker Outlaw Collection Outperforms Pre-Auction Estimates
RM Sotheby’s auction of Magnus Walker’s Outlaw Collection generated $2 million from 160 Porsche items, including 16 complete cars, achieving a 100 percent sell‑through rate. The top‑selling lot, a 1967 Porsche 911 S, fetched $308,000, far surpassing its $150,000‑$200,000 estimate. Overall, most of...
Luft Toyko Showcases Porsche Love In A Stunning Setting
Air‑cooled Porsche enthusiasts gathered in Tokyo for the first Luftgekühlt event in Asia, attracting more than 11,600 visitors and 220 classic Porsches displayed on a converted stretch of the KK Line Expressway. Organizers said the turnout exceeded expectations, confirming strong...
Mazda Promises To Keep The Next Miata Under 2,200 Pounds
Mazda has committed to keeping the next‑generation MX‑5 Miata under 1,000 kg (2,204 lb), making it lighter than the current ND3 model sold in the United States. The automaker’s global sales chief, Manabu Osuga, said the company will forgo hybrid or electric...
Subaru’s New Sports Vehicle Planning Office Teases Lifted BRZ
Subaru has created a new Sports Vehicle Planning Office to develop a rally‑spec, turbocharged BRZ with all‑wheel drive and a lifted suspension for the All Japan Rally Championship. The teaser image shows boxy wheel arches, a massive rear wing, roof...
Volkswagen Reveals More Details About Its New Small SUV
Volkswagen unveiled more details on its upcoming ID. Cross, a subcompact electric SUV set to launch in Europe in fall 2026. The model sits on the new MEB+ platform, offering front‑wheel‑drive and three motor outputs ranging from 114 hp to 208 hp. It will...
New C8 Corvette Grand Sport Makes A Surprise Debut
Chevrolet unveiled the new C8 Corvette Grand Sport during the 12 Hours of Sebring, surprising attendees with a wide‑body kit, Admiral Blue paint and red hash‑mark graphics. The concept appears to conceal a rumored 6.7‑liter V8, while a hybrid‑powered Grand Sport X...
This Stunning Single-Seat Dallara Could Be Yours
Italian race car maker Dallara unveiled the Monoposto Stradale, a street‑legal, single‑seat hypercar. The car packs a 395‑horsepower, 2.3‑liter turbocharged engine paired with a six‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and extreme aerodynamic features. RM Sotheby’s will auction the one‑off vehicle in Monaco...
This Is Alfa Romeo's Porsche Boxster Rival That Never Happened
Former Alfa Romeo designer Manuel Diaz revealed a 2008 sketch for a mid‑engine sports car meant to rival the Porsche Boxster. The concept, featuring Alfa’s signature trilobe grille and sleek convertible lines, was intended to position Alfa against premium rivals...
Hyundai's New Pickup Could Use The Chevy Colorado Platform: Report
Hyundai and General Motors are jointly developing a midsize pickup for Central and South America, built on the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31XX platform. The vehicle will feature a reinforced rear axle, diesel powertrain options, and single‑cab configurations tailored to regional preferences....
A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report
Mercedes‑AMG confirmed development of a G63 Cabriolet, a four‑door convertible version of its flagship G‑Class SUV. Production is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2027 at the Graz, Austria plant, with U.S. deliveries expected in 2028. The model...
Jaguar Had Four New Cars In Development Before The Type 00 EV Killed Them
Jaguar scrapped four upcoming models—a refreshed XF, a third‑generation XJ, a second‑generation F‑Pace SUV, and a new F‑Type—to focus exclusively on its Type 00 electric grand tourer. The Type 00 concept, shown in late 2024, will enter production this summer with orders...
The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America
Subaru announced it will cease taking WRX orders in Japan on May 18, effectively ending domestic production of the WRX S4 and STI variants. The move is limited to the Japanese market, with the U.S. model continuing unchanged. U.S. WRX sales...
The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender
Kia’s 2027 Telluride X‑Pro claims a 38.6‑inch wading depth, edging out the Land Rover Defender 110 (35.4 inches) and Ford Bronco Raptor (37 inches). Rivian’s R1S remains the only vehicle with a higher rating at 39 inches. The metric, while niche, highlights Kia’s unexpected...
Ferrari Will Replace Your Touch-Capacitive Steering Wheel Controls With Real Buttons
Ferrari is now offering a dealer‑installed retrofit that replaces the capacitive touch controls on the Purosangue and 12Cilindri steering wheels with traditional tactile buttons. The upgrade mirrors the Amalfi’s recent return to physical switches after owners criticized the SF90’s touch‑only...
Audi A8 Successor Coming Later This Decade: Exclusive
Audi has confirmed that a successor to its flagship A8 will be unveiled toward the end of this decade, rather than being replaced by the upcoming Q9 SUV. The Q9 will sit atop the lineup as a full‑size three‑row SUV,...
Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money
Jerry Seinfeld’s 1992 Mercedes‑Benz 500E, a rare Porsche‑co‑developed sedan, fetched $320,000 at the Amelia Island auction. The car logged just 2,335 miles in 34 years, earning a “near‑new” rating from Gooding & Company. Built partly at Porsche’s Stuttgart‑Zuffenhausen facility, the...
Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6
Kia announced that the 2027 Telluride will drop its 3.8‑liter naturally aspirated V6 in favor of a 2.5‑liter turbocharged four‑cylinder, adding a hybrid option as well. The new turbo I4 produces 311 lb‑ft of torque at 1,700 rpm, surpassing the V6’s 262 lb‑ft...
Bugatti Restores Veyron Prototype That Helped Set Speed Record
Bugatti has completed a six‑month restoration of a pre‑production Veyron Super Sport prototype that logged more than 70,800 km (43,993 miles). The car, which helped pave the way for the 267.8 mph (431 km/h) 2010 speed‑record run, now features production‑spec components while...
Ferrari Is Cooking Up A Hotter V12 SUV With A Meaner Purosangue
Ferrari is set to launch a performance‑focused version of its Purosangue SUV that will keep the naturally aspirated 6.5‑liter V12 engine. Production is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, making it one of five new models Ferrari...
Ram Is Bringing Back A Van You Might Actually Want
Ram is reviving the ProMaster City van for the U.S. market, slated for a 2027 launch. The new model sits on Stellantis' K0 midsize commercial‑van platform shared with the Citroën Dispatch and Opel Vivaro. It will be powered by a...
Rejoice: This Luxurious Mercedes-Benz Minivan Is Coming To America
Mercedes‑Benz is set to launch the VLE, an all‑electric luxury minivan that can seat up to eight passengers. The first model, the VLE 300, will debut with a 272‑horsepower single‑motor drivetrain, followed by the higher‑output VLE 400. A long‑wheelbase version will be...
Honda Will Make New Parts For Your Old Acura NSX
Honda’s Heritage Works division has introduced Honda Heritage Parts, a new line of genuine reproduction components for classic Honda and Acura models, beginning with the first‑generation Acura NSX. The program offers both exact‑spec reproductions and modern compatible parts, and will...
Renault's R-Space Lab Has A Built-In Alcohol Detector
Renault unveiled the R‑Space Lab concept, a compact one‑box vehicle designed to explore flexible interior layouts and digital cockpit integration. The concept features a full‑width OpenR Panorama display, steer‑by‑wire steering, and a built‑in tactile alcohol detector aimed at younger drivers....