Take a look at a press release for any modern vehicle launch, and you’ll notice an interesting trend. In recent years, automakers have stopped focusing on engine specs, placing them far lower in the announcement than they used to. That’s for good reason, according to Ford’s vice chair, John Lawler, who said that buyers don’t care about powertrains the way they did in the past.

Ford jumped into the street truck world with the Maverick Lobo earlier this year, but now it’s the F-150’s turn. The automaker recently announced the new 2025 F-150 Lobo, which brings a long list of appearance changes to the lower-level STX trim.

Like Americans, Canadian car buyers have access to a range of electric vehicle models, but also like their neighbors to the south, they don’t see the rainbow of affordable EVs from China that many Europeans do. A recent survey showed that buyers in the country want that to change, finding that more than half support lower tariffs that allow more affordable vehicle models to enter the market.

Tesla recently updated the Model Y and Model 3, leaving the S and X slightly behind the curve. That just changed, as the automaker announced updates to the two more expensive vehicles, and prices are climbing as a result.

Most expected the Ford Mustang GTD to cost more than $300,000, but there hasn’t been a confirmation of that price in the time since the car’s announcement. We now have that confirmation, as an owner has reached out to Car and Driver to share their new GTD’s window sticker, which shows a starting price of $327,960 before options.

On Thursday, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann called for Europe to build small, affordable automobiles akin to Japanese Kei cars. He also suggested that these vehicles should be subject to different regulatory requirements, with a focus on lowering costs.

The automaker from Korea will be serving an extra helping of kimchi on the Ioniq 6 when the N variant debuts later this year.

President Biden’s administration approved of California’s gas vehicle phase-out plans, but today, President Trump took action to block the state’s electrification efforts. The president signed joint resolutions earlier today that block California’s eventual gas-vehicle sales prohibition.

We’ve been hearing news of tanking Tesla sales in Europe for a while now, but owners on the Old Continent are now taking the automaker to court. French Tesla owners are suing the company, saying their cars have become symbols of the extreme political right.

General Motors announced that it would no longer install Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in new EVs a while ago, but the GMC Hummer EV’s early release date meant that it slid in under the radar, retaining those features. That’s changing for 2026, as The Drive recently confirmed that GMC is removing the tech from upcoming Hummer EVs.

Ram sells a small, affordable truck in other countries, but Americans have been without one for quite a while now. The automaker hasn’t let go of the idea, however, with executives saying that the recently announced Slate pickup truck has been on their minds.

A new Landmark Edition brings something fresh to this compact crossover.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has bumped a handful of models up the charts, awarding them its coveted “Top Safety Pick Plus” award for 2025. However, some of those are dependent upon a specific manufacturing date — as specific updates ended up being the deciding factor.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced his endorsement of a US-China trade deal negotiated in London. The arrangement would reportedly allow the United States access to rare earth minerals and magnets necessary for automotive production while still raising tariffs on Beijing to 55 percent.

A graphic supplied with the news that GM is plowing billions into new facilities suggests the next Bolt EV may appear earlier than expected, and the next Blazer might move its production to the States.

Say goodbye to the Chevrolet Blazer EV RS.

While the big-dog Bronco might be getting a hefty price cut, other trims are getting more expensive.

Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have jointly announced that their Fuso and Hino truck subsidiaries will “integrate on an equal footing and cooperate in the areas of commercial vehicle development, procurement, and production.” The goal will be for the partnership to yield a new holding company by April of 2026.

Everyone in the U.S. auto industry has been chasing Tesla for the top spot in EV sales, with Ford and Hyundai long locked in a battle for second place. General Motors, which owns a handful of brands, has seen impressive EV sales growth, recently propelling it ahead of Ford for the second-place spot.

BMW will soon share some of its tariff costs with buyers. Cars Direct recently reported that the automaker would bump pricing on many models by as much as 1.9 percent starting July 1, which could increase buyers’ costs by $2,500 on some vehicles.

General Motors’ EV sales have grown significantly, with Chevrolet now gunning for Tesla’s top spot. Cadillac has announced a few new models in recent months, and the latest is the Optiq-V, a rowdier version of the brand’s Chevy Equinox EV-based SUV.

The electrically focused BYD has announced plans to grow operations in South Africa through 2026. Reports have suggested that the Chinese automaker has issued a target of nearly tripling its dealer network inside the country.

The French Defense Ministry has reached out to Renault to ask it to produce military drones. French leadership believes the automaker could supply Ukraine and help with the war effort there. However, no formal decisions have yet been made by Renault.

In what is likely a reaction to tariff taxes put in place by the Trump administration, new data is showing that vehicle shipments to this country have plummeted by about 70 percent.

There have been protests against the Trump Administration's immigration-enforcement actions in Los Angeles over the weekend, and some Waymo autonomous vehicles have been burned.

Despite being one of the most historic car brands around, Chrysler has been going through it lately. The storied American automaker currently only sells two minivan models, but parent company Stellantis hasn’t given up on the Chrysler name just yet. Design boss Ralph Gilles said Chrysler is “ripe for a new chapter,” noting that it will be revamped to draw in “brand-new conquest customers.”

Ram hasn’t been a part of NASCAR Truck Series races for 13 years, but it recently announced a return to the sport in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO, made the announcement at a NASCAR event in Michigan this past weekend, saying that customers and dealers have been clamoring for the move for years.

Facing uncertainty with tariffs, automakers have begun slowly raising prices on new vehicles, but they’re going out of their way not to associate the price increases with President Trump’s trade actions. Several factors are driving this decision, including automakers’ efforts to avoid the president’s attention and manage customers’ perceptions of new car pricing.

Mazda in North America is recalling certain units of the Mazda3 and CX-30 from 2024-2025 model years over an airbag sensor.

Half the fun of owning an expensive car is driving it, but for owners of the most sought-after classic racecars, that can’t happen on a public road. Porsche’s new 963 RSP aims to change that with road-legal construction and a fully built interior.

Ford sells a ton of Explorer SUVs, but almost half a million of them will soon be returning to dealers’ service bays for a recall. The action impacts 492,145 Explorers from the 2016 and 2017 model year, due to an issue that could cause exterior trim pieces to fly off while driving.

Volkswagen’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) has been delayed until later this decade, but the automaker is sharing new details on the upcoming architecture. The automaker recently outlined the platform’s engineering, saying that it could accommodate an internal combustion engine, though not in the way you probably expect.

Ever the purveyor of cars with outsized personalities, MINI has added even more customization options this year.

A pair of former Kia employees have been accused of stealing 1,008 engines from the factory over a period of at least three years. The scheme was worth an estimated $2.3 million. However, the police allegedly said that the real cost was the "widespread impact on industrial operations, stakeholder trust and employment security.”

We joke about cars becoming more advanced and talk about how annoying software updates can be, but Volvo is taking things to another level. Its new smart seatbelt system will arrive in the new EX60 EV in 2026, offering the ability to adapt to passengers’ bodies and improve safety.

Auto enthusiasts can find almost anything to complain about, but that bellyaching doesn’t always get results. That said, Ram heard the chorus of doubts about its decision to nix the Hemi V8 in new trucks and is reviving the engine options for the 2026 model year.

Few people likely view a minivan as a solid birthday gift, but Chrysler is celebrating its 100th anniversary with one. The automaker is commemorating the milestone with the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition, which features exclusive styling elements and unique color options.

BMW's pricing guide for the 2026 model year M3 has leaked online. A base-trimmed M3 looks like it’ll be setting buyers back $78,400. Meanwhile the M3 Competition and Competition xDrive will be priced at $82,600 and $87,700, respectively. That’s an increase of $1,700 across the board before factoring in destination fees or any dealer markups you might encounter. However, the cars appear to be mechanically unchanged.

Automakers generally try to avoid costly supply chain disruptions that can delay vehicle shipments, but one ship packed with hundreds of EVs and other models recently had other ideas. The vessel, loaded with around 3,000 vehicles, had to be abandoned yesterday due to an uncontrolled fire.

Ford has been selling hot hatches for more than four decades, but the automaker’s time in the segment is over. A UK executive from the company recently confirmed that it had stopped taking Focus ST orders, saying that all units through the end of production had been reserved.

Ranking up there with news that the ‘sky is blue’ and ‘water is wet’, it should not surprise our informed readers to learn the so-called Average Marketed Price of a new vehicle in this country has once again crested the $50,000 mark.

Despite encountering numerous hurdles that led many to believe the company was dead in the water, Faraday Future still exists and is now plotting an entire vehicle lineup. This includes the FX Super One, which is supposed to have its private launch event later this month. But that’s just kicking things off, as the brand allegedly has prototypes for numerous models ready to go.

The next Nissan Leaf will arrive as an electric crossover instead of the hatchback we’ve seen for years, and the automaker is expected to make a range of improvements to the EV, from better aerodynamics to a significantly longer range estimate. Nissan recently shared more photos of the new vehicle, along with a few new details.

The Polestar 4 started showing up in teasers and media reports a few years ago, but it saw significant delays and won’t start reaching buyers’ driveways until this fall. The automaker recently confirmed the long-delayed EV’s arrival, noting a higher-than-expected starting price and a South Korean production location.

The Toyota Celica is one of those cars that is almost universally loved, but it has been two decades since the sporty coupe has graced dealers’ lots. The rumor mill has been busy in recent years, as spy shots and trademark applications have suggested that a new Celica could be on its way. Those whispers recently gained a lot more credibility, as MotorTrend reported that Toyota gave dealers a sneak peek at the new car, which could arrive with a gas-powered engine.

Electric vehicles have become better over the years, picking up more range and faster charging features, but American car buyers remain skeptical. A recent study from AAA found that just 16 percent of U.S. adults were “likely” or “very likely” to purchase an EV for their next vehicle, while the percentage of people who said they were unlikely to buy one was much higher.

As with all reports stemming from ‘unnamed sources’, it would be wise to take this information with large grains of salt. Still, even the specter of this happening is too big not to mention.

The latest addition to Bentley’s tony SUV proves that at least one person at the brand must be fun to hang out with.

The automotive industry appears to have come to the realization that China controls nearly every meaningful supply chain that pertains to building cars. Last week, automotive executives were specifically expressing concerns about a potential shortage of rare-earth magnets forcing production stoppages and factory closures. While that sounds like it’ll primarily be a problem for the drive motors all-electric vehicles, the issue is supposed to be all encompassing.

Remember when Dodge released the “limited-production” Hellcat Durango, only to re-release it more than once after the initial run sold out? Owners of the original SUV remember, and they’re currently locked in a legal battle with the automaker over claims of having been misled about the Durango Hellcat’s time on sale. With that said, it shouldn’t be surprising to hear that Dodge isn’t done with the Hellcat-powered SUV just yet, and is planning a round of new units for 2026.

The Honda Prologue has long been one of the best EV deals in the industry, thanks to aggressive incentives and discount programs. Those efforts will continue in the 2025 model year, as CarsDirect recently reported about a deal that could give buyers some of the best deals seen for the SUV yet.

Ford has issued another recall, this time for the F-150 Lightning. The automaker is recalling almost 30,000 of the electric trucks for an issue with the ball joint construction that could cause a nut to come loose.

Despite routinely teasing the public with exotic design concepts, BMW leadership has confessed that producing a supercar is simply is not in the cards right now. While the brand admits that it would like to manufacture something as wild as the Nazca M12 or Vision M Next, doing so would be an expensive gamble at an inopportune time.

If there’s anyone on whom to be counted for a brash, V8-powered SUV in the 2026 model year, it’s Dodge.

Pour one out for yet another manual transmission that’s gone to the great parking lot in the sky. Going forward, the little Nissan Versa will only be available with a CVT.

Drivers might be more willing to take EVs on road trips, but high charging costs could put a damper on the fun, at least north of the border.

Reports have alleged that China’s Ministry of Commerce has been looking into automakers over concerns that they may have misrepresented new vehicle sales. Apparently, there have been a sizable number of “zero-mile vehicles” appearing on used lots, suggesting companies may have been handing brand-new vehicles to dealers at a large discount to help pad monthly sales figures.

Americans and Europeans don’t agree on everything, but a recent statement from Volkswagen China’s CEO shows we’re alike in at least a few areas when it comes to vehicle design. The executive said that European buyers want “tactile controls, long-term durability, and driving dynamics” instead of a ton of touchscreen buttons, which is something American enthusiasts have been shouting about for years.

After sitting out of a crucially important midsize segment for far too long, Jeep is poised to re-enter the game with a new Cherokee.

We started hearing rumbles that Elon Musk’s time in Washington was coming to a close a couple of weeks ago, but the process now appears to be well underway. Late yesterday, an official told Reuters that Musk would be leaving the administration and that his “off-boarding will begin tonight.”