Ford is back in the news for another recall. The Blue Oval is clawing back more than a million vehicles for a problem that could cause the backup camera to black out or freeze during operation, making a collision much more likely.

Tesla is now offering an interior upgrade for the new Model 3 and Model Y that was previously limited to the Model Y Launch Series. For a couple hundred dollars, the manufacturer will install charcoal “vegan suede” along the top of the dashboard.

Tech bros at Auburn Hills and Seattle are on the outs after the cancellation of a planned tie-up between the automaker and retail giant.

The BMW M2 was already one of the most fun and engaging coupes on the market, but it’s getting better for 2026 with the new M2 CS. Its lightweight design shaves almost 100 pounds from the base car, and it features a significant power boost.

At one point, General Motors was all-in on plans to become an all-electric automaker, but we’re now here talking about the automaker’s nearly $1 billion investment in a new V8 engine line. The move represents the largest single investment GM has ever made in an engine production facility and shows that the future of motoring won’t be all-electric, at least for a while.

Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stepped down in December last year, setting off a months-long executive search. The automaker recently announced the fruits of that labor, as COO Antonio Filosa is stepping into the top spot in late June.

Nissan is currently in the midst of an aggressive restructuring plan to help address declining sales and operational deficiencies. Cost-cutting strategies have included production capping and plant closures, necessitating a sizable number of layoffs. However, the company is now reportedly considering selling its Japanese headquarters.

The Kia EV9 arrived for the 2024 model year to mostly positive reviews, but one glaring issue has always been its price. Top trims’ price tags far exceeded the numbers anyone expected to pay for a Kia, but some variants are becoming less expensive for 2026.

Volvo’s Chinese ownership and heavy overseas production footprint have put it in a uniquely challenging position in the U.S. market, but the automaker is facing significant hurdles in other countries. Yesterday, the company announced up to 3,000 layoffs as it looks to turn the situation around.

I was all but convinced that the new tariff situation would lead Toyota to cancel the GR Corolla, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. The automaker recently announced that it would add GR production output to its UK manufacturing base, which will allow it to produce more cars, though Toyota was adamant that the move had nothing to do with the trade war.

The debate about AI has raged for some time and will surely continue until long after the universe has consumed us all. Stellantis is apparently using the technology to help create a new ad – and we’re not sure how to feel about it.

Nissan is facing an uphill battle as it attempts to turn the corner from flagging sales and uninspiring vehicle designs. Despite those challenges, the Japanese automaker hasn’t given up on its iconic sports cars, including the GT-R. An executive recently told Motor1 that the brand is working on a new Godzilla, saying that it “will be back, without a doubt.”

The House of Representatives recently passed President Trump’s budget bill, which includes a range of controversial add-ons. One of them is an annual registration fee for EVs and hybrids that could add a couple hundred dollars to the cost of ownership.

We’ve been hearing about the Porsche 718’s demise for a while now, but the day has finally come. The automaker’s head of American product communications, Frank Wiesmann, recently told Motor1 that the Boxster and Cayman have reached the final months of production, with the last units expected to roll off the production line in October.

On Thursday, the Senate voted to block California from enacting rules that would totally ban the sale of all new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state had long been using waivers, stemming from the 1970 Clean Air Act, that allow it to set significant emission standards that differ from federal requirements.

The new Dodge Charger Daytona EV has only been on sale for a short while, but the automaker has already trimmed the lineup, removing the base R/T model due to flagging demand. Beyond the fact that its core demographic wants nothing to do with EVs, Dodge’s problems with the car are likely related to its price and two-door configuration, but the company is set to solve one of those problems with a new sedan configuration for 2026.

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently engaged in a pilot program to conduct research along two particularly hairy stretches of interstate. The study includes utilizing speed cameras to assess the roads, presumably before the state decides whether or not make them a permanent fixture. While Washington has been using the devices to track and even contact speeders by mail, the state has held off on issuing any fines.

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is becoming more affordable for 2026 and will introduce a new Trail Boss trim, expanding the model line to three options. While it remains expensive, the new options cut the starting price below $55,000 for the base Work Truck (WT) configuration, and some are eligible for federal tax credits. Chevy said the trucks will arrive on dealers’ lots starting this summer.

Honda is updating its popular HR-V subcompact SUV for the 2026 model year to boost its appeal with younger buyers. The crossover sees updated styling, new tech features, and fresh color options for the model year. Honda recently released pricing details for the SUV, which it said is already arriving on dealers’ lots.

There has been a lot of talk about Tesla CEO Elon Musk stepping down or being fired after his political antics turned many away from the brand, but he has no plans of leaving anytie soon. Musk recently told attendees at the Qatar Economic Forum that he will remain Tesla’s CEO for at least another five years.

Toyota pulled back the curtain on the new sixth-generation RAV4 last night, unveiling a heavily revised compact SUV that features a shift to hybrid-only powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid variant. The 2026 RAV4 will also be available in two new trims, with the GR Sport offering 320 horsepower and performance upgrades.

Several Subaru models are set to become more expensive. Citing “current market conditions,” the automaker said it would update pricing “to offset increased costs while maintaining a solid value proposition for customers.”

Volkswagen long stuck with “real” model names instead of alphanumeric titles for most of its vehicles, but that changed with the ID line of electric vehicles. Now, just a few years later, the automaker is reportedly considering abandoning the ID naming convention for some future EVs.

Ford wanted to capitalize on the popularity of overlanding with its off-road-oriented Transit Trail van, but it soon had to issue a recall because the tires were too beefy to clear the body. We’re now learning that some Transit Trail owners have filed a lawsuit against Ford, saying the automaker knew about the issue before selling the van and claiming that the fixes ruin the van’s off-road capabilities.

Honda’s electrification plan involved a goal of having EVs account for 30 percent of car sales by 2030, but the automaker recently changed its mind. It now plans to draw down EV investments by 30 percent and will instead focus on expediting new hybrid vehicles.

Tesla hasn’t always accepted trade-ins or allowed leaseholders to buy the vehicle at the end of the lease term, which impacted the Cybertruck. It was unable to be traded in for a new Tesla purchase, but the automaker recently opened the door for owners to trade their controversial EVs for a less polarizing model.

We started hearing that Foxconn and other companies had expressed interest in joining the deal after the Honda-Nissan merger talks collapsed, but one of the world’s largest automakers apparently considered jumping into the fray. A recent report states that Toyota offered Nissan a helping hand after the talks ended, but neither company has confirmed or elaborated on the situation.

Love them or hate them, there’s no denying the expansive appeal of the Duck-Duck-Jeep movement. Started by Allison Parliament, who sadly passed away last year, the trend involves placing colorful floating duck toys on other owners’ Jeeps to show enthusiasm about the brand. Now, Hertz is getting in on the fun with its fleet of 2025 Wrangler 4xes. Drivers renting one of the SUVs may find a hidden duck in their vehicle, which comes with surprise offers, discounts, and more.

Whenever you watch old television shows or movies, take note of how colorful the cars in the background happen to be. While some of the vintage hues may have negatively impacted resale value, it’s clear that modern paint options are decidedly bland in comparison to what was once available. Well, Toyota has decided to do the world a solid by offering an all-new color for its vehicles. But it has tragically (and shrewdly) locked the paint scheme behind one of the priciest trims.

While this headline may sound delicious, the 2026 GMC Hummer EV sadly does not come equipped with tasty Alaskan-sourced entrées.

We’re back with a Z4 update today, and it’s an unexpected one. Spring of 2025 saw record rainfall here in southwestern Ohio, and a few weeks ago it rained for five solid days. Factually, the Cincinnati area experienced 7.85 inches of rainfall in April of 2024, compared to its 30-year average of just 4.73 inches. But why should one care about rain if they’ve a watertight hardtop roof?

Though it was heavily delayed, the Tesla Cybertruck quickly became the best-selling electric pickup once it finally arrived. While it’s still selling, the Tesla has been overtaken by a legacy brand’s electric truck, dropping into the number-two spot behind the Ford F-150 Lightning.

We started hearing about Ram’s electrified pickup trucks back in 2023, but we’re now almost halfway through 2025 with nothing to show for it. Even worse, the automaker reportedly delayed the trucks again, making hopeful buyers wait until 2026 or 2027 to get behind the wheel at the earliest.

The electric Dodge Charger Daytona has only been on sale a short time, but the automaker quickly began offering incentives and discounts to move unsold inventory. Now, we’re learning that Dodge may take steps to simplify the lineup, dropping the base R/T trim for the 2026 model year in favor of the range-topping Scat Pack model.

Honda is moving some of its CR-V production out of the U.S., but the decision actually saves jobs. Instead of initiating layoffs, Honda will shift production of export-bound CR-Vs into Canada, but in return, the automaker’s U.S. factory will receive some of the volume produced north of the border.

Toyota announced a new version of the bZ4X a few days ago, changing its name and improving its range and drivetrain. The automaker also revealed the new bZ Woodland, which follows the Subaru Trailseeker as a larger, more rugged version of the brand’s sedate electric crossover.

A while back, Apple announced CarPlay Ultra, a new version of its popular system that expands the display to digital gauge clusters and other in-cabin displays. The first vehicles to feature the tech have begun shipping to the U.S. and Canada, starting with new Aston Martin models.

Japan has officially discontinued all Corolla models on the home market that don’t utilize some level of electrification. Gasoline-only variants have been eliminated to make room for more hybrids, which Toyota believes will help it adhere to increasingly strict emissions regulations.

Earlier this week, Lee Zeldin, top boss at the Environmental Protection Agency, announced via social media he will be directing his department to investigate “fixing” the start/stop systems found in modern vehicles.

Jeep has confirmed that the next Compass can only be had with all-wheel drive if you’re willing to purchase the top electric variant — at least insofar as the European market is concerned. Meanwhile, North American drivers still don't know if they'll be getting a new version of the model at all.

In response to the (ever-changing) tariff taxes deployed by the Trump administration, Nissan is mulling a shift in Sentra production.

I will admit to being skeptical about Slate Auto’s affordable EVs. We’ve heard the “cheap EV is coming” story so many times without an actual result that it feels like just another thing that happens in the electric vehicle world. That said, more than 100,000 people disagree with me, as the company has accumulated six figures of refundable reservations since its reveal a couple of weeks ago.

Waymo operates more than 1,500 vehicles in several cities across the country, including Los Angeles and Austin, but the company is recalling most of them for a software issue. The Google affiliate said more than 1,200 vehicles could have a software glitch that could affect the vehicles’ ability to identify dangers on the road.

The Toyota C-HR was never all that good-looking or fun to drive, but that could be changing in 2026. The automaker recently announced the new C-HR, which will return as an EV with far more power and less radical styling than its predecessor.

Headache-inducing dad jokes in the headline aside, the new Coastal package adds a dose of brightness and capability to the Bronco.

On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives proposed lowering emissions requirements while also ending federal tax incentives pertaining to all-electric vehicles. This initiative is being led by House Republicans and would be executed under more comprehensive tax reform legislation.

The U.S. government’s trade and tariff policies make it seem like we’ll never see Chinese vehicles for sale in our country, but automotive industry executives don’t see it that way. A recent survey from Kerrigan Advisors found that 76 percent of automotive leaders believe Chinese automakers will eventually find their way to the States.

The future of the electric vehicle market in the U.S. is anyone’s guess, but automakers haven’t given up on developing new technologies and powertrain systems for EVs. General Motors recently announced a new battery solution from its joint venture with LG Energy Solution that promises lower costs with no tradeoff on range.

The all-electric Jeep Recon has seen delays and will now release later in 2025 instead of the originally planned 2024 debut. Despite those challenges, Jeep views the vehicle as its “next big thing,” with an executive in the UK saying the brand sees the Recon as its version of the Land Rover Defender.

Update 5/14/25: Jeep reached out to TTAC to emphasize that the Recon competes as a standalone model and does not replace the Wrangler in its lineup.

The Toyota bZ4X has been around for a couple of years now, but it hasn’t made a significant impact due to a few lingering issues, including its range and charging speeds. Toyota has pledged to address those issues with the 2026 bZ, which drops the last half of the too-complicated name and gains a larger battery.

Bollinger Motors, now defaulting on loans, appears to have found itself in a worsening financial situation. The company has been placed into receivership by a federal judge after founder Robert Bollinger sued Mullen Technologies — the startup’s current owner — over a breach in terms pertaining to a $10 million loan he issued in 2024.

Jaguar isn’t a new automaker and shouldn’t make rookie mistakes, but its recent rebrand missed the mark in a way that the company should have seen coming. The automaker apparently realizes its flub, and is expected to fire the ad agency responsible for the rebrand, but the damage may have been done.

Nissan announced that it would ramp up U.S. production of the Rogue in response to President Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles, but the automaker’s global operations are taking a harder hit. The company said it plans to slash around 20,000 jobs worldwide as part of its turnaround plan under its fresh CEO, Ivan Espinosa.

Toyota sells a ton of RAV4s, with almost half a million of the SUVs hitting Americans’ driveways last year alone. It’s selling well despite its age, too, as it has been on sale since 2019 without a complete redesign. That said, Toyota is expected to release a refreshed RAV4 for the 2026 model year, and the automaker’s European arm recently gave us a quick teaser.

The Tesla Model Y was once the best-selling vehicle in the world, but workers building the EV are now being told to stay home for a week due to flagging demand. The automaker reportedly told some assembly workers to take a week off during Memorial Day week or spend that time cleaning and training.

Rumors have been percolating that the next Mazda Miata might be an electric vehicle, or at least electrifed.

Tesla initially promised impressive range numbers of more than 500 miles for the Cybertruck, but the automaker recently decided to kill off the range-extending battery it needed to deliver those numbers.

Volvo is recalling almost half a million vehicles for an issue that could cause the backup camera to blink when in use. In one of the largest actions so far in 2025, the automaker recalled 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. and almost 41,000 in Canada.

President Donald Trump recently met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with the pair reaching an agreement that will reduce some of the tariffs’ impacts, especially on the country’s automakers. The new deal will help save jobs at Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and others, as it significantly lowers tariffs on vehicles imported from Britain.

With the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee fast approaching, Stellantis has decided to issue a couple of teaser images to whet the public appetite. The glimpse provided to us is of the updated interior and revised front fascia. Considering that this is a refresh and not a comprehensive redesign, those may also end up being the biggest changes we see between model years.