Nissan Xterra fans continue to enjoy good news. The latest being the automaker aims to bring back the off-roader with a starting price less than $40,000. That should help Nissan meet its goal of selling 50,000 of the utes annually.
While revealing the next step in its recovery plan, Nissan revealed the all-new 2027 Rogue while confirming what had basically been previously announced: the Xterra is coming back in the U.S.
Joby Aviation is bringing its vision of fast, clean city travel to life through a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic, marking a significant step forward for electric urban aviation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it was ending its investigation into problems with Tesla’s Smart Summon feature, noting the low-speed incidents generally stemmed from owners failing to use it correctly.
As it prepares to phase out the Model S and Model X this month, Tesla may be looking to add a vehicle back to the lineup: a compact SUV, according to reports.
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Mitsubishi is rolling out its 2026 Outlander plug-in hybrid with several improvements and a $2,800 price increase for the newest iteration of its flagship model.
Stellantis secured a five-year deal with Microsoft to have the software giant help the automaker develop more than 100 AI-base initiatives aimed at improving driver safety, cybersecurity, and engineering efforts.
Mitsubishi is recalling 108,046 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid SUVs because a problem with the gas struts that hold the liftgate in the open position. For some vehicles, this will be the second recall for the same problem.
Tesla reported its earnings and revenues jumped by double digits in the first quarter of 2026 despite overall EV sales in the U.S. dropping significantly. Officials expressed excitement about its “positioning” this year as CEO Elon Musk later revealed his new $25 billion investment plan.
Hyundai Motor Co. revealed it has big plans for its biggest market — North America — where it looks to completely update and expand its portfolio by 2030 while looking to grow in the world’s largest market: China.
I find many ex-cop cars in junkyards, as you'd expect, mostly Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors with the occasional Chevy Caprice , Dodge Charger or crunched SUV mixed in here and there. Today, we're going to look at Dearborn's not-so-successful replacement for the Crown Vic P71 , an ex- Tulsa PD prowler now residing at a boneyard in Englewood, Colorado .
During the first four years the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were on sale, Jeep shifted around engine options but left the exterior unchanged while it worked on branding plans. At its 2026 refresh, the base Wagoneer was eliminated. Soldiering on alone was a revised Grand Wagoneer in regular and L long-wheelbase flavors, stripped of some equipment at lower trims for price parity with the cancelled Wagoneer. The exterior edits also removed Wagoneer branding from the front and rear, as Jeep gave up on the idea of Wagoneer as a standalone sub-brand. Today we’ll talk about a casualty of that abandoned sub-brand idea, the Wagoneer S.
This week, the big news was all about Polestar being forced out of the United States due to new rules that prohibit the importation and sale of connected automobiles using code originating from China or Russia. However, everyone is now wondering how exactly Volvo Cars managed to survive this rule when Polestar did not.
Polestar has announced that it will be leaving the United States to prioritize the European market and some are wondering what that means for its preexisting customers.
The U.S. Department of Commerce confirmed what electric vehicle maker Polestar warned its dealers about in 2024: the company cannot sell vehicles in the United States after the 2026 model year.
The launch of 5th generation F-series for the 1967 model year was going to be big for Ford Motor Co. Ford has seen tremendous growth in sales in the 4th generation and Ford wanted to see that growth continue.
Jaguar Land Rover North America announced plans to recall over 250,000 Land Rover Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender models from the past six model years due to a problem that could prevent the driver’s airbag from deploying.
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Porsche reportedly opting to snub volumes to chase margins, with the CEO going so far as to suggest the automaker will be reducing its own production capacity.
Looking to battle for sales in the outdoor-adventure SUV segment, Honda plans to revive the Element crossover in North America in the second quarter of 2029.
If you’re looking to “Buy American” then head to the nearest Tesla store because the Model 3 and Model Y are the most American vehicles money can buy in 2026, according to the 2026 Cars.com American-Made Index.
The 2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport levels up Honda’s rugged three‑row SUV with sharper exterior styling, a more premium cabin, and meaningful tech upgrades that family‑SUV shoppers search for.
Volvo articulated haulers are extreme off-road machines designed to move massive loads across some of the most inhospitable terrain on Earth. Used in construction, mining, infrastructure, and defense operations, these haulers are built to perform where traditional vehicles fail.
A recent study suggests that increases in average vehicle size have contributed to thousands of unnecessary pedestrian fatalities over the last few years.
It gets better in every way for this new-gen Mazda CX-5. I cover the mid-trim GS or Select / Preferred and the top GT-Premium / Premium Plus in this video.
Toyota’s long national nightmare is over. The automaker’s $2 billion investment in its Kentucky plant began paying off as the first all-new RAV4 rolled off the production line after months of asking buyers to be patient.
The last time we saw an IHC vehicle in this series was all the way back in 2020, when we admired a 1959 Metro-Mite step van at the Denver U-Pull-&-Pay . Today, we're returning to the very same boneyard and one of the very last full-size IHC pickups ever built.
Over the past two weeks we took a deeper dive into the blocky exterior details of the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and its yacht-violin inspired interior . The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer would have entered their fifth model year in 2026, accompanied by a refresh. However, Jeep celebrated the occasion by dropping the most popular model of the two.
Mitsubishi is refocusing on North America and has said it would release new or updated models every year between now and 2030. This includes several versions of the Outlander, a new pickup truck, the Eclipse Sportback EV, and the returning Pajero/Montero SUV. However, it sounds as though the latter model won’t be coming out as soon as we had all hoped.
Welcome back to another episode of the VW ID Talk podcast! In this episode, we are taking the ID.4 and the ID. Buzz out for an ultimate EV camping field test.
Chrysler has several new vehicles in development right now, including some affordable crossovers. While the automaker seems to have dropped the pretense of being a premium brand, something that arguably hasn’t been true for decades, it still wants to offer vehicles that boast cabins that border on luxurious. There’s allegedly a plan in place to ensure that happens.
It's no secret that the NASCAR Next Gen car has had a hard time on short tracks and road courses because it's so hard to pass. Let's dig into the details of how yaw angle and downforce impact passing on short tracks and what the latest solution from NASCAR will do.
Waymo LLC recalled 3,871 vehicles equipped with its fifth generation Automated Driving System because it may allow the vehicle to drive into closed freeway construction zones at speed instead of following required detours.
Unsurprisingly, new electric vehicle sales were down nearly 22 percent in May compared to last year, but used EVs were on the move, sales rising 24.7 percent on a year-over-year basis.
Stellantis became the latest auto company to get into the autonomous mobility market, forming a new partnership with Wayve and Uber to develop self-driving vehicles for use as robotaxis in a global fleet.
Chevrolet finally revealed the updated Silverado 1500, giving us a sampling of what’s to come for the 2027 model year. This is the first totally new full-size pickup from the brand in almost a decade and likewise serves as the landing zone for the new hardware that General Motors will undoubtedly be installing into models like the Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and GMC Yukon.
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma was completely redesigned a couple of years ago so there’s not much that’s new for the 2026 model year. Check out the highlights here.
The Argo Sasquatch, deployed by GlobalMedic, is an amphibious search-and-rescue vehicle designed to operate in extreme conditions where traditional trucks, boats, and ambulances fail.
Everything old is new again at Stellantis these days, the most recent example being Jeep revealing two new Grand Cherokee variants for the 2027 model year: Trailhawk and Overland.
In our not-so-humble opinion, BMW design has gone off the rails. Automotive expert Jim Hall examines the history of this German luxury car brand and helps us peer into the future of the automaker.
Denver has found itself in a position where it needed to deactivate its automated traffic camera network and the timeout has reportedly resulted in a situation where auto thefts actually declined.
In episode 004 of Spanners, we meet Mike Pixley, a car enthusiast with a passion for English classics and a history of blending artistry with automotive restoration. From restoring and tracking his Lotus Elan before sending it back to its homeland in England to breathing new life into his first MGA with a “wabi-sabi” approach, Mike’s journey is anything but ordinary.
The average price of a used vehicle jumped to its highest level in three years in May as reduced inventory levels pushed the amount paid toward $27,000.
It took until 2022 for me to find a Nissan Leaf in a self-service car graveyard, and since that time discarded Leaves have become commonplace in such places (at least in California). I knew the Fiat 500e wouldn't be far behind, and I was right. This first-year 500e now resides in a Denver self-service junkyard .
Privacy has become a major concern for people as modern technologies continue growing more invasive. Nowhere is this more apparent than within the automotive realm, as driver monitoring systems and roadside surveillance have been largely normalized.
American Honda recalled more than 1 million Accord Hybrids, CR-V Hybrids, and CR-V Fuel Cell vehicles from the 2023 to 2026 model years due to a faulty inflator bottle in the flat tire repair kit in each model.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off this weekend in cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico millions will be rooting for their home country. In the U.S., George Washington may be the most passionate fan of the U.S. men’s team ever as a win by the host country could win him a 2026 Jeep Wrangler.
Welcome back to another episode of VW ID Talk! Today, Jeremy is back to show off an incredible DIY modification to his "smiley" ID. Buzz: a fully functional frunk!
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Long dormant in North America, Mitsubishi Motors is suddenly alive and kicking. In the past several weeks, the company announced plans to add a new SUV and pickup truck to its lineup and is back with another new offering — the all-electric 2027 Eclipse Sportback.
The 2026 Acura Integra brings sharp styling, a sporty attitude, and precision‑crafted performance to Acura’s lineup. In this review, I break down its key highlights — design, powertrain, tech, and overall driving feel — to help you decide if it’s the right pick.
Jeep has decided to recall more than 1 million Wrangler and Gladiator models that pose a potential fire risk. Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the potential hazard persists even when the vehicle is not running.
What a lovely piece of art on wheels with a roaring V8 under the hood! I will miss this one when it’s gone. It’s the last year for the Lexus LC 500 and this is car 002 of 550 for North America.
She's been a top comms exec everywhere from General Motors to companies in the healthcare, home improvement and bedding industries, and now Noreen Pratscher runs her own consultancy, Pratscher Communications.
Toyota vehicles have long been known to hold their resale values exceptionally well. But the market is now confronting a situation where some used RAV4s are actually surpassing their original MSRPs.
Prior to the highly anticipated relaunch of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer there were several years of delays. Some of those were the fault of FiatChrysler and Stellantis: It seemed they could not decide the product’s positioning internally, nor upon which base the large SUV was to sit. Other delays to launch were global in nature, as the COVID pandemic occurred at the approximate time Stellantis wanted its new product to debut. But the new Ram-based SUVs finally made it to market in 2022, and their exterior styling was (and is) the cause of some debate.
About a year ago, I found a U.S.-market 1999 Subaru Legacy wagon with right-hand-drive and 431,702 miles on its odometer in a Denver car graveyard. I thought it would be quite a while before I found another, but then I found this '91 in a junkyard in Carson City, Nevada .
When it launched in 1975, the AMC Pacer was the company's most successful new product, ever. But the success quickly unraveled, as the Pacer became a costly flop that may have doomed American Motors.
Our roads have become a parade of nondescript crossovers in drab paint jobs. But it wasn’t always like this and there’s evidence that something other than grayscale may soon be back on the menu.
The Toyo Tires Ferret is a one-of-one off-road build based on a 1959 British Ferret military scout vehicle, reimagined to showcase the durability of Toyo Open Country M/T tires.
Ford Motor Co. announced it recalled 419,967 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2018 to 2022 model year. The action aims to resolve a problem with the front seat belt retractor pretensioners.
In this episode of the UrbanEV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy engage in a lively conversation with Nigel Gordon Stewart, the chairman and CEO of Austin Motor Co.
Most automakers reporting May sales had reason to celebrate, but Ford isn’t one of them, revealing its results were down 13.6 percent compared to year ago numbers.
Scout!!!!! Coming as an EREV first but BEV (fully EV) is still coming too. Side note: I’m 5’1” for reference. I got A LOT of comments on my social videos/shorts about how big these look next to me.
Welcome back to the VW ID Talk podcast! In this episode, Harley from Peace Vans joins the show to discuss the newly announced 2027 Volkswagen model lineup, with a focus on the highly anticipated return of the ID. Buzz.
Toyota has previewed even hotter versions of its already piping-hot hatchback. For 2027, the world will be receiving the track-focused GRMN Corolla, which the manufacturer dubbed the “ultimate” version of the GR Corolla.
Also check out Drive Culture on YouTube . Drive Culture is detailed car review YouTube channel hosted by the ultimate car enthusiast, Jonathon Rivers. Who is Jonathon Rivers? Well, he's a 15-year-plus auto industry veteran, who was born and raised in the Motor City!
New vehicle sales have been steadily declining since 2025 and the industry sentiment appears to be that this is fine. Despite there formerly being a push to return to the production volumes considered normal prior to 2020, automakers haven’t seemed terribly concerned that they’re still about a million customers shy of what was formerly considered normal. But that could change as the industry is assumed to continue shrinking into next year.
Despite consistent reports that basically every automaker in existence is moving further away from manual transmissions , Nissan has offered a nugget of hope. The brand has suggested that demand for the formerly standard transmission type was slowly coming back.
I'm always happy to find obscure special-edition vehicles during my junkyard travels , the rarer the better. Today, our Junkyard Find is one of just 2,821 Freedom Edition XJ Cherokees sold for the 2000-2001 model years, now residing in a car graveyard near the Tesla factory .
After the unsuccessful relaunch of the Grand Wagoneer nameplate on the ZJ platform in 1993, the storied model name was put on ice. The years rolled by as SUVs of all sizes continued to gain popularity and morph into the adjacent Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). This was great news for Jeep, which saw its sales increase throughout subsequent two decades. During that time the Grand Wagoneer name was not entirely forgotten: Various projects aimed at resurrecting a Grand Wagoneer came and went but never moved past the ideation stage. But that was about to change.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into nearly 115,000 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles after receiving complaints about a left rear toe link separation in some 2023 and 2024 model year vehicles.
Despite consistent reports that basically every automaker in existence is moving further away from manual transmissions, Nissan has offered a nugget of hope. The brand has suggested that demand for the formerly standard transmission was slowly coming back.
Volkswagen will be completely abandoning the manual transmission at the end of this year. VW presently offers just one model with a clutch, the Jetta GLI. But the plan is to scrub the manual option on the sport sedan and run exclusively with the DSG.
Have you ever wondered exactly when your EV's brake lights illuminate during one-pedal driving? Unlike traditional gas cars with a simple mechanical pedal switch, modern EVs use software to calculate your rate of deceleration — making the brake lights a bit of a mystery from the driver's seat.
In this MARS Archive story, we catch up with Luke, Michigan’s go-to guy for all things Toyota Tercel. With a garage full of 80s Tercels, shelves stacked with rare parts, and a YouTube channel of over 3,000 subscribers, Luke has built a community around one of the quirkiest and most lovable off-road platforms out there.
While the United States continues to endure elevated fuel prices, California recently signaled that it may be just weeks away from a legitimate energy crisis. But how exactly does a net oil exporter, like the U.S., even run into a situation where there’s not enough gasoline for domestic residents?
Honda plans to stop production of the current generation of its Ridgeline midsize pickup truck during final quarter of the year. It will resume building the new version of the model in 2028 when it can meet federal emissions rules.
Longtime WWJ, Detroit journalist Jeff Gilbert's career has taken him from covering Dr. Death — Jack Kevorkian — to becoming the foremost broadcast automotive beat reporter in the nation, often heard on the now-defunct CBS Radio News Network.
Out of all the ostentatious European machinery that became wealth-flaunting signifiers for newly rich Americans during the middle 1980s, which was the cocainiest ? I've found a discarded example of one of the strongest contenders for that title, now residing in a Denver car graveyard .
