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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When the first autonomous vehicles moved from the drawing boards to the test tracks, they were envisioned as not having steering wheels, gas pedals, etc. When Google, later Waymo, rolled out its early concept cars, the little eggs on wheels came sans controls.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Mitsubishi has been teasing the Pajero for next year, with the U.S. likely to see the model arriving as the returning Montero several months later. It’s clear that there’s a lot riding on the SUV, with some of us convinced that the vehicle is the company’s last hope to become more than it is today.
Because standard six-figure electric Escalades are simply too proletarian for the country club, Cadillac has decided to join the hyper-personalized luxury racket.
The essence of the Ford Mustang hasn’t been tinkered with too much during its six decades of existence. Sure, there was the Mustang II in the middle ’70s and the powered-down version that followed in the late 1970s and early ’80s, but Mustangs are generally Mustangs.
Ford gave franchise dealers an early glimpse at a new entry-level crossover during a recent meeting in Las Vegas, showcasing preliminary design concepts for an affordable subcompact expected to launch around 2029 with a target starting price of $25,000.
Volkswagen may be facing some issues, but one area is knows where its bread is buttered is with its U.S. lineup of SUVs. That certainty is reflected in the revamped 2027 Atlas Cross Sport the company revealed Monday.
As the 1980s came to an end, it became apparent that trucks would be the future of commuting and family hauling in America. Isuzu was making a real effort to sell its cars here at that time, but the Trooper II was its biggest American sales star. Here's an early first-generation example, now residing in a Denver self-service boneyard .
The era eventually deemed OBD-I was a difficult one for consumers and independent mechanics alike. Between about 1981 and 1995, manufacturers created their own proprietary vehicle data connections, diagnostic tools, code parameters, DTC numbering, and display methodologies. It created a tangled web that was a relative nightmare for anyone without access to an OEM diagnostic computer. Paper clips in hand, Americans dealt with the system until standardization was forced upon the industry by California’s Clean Air Resources Board (CARB). OBD-II was mandated for 1996 model year vehicles and introduced a whole new problem for the independent and shade tree mechanics and aftermarket parts manufacturers.
President Donald Trump took his ongoing campaign against electric vehicles a step further during a speech at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas, taking direct aim at EV drivers themselves.
Japanese automakers were forced to suspend operations due to the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that rattled Kyushu Island last week. While most have since resumed operations, some part suppliers are still struggling. This is assumed to further hamper production, with some brands acknowledging that they cannot yet confirm a full recovery.
Stellantis’ Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division has developed a working prototype system designed to eliminate turbo lag on its forced-induction engines. Called "eBoost Air," the technology uses an electric compressor to deliver instantaneous low-end boost, bridging the responsiveness gap before conventional exhaust-driven turbochargers take over.
Ford Motor Co. isn’t giving up on EVs just yet. Last year, it revealed plans for its Universal Electric Vehicle platform designed to make EVs cheaper to produce — and cheaper to buy — while giving Ford plenty of flexibility on the type of electric vehicle it could build.
A spirited conversation with Kira Shishkin, creator and CEO of news text service informed.now that looks at how it works, how stories and links are chosen and why he thinks its daily feeds better serve those tired of news that contains ads, clickbait and clutter.
Ford’s been teasing the arrival of its first-ever midsize electric pickup truck for months now, revealing today that the name of the latest member of the “Ford Tough” family is Fathom.
Poullard immediately pulled out her smartphone and began recording. In the video, which quickly went viral after being posted to social media, Poullard presses the service department on why her engine had been torn down. After initially claiming nobody had touched the vehicle, the service manager eventually admits on camera that technicians had been pulling parts off her SUV to complete repairs on another customer's car without her knowledge or authorization.
The T800 from EngineAI is a full-size humanoid robot designed for strength, mobility, and real-world applications. According to EngineAI, the robot stands roughly between 5.7 feet and 6 feet tall and weighs under 190 pounds, making it suitable for human-centric environments.
The electric vehicle arena is littered with far more losers than winners. For every Tesla there is a Fisker, Faraday Future, Canoo, and Lordstown Motors. Many of the EV failures could be predicted early on while others put up a good fight.
In this episode, we break down the ultimate line-up of Volkswagen diagnostic tools to help you decide which one best fits your needs. Whether you just want to monitor your battery health or you are ready to tackle advanced retrofits and SFD unlocks, we have you covered.
Leaked dealer order guides from Ford indicate the F-150 will no longer be offered with the current base engine starting next year. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost will be replaced with a slightly larger V6, while the Blue Oval likewise increases availability of the 5.0-liter V8.
Elevated fuel prices drove buyers toward Honda's most efficient models in July, and the results showed up across the company's hybrid lineup. Americans purchased 36,609 Honda hybrids last month, setting a new July record, as the national gas average climbed to $4.10 per gallon — up 95 cents from a year ago.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles due to problems with the vehicles’ suspensions that can result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
These days, nearly all of the Porsches you'll find in American car graveyards will be Cayennes . From the early 1980s through the middle 2010s, the 924 was the Porsche junkyard king , and discarded examples still show up now and then. Here's a first-U.S.-model-year 924 that now resides in Greeley, Colorado .
We began our deep dive into the history of on-board diagnostics last week. OBD began in earnest on the 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 when it launched with an engine that featured electronic fuel injection. Regulation pushed things forward over the years: Emissions standards and monitoring were required by law, and manufacturers had to implement some sort of system to provide diagnostics. What resulted was a proprietary connector that linked the car to the proprietary OEM diagnostic computer, and it provided real-time information. It would later be called the OBD-I era.
German automakers seem to be in particularly rough shape these days. While BMW is asking 8,000 employees to pack their bags, Volkswagen is coming off an announcement that it would be laying off an estimated 35,000 people over the next few years in the home country. Globally, VW is supposedly considering cutting about 100,000 jobs.
For a long time a “lease” was a dirty word in automotive buying circles. However, it began to gain favor in the early part of this century, reaching a high of about 30 percent just before the pandemic hit.
Rivian exceeded analysts’ expectations for revenue and raised its full-year production forecast based on early response to the R2, the company’s second vehicle.
The Honda S2000 is a JDM legend that has been a favorite among car enthusiasts for decades, and RJ De Vera's build is one that has garnered a lot of attention. In this video, I take a closer look with RJ to discuss whether it can be considered the perfect build.
The latest study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) confirmed what many people have believed for decades: You are more likely to die in a small car than in a large one. According to its latest data, more than half of the 2023 model-year vehicles with the highest driver death rates are smaller cars.
It's not the most collectable car in the world, but when the AMC Ambassador ceased production in 1974, it held the record as the longest-produced model name in the U.S. at the time. Let's dive into its half-century of history!
General Motors announced last week that its military vehicle division, GM Defense, is working with U.S. government to develop the newest version of its tactical truck. This isn’t a big surprise, GM created a whole division to meet the military’s mobility needs.
General Motors and Ford have slogged through a tough first half of 2026, but both are optimistic about the second half of the year, raising their earnings expectations for the year and the reason for their glasses being half full can be summed up in one word: trucks.
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate that could lead to the Volvo and, perhaps more shockingly, Mercedes-Benz being banned from selling vehicles in the United States.
Author, marketing and PR powerhouse Don McLean is back on Tales From the Beat to discuss with host Ed Garsten, his new platform for democratizing PR for those who can't afford to pay for a PR agency, how AI has changed story pitching and release creation and its limitations.
Ford Motor Co. is making a dramatic return to the defense sector after a 36-year hiatus. The Blue Oval has officially secured a contract from the Department of Defense to develop prototypes for the U.S. Army’s next-generation light tactical vehicle program, aiming for what it describes as its largest military contract opportunity since the Cold War era.
Last week, the United States Senate Commerce Committee approved new legislation that could endanger Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars’ ability to sell vehicles within what has historically been one of their largest markets.
The modern automobile contains many complex systems, and is designed to identify its own issues as they arise via on-board diagnostics (OBD). Since 1996, nearly every potential fault within those systems is coded by OBD-II into one of four areas: Powertrain (P), Body (B), Chassis (C), or Network (U). But it wasn’t always this simple, as each manufacturer created their own Wild West of individual error identification methodologies, codes, and proprietary diagnostic devices. And the entire system is about to change again, as OBD-II is replaced by a more complex framework. Let’s dive in like we just pulled a P0420.
Genuine mid-1970s-style custom vans still show up in the car graveyards, a good half-century after they reached their cultural zenith , but it's tough to find one that has remained largely intact. Here's a Chevy Van at a Denver junkyard that's an honest time capsule, down to its authentic purple shag carpeting.
There are moments in automotive history when everything lines up perfectly great designers, serious engineering brains, a glorious badge from the past — and yet, somehow, the whole thing collapses.
MobED, short for Mobile Eccentric Droid, is an autonomous mobility platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group. Designed as a low, flat robotic “skateboard,” MobED serves as a universal base for delivery robots, logistics platforms, research equipment, and service applications.
A lot changed at American Motors from 1962 to 1968, and one way to unravel that history is to follow the lineage of this 1968 Rebel SST convertible. Plus, it's a lot of fun to drive on a beautiful fall day ....
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 565,691 Ford Broncos after determining a faulty wiring harness could start a fire in the vehicles’ engine compartment. At least 15 instances of fires have been reported to the automaker.
Speed Academy inspects a budget BMW M5 to determine if the vehicle is a viable project car. After discovering significant paint and cosmetic issues under a vinyl wrap, the team figures out its next steps.
First Jaguar decides to adopt a completely new look and feel while shifting to an all-electric lineup. Now, it’s rough-and-tumble, yet sophisticated and well-dressed sibling is building a …CAR??!!
BMW of North America is recalling over 318,000 vehicles due to the potential for the starter in the vehicles’ 4-cylinder engines to fail, and in some cases, catch fire.
Bozi Tatarevic examines the compatibility of GR Corolla strut assemblies and calipers with a Prius Prime, analyzing mounting points, dimensions, and tolerances. The process involves test-fitting the hardware to check for interference and measuring ride height changes.
Despite previous claims that it would be electrifying its entire fleet by 2030, Cadillac is poised to continue running with combustion models. We now have confirmation that this will include the returning three-row XT6 SUV and performance-focused CT5-V Blackwing sedan — or at least its direct successor.
Nissan revealed today it plans offer the Leaf Nismo — in Japan only. The Leaf is the OG of mainstream electric vehicles. And as Nissan looks to revitalize its lineup to bring it back from the brink, it’s been expanding the number of vehicles that get the Nismo performance treatment.
I happened to have the 2026 Mazda3 Sport GT Turbo and the 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line in the same week so I decided to stick them in the same video so here we are! They both even have red interiors. Come for a drive with me!
The automotive world was in a dither last week when rumors surfaced that EV startup, Lucid Motors, hired AlixPartners, a financial consulting firm, to well, consult. Since the arrival of AlixPartners often portends a company’s bankruptcy filing, tongues got to wagging.
During nearly 20 years of documenting interesting junkyard machinery , I've written about a half-dozen discarded examples of the original Ford Maverick (plus four of the Maverick's Mercury-ized siblings ). None of those cars had the Grabber trim package , disappointingly, but now I've found a genuine Grabber in a New Mexican boneyard.
We conclude our coverage of the Jeep Wagoneer today, and close out a series that began in February . Last week, we reviewed sales and pricing details for the SJ Wagoneer in its long run from 1963 to 1991. Today we take a look at the same information for other types of Wagoneers Jeep offered to various levels of success from 1984 through today. It seems that since the '80s, Jeep pretty consistently underestimated the attachment owners had to the SJ Wagoneer, yet overestimated the draw of the Wagoneer name when applied to other vehicles.
Subscription fatigue appears to be reaching its zenith and select automakers seem to have noticed. Stellantis, which owns Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler, has announced that it will soon be making numerous connected services free for 10 years.
Even the most progressive politicians have a breaking point. For San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, that point was provided by brain-dead robotaxis turning the Fourth of July holiday weekend into a total traffic nightmare.
When the United States government announced that automakers would be issued billions in tariff refunds, some of their customers noticed that they had already paid the difference by way of increased vehicle prices. One man is using this as the basis of a class-action lawsuit against Ford that demands the company repay him for already having absorbed the cost.
Looking at the June 2026 consumer demand metrics reveals fascinating shifts in consumer preferences, the enduring power of classic nameplates, and how electrification is rewriting the rules of traditional vehicle segmentation.
Several weeks ago, Roush Performance announced that it was developing something in collaboration with Ram. Since the company is best known for producing factory modified performance vehicles for Ford, the news was treated as lightly scandalous. But that has not prevented their newfound partnership from bearing fruit.
As of July 7, 2026, the second phase of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation (GSR2) mandates that every newly registered passenger car and light commercial van must be equipped with an Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) system.
The Mercedes-Benz VLE is coming to North America! This is an electric luxury family van and it’s high-tech and high-comfort. Come driving through Bilbao, Spain with me!!
For two decades now, automakers have worked to make it easier, and in theory safer, to change the radio station, adjust your seat while talking on the phone and driving. Touchscreens were supposed to take safety and convenience to the next level.
Studies have suggested that modern vehicle interfaces are significantly more cumbersome to use than their now-vintage counterparts. Sadly, recent testing out of Sweden has shown that things have only gotten worse over the last few years.
If you watch much television, you’ve likely seen the commercial where the dejected teenage boy walks away from a cheering group of soccer players — U.S. Men’s National Teams jokes here! — and from inside the backseat of the car texts his mom that he got cut.
