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Peugeot Polygon Concept: The Future of EVs with Hyper Square Steering and i-Cockpit Technology

THIEVES IN SUITS: Michigan GM Dealer Caught Lying Twice About Used Car Sales

Buying a new car is supposed to be a milestone moment filled with excitement, confidence, and that unmistakable scent of a new car. But for some Michigan drivers, that dream turned sour fast. Imagine paying full price for a factory-fresh ride only to discover your brand-new car already had thousands of miles on it. That's exactly what happened when...

Toyota Hits the Brakes on EV Expansion as Battery Factory Faces Another Delay

Automakers are uncertain about the EV future as sales are cooling off across all levels. We’ve seen several OEMs go back and forth between investing in EVs and delaying those plans, citing a variety of reasons. While many of their explanations sound very corporate-like, some reflect genuine ...

EV and hybrid sales push combustion cars below 70 percent in Australia

10 States Where the Auto Industry Drives the Economy

The auto industry drives U.S. state economies, creating jobs, boosting investments, and advancing innovation.

2025 Kia Seltos: Why This Compact SUV Dominates the Market with 4,965 Sales!

Thieves' Top Targets: Unpacking America's 10 Most Stolen Cars and How to Stay Safe

Thieves' Top Targets: Unpacking America's 10 Most Stolen Cars and How to Stay Safe

Mitsubishi Dealers Want A Sedan And A Truck To Save Sales-Starved Showrooms

Things will kick off next year with a rebadged Nissan Leaf and a rugged version of the Outlander

Toyota self-driving EV bubble car for kids wows Japan

Toyota has recently made waves with the unveiling of a self-driving EV bubble car, designed specifically for children. This innovative and playful mobility solution, with its compact, bubble-shaped design, is already capturing attention across Japan. It represents Toyota’s foray into child-friendly autonomous technology, blending fun with functionality for urban mobility. This eye-catching debut has sparked […]

Is the Updated Kia EV6 Really All That Different? Does It Even Matter?

A recent refresh improved some key aspects of the EV6, but overall, it’s pretty much the same great EV it always was.

New Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup May Break With A Long-Standing Tradition

A new truck and an SUV could further expand the Land Cruiser lineup in the coming years

US auto giants give car buyers mixed messages about EV plans

Ford and General Motors are matching reality with their EV ambitions.

Ford’s Potential F-150 Lightning Exit Signals Trouble for Big EV Trucks

“The demand is just not there,” said Adam Kraushaar, a New Jersey dealer who sells Ford, GMC, and Chevy trucks. His candour underscores a growing sense of unease in Detroit’s executive suites as Ford weighs scrapping the all-electric F-150 Lightning-once hailed as a “modern Model T” amid mounting losses and a collapsing market for large […]

5 Japanese Cars That Were Ahead of the Curve

Now a well-established part of the collector car market, Japanese vehicles experienced explosive value growth in 2021-2022. Prior to that point, enthusiast cars from Japan had for the most part been a cheap, cheerful, and reliable way to enter enthusiast car ownership. But while there still are quite a few Japanese classics at entry level […]

Onboard Ride – Porsche and Audi in Speed Showcase

This video compares the acceleration of a Porsche 911 and an Audi R8 V10 from 0 to 300 km/h on the German Autobahn. Shot onboard, it captures the full engine response, gear shifts, and the thrilling sound of a high-revving V10 against Porsche's turbocharged precision. A pure high-speed driving experience.

Toyota opens massive North Carolina EV battery factory

Toyota's massive plant in the Greensboro suburb of Liberty has begun assembling batteries for hybrids and electric vehicles, with the first shipments expected this summer. Why it matters: The Japanese company says it is creating 5,100 jobs and investing $13.9 billion in the North Carolina facility. Workers at the facility develop and manufacture lithium-ion batteries, which are becoming increasingly important to the world's largest automaker....

Tesla hits speed bump in Chinese market as fierce competition ramps up: 'They are not buying American products'

The slowdown highlights just how crowded China's EV market has become. Tesla hits speed bump in Chinese market as fierce competition ramps up: 'They are not buying American products' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Chevy Silverado Gets the Street Truck Treatment, with Two Doors, Three Pedals, and 1000 HP

The team at Specialty Vehicle Engineering slammed the suspension and revamped the engine bay, adding a supercharger that provides a four-digit output.

Electric Vehicles Are In Trouble After Trump Killed Tax Credits

The Trump administration killed the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs which led to sales declines at brands like Hyundai and Kia in October 2025.

Hot 2025 Audi Q6 e-Tron Lease Deals Available This November

Audi has been expanding its EV portfolio for years, and admittedly, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. Still, the cars are good for the most part, and at least it gives Audi loyalists the option of dipping their toes into the EV market without straying from their favorite brand. One of the models in ...

2025 Audi Q7: What to Expect from the New Hybrid and PHEV Models?

A newly released rendering of Audi’s upcoming Q7 is generating buzz in the automotive world. The design shows a careful evolution, blending familiar styling cues with a modern, digitally-inspired look at both the front and rear. Arriving nearly a decade after its second-generation predecessor, the new Q7 will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s MLB ...

This Unassuming SUV Has A 590 HP Engine Under The Hood

Performance SUVs have been a big thing for quite a while now, and this one, from an Italian automaker we all know, is packing some serious punch.

Coachbuilt Corvettes: 10 Iconic Cars Based On America's Sports Car

The Corvette has long been a popular donor for coachbuilt masterpieces, dating back to its earliest years.

The Japanese Hybrid Sedan With The Highest MPG In 2025

This is the Japanese sedan with the highest MPG in 2025, and it also happens to be America's most affordable hybrid.

The Fastest American Cars Ever Built

These American cars go at the speed of lightening.

9 EV Models Axed or Paused as Automakers Retreat in 2025

“EV demand is going to drop off pretty precipitously,” GM CFO Paul Jacobson warned this fall. That sobering forecast has already materialized in a wave of cancellations and production pauses, as automakers recalibrate their electrification strategies in the wake of expiring federal tax credits, shifting consumer demand and new tariff pressures. Just two years ago, the industry was brimming with confidence about an all-electric future. With U.S. EV market share now expected to fall from 10% in Q3 to as low as 5% next year, companies are mothballing some of their most ambitious projects. For many of the axed vehicles, little time was given to make their mark, while others didn't get past prototype stage. Casualties ranged from luxury sedans to muscle cars and even commercial vans. Following are nine of the most notable EVs that were either discontinued or axed altogether in 2025 1. Acura ZDX's One-Year Run Ends The ZDX was to be Acura's first production EV, leading the brand into an electrified future. Built on General Motors' Ultium platform alongside the Cadillac Lyriq, it offered Acura styling with GM's battery tech. But after just one model year, Acura pulled the plug in September 2025, citing market conditions. The timing was telling-its demise came right before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expired, a blow to a model that already faced stiff competition. Though sibling models like the Honda Prologue continue, the ZDX stands out as the only Ultium-based crossover to be axed completely. 2. Chevrolet BrightDrop Vans Parked for Good Once pitched as a cornerstone of GM's commercial EV strategy, the BrightDrop electric vans were folded into the Chevrolet brand for 2025. Despite adding an Extended Range battery option for 2026, GM announced in October that the line was ending. With a base price of more than $67,000, and with the market for electric vans coming on slower than expected, those 400 and 600 models were doomed from the start. Now, GM will partner with Hyundai on a new U.S.-built electric van, arriving in 2028, tacitly conceding that the BrightDrop rollout misjudged demand. 3. Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and Banshee Axed The electric Charger Daytona started out in 2025 with two trims, but only the 670-hp Scat Pack survives into 2026. The 496-hp R/T was "postponed" as Stellantis cited tariff concerns for Canadian-built cars. Far more intriguing was the reportedly axed high-performance Banshee variant, rumored by sources to have had a shot at delivering an astonishing 1,000 horsepower. Which, to Dodge, shows how fast performance EV halo projects can drop in priority when the headwinds start to blow. 4. Genesis Electrified G80 Goes Out with a Whisper Genesis' Electrified G80 sedan melded subtle luxury with dual-motor performance and an 87-kWh battery good for 282 miles of range. But U.S. sales never topped 1,329 units in a year, and a new 15% tariff on South Korean-built cars further eroded its case. In August 2025, Genesis confirmed that the model has been discontinued in the U.S., though it will still be available overseas. The move is indicative of how even well-executed EVs can falter without strong market pull. 5. Nissan Ariya Production Halted for U.S. Launched for 2023, the Nissan Ariya offered up to 304 miles of range in single-motor form and as much as 338 hp in dual-motor trims. But with the federal EV tax credit gone and pricing that undercut neither rivals nor Nissan's own upcoming Leaf, the Ariya struggled. Production for the U.S. was “paused” late in 2025, with no announced return date. Nissan is shifting its focus to more budget-friendly EVs, leaving the Ariya to carry on only in other global markets. 6. Ram 1500 REV All-Electric Truck Canceled Ram's entry into the full-size electric pickup fray was supposed to be the 1500 REV. Instead, after several delays, the all-electric version was axed in September 2025. The name REV will now be used on a plug-in hybrid truck previously called the Ramcharger that marries an electric drivetrain with a V-6 generator. The pivot reflects a wider industry move to hybrids as a hedge against uncertain demand for EVs. 7. Volkswagen ID.7 Nixed for North America The sleek Volkswagen ID.7 sedan, first shown in Europe in 2023, was positioned as the spiritual successor to the Passat. But in January 2025, VW axed plans for a U.S. launch due to "the ongoing challenging EV climate." The ID.7 continues in Europe, now with a wagon variant, but its absence in North America underlines the risk of introducing premium-priced EV sedans into a cooling market. 8. Maserati MC20 Folgore Never Sees Daylight The MC20 Folgore was to be the flagship electric sports car from Maserati, sharing its chassis with the V-6 MC20 but powered by a high-output battery system. Development stretched over years, but in mid-2025, Stellantis quietly axed it. This was due to insufficient demand for ultra-high-performance EVs at the expected price. Maserati still sells other EVs, but the loss of the Folgore has left a big hole in its performance lineup. 9. Nissan and Infiniti U.S.-Built EV Sedans Scrapped The company once planned to build two electric sedans-one each for its Nissan and Infiniti brands-starting in 2025 at its Canton, Mississippi factory. It axed those plans amid financial strain after a failed merger with Honda and as market conditions changed. The company said it would reassess the projects as part of a new vehicle program, but for now, the sedans join a growing list of EVs that have been sidelined before they reached production. The rapid contraction of planned EV lineups in 2025 underscores a sobering reality the path to electrification is neither linear nor guaranteed. Automakers rebalance portfolios toward hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and flexible platforms that can pivot with demand. While the long-term outlook on EVs remains intact, the short-term reality is one of market recalibration-one that's leaving some promising models on the cutting-room floor.

Preview: 2027 Kia Telluride Grows, Gaining Space and Tech

A thorough redesign brings modern, upscale styling and abundant entertainment and safety featuresThe 2027 Kia Telluride Pro-X features a rather industrial front, lacking a typical face. This desi...

Levels of driving automation explained

Right now, there are no vehicles for sale in the U.S. that can drive themselves. But automakers are taking steps to reach full automation one day.

Hyundai And Kia EV Sales Collapse After Tax Credits Vanish Overnight

Despite the poor showing for its EVs, Kia's year-to-date sales are actually up this year in the US

China’s Taking Over the Car Game—Even Ford’s CEO Sounds the Alarm

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently dropped a bombshell: “The rapid rise of China’s auto industry could destroy the U.S. car sector.” That’s not hyperbole—it’s a wake-up call. Farley warned that Chinese automakers already have the capacity to supply the entire North American market, potentially pushing American giants off their home turf. He compared it t...

First drive in 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid (0-60 in 2.1 seconds)

Get ready to win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible! Use promo code DRIVE615 at checkout for 50% more entries. This giveaway is organized by the International Motor Racing Research Center. Hurry, the last day to enter is 4/7! Join me as I visit the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where I had the incredible opportunity to track the all-new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. Special thanks to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park! This stunning E-Ray sets a record with a 0-60 mph time of just 2.1 seconds. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray features an all-wheel drive hybrid system powered by both an electric motor and a 6.2L V8 engine, delivering a combined 655 horsepower and 575 LB-FT of torque. 0:00 E-Ray Launch Control 0:15 Drive615 Intro 0:30 C7 Z06 1:05 Enter Giveaway and win an E-Ray 3:30 E-Ray Stealth Mode 4:19 E-Ray's Hybrid Power 6:15 Battery Recharge 8:35 E-Ray Exhaust and Sound 8:50 Driving Impressions 9:30 Tracking an E-Ray 11:11 POV Drive 18:40 Launch Control Fail 18:55 2024 Corvette E-Ray Launch Control 19:00 E-Ray 0-60 Discover the E-Ray - the first electrified all-wheel drive Corvette, setting new records as the quickest in history. With its wider fenders, quarter panels, and fascias, this car is a true marvel of engineering. Don't miss your chance to enter the giveaway and experience the thrill of driving the fastest hybrid sports car on the market. #eray #corvette #0to60

2026 Tesla Model S's November Lease Deals Let You Drive Home the Flagship

The 2026 Tesla Model S is the flagship model of the brand's battery-electric lineup, even after more than a decade on the market. It helped define the performance EV category when it first arrived in 2012 and still has the numbers to stay relevant today, thanks to a number of updates – boasting a ...

10 performance cars as daily drivers

Pushing a MK7 Golf R to the Max - Owner's Review

Adam and I went on a drive in his 400 horsepower MK7 Golf R! Equipped with a dsg transmission and stage 2 modifications and tune, this grandma-looking hot hatch is a monster dubbed the Supercar Slayer! 00:00 - 00:18 - Introduction 00:19 - 01:50 Why a Golf R? 01:51 - 02:38 Why a dsg and not manual transmission 02:39 - 03:46 Adam's YouTube Channel 03:47 - 05:27 How Adam got connected with Precision Motor-works and 034 MotorSport 05:28 - 05:59 Why it's called the "Supercar Slayer" 06:00 - 07:23 First 2 Recommend Mods 07:24 - 08:03 Stage 2 tune boost levels 08:04 - 08:42 Fuel Economy mpg 08:42 - 10:02 Valved xforce exhaust demonstration - dsg Farts 10:03 - 11:12 Is this a good daily car? 11:13 - 11:45 show your wife 11:46 - 12:44 Wheel Setup 12:45 - 13:39 Tires and Suspension 13:40 - 16:11 Future Plans for Stage 3

Porsche GT3 991.2 Choosing PDK over Manual Owner's Review - ANSWRD

Jeany takes us for a ride in her Porsche 991.2 GT3 equipped with carbon sport bucket seats and a 7-speed pdk transmission. With over 7,000 miles and 2 track days, Jeany has lots of experience with her GT3 and also owns a Porsche Cayman track car as well as a Macan daily driver. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners, not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro, or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars, and others! #Porsche #991GT3 #PorscheGT3 #CarReview Time stamps: 00:00 - 00:15 Intro 00:16 - 01:14 The story of getting a GT3 over 4.0 rs 01:15 - 01:23 Acura nsx ad break 01:24 - 02:05 Ownership so far 02:06 - 02:50 Favorite Thing 02:51 - 04:12 Least Favorite Thing 04:13 - 04:52 Spoiler Alert it's hard to see 04:53 - 06:25 Choosing pdk over Manual 06:26 - 6:52 Front axle lift 06:53 - 08:45 Is it too good for the street?

Ford Focus RS review - $20,000 in mods

John from Rally Innovations and Max share their Ford Focus rs builds. Both are built for Autocross and The Rally Innovations Sema Build Focus rs was built in partnership with Ford Design. These two share their favorite and least favorite things about the Focus RS, why they upgraded from Focus st and what modifications they recommend first. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! Hope you like the video, it's the first time I've ever interviewed two car enthusiasts at once! -Ben

20 Cars That Would Be Autobots or Decepticons

From sleek sports cars to rugged trucks and futuristic EVs, we’ll match real-life vehicles with their robot alter-egos based on design, personality, and power. Buckle up and get ready to see some familiar cars in a whole new light! Would your car be an Autobots or a Decepticon? Let's find out!

Is This the LFA’s True Successor? Toyota’s GR GT Hybrid Supercar Is Almost Ready to Break Cover

10 Near-New Sports Sedans That Cost Less Than The Average New Car Price

The average new car price just topped $50,000, but these mint-condition sports sedans offer more for less.

100% Green, 0% Gas—BMW Just Built the Most Advanced Car Factory on Earth

The auto industry has always been a powerhouse—of engines, energy use, and carbon emissions. But the gears are shifting fast. As sustainability takes center stage, automakers aren’t just making cleaner cars—they’re reinventing how they make them. And leading that green revolution is BMW, with its groundbreaking new production hub in Hungary that’s ...

Tesla Rival BYD Doubling Global Vehicle Numbers as Race for the Top Heats Up

Chinese EV maker BYD ($BYDDY) is set to ramp up its battle with rival Tesla ($TSLA) by selling nearly 2 million vehicles abroad next year. Producti...

10 Car Models Built in Surprising Places Around the World

Car enthusiasts are fiercely loyal to their chosen brand, sparking debates about which is superior. These car models aren’t built where you think!

Lanzante Makes A Road-Converted Porsche 911 GT1 Sweeter Than Ever

It's the only racing version turned into a road car.

Next-Gen Nissan Juke Goes Electric, Spied In Public For The First Time

It should share some design cues and a platform with the new Nissan Leaf, but it will still have quirky Juke styling.

How Bad Are EV Sales? The Truth Behind the Slowdown

The F-150 Lightning was supposed to be the crown jewel of Ford’s electric push, a rugged, best-selling pickup reimagined for a battery-powered future. Instead, it’s become a symbol of the harsh reality facing America’s EV ambitions. Sales have stalled, losses are mounting, and insiders say ...

Tesla plans Robotaxi testing in five more U.S. cities

Toyota's New Hilux Pickup Goes Diesel, Electric, And Hydrogen All In One

A redesigned 2026 Toyota Hilux midsize pickup has been revealed with electric, diesel, and fuel cell options.

It Hit Like a Comet: First Look at Volkswagen’s Atlas, the Big SUV Everyone’s Staring At

Scion xB: The Perfect First Car for Under $10,000

The Scion xB is an ideal choice for your first car, offering affordability, reliability, and practicality all in one package.

McLaren’s four-door hybrid SUV arrives in 2028

McLaren is gearing up to make a grand entrance into the SUV market with its first-ever four-door hybrid model, set to launch in 2028. This ambitious move is part of a broader expansion plan that includes the release of new vehicles annually until 2028, featuring a hybrid coupe in 2027 and a high-performance coupe with […]