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Tesla updated the Model Y earlier this year, but held back the hot Performance flavor. Now, the range-topping variant has officially arrived. Curiously, its debut takes place in Europe, where Elon Musk’s company has been on a downward spiral so far this year. According to sales data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), … Read more
It’s only been a few weeks since the Mercedes CEO was brutally honest about his prediction for where Europe’s car industry is headed. Speaking with German business newspaper Handelsblatt, Ola Källenius said the EU needs a “reality check” to avoid “heading at full speed against a wall” and even “collapse.” He was referring to the … Read more
A Michigan man has gone viral for sharing a unique feature in his 1998 Chevrolet Suburban that brings passengers closer together. In a Facebook post that’s generated over 9.8 million views as of this writing, Eric Paauwe from Oakland Auto Detail (@oaklandautodetail) shares why this one feature in 1998 Suburbans makes them better than SUVs … Read more
Ford’s recall nightmare continues with four new ones from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This brings the automaker’s total for the year to 108, by our count. The latest ones affect 1.17 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles across a wide range of years and models, dating back to 2015. So far this year, … Read more
Nissan’s recent struggles are no secret. The company is grappling with financial issues, cutting jobs at its factories, and facing class-action lawsuits over faulty engines. Unsurprisingly, its sales numbers reflect that. According to data gathered by research firm MarketLines—as first reported by Nikkei Asia—Nissan dropped out of the top 10 in global auto sales through … Read more
Porsche is giving the all-electric Macan a round of updates for the 2026 model year, adding smarter driver assistance systems, upgraded digital features, and more everyday usability. The goal is to make the Macan Electric not only fun to drive, but also more convenient to live with. Porsche Digital Key One of the biggest additions … Read more
Kyle Miller, a mechanic who goes by @kylemiller2217 on TikTok, posted a video of a Toyota truck he worked on, and it might cause you to get your hearing checked. Miller strolls around the back of the blue pickup to the truck bed and shows off a series of cables and a neon yellow remote. … Read more
Lotus’s rebirth under Geely ownership has been slow going. The Emira sports car showed plenty of promise, but was hampered by production delays and a price higher than initially promised. The Emeya and Eletre EVs haven’t proven hugely popular either, and being made in China, they are prohibitively expensive thanks to tariffs. Now, Lotus is … Read more
Although not fully developed by the Volkswagen Group, the Felicia was the first Skoda to benefit from German engineering know-how. Launched in 1994 as a replacement for the Favorit, it remained on sale until the Fabia arrived at the turn of the century. During its six-year run, the subcompact hatchback was offered in several body … Read more
Earlier this week, enthusiasts bid farewell to the mighty GT-R. After 18 years of production and about 48,000 cars built, the R35 is officially no more. Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, promises that Godzilla will roar again someday, but one big question remains: will it still have a combustion engine? The GT-R-inspired Hyper Force concept was … Read more