Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: ‘Terrible to Operate’

Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: 'Terrible to Operate'

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises a return to form by … Read more

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: Rugged Evolution of a Legend

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: Rugged Evolution of a Legend

After more than 15 years without a full redesign, the Toyota 4Runner finally enters a new era with the 2025 4Runner TRD Pro. Toyota has managed to modernize its beloved SUV without sacrificing the rugged character that has made it a staple for outdoor enthusiasts and off-road adventurers. Built on the TNGA-F platform shared with … Read more

2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition Debuts with Retro 300ZX Styling

2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition Debuts with Retro 300ZX Styling

Nissan is celebrating the legacy of the Z with the debut of the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition, a new package that adds retro-inspired styling cues from the iconic 1990s 300ZX (Z32). The Heritage Edition made its debut at the annual ZCON gathering, one of the largest events for Z car enthusiasts. The Heritage Edition … Read more

Volvo Boss Thinks All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035: ‘There’s No Turning Back’

Volvo Boss Thinks All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035: 'There's No Turning Back'

It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge for 2030. Their new target … Read more

2026 Lexus IS Debuts with Refreshed Styling, Tech Upgrades, and Standard V6 Power

2026 Lexus IS Debuts with Refreshed Styling, Tech Upgrades, and Standard V6 Power

Lexus has given the IS sedan a major update for the 2026 model year, refining its styling inside and out while adding new tech and safety features. The refreshed IS will now only be offered in one variant, the IS 350, with buyers able to choose between F Sport Design and F Sport trims. Updated … Read more

The GT-R May Be Dead, But the Z Keeps Its Best Paint Job Alive

The GT-R May Be Dead, But the Z Keeps Its Best Paint Job Alive

Nissan has a new Heritage Edition available for the 2026 Z sports car—and it looks sharp. Unfortunately, this latest makeover is just a visual upgrade, but it harkens back to the Z’s past with a touch of GT-R influence in the Midnight Purple paint. Nissan adds bronze 19-inch RAYS wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler with … Read more

2026 Polestar 5 EV Debuts with up to 871 HP

2026 Polestar 5 EV Debuts with up to 871 HP

Polestar has officially pulled the wraps off its new flagship, the 2026 Polestar 5, a sleek four-door electric Grand Tourer that stays true to the striking Precept concept first shown in 2020. Designed to take on high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S, the Polestar 5 combines Scandinavian minimalism with serious power … Read more

Polestar’s New Performance Sedan Is Here. But Will It Come to America?

Polestar's New Performance Sedan Is Here. But Will It Come to America?

After five years of teasers that began with the Precept concept in 2020, the Polestar 5 is finally here. Polestar’s new flagship sedan debuts today at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s set to challenge the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. Unfortunately, Polestar didn’t say when, or if, this Chinese-made sedan will come … Read more

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Debuts with 701 HP and Hybrid Tech

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Debuts with 701 HP and Hybrid Tech

Porsche has unveiled the new 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s the most powerful production 911 ever built. With a new twin-turbo T-Hybrid powertrain delivering 701 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, the latest Turbo S raises the bar for performance while keeping the comfort and usability … Read more