Automakers go to great lengths to conceal the appearance of their future products and keep prying eyes from uncovering design details. Over the decades, this has evolved into a fascinating art of deception. From masking tape and cardboard to vinyl sheets and black panels, companies have steadily refined the formula for making the lives of … Read more
Earlier this year, Jeep reassured enthusiasts that the V-8-powered Wrangler wasn’t going to die. CEO Bob Broderdorf said that the 6.4-liter Hemi would “have a home” at the brand after 2025, and we now know what that looks like. Jeep is launching a limited-edition Wrangler Moab 392 for 2026, keeping the popular engine option alive … Read more
General Motors might have made a considerable investment in electrification, but the American automaker is still spending money to keep the V-8 engine alive. Earlier this year, GM announced it would spend $888 million to develop a sixth-generation V-8, and now a new report allegedly reveals the displacements. According to GM Authority, GM will offer the new … Read more
The Volkswagen Group has been riding the gravy train in China for decades, but the days of dominance are over. The rise of domestic automakers with affordable, tech-laden cars is putting a serious dent in the balance sheets of legacy brands, forcing them to rethink their strategies. As the saying goes, if you can’t beat … Read more
Jeep has undertaken an aggressive price-correction strategy going into next year. After MSRPs increased across the board during the Covid-19 pandemic amid declining sales, the company took measures to correct course. The automaker reduced the starting price on several models, even admitting it went too far in some cases. But not even Jeep is immune … Read more
Axial flux motors are still a fledgling technology, but they’re quickly becoming the go-to choice for some high-performance hybrid systems. Thanks to their minimal weight, compact design, and impressive power outputs, companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have already integrated them into some of their latest road cars. Porsche could be next. According to a patent … Read more
If you need more proof that letting a car sit is bad, take this 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It underwent a full frame-off restoration after the owner, who had bought it new, wanted to perform some minor rust repair and mechanical work. The project snowballed, and Greg’s Restorations spent about a year and 1,000 hours … Read more
A New York woman’s Toyota is in rough shape after an uninsured semi-truck driver crashed into her. To make matters even worse, she doesn’t have collision insurance. TikTok user Faith (@faithhrusk) posted a video detailing her insurance nightmare last week. “This is your sign to get collision coverage on your vehicle,” she says to start … Read more
BMW clearly has a hit on its hands with the 2026 M2 CS. The G87-generation M2 delivers serious driving delights, but the CS version cranks things up a notch. And it’s a notch that’s appealing to BMW fans, as word has it that the car is expected to sell out quickly. According to BMWBlog, BMW … Read more
The ninth-generation Nissan Sentra remains remarkably affordable for the 2026 model year. The compact sedan received a thorough refresh for its ninth generation, wrapping the familiar platform and powertrain in fresh sheet metal. The automaker also revamped the interior. The entry-level Sentra S will start at $23,645, which is $810 more than before (all … Read more