It’s been exactly a month since Daihatsu announced it would end production of the Copen in the second half of 2026. However, Toyota’s budget-oriented brand left the door open for a potential successor, and sure enough, a next-generation model is officially in development. Even better, it’s moving to a new platform with a rear-wheel-drive setup … Read more
When Nissan introduced the new Leaf in August, it proudly announced that the third-generation model would be the most affordable EV in the United States. However, that’s no longer the case. Undercutting the $31,485 Leaf S+ is Chevrolet’s returning Bolt, specifically the crossover-style EUV. The launch edition arrives early next year, starting at $29,990, followed … Read more
New car prices continue to climb, with even the once-most-affordable offerings now out of reach for many entry-level buyers. Mazda isn’t one of them, though. The company has released new pricing details for many of its 2026 model year vehicles, and most of them remain affordable. The Japanese automaker, like the rest of the industry, … Read more
It feels like Lincoln has been waiting, assessing the situation, and playing it safe. As other luxury brands made grand decisions to shift to battery-electric power, implementing bold and aggressive strategies to achieve those goals, Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley resisted similar pressure from his own team. He refused to take Lincoln down that … Read more
Ford is making a massive $5 billion bet on America’s electric future, announcing a new Universal EV Platform, a radical production system, and the brand’s first midsize electric pickup. — Ford says that the EVs will all be designed to make EVs more affordable, practical, and fun to drive. The Ford Universal EV Platform is … Read more