Later this month, Bonhams will host an online auction featuring 50 original film and TV vehicles alongside 19 pieces of movie memorabilia—all offered at no reserve. The cars and memorabilia in question come from the Movie Cars Central Museum located just outside of Paris and operated by Franck Galiègue—so you know they’re legit. The collection … Read more
Toyota has issued a massive recall that affects more than one million vehicles. They may have a defect that prevents the rearview camera from displaying properly on the infotainment screen if the driver performs certain actions too soon after starting the vehicle. According to the recall report, equipped with the Parking Assist ECU may … Read more
Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving hybrid and EVs. Automakers and independent firms are always researching new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One potential method of making hybrids better involves the use of supercapacitors. Yes, I also wish I typed “flux … Read more
It’s well known that Japanese automakers have long been reluctant to commit fully to battery electric vehicles. Toyota has been the most vocal about this stance, with chairman Akio Toyoda claiming EVs will never exceed a 30 percent market share. Instead, companies from the Land of the Rising Sun see biofuels as a potential savior … Read more
Buying a new car should be a long-term commitment. They’re expensive, and depreciation kills the car’s resale value as soon as you drive it off the lot—money you’ll never recover. But even the potential financial hit isn’t severe enough for some to warrant keeping a car for more than a year. Some buyers resell their … Read more
Over the summer, Japan and the United States reportedly finalized a trade deal; however, it doesn’t appear that the negotiations are complete. New reports suggest that the Japanese domestic market might soon see an influx of American-made cars. According to NKH, last week, Toyota President Sato Koji told reporters that the automaker is considering … Read more
The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender for consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. While headlines often focus on Chinese carmakers’ expansion into Europe, the … Read more
General Motors says it’s trying to create “the car of the future.” It’s powered by software that’s continually updated, full of advanced features, and increasingly autonomous. But given recent trends in the United States and beyond, it’s clear that some of those cars of the future will still run on gasoline. As much of the … Read more
Ford’s recall woes continue as the automaker issues another one for nearly 1.5 million older vehicles. These cars might have defective rearview cameras that could display a distorted image or fail to work at all, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects the 2015-2016 Ford C-Max, 2015-2016 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2019 Ford Fiesta, 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2020 Ford Mustang, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, 2015 and … Read more
Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are taking longer than expected since … Read more