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
Seventeen million. That’s how many Clios Renault has been sold since the supermini launched in 1990. It’s by far the most popular French car ever made, with more than triple the volume of the Citroën 2CV despite the latter’s 42-year run. The subcompact hatchback with the diamond logo has been around for only 35 years, … Read more
It’s the dawn of a new era at Audi. The Concept C heralds a fresh design language and a return to form in the quality of interior materials. These fundamental changes are thought to be part of a broader strategy to chase, and ideally catch, archrival Mercedes in the luxury sales race. Executives from one … Read more
Toyota took a different approach to electrification than other automakers, and it’s paying off. The company has some EVs where it needs them, but perhaps more crucially, Toyota offers tons of great hybrids. Add in a good truck lineup in North America, and it’s easy to see how Toyota eclipsed 900,000 global sales in July … 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
The company confirmed in a recent interview that sedans and sports cars won’t be gone from the Acura lineup for good.
Barn finds and garage finds are always a thrill. Often, they reveal hidden gems that have been tucked away for decades—nearly lost to time. Over the years, we’ve seen dozens of these discoveries, ranging from classic American icons to old-school trucks. This latest garage find offers an unexpected mix of high-performance icons. The Canadian dealership … Read more
Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes from William Clay Ford Jr., … Read more
Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes from William Clay Ford Jr., … Read more
