Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own. With that, Nissan aims to eke the most efficiency out of its new hybrid powertrain as possible. … Read more
At the reveal for the 2026 iX3, BMW gave us a sneak peek at its next electric model, the i3. Unlike the original i3 city car, this new i3 is very much an electric 3 Series and will ride on the same Neue Klasse EV platform as the iX3. It’s a big deal, and it’s … Read more
Here’s your chance to buy one of the most beloved sports sedans of the 1980s, which was once owned by a Formula 1 icon. It’s the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-1.6 that belonged to legendary driver Ayrton Senna, which is the star of an upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction in London in November. The car has an … Read more
Over-the-air software updates are a game-changer. Whereas before cars had to go to a dealer for a simple software update, costing everyone involved time and money, now automakers can push out important fixes and improvements while their customers’ cars sit parked. But customers are responsible for making sure their vehicles are updated, and the consequences … Read more
President Trump’s tariffs upended the automotive industry when the administration first announced them back in April. Trump’s proposal was that auto and auto parts imports to the US would see a 25-percent duty on top of whatever preexisting duties were already in place. Over the weekend, the Trump administration and the European Union announced a … Read more
Seeing a skinny tire on a car isn’t that unusual. In most cases, it’s mounted on a space-saving spare wheel while the other three have full-size tires. But things get really weird when all four wheels look like that. A Peugeot 208 was recently spotted in a parking lot in Marseille, sitting on what appeared … Read more
Anyone who’s driven anywhere in America knows how annoying left-lane campers are. But in recent years, states have taken more proactive approaches to reminding drivers about proper road etiquette, with some implementing laws specifically targeting left-lane hogs that slow the flow of traffic. Another state has joined the list: Connecticut. Connecticut’s legislature recently strengthened a … Read more
The United States and Japan have finalized a trade deal in what President Trump calls a “massive” victory, according to Reuters. As part of the agreement, Japan will reportedly invest $550 billion into the US over the next few years, with the US set to receive “90 percent of the profits,” according to President Trump. … Read more