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American students built a 2,145 MPG car, assuming you’re under 120 pounds

The carbon fiber-clad experimental vehicle tips the scales at just 108 lbs (49 kg)

7 road cars powered by real race engines

Road cars that borrowed the heart of a race program, starting with the COPO Camaro ZL1 loophole that brought a Can-Am-derived all-aluminum V8 to the street. It moves through Ferrari’s F50 and its heavily reworked F1 roots, the Fiat Dino built around a Ferrari-developed V6, the Porsche Carrera GT using an adapted LMP engine, and the Mercedes-AMG One trying to live with a true F1 hybrid powertrain and its complications. The Ford GT story ties a truck-based EcoBoost V6 to a full race development pipeline, and the Jaguar XJ220 lands as the cautionary tale where engine changes reshaped the car’s entire fate.

The USA’s most-imported cars of 1975

New Peugeot 408 goes on sale priced from £31,995

Revised model remains available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid setups.

How Stellantis became Detroit’s least trusted brand

Since Fiat-Chrysler merged with Peugeot in 2021, the American side of the portfolio has been struggling to keep customers and autoworkers happy.

Toyota's twin-turbo Tundra trouble just got bigger

Toyota’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 recall just got bigger, and at this point, the automaker's explanation is starting to sound like a broken record to Tundra owners.

Stellantis STLA One launches in 2027 with 800-volt, LFP, and steer-by-wire support

Stellantis has introduced STLA One, a new modular vehicle architecture that the automaker plans to launch in 2027 and use to replace five existing platforms across its global brand portfolio. The company says the architecture will cover B-, C-, and D-segment vehicles, which roughly translate to subcompact, compact, and mid-size cars and crossovers in the ... Read more The post Stellantis STLA One launches in 2027 with 800-volt, LFP, and...

US new vehicle sales set to decline 7.3% in April, report says

Total new vehicle sales in the U.S., including retail and non-retail transactions, are expected to decline 7.3% year-over-year to 1.36M units for the month of April, J.D. Power and GlobalData said in a joint report on Thursday. According to the forecast, the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total new-vehicle sales is expected to be 16...

The American cars Detroit built for one year and never made again

Nothing in automotive history quite prepared America for what rolled out of Ford's assembly line in 1958.

Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche are losing to a $104K Chinese sedan most Americans can’t pronounce

Huawei's new luxury sedan is outselling the Maybach S-Class, Porsche Panamera, and BMW 7 Series in China by a widening margin

8 cars that keep surprising drivers with how fast they are

Audi’s matrix LED headlights are finally coming to America

The next-gen Digital Matrix LED tech, long available in Europe but blocked by outdated U.S. regulations, will debut on the upcoming Q9 SUV later this year.

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT: 0-60 mph in 2 seconds with electric power and no V8

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT is a massive departure from the four-door model's previous iteration. Gone is the old twin-turbo V8, replaced instead with an electric drivetrain and radical new looks. The GT promises more power and better acceleration over the old V8, in addition to a near-nauseating 0-60 ...

Should the US block imports of cheap Chinese cars?

Lawmakers say cheap EVS threaten national security

These are the 10 affordable cars for less than 50k in 2026 with proven power

Discover the 10 most powerful 2026 vehicles under $50k, from the 325 HP Mustang Mach-E to the 287 HP Kia Carnival. High speed, low price.

History's 15 most dangerous cars

One last ride

Your guide to 11 cars with 400 HP that won't empty your wallet

There was a time when having a car with 400 horsepower meant you were part of a group. Cars with that kind of power were usually expensive sports cars, fancy European sedans or big American muscle cars that cost a lot of money. Getting a car with that power seemed like a dream for most […]

Cars transformed by a new engine

Cars transformed by a new engine

9 performance cars that continue to dominate in straight-line speed

The Camaro That Built A Cult Following Finally Handed Him The Keys

A visit to the home of Big Red becomes a rare look inside one of the most legendary first-generation Camaros ever built. The car’s team reveals decades of racing history, emotional loyalty, and the extreme engineering behind its record-chasing reputation. Before the host gets behind the wheel, a high-speed off-track moment shows just how unforgiving the machine can be. The pressure builds as the team warns him that damaging the car would not be taken lightly. What follows is a tense drive in a brutal race-built Camaro with a cult following and a legacy far bigger than its red bodywork.

Nissan's recovery plan: more hybrids, lower tariffs

Nissan, the company that pioneered mass-market electric vehicles with the original Leaf in 2010, is betting on hybrids to help propel its turnaround effort. Why it matters: U.S. consumers are hungry for hybrids, but Nissan has largely sat out the segment in its biggest market. That'll change this summer, with the launch of the redesigned 2027 Rogue SUV featuring Nissan's next-generation e-Power hybrid system. How it works: Unlike most hybrids,...

Best hypercars and race cars of Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Festival Of Speed delivered nonstop action with insane hypercars drift builds race cars and crazy hillclimb runs. From the Ford Supertruck to the Koenigsegg Sadairs Spear this event was packed with unforgettable machines.

Tested: The Hyundai Venue is small, slow, and easy to like

The Venue won’t thrill enthusiasts, but its simplicity and honesty are oddly refreshing.

Most researched vehicles: April 2026

There’s been a great disturbance in this list, and we’re pretty sure we know why. Fuel prices strike back!

2026 Toyota C-HR is here

The C-HR is back and it’s electric. I loved driving it on the winding canyon roads of Ojai, California!

Coming soon! New Dodge SRT models, a Jeep Wrangler Scrambler, and two sub-$30,000 Chrysler SUVs

Chrysler to gain a new sub-$30K SUVs, Dodge will get new racy SRT models, and Ram will add compact and mid-size pickups.

Mitsubishi is not kidding around with this dealership network rebuild: TDS

Mitsubishi is on the warpath, purging low-performing dealers and setting up new ones where the brand thinks it'll find better success.

Honda scraps North America EV plans and takes $15.7 billion hit in major hybrid pivot

"Honda will continue striving to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 as a responsibility of a comprehensive mobility company."

Tesla is gearing up for autonomy tests in China

Plus, the consumer effects of tariffs Stellantis' plans to build Chinese EVs in France, and Hyundai's latest recall.

Audi confirms debut for A2 and a naughty side for its smallest EV

Teaser footage shows A2 e-tron prototype kicking its rear end out playfully in the snow, then showing off a different kind of slippery in the wind tunnel

0.196 Cd, 2.0L turbo, 8-speed automatic, CDC suspension, Falcon 700 ADAS: Arrizo X

Chery's Arrizo X concept blends hybrid tech and design by Byungyoon Min, featuring advanced efficiency and smart cockpit technology.

10 legendary cars that were only available with a manual

These icons of automotive history were exclusively offered with a shift-it-yourself transmission.

Extreme carbon widebody Tesla M3P hits Nürburgring

Carbon widebody modifications give this Tesla M3P a distinct motorsport look as it appears at the Nürburgring. The setting places an electric performance sedan on a legendary racing circuit, making the focus clear for audiences interested in EVs, aftermarket styling, and track-day culture. With its widened body panels and performance-driven appearance, the car fits into the broader conversation around electric vehicle tuning and modern German track action. The description points to a visually striking Tesla build and a strong automotive setting for search and feed classification.

Chinese EV travels 621 miles in under 10 hours with charging stops included

The report is shattering previous expectations in the industry.

Carvana is invading the $655 billion new-car market — and traditional dealers are in an uproar

The used-car giant expanded their business to new cars, and its online, hassle-free policy is attracting buyers.

10 of the most controversial cars ever made

We tend to remember the legendary cars that changed the world, but what about the not-so-legendary ones that changed it, sometimes for the worse?

California just opened a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks — offering up to $120,000 off per vehicle to push diesel rigs off the road

Starting June 26, a California fleet operator walking into a participating dealership to buy a Class 8 electric tractor will see up to $120,000 knocked off the sticker price before signing a single financing document. That is the centerpiece of a $1 billion rebate program Governor Gavin Newsom announced on May 13, 2026, the largest […]

EV registrations plunge 25% before rebound lifts Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru

The 25% drop is a reminder that incentives still play a major role in shaping the EV market.

Tesla brings 'full self-driving' to China after years of delays as local EV rivals race ahead

Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) capabilities are now available in China after years of delay, the company said in an X post on Thursday.

Massachusetts man flies to China to find out why the US is blocking their EVs and it doesn't take long to get the answer

Everyone else is in trouble, in his view

The Japanese hybrid SUV with the highest driving range in 2026

A generous tank capacity and fuel-efficient powertrain make this midsize Japanese HEV SUV the best option for road-trippers.

Ferrari’s first electric car debuts this month — four motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and a 0-to-60 time under 2.5 seconds

Ferrari has never built an electric car. It has never built a four-door car. And for most of its 80-year history, the idea of combining those two firsts into a single vehicle would have been treated as heresy in Maranello. Yet that is exactly what the company plans to unveil later this month when it […]

Trump’s China summit is fueling new fears about cheap EV competition

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS that set a record at Nürburgring set another one here

So many lap records by so many production models, do they sell cars?

Canada's pursuit of Chinese EVs: Here's what to know

There's a race to sell Chinese cars in North America and it's happening just north of the border in Canada. CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' with the details from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

20-minute 80% charging, 680 HP, 394-mile range Polestar 3 is the family electric SUV

The Polestar 3 sets new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, and performance, featuring rapid charging and advanced safety systems for families.

Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030: electric car made in Pomigliano

Stellantis chairman John Elkann calls the overhaul “ambitious but realistic”, as CEO Antonio Filosa outlines plans to save and create over €3 billion by focusing on flagship models. View on euronews

More Chinese EVs arrive in Canada, with consumer data showing strong willingness to purchase