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Toyota ended 2024 with global sales of 10.8 million vehicles, including those from its premium Lexus brand, small-car subsidiary Daihatsu, and commercial vehicle division Hino Motors. Despite a 3.7% decline from the previous year, Toyota maintained its position as the world's largest automaker by sales volume for the fifth consecutive year...
Audi's outgoing A5 family consists of coupe, convertible, and liftback body styles, but a new A5 generation, revealed last year and due this spring or summer for the 2026 model year, only features the liftback plus a new wagon body style in most markets, while China also gets a new sedan body style. High-performance RS 5 versions of both the...
Ford is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to take on Ferrari and a host of other leading automakers for top honors—something it has not done since 1969. The automaker, late on Thursday, announced plans to enter the premier Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, whose blue-ribbon race is Le Mans, with a new LMDh race car...
Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with another one-off demonstrator, this time based on the Mustang Mach-E. The automaker confirmed plans to take on Pikes Peak for a third time in a row Thursday in a brief statement, adding that Romain Dumas will drive the Mach-E demonstrator. The Frenchman also drove Ford's...
Ford on Thursday showed what its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV might look like as a NASCAR race car. The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but is actually built around a carbon-fiber tub chassis with components from a current NASCAR Cup Series car, including the suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement...
Polestar, a couple of years back, gave its engineers a unique challenge: to design a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions in the company's home of Sweden. The result was the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a one-of-a-kind concept inspired by the performance and capabilities of winter rally cars. The popularity of the original concept...
RM Sotheby’s will sell a Ford GT40 Mk II on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at its upcoming Miami auction The car raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford famously triumphed over Ferrari The current estimate is between $8 million and $11 million The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans marked a pivotal point in motorsports, as...
The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagship The new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship...
Rezvani's new division, established to build modern cars with retro styling, is almost ready to unveil the first completed example of its debut creation, the Porsche 911-based RR1. On Wednesday, the new Rezvani Retro division announced that the first production RR1 will debut on Feb. 5. The RR1 is based on the current 992-generation 911, with a...
Volkswagen has dropped plans to sell the ID.7 in North America VW's MEB-based electric liftback was originally due to start sales in the U.S. as a 2025 model VW cited a challenging EV climate as the reason for the cancellation The Volkswagen ID.7 electric liftback, first shown in 2022 and initially confirmed for the U.S. market for the 2025 model...
A redesigned Audi Q3 debuts in 2025 The third-generation compact crossover will include a more coupe-like Sportback body style in some markets The new Q3 range will likely be the last to offer gas engines A new generation of the Audi Q3 compact crossover debuts later this year, and it will once again offer the option of a more coupe-like body...
The refreshed 2026 BMW iX lineup expands Every iX has more than 300 miles of range The revised BMW iX costs $76,325 and arrives in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well as refreshed styling and a new base model...
Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive News. Speaking at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans, Alfa Romeo North America boss Chris Feuell said the switch was made last month...
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is the 6th generation of the icon Every 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a turbo-4 under its hood The 2025 Toyota 4Runner costs between $42,265 and $68,350 The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been dragged into the modern era like a toddler screaming and kicking at the mall. For the first time in 14 years, the 4Runner is new. The old one was...
JLR is spending 65 million British pounds (just over $80 million at current exchange rates) on paint facilities to expand personalization options and make the paint process more sustainable. The automaker said in a press release that it plans to open new paint facilities at assembly plants in Castle Bromwich, England, and Nitra, Slovakia. This...
Infiniti, with its limited lineup, needs all the models it can get, but its two most affordable options will be discontinued next year, according to a recent report. Citing comments from Nissan Americas product planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Jan. 25 that the QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers...
The number 7 963 LMDh fielded by Porsche Penske Motorsport secured the win at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona The number 7 car was driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor The number 65 Ford Mustang GT3 was driven to victory in the GTD Pro class for production-based cars Porsche Penske Motorsport celebrated a milestone achievement this...
Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand. Porsche is close to launching its first electric...
The rights to the first retail 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 were sold at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction The winning bid of $3.7 million was made by Rick Hendrick All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the American Red Cross With the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and its screaming twin-turbocharged V-8 capable of hitting...
The Wagoneer S costs $71,995 in its launch-edition form It's the quickest Jeep ever, besting the Hemi-powered Trackhawk EPA ratings: 303 miles on Falken tires, 270 miles on Pirellis Think urban wagon, not off-roader It’s taken a while to strike out on the EV trail, but now Jeep has its first American-market electric vehicle in the form of...
A heavily modified 1986 Audi 5000 CS Quattro sedan driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser in a successful speed record attempt is up for grabs. After spending decades in a private collection, the speed record sedan will be one of the featured lots at an upcoming Bonhams sale in Paris scheduled for Feb. 6. Bonhams expects the car...
The Goodwood Revival is one of the greatest gatherings of vintage race cars on the planet, but this year it will celebrate a decidedly un-sporty vehicle. An opening parade for the 2025 Goodwood Revival will feature "the most varied collection" of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen vans and pickups in the world, organizers boasted. It comes after last...
Mitsubishi has been invited to join a planned merger between Honda and Nissan, though the automaker is reportedly considering turning down the offer, Reuters reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. According to the sources, Mitsubishi was expected to decide by this month whether to join Honda and Nissan in the merger. However, the only...
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been revealed The new model year brings a 35th Anniversary edition for $37,435 Pricing for the 2025 lineup starts at $30,515, including destination The Mazda MX-5 Miata enters the 2025 model year with relatively few changes, as the convertible sports car received an update only a year ago. The highlight for 2025 is a...
Kit car expert Factory Five Racing has unveiled the Mk5 Roadster kit The Mk5 introduces a stiffer chassis that also boasts more space and support for more powertrain options The kit starts at $24,990, and requires an engine and transmission, plus wheels and tires Several companies can build you a Shelby Cobra replica, but Factory Five Racing's car...
Tesla's updated Model Y, code-named Juniper, can now be ordered in the U.S. The only version currently available is a special Model Y Launch Series The fully loaded version comes with a starting price of $59,990, excluding the destination charge or any tax credits The Tesla Model Y has received its first major update since the electric compact...
Genesis' performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to...
Shelby American has revealed the 2025 Ford Shelby GT350 The new GT350 is based on the seventh-generation Mustang and delivers up to 810 hp A more hardcore GT350R version is also available with up to 830 hp and parts borrowed from an upcoming Trans Am race car After launching the Super Snake last year, Shelby American's tuning of the latest...
The 2CV is one of Citroën's most iconic cars, renowned worldwide for its distinctive looks and affordable price. Affectionately nicknamed the Duck, the 2CV ended production in 1990 after a 42-year run. Now, it might make a comeback as an electric vehicle. Autocar, citing an anonymous senior source at the Stellantis-owned brand, reported on...
The next-generation Dodge Durango looks to be back on. In a memo first spotted by Automotive News, Stellantis reconfirmed plans to build a redesigned Durango at its Detroit Assembly Complex, which already builds the current-generation Durango. That was subsequently announced in a press release from the UAW, along with confirmation that Stellantis...
The 626-hp Defender Octa will serve as the foundation for a new Defender rally raid vehicle being developed by a JLR works team for the 2026 World Rally Raid Championship, whose premier event is the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The Defender rally raid vehicle will compete in the Stock category, which is designated for production vehicles. New...
Polestar's top-selling 2 compact liftback will receive a direct replacement The redesigned 2 is anticipated to arrive before the end of the decade Polestar plans to move into Volvo dealerships in some markets to help increase its sales footprint Swedish electric performance marque Polestar will launch a direct replacement for its top-selling...
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz V-Class is due in 2026 as the first model on the Van.EA dedicated EV platform The new V-Class is likely the luxury midsize van Mercedes previously confirmed for the U.S. market The Van.EA platform will eventually underpin all Mercedes vans Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a prototype for its next V-Class midsize...
Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes-Benz AMG to Ferrari The 40-year-old F1 veteran will be chasing his eighth title with Ferrari On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his favorite supercar according to Ferrari Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has officially begun his tenure at Ferrari, one year after making the shock...
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” didn't sell at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld More than half a century ago Porsche unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and...
Canoo, once a promising startup with a unique electric vehicle and orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in a court in Delaware. This will result in a court-appointed trustee overseeing the...
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” was passed in at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld Porsche more than half a century ago unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and...
Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda's top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. The new...
Alfa Romeo is adding a second special series across its three-vehicle lineup for the 2025 model year. After announcing the Tributo Italiano special series in late 2023, Alfa Romeo announced the follow-up series, dubbed Intensa, at the 2025 Brussels auto show. Like the Tributo Italiano series, the Intensa series brings unique cosmetic touches to...
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe could make a comeback as the automaker looks to move further upmarket. First spotted by Car and Driver, a pair of trademark filings with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) show coupe versions of the current-generation S-Class, known internally as the W223. Mercedes discontinued the coupe body...
In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a run for its...
The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan lineup shrinks from three grades to one for 2025, but gains a new limited-edition model. A single trim level replaces the previous Sprint, Ti, and Veloce grades. The Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model already departed earlier this year with a Super Sport special edition. That means the only available powertrain is...
Ram has reportedly canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, is said to be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup...
Manthey-Racing has a new upgrade package for the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS The upgrades focus on the aerodynamics and chassis, rather than the powertrain Manthey has also launched a similar upgrade package for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, offered from 2018-2020, is already among the fastest production cars...
Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnership with Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi...
Chevrolet Silverado EV prices have been reduced Chevrolet Silverado EV now has three models and multiple battery options Silverado EV Work Truck now available for both fleet and retail customers The Chevrolet Silverado EV enters its second year on the market with significant improvements in range and price. Chevy's electric full-size pickup truck...
Alpina has unveiled the B8 GT Hommage Burkard Bovensiepen The tuned BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe packs 625 hp and will hit 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds Alpina plans to build just 99 examples German performance marque Alpina agreed in 2022 to have its brand acquired by BMW in a deal that will see BMW take over production of Alpina vehicles at the end of...
Polestar is working on a small SUV to be called the Polestar 7 The 7 will be built in Europe and replace the 2 as Polestar's entry-level vehicle Polestar will launch the 5 midsize sedan and possibly the 6 sports car before the arrival of the 7 Swedish electric performance brand Polestar made several major announcements on Thursday, including...
Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph The upgrade is priced from $116,160 and is available at Manthey-certified Porsche dealerships Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent...
The Honda CR-V will be updated for the 2026 model year Among the updates will be a rugged CR-V TrailSport model The smaller Honda HR-V will also be updated for the 2026 model year An updated Honda CR-V debuts later this year as a 2026 model, and Honda has confirmed it will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda made the announcement on Jan. 15...
