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Deeper Cuts Coming as VW Looks to Right the Ship
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (355+ words) We've been hearing about Volkswagen's cost-cutting efforts for months now, with the automaker announcing its first-ever closure of a German factory late last year. Deeper cuts are ahead, however, as VW CEO Oliver Blume is'reportedly targeting more factory closures and…...
Porsche, Ford Lead J. D. Power Initial Quality Study
1+ day, 47+ min ago (442+ words) Porsche and Ford make the cars with the fewest problems right out of the box, according to a new study. J. D. Power's Initial Quality Study asks drivers to cite the problems they experience in the first 90 days of owning a new…...
Redesigned 2027 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Unveiled
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (345+ words) At the 2026 Busan Mobility Show press day on Friday in Busan, South Korea, Hyundai took the wraps off the 2027 Avante, Korea's preferred name for the Elantra. It sheds its origami bodywork for classier lines and a retro-futuristic vibe. The eighth-generation…...
Our 3 Favorite Things About the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (227+ words) The Hyundai Palisade was redesigned for 2026, and one of its biggest changes is the addition of a hybrid option. The new Palisade is so good that it earned our Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award in the midsize SUV class,…...
GMC Reveals the 2027 Sierra 1500
2+ day, 8+ min ago (247+ words) The new Multi Pro center console is a multipurpose center console that can be reconfigured to serve as a workstation. It has chargers for your devices and a flat surface for a laptop. The AT4 X trim level will have front…...
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Comparison
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (591+ words) We can't think of a better category for hybrid technology than the compact SUV segment. This densely populated category can dazzle buyers with choice, from premium options to mainstream fare, with a variety of powertrains. A hybrid checks off so…...
Rivian Ends R1 Dual Standard, Boosting Base Price to $81, 795
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (251+ words) Following the much-anticipated launch of the R2 compact SUV, Rivian quietly discontinued the base Dual Standard model on the'R1 T pickup'and'the R1 S 3-row SUV on Wednesday. The move effectively increases the entry price for the R1 T and R1 S lines by $7, 000, but…...
Driving the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige AWD
2+ day, 14+ min ago (834+ words) I imagine that, if you experience too much of anything, it blends together. The bigger the pool, the harder it gets for anything to stand out. It's the critic's disease " see every movie, and you'll get so picky you lose…...
U. S. Bans Polestar Sales Starting in 2027
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (315+ words) Volvo and Polestar are both owned by China's Geely, putting them at risk of import bans due to the U. S. government's restrictions on connected car software. While the former company'received approval last month, Polestar recently announced that it did not earn…...
Report: Honda Plans to Revive Element as a Hybrid
3+ day, 9+ min ago (346+ words) Honda shifted away from its most aggressive electrification plans in favor of less expensive hybrid models, and it could lead to the surprise return of one of its funkiest models: The automaker reportedly plans to revive the Element as a…...