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man assembles battery into car in Stellantis plant
Stellantis News

Stellantis and Samsung Team Up to Build Battery Plant in Indiana

The plant is a key part of Stellantis' plans to sell 5 million EVs a year by 2030.

A man tries to repair his car, parked on the side of the road that connects La Guaira with Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Drivers try to coax a little more life out of aging vehicles in a country whose new car market collapsed and where few can afford to trade up for a better used one. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Manufacturing

Economic Collapse Has Venezuela’s Cars Looking a Lot Like Cuba’s

The collapse of Venezuela's middle class and car manufacturing sectors mean the country's cars are just getting older and older.

Electric Rally Car Sounds Have Gotta Be Better Than This
Electric Vehicles

Electric Rally Car Sounds Have Gotta Be Better Than This

The Opel Corsa-e Rally car has had some sound updates for 2022 and it's not exactly for the better.

2023 BMW iX M60 First Drive Review: This One’s a Tough Sell
BMW Reviews

2023 BMW iX M60 First Drive Review: This One’s a Tough Sell

The iX M60 isn't special enough to carry a "60" moniker or an M Badge.

Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Elantras, Accents for Potentially Explosive Seat Belts
Hyundai News

Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Elantras, Accents for Potentially Explosive Seat Belts

Seat belt pretensioners in some Hyundai Elantra and Accent models can explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Spring Hero
Manufacturing

Plastic Suspension Springs May Be Coming to a Luxury Car Near You

These polymer springs reinforced with fiberglass were seen on the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept.

Denny Hamlin Is a Thorn in NASCAR’s Side, Maybe for the Better
NASCAR

Denny Hamlin Is a Thorn in NASCAR’s Side, Maybe for the Better

Not everyone loves Denny Hamlin, and as he proved by confronting NASCAR CEO Jim France directly, he’s OK with that.

Daniel Wu leans against his Porsche.
AAPI Heritage Month

Actor Daniel Wu on Tuner Builds, Activism, and Inspiring the Next Generation

The actor doesn't think of himself as an activist, yet his actions indicate anything but.

Dodge Doubles Down on Muscle Car Focus for Dealers
Dodge News

Dodge Doubles Down on Muscle Car Focus for Dealers

Dodge wants enthusiasts to sell performance parts, and it's planning on a program to educate its dealers.

kia ev6 charging
Car Buying

More EVs Are Now Sold in One Week Than in All of 2012: Study

While range and charging capabilities play a role, EV adoption comes down to one important factor: price.

lexus rcf gt3 gtd
Lexus News

The Lexus RC F GT3 Differs From the Road Car in Fascinating Ways

Lexus added more power and tweaked the drivetrain layout.

The headlight and grille of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V.
Honda News

2023 Honda CR-V First Look: Here’s Your Neighbor’s Next New Hybrid

See it first here before seeing 'em everywhere.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Prototypes Are Running Around Everywhere
GMC News

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Prototypes Are Running Around Everywhere

Automakers are usually secretive with their test mules, but these have been spotted in Missouri, Moab, and more.

Why Rivian and Mercedes’ ‘Tank Turn’ Is Horrible for Trails
Rivian News

Why Rivian and Mercedes’ ‘Tank Turn’ Is Horrible for Trails

Party-trick tank-turns and wheel-locks are fun and all, but they're bad for trails, nature, and other drivers.

2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Edition in black.
Toyota News

The 40th Anniversary Toyota 4Runner Is Nostalgia Done Right

To celebrate four decades of 4Runner, Toyota is building 4,040 of these bad boys with the cool decals.

Bramble the dog in a garage.
Culture

I Made a Garage Door Dog Gate Because I Couldn’t Find a Good One

A quick repurposing project turned my garage into a summer hangout spot for Bramble the dog.

Ferrari Reveals the Truth About Rumored Kardashian, Bieber Ban
Ferrari News

Ferrari Reveals the Truth About Rumored Kardashian, Bieber Ban

Rumors of outright bans for various celebrities have been greatly exaggerated.

Mercedes CEO on Project One: ‘We Were Drunk When We Said Yes’
Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes CEO on Project One: ‘We Were Drunk When We Said Yes’

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius joked with investors about the difficulty of the project at an event last week.

Kia Sells 10 Millionth Car in US After 29 Years
Kia News

Kia Sells 10 Millionth Car in US After 29 Years

Kia just sold its 10 millionth car in the U.S., an all-electric 2022 Kia EV6.

A Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck cresting a hill, facing the camera
Car Buying

Majority of Car Buyers Want Electrification: Global Survey

More drivers than ever are considering EVs and hybrids, but they won't have an easy time getting them.