Stellantis is apparently shifting focus to brands that “really matter.” Future investments could center around Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. None of the 14 automakers part of Stellantis is facing retirement, at least for now. When Stellantis was created in 2021 following the PSA-FCA mega-merger, Carlos Tavares vowed to keep all 14 brands and secure their …
The Audi Q4 no longer has dedicated buttons for the climate settings. The optional passenger screen is the largest Audi has ever offered. Bidirectional charging is now supported. Audi has made marginal improvements to the charging power and range. Audi’s desirable Concept C promises a return to form with more physical buttons and less reliance …
The production-ready Freelander 8 modernizes the original Freelander design. Freelander is a standalone brand created by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. The Freelander 8 sits on a platform that supports EVs, PHEVs, and range-extending EV drivetrains. It’s barely been a few weeks since the Freelander Concept 97 broke cover in China, and now the production version is ready …
It celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary and showcases a new direction in design and engineering. The sporty grand tourer features dramatic proportions, adaptive aerodynamics, and a tech-focused interior. It targets extreme performance, with a 0-62 mph time of around 2.0 seconds. At the Beijing Auto Show, Chinese automaker Lynk & Co unveiled its first supercar …
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Lamborghini Miura SV. This 1972 Miura SV was restored by Lamborghini’s Polo Storico division. The restoration process took more than three years from start to finish. Against the backdrop of Rome’s timeless architecture, the first edition of the Anantara Concorso Roma—La Dolce Vita delle Automobili—took place …
Winners of the Car Design Award 2026 include Jeep, Genesis, and Renault. The Audi Concept C won the concept car award. The new Renault Twingo the won production-car category. As is tradition, Milan Design Week also hosts the Car Design Award 2026, an award created in 1984 by Auto&Design magazine and revived in 2016 after a long hiatus. The …
Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed CVTs won’t be used in future performance cars. Nissan has had its fair share of issues surrounding its continuously variable transmission—also known as the …
Ford is recalling 140,201 trucks for a wiring issue that could cause a fire. The recall affects the 2024-2026 Ranger. Ford will fix the issue by replacing damaged wiring and updating the vehicle’s software. Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger pickups because their sun visors could catch fire—yes, really. The vehicles may have …
Hyundai will publicly test its next-generation high-performance N engine during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The engine has ‘improved power and response characteristics.’ The current turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 276 horsepower in the Elantra N. Next month, Hyundai will begin publicly testing its next-generation high-performance N engine. The automaker is putting the motor in …
Porsche will divest from Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group. It is selling its stake in both companies to a New York-based consortium. Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac in 2021, with Porsche taking a 45 percent stake in the new company. Porsche’s involvement with Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group is over. The automaker …