A camouflaged prototype of the new Audi RS6 was involved in a minor crash test at the Nordschleife. The performance wagon slammed into the tire wall, but was able to slowly drive off and leave the track. The new RS6 is expected to debut later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles. From …
McLaren Racing will unveil its Le Mans hypercar on May 4, which will compete in the World Endurance Championship. It’s called the MCL-HY. McLaren will also launch a GTR track version designed in close collaboration with McLaren Automotive. Next week, McLaren Racing unveils its new World Endurance Championship race car. It will …
Owners reported 659,880 vehicles stolen nationwide in 2025. The Hyundai Elantra, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata were the most stolen vehicles last year. Vehicle thefts declined 23 percent in 2025. Thieves stole fewer cars in 2025 than in the year prior. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), owners reported 659,880 …
New cars are supposed to have driver monitoring systems in 2027 to detect impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that no technology is capable of accurately detecting impaired driving. Automakers have been generally supportive of the initiative. Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The …
Jeep is preparing to launch an updated Avenger SUV. It will have refreshed front- and rear-end styling. Jeep will likely tweak the powertrains, which will remain largely unchanged. The updated Jeep Avenger is back with more teasers—this time in two forms. Ahead of its expected reveal toward the end of 2026, the facelift of one …
Over the past few years, some SUVs have moved away from their tall, boxy roots in favor of sleeker designs. Sloping rooflines, coupe-like rear ends, and tighter proportions have become the norm. What was once a body style meant to convey presence and strength has often ended up working against its own identity. That’s what …
The next Lamborghini Revuelto special version could be an SV. A camouflaged prototype was spied during a high-speed test at the Nordschleife. Aside from a fixed rear wing, the Revuelto had a redesigned front bumper. With Bugatti recently cutting ties with the Volkswagen Group, Lamborghini is now the only supercar manufacturer that remains part of …
Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger doesn’t rule out forced induction for the GT3. The naturally aspirated flat-six is living on borrowed time in Europe. America’s more relaxed emissions regulations will extend the 4.0-liter engine’s life. Naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in Europe, and it’s not necessarily because that’s what automakers wanted. The EU’s …
The seventh-generation Grandeur is getting a mid-cycle update. Aside from revised styling, it switches to Hyundai’s Pleos infotainment with a 17-inch touchscreen. The Hyundai Grandeur turns 40 this year. Having been around since 1986, Grandeur is one of the oldest nameplates in Hyundai’s portfolio. Nevertheless, it’s one of the company’s lesser-known products, partly because it’s …
Chrysler might put the Pacific Grizzly Peak concept into production. Internal support for the vehicle is growing. The concept debuted with a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and a tweaked interior. Last summer, Chrysler introduced an overlander based on the Pacifica minivan. The brand called it the Grizzly Peak concept, which featured an …