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 …
Toyota took its time venturing into electric vehicles. While competitors poured billions into the technology, the Japanese automaker did the opposite, focusing on hybrids instead. But as the automaker launches several new cars in 2026, full electric vehicles are clearly part of Toyota’s future game plan. This year, the C-HR will return as an EV, …
Volkswagen confirms that development of the ninth-generation (Mk9) Golf is well underway. The new Golf will draw design inspiration from the Mk4 Golf. Volkswagen will offer the Golf with BEV, PHEV, and standard combustion powertrains, though the platforms will differ depending on the powertrain. A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a …
This Aston Martin coupe is a rebodied 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it’s for sale. It has an Aston-style grille, hood, fender vents, and headlights. The current bid is $20,500, with five days left in the auction. The third-generation NC Mazda Miata isn’t as beloved as other MX-5 generations. It is bigger and heavier …
Hyundai’s first dedicated Ioniq model for China is a wedge-shaped electric sedan. It has a massive 27-inch screen that spans the passenger-side dashboard. The Ioniq V will do more than 373 miles on a single charge, based on the local CLTC cycle. Hyundai may hold the record for the shortest turnaround between a concept and …
Audi is ending production of the A1 and Q2. Direct replacements are not planned. The upcoming A2 will become the brand’s entry-level model. Pour one out for Audi’s cheapest models, as the A1 and Q2 are officially no more. The double demise doesn’t come as a surprise, considering plans to axe these entry-level models were …