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 …
Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start at under $40,000. Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier said the Xterra will have ‘everything you need and nothing you don’t.’ The SUV is expected to debut sometime next year before going on sale for the 2028 model year. Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people …
The Jetta X concept debuts this week at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s one of four Jetta models set to launch in China by 2028. Jetta will focus on affordable hybrid and electric vehicles. The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. …
The Hyundai Elantra N TCR starts at $40,495 for the manual-equipped model. The TCR with the dual-clutch automatic transmission has a starting price of $41,995. The Elantra N TCR features upgrades like an adjustable carbon-fiber wing and lightweight 19-inch wheels. Back in November, Hyundai confirmed the Elantra N TCR Edition would come to …
Ford will launch the next-generation F-150 and Super Duty pickups by 2029. Ford plans to have a renewed lineup by the end of the decade. This will include Ford’s new mid-size electric truck. Ford has confirmed that the next-generation F-150 will arrive by 2029. The automaker has established a new Product Creation …
Porsche sales are down 15 percent compared to 2025. The company sold just 60,991 worldwide between January and March. Sales continue to decline in key markets like China and North America. Porsche is off to a slow start in 2026. In the first quarter, the sports car maker delivered 60,991 vehicles worldwide—down 15 percent compared to …
Cadillac will reportedly stop accepting orders for the CT4 the week of April 20. This includes the entire model line, including the CT4-V Blackwing. Production for the sedan ends in June. It’s nearly the end for the Cadillac CT4. Back in October, the automaker confirmed production will wrap in June, but before …
Volkswagen will continue to offer the 1.0 TSI engine in Europe. Development had stopped due to Euro 7, but the regulations have since been relaxed. VW is keeping the three-cylinder engine in its smallest cars. The Volkswagen Group is preparing to pull the plug on Audi’s inline-five engine in Europe due to stricter emissions regulations. …