America’s Auto CEOs Saw Record Pay In 2025. These Were The Top Earners

America's Auto CEOs Saw Record Pay In 2025. These Were The Top Earners

Modern CEOs make staggering amounts of money. The head honchos at some of the world’s biggest tech and entertainment companies rake in compensation packages worth tens—or even hundreds—of millions of dollars annually. The CEOs of America’s biggest automakers were no exception in 2025. Even with mixed financial results across the industry, CEOs at companies like …

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Jeep’s Smallest SUV Teases A New Illuminated Grille

Jeep's Smallest SUV Teases A New Illuminated Grille

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 …

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Why The Jeep Compass Represents A Shift Back To Honest SUV Design

Why The Jeep Compass Represents A Shift Back To Honest SUV Design

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 …

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Alfa Romeo CEO: The ‘World Is Not Ready Everywhere’ For EVs

Alfa Romeo CEO: The 'World Is Not Ready Everywhere' For EVs

Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …

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These Are The Most Beautiful Cars Of 2026

These Are The Most Beautiful Cars Of 2026

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 …

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The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost ‘Below $40,000’

The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

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 …

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Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles For Faulty Airbags

Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles For Faulty Airbags

Honda recalls 440,000 Odyssey minivans for faulty curtain airbags.   Certain road conditions can cause the second- and third-row airbags to deploy unexpectedly.   The vehicles have software that could misinterpret certain inputs as side impacts, triggering airbag deployment.   Honda has issued a safety recall for 440,830 Odyssey minivans. The vehicles have second and …

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These Jeeps Look Like Old-School Trapper Keepers

These Jeeps Look Like Old-School Trapper Keepers

Jeep is launching a retro-inspired package for the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator.   The package is called Rewind, and Jeep previewed it last year with a one-off concept.   The Rewind package is a limited-edition offer that’s part of Jeep’s 12-4-12 campaign.   What started as a one-off Jeep concept has become a limited-edition package …

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Is Back

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Is Back

Jeep will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later this year.   The previous one had an air suspension, skid plates, and a limited-slip differential.   The new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will likely feature Jeep’s new, 324 -horsepower Hurricane 4 Turbo engine.   Jeep has announced it will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later …

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Ford Issues Another Big Recall Affecting 420,000 Vehicles

Ford Issues Another Big Recall Affecting 420,000 Vehicles

Ford has issued a recall for 422,613 vehicles that may have faulty windshield wipers.   The recall affects the 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, the 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty, and the 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator. These vehicles may have wipers that operate erratically, fail to operate at all, or detach from the vehicle. Ford has issued a recall …

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