General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she is currently driving a GMC Hummer EV SUV. She says it’s ‘a great performance vehicle.’ The top 3X trim costs $107,995 and can deliver up to 1,160 horsepower. Mary Barra has been the CEO of General Motors since 2014. In that time, the automaker has built …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Toyota doesn’t currently have plans for a RAV4 EV. Chief engineer Yoshinori Futonagane says the company hasn’t given it a ‘lot of deep thought.’ Toyota wants to have a multi-energy strategy across model lines. Toyota’s electric SUV lineup is already expanding with new additions like the compact C-HR and the three-row Highlander, alongside the updated …
Geely has made a combustion engine that achieves 48.4 percent thermal efficiency. It is a record for combustion engines. The hybrid powertrain can achieve 105 miles per gallon. China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and …
Nissan’s struggles have been well documented, but CEO Ivan Espinosa has a plan to turn things around. At this year’s “Nissan Vision” outlook event at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, the automaker shared new details on how it plans to right the ship. As with many things in 2026, it all starts with artificial …
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser gains a high air intake. The base 1958 Lan Cruiser starts at $59,380. The entire Land Cruiser range is $285 pricier than last year’s model. The latest Toyota Land Cruiser checks nearly every box—rugged styling, an excellent powertrain, and serious off-road capability. But until now, it’s been missing one key feature: …