Ten Burns, 1.2 Million Explorers: Why Ford's Airbag Probe Isn't Noise
Ten injuries look like noise against 1.24 million SUVs. But the complaints point at how the side airbag vents, and police officers are the ones getting burned.
Ten injuries look like noise against 1.24 million SUVs. But the complaints point at how the side airbag vents, and police officers are the ones getting burned.
Analysis · Tesla
Musk is probably right that Cybertruck orders exceed production. The catch: the queue was built at $59,990, a price Tesla dropped in ten days.
Analysis · EVs
For the 2027 i7, the $500 credit is worth less than the 2,000 kWh it replaces. The bigger change is where it sends buyers: to a network BMW co-owns.
Analysis · Safety
NHTSA is paying states to flag open recalls at registration. Its own data says reminders fix a fraction of cars, and the lever that works is one Washington won't pull.
Analysis · Pricing
Tesla killed the Cybertruck and raised its entry price to $92,490 the same day. That's a margin harvest, and the bill for the exit lands on current owners.
Analysis · Pricing
Nissan's $1,500 bounty matches the gap to a Rogue Hybrid SV that arrives as the offer ends. Against the version on sale now, it covers barely a fifth.
Analysis · Pricing
Toyota's North American business is profitable again on flat sales. By Toyota's own account, price revisions did the work, and six days of hybrid stock leave buyers nothing to negotiate.
News
Porsche’s Electric Future: Saying Goodbye to Combustion Engines.
News · One-Off
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
News · Jeep
Discover why Jeep’s premium pricing strategy is affecting sales of the Wrangler and Gladiator, with steep costs for automatic transmissions.
News · Two Years On
Ford's EV sales rose 61% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2026 they fell 41% to 9,746, the F-150 Lightning was gone, and the Maverick Hybrid set a record.
News · Mercedes-Benz
Discover the epitome of automotive luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach SL. Featuring bespoke enhancements, powerful engines, and exquisite interiors that redefine the roadster experience.
News · Land Rover
Meet the Land Rover Defender OCTA, featuring a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and cutting-edge off-road enhancements, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
News · Two Years On
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Mazda
Exclusive features await, including a unique paint option and enhanced performance upgrades.
News
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks Speed Record with 27.83-second Sprint from 0-400-0 km/h, Outperforming Regera’s Previous Record.
News · Spy Shots Revisited
In July 2024 camouflaged prototypes hinted at a Neue Klasse-style X5. BMW revealed it on June 30, 2026, with gas, plug-in and electric versions from $69,800.
News · Two Years On
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
News · Ford
Ford confirms the all-electric Capri coupe-crossover will debut on July 10, built on VW’s MEB platform.